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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1903

Page

2

Explosion wrecks train. two dead in Greenwood Del

A naptha tank car explosion on the D L & W railroad near Greenwood, Del, 23 miles south of Dover, killed two people and injured many as fifteen cars burned or wrecked. Fire destroyed several buildings including a school and a doctor’s residence, with wires down and rescue teams at work.

Dover Del Delamiezte Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington Greenwood Edward J Roach Georgetown Cornelius J Hajl Wilmington John Barker Horace Lynch B. W Sheppard W Morra Seaford Herrington Cnzena Fourning Dr H. Johnson

Magnates of Steel Trust Meet in Pittsburgh Conference

Presidents and subsidiary officers of United States Steel Corporation hold a secret meeting in Pittsburgh on December 2. Officials say the gathering was a routine monthly conference among the parent and subsidiary firms to discuss production curb, business expansion, and potential changes in headquarters relocation from New York to Pittsburgh.

Pittsburg Steel Corporation United States Steal Corporation Themeelyca Tin Plaza Sheet Steel New York Wllre

Blood Rainfalls Reported Near Palermo During Severe Weather

Reports describe a red rain near Palermo during recent ferocious weather. Described as blood rain, the drops stain surfaces red. Some attribute it to Sahara sand carried by winds mixing with rain, a rare occurrence also seen in Rome three years ago. Peasants in the area were frightened by the phenomenon.

Palermo Sahara Rome

University Y M C A Leaders Back Plan for Campus Building

Columbus Georgia December 2 Special leading Y M C A men gathered for the opening exercises of the association building here and voiced strong support for erecting a Y M C A on the University of Georgia campus. Dr Charles Cuthbert Hall praised the idea noting benefits to students and education. George Foster Peabody praised the plan and the broader link between Y M C A groups and colleges as beneficial to both.

Columbus Young Men's Christian Association Association University of Georgia Charles Cuthbert Hall Union Theological Seminary New York Athens Youngen Young Ain's Christian Association Rochester Young Men’s Christian Associations Euehlor George Foster Peabody By . M.C A W Woods White Atlanta Hare University

Chilean War Ship Libertad Sold to Britain for 9 Million

December 2 report says the battleship Libertad, damaged in a recent clash and currently under restoration in England, has been sold by the Chilean government to the British government for nine million dollars.

Britain Bantlagg Chile Libertad Struction England

Death of Mrs Bagwell at 73 in Norcross interment planned

Mrs Susan A Bagwell aged 73 died Tuesday night at her home located at 24 Williame Street. The body will be taken to Norcross tomorrow morning for interment.

Bagwell Susan A Bagwell Williame Streat Norcross

Death of a Child William E Byers 2

The two year old son of Mr and Mrs W A Byers died yesterday morning at their home 42 Park Street West End from membranous croup. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 o clock at the residence by Rev Luke G Johnson Park Street Methodist church. The interment will follow at Oakland cemetery in private rites due to the disease.

William Edward Byers W. A. Byers Park Atrest West End Luke G Johnson Park Street Methodist Church Oakland Cemetery

Infant Dies at Peachtree Inn in Georgia

Four month old Anna Colclough daughter of Mr and Mrs B D Colclough died Tuesday night at Peachtree Inn. The infant's body was taken to Ashburn, Georgia, last night and will be interred there today.

Peachtree Inn Anna Colclough D Colclough Ashburn

Death of Major McGuire Sheriff of Bolivar County

Major T R McGuire of Rosedale Bolivar county Mississippi died at St Joseph hospital at 12 30 today from effects of his leg amputation. He was 62 and had been sheriff of Bolivar county. He was shot in the knee by an accidental revolver discharge in September. He served with distinction in the Confederate army.

McGuire Rosedale Miss Memphis Tenn T R McGuire Bolivar County Mississippi St Joseph Hospital

Palma Veto Battle Over Lottery Bill Sparks House Vote

December 2 Palma faced senate inquiries on the total Hondy bonds issued by the revolutionary junta and possible use of surplus revenue to fund the bonds. The house split 24 to 23 to send the lottery bill to the finance committee, despite hostility there, raising doubts it can survive President Palma’s expected veto as public sentiment favors using the lottery to pay veterans listed on army rolls.

Havang Palme Senate Hondy Palma House of Representatives Committee On Finance Committee On Taxation

A Frightened Horse Warns of Street Accidents

A frightened horse bolts through the street, tossing riders as a common danger. The advert promises Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a quick remedy for burns, cuts, sores, eczema and piles, noting soothing relief and availability at drug stores for 20 cents.

World’s pear supply cornered in Chicago

Chicago December 2 Pranti Carly reports the world’s pear supply is stored in a Chicago warehouse. A firm of South Water street fruit merchants owns the pears and allegedly corners the market. New York dealers ship to Chicago and orders have gone to Boston Philadelphia St Louis New Orleans San Francisco and Liverpool. Winter pears hold at $3 a box and $3.50 a box.

Chicago Pranticarly South Water Street New York Boston Philadelphia St. Louis New Orleana San Francisco Liverpool

Railroad magnates meet in Chattanooga amid notes of closer ties

In Chattanooga, December 2, railroad leaders H Walter chairing the Atlantic Coast Line board, M H Smith of Louisville and Nashville, and S W Thomes of Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis, conferred with local officials. they departed for Nashville on a special train amid speculation the visit signals closer cooperation among the three lines. Unmarried Astor granddaughters draw social interest with Milas Roosevelt, Caroline Drayton, and May Van Alen noted for beauty, fashion, and charm.

Smith Thomas Walter Chattanooga Astor New York Times Roosevelt Migs Caroline Drayton J. Coleman Drayton Misa Charlotta Astor Sonety May ‘van Alen

Unable to Save Weighty Mother in Elmwood Fire

A cottage occupied by Mrs Martha Schilaman and her daughter burned in the evening. Mrs Schilaman, 80, a hopeless invalid, died in the blaze. Her daughter attempted the rescue but could not move the aged woman due to her weight, about 400 pounds.

Elmwood Nebr Martha Schilaman

Vanderbilt Dominates Southern Grid Rankings This Season

A heated discussion of the southern football championship pits Cumberland Clemson Sewanee and North Carolina against Vanderbilt. After a season of strong showings Vanderbilt edges Cumberland with a decisive victory over Sewanee and a battering of North Carolina, though Cumberland counts more total points and Clemson lost only to North Carolina.

Cumberland Clemson South Creek North Carolina Virginia University of Kentucky Kentucky State College Kentucky Kentucky State Southern Intercollegiata Athletic Association Gewanea Vanderbilt Texas Washington Commodores Sewanee

Southern football ranking amid strong finish by Clemson

The season closes with Cumberland holding second place as Sewanee and Clemson stay close. Vanderbilt improves after a rocky start, while Clemson’s late surge features Maxwell’s 100 yard rush and Furtick’s 40 yard touchdown. Cumberland’s year is praised, and Davidson, Georgia, Alabama, Auburn, Tech, and Louisiana State are listed among the top southern colleges with Clemson and Tech stirring debate about future coaching moves.

Cumberland Sewanee Clemson Vanderbilt Lebanon Venderbit North Carolina Cimperlang Helaman Maxwell South Furtick Clemgon Heisman David Georgia Alabama Termessie Auburn Tech Louisiana Davidson Lanst South Carolina Virginia Polytechnic Eui Alabama College Cissic Alabame

Clemson and Georgia Tech football futures in the south

The article praising Clemson players and supporters, noting strong college spirit at South Carolina and optimistic outlook for Tech. It suggests steady rise toward football prominence, with expectations of future matchups and competitive spirit between Clemson and Tech.

Clemson South Carolina Gouthern Tech Helemen Heleman Atlanta South

Gates Plans Grand Derby Ride in Warm Carriages

Gates paid $8,000 to ride to the Derby and, upon arriving in Chicago, arranged closed landaus for his party. He ordered new carriages, paid drivers, and sent funds to the men who delivered the rig, then proceeded to the Derby. It cost about $3,000 to stay comfortable for the half hour ride.

Gates Kansas City Derby Chicago Washington Park Riga Dréas Mr. Gates

No Sanitaria For Crazy On Pacific Mail Steamer

Inspector A De La Tere on the Pacific mail steamer Gy on arrival from Panama reports violent behavior by Salvador Gallegos a former guardian in Washington and the desire to admit him to a sanatorium. The officer ordered deportation under existing law citing the entry of insane persons.

San Francisco A. de la Tere Pacific Mail Panam la Fernando Gallegos Anneana Parsons Oegard Salvador Gallegos

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