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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1903
Page
7
Beginning this morning Chamberlin Johnson Dubose Co. announces a ten day furniture sale across the store. Broad stock and low blue tag prices apply to nearly all pieces except office desks, with genuine savings and no hype.
Cynthiana August 5 The trial of Jett and Marcus Marcum for murder continues with Lulu South, Judie Hargis’s sister, testifying for the defense. Witnesses place Jett near the tree by the courthouse yard after the first shot, while others corroborate or contradict prior accounts. Public figures and local residents, including Judge James J Worgin, Dr Taulbee and Sheriff Callahan, are cited as the case unfolds with adjournment requested for more witnesses from Breathitt County.
A bronze chariot, claimed as the oldest relic globally, was purchased by the Metropolitan Museum in Paris. Dated circa 7th century BC, it emerged from a private state near Rome a year ago and was offered for sale to European collectors at about 20,000 to 30,000. The exact New York price is not published.
Whitaker Wright promoter and director of the London and Globe Corporation limited was arraigned at the Guildhall police court and remanded after arrest evidence. He was released on bail of 250000 dollars with 125000 dollars cash and three sureties covering the balance.
A Chicago Evening Post clipping notes a bridal couple preparing to depart when a friend jokes about tossing an old shoe. Another observer suggests a felt slipper to avoid potential harm, acknowledging envy as the motive behind the quip.
In Helena Georgia on August 5 a Black man approached two women at their home asking for food. The assailant frightened the pair, forced entry, and seized one woman before fleeing. A posse pursued the suspect, who remained uncaptured at last report.
August six Pekin scholars fled the capital to avoid arrest after having essays condemning reforms denounced by censors. They are believed to have gone to Japan. Marshal Su faced the Dowager Empress in southern China and an audience was reportedly unsatisfactory. Officials predict Su will be named among those condemned to be executed in the autumn list.
Washington reports surprise at Bogota's silence as Colombia and the cable company clash. State Department arranged direct transmission to Mr Beauprie and awaited a reply, with suspicion rising that the government may be blocking messages over its landlines amid the conflict.
Reports indicate urgent cable discussions with the Colombian government to speed transmission of a key message. Adversaries of the canal treaty in Bogotá fear a definitive vote in Congress and aim to filibuster to delay ratification past the September deadline.
Disjointed report states four black men were arrested on suspicion of murder afterthe discovery of a nude white man with a forehead wound in the Harlem river area. A prisoner says the group met the man in a Harm ealoon, saw him display a roll of bills, and one purchased liquor into which snuff was poured. He left, later claiming another man carried the white man.
Private detectives tracked a group of thieves who stole more than 100000 dollars in twenty pieces of jewelry. They raided pawnbrokers in New York and other cities for a week but the suspects refused to show a list or reveal the victim’s name. The loot is believed linked to a White Plains area country home robbery.
Richmond Va August Special J W G Adams has been a junior consulting engineer with W C Whitner for two years and leaves at noon to supervise a major dam race and powerhouse project 16 miles from Griffin toward Night City for Towaliga Falls Power Co. The $200000 contract, led by Whitner, will deliver 900 horsepower once finished. Adams previously oversaw Petersburg power house completion for the Virginia Passenger and Power Co.
Berlin dispatch reports 700 people drowned in Che-fu floods. Bridges and many houses were swept away by the torrent on July 27, leaving about two thousand residents without subsistence.
John Alexander Dowie, leader of the Christian Catholic church, was made a U S citizen in Chicago today after renouncing his allegiance to the sovereign of Great Britain in the superior court. The ceremony marked his formal admission to American citizenship.
Bar Harbor Maine August 5 to defend the Maine coast from a hostile fleet of United States vessels which set to sea from here. The flagship Kearsarge led the outbound squadron as ships dispersed to their defensive positions. Admiral Sandsay's force includes battleships Indiana, Massachusetts and Texas. The coast from Cape Ann to Eastport is to be protected.
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