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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1902

Page

10

Crematory conflicts drive health board actions and dismissals

The board of health debated the crematory issue, appointing a citizens committee with property owners to monitor the plant for several days, and discharged city man McWaters over payments from the furnace company. The board also extended bids timing for night soil disposal and considered new plans for sewerage and street cleaning.

Board of Health T W. Rucker Frestfent Jarnagin Rucker Citizens' Committee Messrs Stockdell, Lambert Cook Jarnagin Sanitary Hope Board Poara McWaters R. OC. McWaters RE. V. Carter Willis King Vaughan Carter Mims Dr. Benson Bizzell Attorney Rucker McWaters (W the Crematory Company

Campaign rumors swirl as Candler defers to Hammond

John S. Candler declines to answer and lets Judge Hammond speak for him regarding rumors on his national campaign stance in 1893. Hammond aims to correct rumors about voting for McKinley in 1896 and seeking a federal judgeship under a Republican guise. Judge Richard Russell of Winder is actively pursuing the supreme bench, with trips to counties and talks of a potential run in his circuit.

Hammond John S. Candler Supreme Bench Rammo Judge Candler Russell Sterday

Left horse out all night at city hall during health meet

Police Captain Moon reported finding a horse hitched to an Inspector's vehicle on Hunter street side of city hall. The animal had been left out overnight. Health Officer Kennedy blamed a forgetful inspector. Dr Vaughan called it a poor excuse. The board tabled the matter on motion of Mr. Carter, appreciating Moon's thoughtfulness.

Bizzell Sanitary Department Vaughan Benson Rucker Inspector King Carter MecWaters Asn Board of Health McWaters Pierce Chief Hope Willis King City Hall Health Heard Moon Hunter Street Hope Kennedy Jarnagin Mr. Moon

Animal Show in the City by Norris & Rowses

Norris Rowe’s Show entertains Lange audiences with two performances at the show grounds corner Wheat and Jackson streets. A morning parade and afternoon and night shows showcase dogs camels elephants goats monkeys and trained seals performing feats on ropes juggling and musical toys.

Norris & Rowe Lange Wheat Jackson Streets

Payne Memorial church to dedicate with morning and evening services

The Payne Memorial church dedication takes place Sunday with Bishop Warren Candler delivering the dedicatory sermon in the morning. Musical program features a voluntary, offertory, two solos, and a concluding evening sermon by Rev Dr Beck.

Payne Memorial Warren Candler Halph Looper Dr. Beck Mrs. B. Field

Executive Board meets before carpenters convention in Atlanta

The General Executive Board of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners convened at the Kimball House to settle business ahead of the Monday convention. Members include James R. Miller James F. Grimes L Beegle Fred Walz and A L Cattermull with Cattermull delayed. A large delegate influx is expected as venues debate convention site headquarters and hall arrangements in Philadelphia Indianapolis and other cities. General President William D Huber and delegations from multiple cities expected to arrive this afternoon for the mass meeting at the convention hall.

The Brotherhood of Carpenters and Goiners Kimball House James R. Miller St. Louis James F. Grimes Galveston L. Beegle Newark N. J Fred ©. Walz Hartford, Conn A. L.cattermull Chicago Cattermuill William D. Huber Philadelphia Philladelphia Trenton Baltimore Washington Wilmington Southern Railway T. Guerin Troy New York Southern Bach Party Springfield Uls Hartford Conn Kansas City Buffalo Milwaukee Indianapolis Whitehall Street Carpenters Atlanta Huper Dufty

Atlanta Braces for Coldest Day of Season

Forecaster Marbury predicts the coolest weather of the season for Atlanta today and tonight as high pressure from the northwest clashes with a developing low in the gulf. Winds shift to northwest with a cooler reading expected after a day that saw a high around 71 and a low near 62.

Marbury Atlanta

Henry Grady Much Better Recovery Seen By New York Doctor

News from New York quotes Dr John Keely saying Henry W Grady has been carefully examined by Dr Hammond a leading New York specialist who declared his recovery should be certain speedy and complete Eugene R Black Grady’s brother in law received the telegram yesterday indicating the illness will pass with a short time and bring relief to many friends and family

Henry Grady New York Henry W. Grady Eugene R. Black John Keely Atlanta Grady Hammond

Parson Praises Electric Bitters Cure for Jaundice

Rev C J Budiong of Ashaway R1 writes that Electric Bitters cured his long standing jaundice and liver troubles. He recommends them as a reliable all around medicine. The note claims benefits for liver kidney and stomach issues and notes a 50 cent price with druggist guarantees.

Rev C. J. Budiong Ashaway, R. 1

College Orators Face Constitution Reform In State Meet

At Kimball house parlors the Oratorical Association met to review faculty suggestions for a new constitution. A committee led by President Freeman drafted a tentative charter to include four changes and rotate hosting among colleges. Emory and Georgia University threaten withdrawal if all reforms are not adopted.

Oratorical Association of the Colleges Kimball House Emory University of Georgia Henry Freeman Technological School John Temple Graves B. S Stephens Mercer M. Sam Johnson Alfred C. Broom W. M. Smith Dahlonega Freeman the Associ Atlanta Association State University

Federal convict recaptured amid uneasy manhunt tensions

A chaotic night of a federal recapture unfolds as a posse member accidentally wounds himself while a Constitution reporter contemplates shooting a fleeing prisoner. The scene highlights the moral strain of enforcing justice under a brutal reward driven vigil and questions the use of gunfire during the manhunt.

Mr Beam Constitution Critchlow Federal Georgia

Bullock Shot at Officer After Knife Threat in Marietta Street Incident

N H Bullock proprietor of a Columbia saloon on Marietta Street was shot in the left side about four inches above the heart by Bicycle Officer A B Blackstone on Fulton Street after Bullock advanced with a knife and struck the officer. Bullock was taken to the Grady hospital in guarded condition. officials said the officer acted in self defense and was within duty.

N. H. Bullock Columbia Marietta Street East Georgia Avenue A. &. Blackstone Fulton Street Blackstone Capitol Avenue Mr. Bullock Bullock Blacks Grady Hospital Ball Jones Oficer Blackstone West End

Zena Found Guilty of Census Fraud in New Mexico

Mariano Zena, secretary to Census Supervisor Pedro Sanchez, was found guilty today by a United States jury in San Fe, New Mexico, on multiple counts of fraud and embezzlement tied to the 1900 census. He belongs to a prominent New Mexico family and is a known politician.

Banta Fe N. M Mariano Zena United States Zena Pedro Sanchez New Mexico

Illinois Central Plans New Memphis to Jackson Freight Line

The Illinois Central changing its double tracking plan from Fulton to Memphis to instead build a Memphis to Jackson freight route. A new 221 mile line extends south from Memphis to Lake Cormorant then Tutwiler Belzona Yazoo City and Jackson, with lower grades than the old Grenada route. Completion aims to pave a Chicago to New Orleans double track.

Tlinois Central Chicago Hillinois Central Fulton Memphis Jackson Lake Cormorant Yazoo and Mississippi Valley Tutwiler Bel New Orleans

Blood Poisoning From Tooth Affects George Crocker

George Crocker, financier, is very ill in London with blood poisoning after a dental treatment. He has been abroad since July 18. The New York Times will publish details tomorrow.

George Crocker London New York The New York Times

Picking Cotton Deadly Work Seven Killed by Inhaling Paris Green

A Paris Texas report states seven cotton pickers died after inhaling Paris green dust applied to bolworm infested cotton in the Red River and Kiamiti regions of Indian Territory. Four men and three women fell ill late in the day and died overnight, with scant rain since the application.

Paris Tex Red River Kiamitio Indian Territory

Cudahy Denies Imminent Meat Packing Merger

Edward A. Cudahy of Cudahy Packing Company in Omaha declined to confirm a Chicago report that a merger of meat packing firms would be completed by September 27. He said the story is guesswork and that there is no certainty of a merger. He noted such a combine would likely place all markets on parity based on merits.

Omaha Nebr Edward A. Cudahy Cudahy Packing Company Chicago

Pately Packing Company Incorporation in Chicago

New Packing Company Chicago announces incorporation with capital stock of 1.5 million dollars. Incorporators include William Pately John G. Level of Level & Co and Daniel L. Lufkin. The firm will operate independently of the packing trust.

New Packing Company Chicago Pately Packing Company William Pately John G. Level Level & Co Daniel L. Lufkin Fim Packing Trust

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