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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1903
Page
1
A chaotic 19th century dispatch lists varied events from Georgia and nearby regions including mayoral notes in Atlanta, poultry show plans, a fire at an academy, and multiple crimes. Names like Maddox and Chambliss appear alongside reports of forgery, a bank safe explosion, and a police rescue. The item blends official notices with sensational incidents.
Witness Major J H Runcle and Horatio Rubens testified that General Wood showed prior knowledge of a critical Runcte magazine article and sought to influence Santiago press. Brooke accused Wood of bypassing orders, building a bar near Morro, and clashing with military government. Wood sought freedom of speech and independence in law matters.
A mass meeting at the Georgia Tech campus adopted resolutions demanding the resignation of eight students who attended the Georgia Auburn game on Thanksgiving Day 1903. The motion, supported by speakers including Captain Thrash and Joe Hall, urged action within 48 hours or face consequences. The committee, led by Joe Hall, will prepare copies for the affected students and notify the Georgia Tech faculty.
Lola De Roux a Panamanian member of the Colombian house arrived from Bogota amid warnings to sign the Hay Herran canal treaty or lose the isthmus. Reyes is granted full presidential powers as Colombia debates mobilization while plotting possible guerrilla action to seize the isthmus, with US guards at the Bogota legation and public funding for warlike preparations.
Athens Ga November 30 Citizens note heated cars due to cold weather. Chairman Atkinson deflects questions on using part of $600000 for heating. President Arkwright says no change in heating policy. no heating orders posted. Forecast shows fair today, frost in north Florida, freezing temps into the cotton belt.
Ex city attorney Lant K. Salsbury testified in a preliminary hearing, naming numerous prominent Grand Rapids figures and laying out six parallel water deals tied to bribe funds. He described cash payments to mayors aldermen and state officials, with totals and names cited, amid court proceedings and denials from The Grand Rapids Herald manager.
A lengthy Georgia society note celebrates the elopement of J A Booth of Logansville and Mrs S A Tommey of near Stone Mountain. The couple, aged in their 70s and 60s respectively, wed in Decatur with Justice of the Peace James Hunter officiating. The story blends rural Georgia memory and old Eastland romance as they begin married life together.
Historic Academy of Music, Brooklyn largest theater, burned today after an explosion in the building. Fire started in the scenery on the stage during preparations for a testimonial dinner for State Senator McCarren. Wind carried flames toward the Brooklyn Public Library across Montague Street. no injuries reported.
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