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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1903

Page

4

Collier Title Not Defective Supreme Court Affirms

The Supreme Court yesterday affirmed a Superior Court ruling in favor of the late George W. Collier in a Pie ejectment suit brought by heirs of Waldergrave C Street and Elizabeth Street Pringle. The dispute centers on two alleged irregularities in a deed from 1847 affecting two thirds of a city land lot. Attorneys W Coleman Burton Smith for plaintiffs and Westmormand Bros W R Hammond for defendant.

Waldergrave Elisa Street Pringle Colter Aupreme Coller George W. Collier Ilionatre Waldergrave C. Street Elizabeth Street Pringle Charles Augustus Pringle Collier Waldergrave Street Samuel Street Elizabeth Pringle Street Marrege Supreme Court W Coleman Burton Smith Westmormand Bros W R. Hammond

Clothier Outplays Doherty In Meadow Club Semi Final

Philadelphia's Clothier defeated English champion Doherty in a hard three setter to reach the Meadow Club semi finals. Larned and Doherty expected to meet in the final with Clothier showing aggressive net play and strong all round form in the day’s action.

Larnell Harry T Allen Allen Larnch

Denies Report On Root Succession Offer

Manila August 12 The dispatch claimed Secretary Root would resign to allow Major General George W Davis to succeed him, a statement Governor Taft called untrue. A later message asserted an appointment offer, but Taft again rejected the report as false.

Root Manila War Department Alaskan Boundary Commission London George W Davis Phiippines Taft Laushingly

Quiet Rise in Odessa Strike Resumes Demand

Dispatches from London report that Odessa strike leaders persuaded most workers to return to duty. Employers granted wage increases or reduced hours. cargo handlers secured a 3 percent rise. Military withdrawal continues as trade normalizes.

London Thapathhes Russia Times Ated Odessa

Nervine and Heart Care Promote Health Amid Illness

A patient describes severe overwork leading to heart palpitations and chest pain with nervousness. He credits Dr Miles Nervine and Heart Care tablets for relief and restored sleep, noting long-term improvement in heart function and energy after using the remedies.

Youtsey to Testify Today in Powers Case

Georgetown Ky August 12 Henry Youtsey star witness for Caleb Powers will testify tomorrow morning in open court kept under guard at the Wellington hotel. The examination will take two days or longer with only four witnesses present at today’s session. all testified in former trials as Youtsey’s presence crowded the court room.

Georgetown Henry Weatney Caleb Powers Hele Baying Beiigut Wellington Commonwealth Youtsey

Reunion on Fort Fisher grounds recalls Civil War fight

On the Fort Fisher grounds near Wilmington North Carolina a reunion brought together veterans survivors and descendants. Gov Aycock Colonel William Lamb Captain James Parker and Eugene Martin spoke. Daughters of the Confederacy served lunch and resolutions urged turning the site into a national reservation.

Wilmington N.C Daughters of the Confederacy Sons of Veterans and Friends Fort Fisher Cape Fear Aycock North Carolina William Lamb Norfolk James Parker Perth Amboy United States Navy Eugene Martin

Babbitt Denounces Lynchings At Chautauqua Address

Rev Dr Dean Richmond Babbitt of Brooklyn argued against mob violence from an American perspective at Chautauqua. He contrasted Mr Graves and argued for law, order, and equal protection, citing Wilmington and urging universal humanity. General Gordon followed with calls for national unity and an end to sectional bitterness as northern and southern visitors exchanged pleasantries.

Chautauqua Dean Richmond Babbitt Church of the Epiphany Brooklyn John Temple Graves Georgia Chautauqua Assembly Babbitt Graves Wilmington Durbin Yates Indiana Ilinois Roosevelt John B Gordon Gordon

Hynds Addresses Milkmen on Milk Cleanliness

Bacteriologist Dr R W Hynds and chemist spoke to a meeting of milkmen at 142 Whitehall Street about his recent health board report labeling many dairies’ milk as dirty or very dirty He explained his inspection method and milk samples were numbered with dairyman names kept in the board of health office The milkmen plan to publish a full reply presenting their side of the case He did not know which dairyman each sample belonged to.

R. W. Hynds Whitehall Street Board of Health Hynds Board of Death Phsaing

Rabbit's Foot Com pany lights up Turner's tabernacle show

Pat Chappelle's A Rabbit's Foot Company drew a full Turner's Tabernacle crowd last night with new jokes songs and costumes. Police kept order as fans rushed for admission before the 4:18 matinee and the night performance. The act was praised as one of the best and funniest seen in the city with two more shows scheduled including a street parade today.

Rabbit's Foot Pat Chappelle A Rabbit's Foot Company Chilsen Teday Fe Wetbok

Storage Beef Poisons Many at Ashburn Sale

A ptomaine poisoning case near Ashburn Virginia at a dairy farm sale linked to Senator Stewart of Nevada. After a luncheon of coffee ham and beef sandwiches dozens were seized by illness. doctors treated them and reported most out of danger. Investigators found beef bought in Washington and stored on the farm caused the trouble.

Washington Ashburn Senator Stewart Nevada

Death by Own Action Ends in Comedy Act

A man named H C Peek, 45 Edgewood Avenue, after a night of whisky to ease his woes, planned to end his life with a knife but reconsidered. He paused, sat, and chose not to hurt himself as neighbors alerted police and took him to the barracks. He stated the death plan failed when he reconsidered after feeling the blade, blaming his wife for his troubles.

H C Peek Edgewood Avenue Peek Dorsey

Vaudeville at Ponce De Leon Delights Atlanta Audiences

Matinee and evening shows at the Ponce De Leon feature Musical Cuttys a rare New York act along with James Richmond Glenroy the man with the green gloves and Horan and Nevarro drawing strong crowds. Attendance at Lyceum was good yesterday with a large night crowd. Madge Fox recalled several times for Flip Flop Lady as other acts received hearty applause.

Ponce de Leon Caalay Cuttys New York Ciy Atlanta James Richmond Glenroy Green Gloves Horan and Nevarro Lyceum Madge Fox

Near Riot at Tabernacle Crowd Demands Minstrel Show

Four thousand black attendees gathered at Bishop Turner’s tabernacle on Yonge near Decatur Street to see a minstrel show. Delays opened a tense scene as rocks were thrown and police were summoned. reinforcements calmed the crowd and the doors finally opened, sending a dense rush inside.

Tabernacle Bishop Turner Yonge Decatur Street

Johnson Men Make a Bolt at Democratic Delegates Pivot

Forty delegates, meeting after Hamilton County Democratic convention adjourned, plan a public meeting at Grand Army to protest Lewin G Bernard amid alliance with George B Cex. A four member committee will report on contests to the state central committee and credential committee, with possible new delegation or targeted seat contests in wards and townships. Melville E Ingalls is named for senatorial consideration.

Cincinnati Hamilton County Grand Army Tfepublic Hall Lewin G Bernard George B Cex Herbert S Bigelow Democratic State Central Committee Melville E Ingalls Bernard Zimmerman Bigelow Johnson Bigelow Johnson Barnard

Lawsuit threats over building at Edgewood Avenue

Proceedings to dispossess the Atlanta Telephone and Telegraph Co from its building at Edgewood Avenue were filed by H F Shaddan yesterday. Affidavits allege tenancy at sufferance and demand for possession July 1, refused. J Simmons, president, counterclaims lease still in effect.

Atlanta Telephone and Telegraph Company Edgewood Arenua H F Shaddan Rhedden Sufference J Simmons

Elite salesmen sought for investment securities

The Mutual Life News Company of New York seeks skilled men to sell investment securities. Applicants should provide age, occupation, and bank reference in writing. Signed R. F. Shedden, Manager, Atlanta GA.

R. F. Shedden the Mutual Lifenews—-- Company of New York Atlasta, GA

Mills Clashes With Atlanta Paper Over Personal Privilege

Representative W D Mills of Cherokee defends himself on personal privilege claiming unfair criticism by a leading Atlanta newspaper. He cites testimony from Messenger Penn about an alleged bribe proposition in the corridor, asserts duty to reveal truth, and recounts supportive remarks from Penn as corroboration. A vote of confidence was moved and then withdrawn.

House W D Mills Penn General Assembly Payaage Penns Theo Billy Patterson Hanna Moses Coweta Mrs

Hosts of Blue Veterans Arriving for Annual Convention

San Francisco hosts of Blue veterans pour in for the Grand Army of the Republic encampment from August 12. Thousands travel on special and regular trains, with 8,500 through Omaha already ticketed. Commander in Chief T J Stewart and party from Philadelphia are due to arrive, as police arrange escorts and lodging for visitors.

San Francisco Grand Army of the Republic Grand Army of the Repub Oolice

Fist Shaking in Charleston Court Room Riot

In Charleston on August 12 Judge R Withers Memminger presided over the trial State v Cecil Reiley and William Lawrence accused of illicit liquor handling. Attorney W Turner Logen called constables outcasts provoking a loud scene as he insulted them. The court struggled for order. Logan repeated the language amid a tense confrontation. The jury acquitted Helley and Lawrence.

Charleston R. Withers Memminger Cecil Reiley Willam Lawrence W Turner Logen Murphy Gideon Hay Logan Jaynn Helley Lawrence

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