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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1902

Page

8

Councilmen in Personal Tilt Over Question Asked

A council meeting featured a near personal clash between Councilman Malvern Hill and Councilman Ernest Kentz over a questioned tie to Albert Thornton. Mayor Pro Tem Harvey Johnson kept order. after adjournment the pair discussed the matter, restoring good will and confirming there was no lasting offense.

Malvern Hill Ernest C. Kentz Harvey Johnson Hill Mr. Hill Mr Kontz Hil Albert Thornton Kontz Glass Mr. Johnson Mr. Kontz Geig Ms. Thornton Aim Margraze Mr Thornton New Electric Company Council Thornton Cox Mr. Thornton Konitz Mr Hill

Bracelets with Turquoise Amethyst and Sapphires Shown

Bracelets featuring single and double chain designs set with turquoise amethyst or sapphires are the latest jewelry trend. A touch of Orientalism appears in the collection, available from Mailer Berkele at 31 Whitehall Street.

Mailer & Berkele Whitehail St

New 15 Pay Life policy advertised by National Life

Don’t buy Life Insurance until you review the new 15 Pay Life policy from National Life of U S A. It guarantees as much on payments as rivals do for twenty years. Agents wanted. Consolidated Insurance Agency, General Agents. E E Kirby, City Manager, 10% North Pryor St.

National Life of Consolidated Insurance Agency E. E. Kirby North Pryor

Carpenters Back Union Aid For Miners In 8 Hour Day Drive

The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America approved a $1,000 relief gift for striking miners in Pennsylvania’s anthracite fields. Frank Duffy will forward the funds to John Mitchell, Mine Workers president, as Sidney J Kent’s resolution signals broader wage and workday battles. The convention also moves toward an eight hour standard for carpenters across the U S and Canada, with enforcement details to be set by the gathering.

United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Pennsylvania Frank Duffy Wilson Indianapolis United Mine Workers’ Association Carpenters Dnuffy John Mitchell The Mine Workers’ Association Wilkesbarre Atlanta Sidney J Kent Lincoln Mebr Committee On United States Canada National Brotherhood

Resolution Passes Awarding Striking Miners Ten Thousand

The convention approved a grant of 10 008 to be sent to President Mitchell of the Mine Workers. A special committee was formed to settle disputes between carpenters joiners and the painters unions of America. Odell of New York and Huber of Philadelphia emerged as leading figures for the presidential race. mass meetings were held to boost union membership and support nonunion workers joining organized labor.

Carpenters Carpenters and Joiners New York City Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators and Paper Hangers of America Carrick Lafayette Ind P. Archibald Painters’ Association Constitution Committee the Brotherhood The Brotherhood Charles Judge New York W J Ford Philadelphia O EL Smith California C. Bomberger Portland Oregon R H Crosby Chicago Odell Eugene S Odell William D Huber Tria Huber Mr. Ode Ben Whitshall Street Bidney J Kent Lincoln Mebr Nepraska Kent Andrew Carnegie South Jon Organized Labor Movement A Thompson Columbla

Preliminary hearing in Schachter bankruptcy case continues

A preliminary hearing in the bankruptcy against West Mitchell Street dry goods dealer Joseph Schachter was held before Judge Newman and adjourned to this morning as creditors allege shipments to a Jersey City brother. An inventory of stock is being taken. a letter from the Jersey City contact was offered but evidence ruled inadmissible. Meanwhile Captain Evan P. Howell resigns, and John H. Warwell is appointed to the sewer committee by Mayor Mims. Obituaries note the deaths of J C Chambers and Charles Hicks, with services and interment details.

Joseph Schachter West Mitehell Street Newman Schachter Jersey City Mitchell Street Evan P. Howell Mims John H Harwell Howell Winn Warwell

Fulton County Title Experts Advertise Quick Land Checks

Empire Building in Atlanta proclaims rapid title clearance services. The firm claims it has surveyed all Fulton County land and can determine instantly if a property's title is clear, offering reliable deed fits for any parcel.

Fulton County

Morris Brown adds nurse training to industrial courses

Dr H K Butler, a respected Negro physician, will head the new nursing energy department at Morris Brown college. Two wards for male and female patients are pane fitted up, with trained nurses assisting.

Morris Brown College H K Butler J W Mitchell Nelson Street

Aged porter Dick Henry dies after thirty years with mayor

Richard J Henry known as Dick, a trusted valet to Mayor Livingston Mims and longtime porter for New York Life Insurance in Atlanta, died after a brief illness. He had handled millions for the company and earned wide respect across the city, with the mayor mourning his loss as a personal bereavement.

Mims’ Vatet Richard J Henry Henry New York Life Insurance Company Atlanta Livingston Mims

Boy missing in Atlanta under suspected kidnapping

Police believe 1year old Clarence Dempsey was abducted by a peddler with a red wagon seen near Mrs. M. G. Dempsey’s Reinhardt street home. Neighbors recall a man talking to him and offering to buy him county goods. Mrs. Dempsey, widowed twelve years, is distraught as authorities chase the suspect described as a low-set stout man with red face and light moustache.

Clarence Dempsey M. G. Dempsey Reinhardt Eet Clarence Dempsey Covington

Howell Speaks Tonight in Second Ward Campaign Event

Captain Evan P Mowell, mayoral candidate, will address voters in the second ward tonight at the city hall council chamber. A subcommittee meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the Empire building will arrange details for the white primary on October 1, with ward leaders Luther Z Roestr and others in attendance.

Evan P Mowell Council Chamber City Hall Hunter South Pryor Streets Howell Fubanks’ Hall Peters Street Harvey Johnson Reuben Arnold James L Key Clifford Anderson City Executive Committee Rosser & Brandon Empire Building Luther Z Roestr Seventh Ward W 8 Elkin, Jr A C Gann N Adien C C. Houston George 8 Lowndes W H. Brotherton

Ayer Funeral In Atlanta For Esteemed Local Leader

A respected man who lived in Atlanta for over twenty five years has died leaving a wife and three children. The funeral is this afternoon at 230 from Big Bethel church with pallbearers Alexander Hamilton Sr Alfred Nash Andrew Rogers J H Devereaux Mark Taylor and H A Rucker and ministers Rev Co W Newton E R Carter H H Proctor H R Wilson and William Finch officiating. Pallbearers will meet at L L Lee undertaker parlors at 1 o'clock.

Ayer Atlanta Big Bethel Church Alexander Hamilton Alfred Nash Andrew Rogers J H Devereaux Mark Taylor H A Rucker Co W Newton E.R Carter H H Proctor H R Wilson William Finch L. L Lee

Strength and Food Cure Heart Illness Through Grape-Nuts

Mrs L Gordon of Corry Pennsylvania suffered nervous prostration and heart trouble for a year. Nourishing, digested food aided recovery after she could not keep any nourishment down. After starting Grape-Nuts her weight rose from 75 to 110 pounds and she regained strength to do housework. She urges others with poor stomachs to try Grape-Nuts.

L. Gordon Corry

Obear Inspects Gate City Guard for Favorable Report

Colonel W G Obear Inspector General inspected the Gate City Guard last night. The unit was found in splendid condition and the report is expected to be favorable. Obear checked the Guard property while Lieutenant Leon White faces bonds and a captain is to be elected at the next meeting. The field remains open with no declared candidates.

Gate City Guard W. G. Obear Obear Léon White O'Neill Bond

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Messrs. Kontz Fro _ Wem EUGENE_S. ODELL Brotherhood of Carpenters Duffy Predent Mitchell Jamin Odell Frank Dirty John H Clare J C Chambers West Pine Street Capital Lodge Chamblee Southern Railway Friends OF Kirtland Kenan Forrest Avenue Charles Hicks McAfee Street Hicks Powder Springs Western Atlantic Capitol Avenue James A Burns Grant Street Ella Hamby Hamby Pope Street Douglasville Woo Jones Preeman Flues Aiken Second Ward Strength and Food Whitehall Street Bobhe Ane Pryor Sie James F. O’neill Adjutant General Mobile Norfolk Hess Whitehall St Eiseman Bros Atlanta, GA Bigeman Washington, D. C
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