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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1902
Page
9
A fragmentary health item notes diseases and medical issues affecting a group, mentioning medicine and blood action. The text is garbled but implies a medical condition impacting physical strength and digestion in the affected individuals.
A terse note records Germany's claims accepting terms in relation to Venezuela. The brief item logs the formal acknowledgment, indicating a diplomatic stance and the involved parties assessing postwar arrangements.
Bern December 1 President Castro of Venezuela handed to the German minister at carmens a written acceptance of part of Germanys claims, delaying a joint ultimatum by Germany and Great Britain if not rendering it unnecessary. Great Britain may have its demands satisfied and talks continue between Von Richthofen and Lord Laws over changes in front. Germany and Britain prepare to present an ultimatum if needed as German cruisers fit out at Kiel.
A historic advertisement promotes Texas Wonder Hall's Great Discovery claimed to cure kidney and bladder issues diabetes rheumatic conditions and more. testimonials from customers and a letter from Dothan Alabama praise the remedy as the best for urinary troubles with Dr B W Hall as sole agent in St Louis Missouri.
Houston Texas December 1 The street car conductors and motormen walked out this morning leaving no car in service. The dispute centers on working hours pay and union recognition. Men seek nine hour days for two dollars and demand rules alignment while the company offers a small bonus and aims to resume service within days. Webster and Field of Boston control the Houston company.
An advertisement extols Miles Heart Cure as a curative for weak and diseased hearts especially in the elderly, claiming it improves blood circulation and includes testimonials from J. L. Slaughter of Salem, Va. and a call to request a free book from Miles Medical Co, Elkhart, Indiana.
Judge Purnell appoints Augustus Mellier receiver for the Carolina Northern railway the Southern Saw Mill Lumber Co of Robeson county and the Atlantic Seaboard Company Mellier says all are solvent but debts press and money is scarce hoping to extend the railway to Charleston Raleigh and Durham while resisting present difficulties.
In Augusta Georgia Miles Joanson a longtime slaughterhouse worker assaulted his six year old daughter. The mother heard cries and identified him before he fled to Savannah where he was jailed. The case was kept secret as police moved him away to delay local violence.
Coroner orders full probe into a fatal self inflicted death after J Locke accuses Robert Hemingray and his brother of aiding the act by placing the weapon. Hemingray admits the woman was not his wife, Miss Carlotta Campiglio of Cincinnati, daughter of a noted Italian family. Hemingray and brothers deny the charge and demand full investigation.
In Mobile, Captain Fred Johnson a retired stevedore of considerable wealth shot himself in the head in a case of temporary derangement. The Swedish native, aged years, had resided in Mobile for forty years.
In Montgomery Alabama December 1 the supreme court heard the impeachment case against Eto wah county Probate Judge Lovejoy. The bond insufficiency motion was overruled as witnesses for the prosecution toted charges of collecting excessive fees for marriage licenses and recording mortgages. Over forty witnesses testified, many bridegrooms who paid the fees. Three more prosecution witnesses were to be examined next day while the defense relied on State Examiner Sedberry who audited Lovejoys accounts and deemed them correct.
Short notices announce J L M Curry now convalescent after illness travels to Nashville for Peabody college teachers training conference with Dean Russell and Dr Butterick. Mrs Catherine Stearwan ill in destitute circumstances near Lawton Street with pneumonia and three children to care for. State Entomologist Scott underwent appendicitis operation at Elkin Cooper sanitarium and rests at home. his wife recently operated on and still ill.
News item notes a temple in Chattanooga Tenn to attend a ceremonial session Friday night December 5 at 7 40 pm with arrangements for a special train from Atlanta via Noble J Beam of the Southern railway departing 12 30 pm arriving Chattanooga 4 30 pm.
Governor Terrell today named Captain Harper Hamilton as judge of the city court in Rome Georgia. The appointment satisfies locals and is endorsed by the bar and people who praise his qualifications.
J G Bass and R A Denny left for Washington and Boston to secure funds for extending the city electric street railroad from Mobley park to Lindale. Lindale, a village owned by the Massachusetts Mill Co, is set to grow to 5,000 residents and has won concessions from city and county. Construction is expected to start soon and be finished within six months.
The Augusta council discussed the Strowger Company proposal to supply phones at 28 per year with a three year contract for 25 units. Sealed bids from both companies were requested. Mayor Phinizy urged opposition to state licenses affecting municipal finances. An ordinance requires flagging street cars crossing railroad tracks with fines from 10 to 25 for both motorman and company.
Chattanooga banks report an $800000 rise in loans and discounts and more than $900000 increase in deposits compared with the same period last year. Bank clearings this year are expected to surpass last year by about $2300000.
A sack containing 14000 in drafts and checks plus 9000 in bank checks and drafts and registered letters was stolen between Danville post office and depot or on the Cincinnati mail train about ten days ago. Mail carrier James Hocker says he delivered the sack to the train mail agent who contradicts him. It was after dark with many sacks present. officials suspect theft at the depot. Government investigation ongoing.
A. G. Waite, a Westminster South Carolina merchant, was struck by a southbound Southern railway engine as he attempted to cross the tracks in Columbia. He was thrown to the ground and his head crushed. he leaves a wife and child.
In Havana Washington December 1 unsatisfactory reports prompt state department notes on Havana sanitation. 1899 1900 Wood shows health gains from American methods but relaxation is occurring gradually. Calhoun Ga election fills two municipal board seats with J. C Moss and F Cantrell elected.
In Elberton Georgia on a Sunday morning the Carlton Bank was burglarized. The safe was blown with dynamite and about 89 dollars were taken. An explosion awakened two men sleeping above the bank. robbers invited them down but two burglars escaped before an alarm could be raised. The crime is believed to be the work of professionals and a full report on suspects is sought.
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