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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1903

Page

6

Battle on Brookwood Road Flares in Tennessee Pedestrian Clash

Five bicycle riders faced a crowd of about twenty five Negroes in a twenty minute battle near Brookwood yesterday. Pistols sling shots and stones were used with one white youth shot at and several black participants injured. Police may arrest those identified as attackers after the riders seek protection.

Brook Wood Fred Gus Castle Brookwood John Gibson Russell Eliott Marion Eliott Sam Cefalu Gibson

Mrs Tucker Liberty Bestman Ga August 5 Special

The grand jury did not indict Mr Tucker and she was liberated today. Court adjourned this afternoon to the regular November term. Fire swept Kentucky town Danville August. Curry Grocery Company Junction City sustained 18000 loss on building and 78000 on stock. Commercial Hotel 2500 loss. Vogsl produce house 1000. Durham's drug store 2800. Goods bottling works 2200. No insurance on any buildings except the grocery house.

Bestman Tucker Kentucky Danville Curry Grocery Company Junction City Vogsl Produce House Durham's Lous

Faulkner Convicted of Perjury on Third Trial

Faulkner of St. Louis, former member of the house of delegates, is convicted of perjury on his third trial and sentenced to three years in the penitentiary. The first trial ended in conviction, the Supreme Court reversed, and remanded. The second trial ended in a hung jury.

Faulkner St. Louis St Louis Harry A Faulkner House of Delemales Supreme Court

Weley Against Central Trial in Spalding Court

In Griffin Georgia the August trial of Chockley versus Central of Georgia Railway for $1000 proceeds in Spalding Superior Court. The widow of farmer W D Chockley of Fayette County says his wagon was hit by a freight train at Experiment Station causing his death on September 19 last year. Plaintiffs claim the mules were frightened by the train’s loud unusual horns. railroad counters that only yard signals were given. Judge Lloyd Cleveland and others for the road, with Marcus W Beck and Robert T Daniels for the plaintiffs.

Spalding Griffin, Ga Chockiey Central of Georgia Railway Company W D Chockley Fayette County Criffin Experiment Station

Fine Barbecue Is Served at Augusta Party

Apalachee Gao hosts a barbecue in Augusta honoring Mr Michaels mother of Monroe. Mr Wood Michael and W oH Overby and family attended. The meats were prepared by Rugs Mr Stovall, with forty years experience in this cooking style. The feast was enjoyed by all attendees.

Apalachee Gao Augusta Wood Michael Michaels Monroe Overby Avlanta Stovall

Heavy rain brings beneficial showers to Cordele area

A heavy afternoon rain accompanied by lightning and thunder swept Cordele and nearby areas. No serious damage was reported. The rainfall will benefit already fine crops in Dooly County and surrounding districts.

Dooly County Cordele Ga Cordele

American Pilgrims Receive Pius X On First Day

Americans led by John C. McGrane and Father Lynch arrived in Rome to greet Pope Pius X as he began his pontificate. The ceremony in the Vatican featured greetings from Cardinal Gibbons and others, and the pope accepted gifts and offered blessings, including for colored people. He spoke of modest quarters and plans to explore the Vatican gardens.

Rome Vatican Pope Pius X John C McGrane New York Father Lynch Niagara University Buffalo United States Leo XIII Cardinal Globons Mer Kennex American College Hall of Inscriptions Tius X Cardinal Gibbons Joe Mgr Kennedy Pries X Mgr Pope Plua X Father Land Will John F Burke Church of St Benedict Moor Father Wall Farley James Roger Matthews Washington Father Burke Pevenne St Peter Cara America Acarcely Cardinal Oregila Mags Mgr Bressan Pius Pope Sistine Chapel Pius Ais Venice Hawin John Baptist Sarto Pessagno Canna Cardinal Sarto Sarto Mgr Stratimirovich Lenva Ptua Crappa Lorenzo Perosi Pontifical Choir St Marks Perosi

Pius X Extends Blessing to America in Audience

Rome August 5 An Associated Press rep meets Pope Pius X, first journalist of any nation to do so, who sends a message to Americans expressing love for the Americana and granting apostolic blessing. The gathering fills the chapel as the Sistine choir shines under Abbe Peron. The pope’s coronation is planned for next Sunday.

Rome Associated Press Pope Plus

Travel Tickets to San Francisco or Los Angeles from Atlanta

The Atlanta and West Point railroad will sell tickets from Atlanta to San Francisco or Los Angeles and return. Tickets are valid July 31 to August 13, with final return by October 15, 1902. For full information contact J B Heyward or J P Billups, G P A, Atlanta, Ga.

San Francisco Los Angeles West Point Grand Army Republic Atlanta and Atlanta Cal New Orleans Southern Pacific J.B Heyward D.P A J. P. Billups G P. A

Britain Projects Reform Editors in Shanghai Case

Premier Falfour told Parliament that instructions to the British minister at Pekin refused the Chinese demand for the surrender at Shanghai of the editor and staff of the reform newspaper Supao. He answered Henry Norman in Parliament.

Britain London Commona Today Falfour Henry Norman Pekin Shanghai Supao

Beggar Woman Detained With Funds in New York Court

A woman calling herself Applestein appeared before a police magistrate charged with vagabondage. She disclosed bank deposits of 61,600 and dollars 75 in currency. 400 pennies found in her pockets weighed 15 pounds. She was handed to a charity organization.

New York Applestein

J R Smith May Enter Ward One Alderman Race

J R Smith Peters Street merchant and partner in Smith and Higgins is urged to run for alderman from the first ward. A petition circulates with many signatures as friends press him to stand in the next campaign. He is popular in the ward and his supporters push for the race.

J. R Smith Peters Street

Woods Refused To Fall In Line At Montgomery Encampment

In Columbus Georgia August 5 a gunfight incident occurred as Twin City Guards attempted to arrest Ed Woods who claimed he was not a member of the company en route to Montgomery encampment. A pistol shot missed Private Arthur Taylor, Woods was knocked down and bayoneted briefly. he was arrested then released after his status as former member was verified. Sixty eight guards prepared to march to Montgomery with the Second Alabama regiment.

Columbus Girard Ala Twin City Montgomery Fourteenth Street Bridge Ed Woods Woods Arthur Taylor Guarda Alabama

Trustees Urged to Quit After Hospital Tension

A heated Grady hospital council session featured calls for resignations and budget scrutiny. Dr Longino argued for trustees to resign, while Mr Culberson pressed for continued oversight and adjournment to consult the medical board on staffing and funds. The discussion touched on nurse shortages and per patient costs versus other hospitals.

Berson Longino J Filet Mls Brewster Phrelelins Tong Martin Longing Sai Grady Hospital Culberso Hemphit Teta Medi 2l Board Mr Culberson Lowndes Alderman Inman Board of Trustees Medical Board

Peruna Endorsed by U S Senator Butler for Digestive Relief

U S Senator M C Butler of South Carolina recommends Peruna for dyspepsia and stomach trouble in a Washington letter to The Peruna Medicine Co. He praises its relief and tonic value and notes Peruna treats catarrh believed to cause digestive issues. He promotes removing catarrh as the rational cure.

M C_ Butler South Carolina Wne Benator Peruna Medicine Co Washington, DC M. C. Butler

Trustees and Medical Board Set Up Appointed Committee

A proposed committee of three trustees and three medical board members would select names from both groups. The trustees’ side must include the president and vice president plus one more member chosen by the president. Doctors warn the presidential appointment power is ill advised, suggesting broad townwide doctor elections. The panel plans to meet next week to discuss residency and hospital policies.

Medical Board Cloge Corporation Cirela Medical College Board of Trustees Longing Brewster

Secretary Lowe Reelected to YMCA Board in Columbus

In Columbus Georgia at an August meeting of the YMCA board W G Lowe, the efficient secretary, was unanimously reelected for another year, signaling continued leadership for the association.

Lowe Columbus The Young Men's Christian Association W G Lowe

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