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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1905
Page
1
Ambiguous OCR fragment lists names and a place with scattered numbers and dates. Readable items include a person John Hume and a location resembling Jynesbero. Context incomplete, cannot determine event or outcome.
Petersburg July 4 negotiations for a settlement of Russo American protective duties on American machinery and agriculture advance. Russia seeks removal of retaliatory duties while requiring formal approval and possible commissions. Cash is expressed that a settlement may come with formal Russian approval, though delays loom with the upcoming peace negotiations.
Runa Lak reports Mrs Vincent Sanford plans a return trip to Rome after previous travels. The notice emphasizes a forthcoming departure and destination with no additional details.
Report says Mrs V T Sanford fled Rome in disguise, while her attorney calls the tale fake and insists she left on private business. Jury selection for the Sanford case progressed with 25 jurors drawn, and witnesses described her boarding an electric car and depot street-level transport in normal dress.
An unexpected wedding occurred during a general meeting at River Baptist Sunday afternoon. Mrs. A. F. Woolsey and Mr. J. of Gettin were married in a brief interlude before the meeting adjourned. The event drew members including Rev. I. G. Wooll and Rev. R. F. Smith, with city official Mr. Rhea in attendance.
Alf Moore and Frank Turner convicted with mercy recommendation. J G Rawlings and three sons Milton Jesse Leonard sentenced, two daughters and Mrs Rawlings present as tears fell. Jury earlier returned guilty verdicts with Turner to be sentenced after a new trial motion. Court heard emotional testimony about murder plots and offers of money.
In Rome Ga the Sanford trial for the murder of George Wright proceeds with numerous witnesses expected from Atlanta. The defendant relies on the witnesses for an accomplice accusation while indictments and hotel staff, including two Bristol Hotel chambermaids and Louie Callaway the laundryman, traveled yesterday and early today to the city.
A protest meeting at the Augusta cotton exchange condemned the proposed bill banning futures trading as harming Georgia cotton interests. Delegates resolved to oppose the measure, sent committees to Atlanta, and circulated petitions widely among merchants and locals. Also noted are steamship rate adjustments and a Paris delegation invited to visit London in October.
Washington July 31. Special dispatch reports cotton tax producers in the South are not united in demanding the resignation of the Secretary. The issue remains contested, with splits shown among factions as discussions continue.
Baron Rosan, new Russian ambassador to the United States and associate of M. Witte, visited President Roosevelt at luncheon at Sagamore Hill Oyster Bay. He remained for several hours, the visit coming amid preparations for the Washington peace conference.
The case centers on hotel registrations and witnesses in Atlanta with J D McMillan the Bristol hotel proprietor identifying photos linked to Mrs Sanford and George Wright. James Trefton the sleeping car conductor and others are to testify as the trial of Vincent T Santo ad proceeds, while telegrams and hotel registers fuel local speculation about the couple’s movements and identities. Additional reports cover Wilson and the Southern Cotton Association amid calls for reform and a diplomatic peacemeeting in Oyster Bay with M Witte.
The New York State Attorney General filed suit in New York County Supreme Court against the Equitable Life Assurance Society and numerous officers and directors. The complaint seeks removal of those in misconduct, restitution of funds or property, and a restructuring of surplus for current policyholders, citing negligence, improper transfers, and wasteful loans. Defendant James H Hyde and others were served as the action proceeds with a 20 day response period.
New Orleans health officials project near total isolation of the fever area within a week. Daily reports improve contact tracing and aim to halt spread before frost. Many residents continue leaving the city as authorities pursue complete eradication of the outbreak.
Weather forecast summary lists Tuesday and Wednesday showers and thunderstorms in Georgia Virginia South Carolina Eastern Florida and several others with light variable or northwest winds. Western states Alabama Mississippi Louisiana Arkansas and Texas show showers and thunderstorms or fair conditions. Eastern Texas fair in the south and north portion Wednesday fair with light southeasterly winds coastal areas. Temperatures include mean values near 70s with higher readings noted. precipitation amounts and normals vary by station.
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