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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1903
Page
3
Congress nears adjournment as leaders debate delaying recess appointments to General Wood and 167 officers. Senate rules and constitutional limits spark alarm over ranks and pay tied to promotions, with war department watchers warning of disruption if adjournment slips.
The Top ypesmuir will case continued as actor Dewott Hopper testified about accidents linked to Alexander Dunswuir’s heavy drinking and resulting weakened mental state. Wardrobe woman Mrs. Rita Schrader of the DeWolf Sper Company echoed Hopper’s statements.
Protective Order of Elks will hold its annual memorial service at the Grand Opera house tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. Exalted Ruler Emmett D. Walsh will preside as the program features music, prayers, odes and a memorial address by Dr. G. W. Mathews. Died members John H. Griffin, John D. Roberts, Ludwig Montag and John D. Malsby are to be commemorated.
The November school boys athletic tests at the general normal class will be announced today. Running high jump is the month’s test, with top entrants from the highest grade at each school eligible. Winners from September and October often repeat, led by Medon Angler and peers, as Professor Toepel presides over monthly events across West End, Fair Street, and Calhoun schools.
A mild but cooler day ahead with fair skies and lower temperatures after yesterday's near December warmth. Crowds along Whitehall Street reflected a belated shopping spree as springlike conditions faded and a cold front edge moved through the country bringing snow in Omaha Maraisette and Buffalo and frost in Jacksonville.
Columbus Georgia reports a wave of fear as residents fear a public well in Girard Alabama was poisoned after a horse died and three people fell ill who reportedly drank from the well. Authorities investigate the incident and urge caution.
The Grand presents A Chinese Honeymoon with a 100‑plus cast and special train, followed by The Burgomaster melodies and The Tale of the Kangaroo. Sherlock Holmes at the Bijou closes today, while vaudeville heads next week with Henry Lee and Elie Fay leading a seven‑act program along with four other acts.
Mrs H R Jobe of Eldredge Alabama writes of dramatic recovery after using Dr Miles Restorative Nervine and Heart Cure for la grippe related heart issues and nervous prostration. She describes oppression near the heart, ability to lie on either side again, and lasting relief after three Nervine bottles and Heart Cure.
Hon Luther Manship lectured on The Dialects of the Nations at the Grand under the Atlanta Lecture Association. His readings impressed with varied character portrayals and vivid dialect mimicry, especially in negro sketches, blending pathos and humor in a musical, vibrant voice.
London reports negotiations may lead to an international administration in Macedonia similar to Crete. A multinational gendarmerie would preserve order with a Christian governor and protected Mussulman rights, aiming to avoid a spring uprising and wider conflict. France, Italy, and Britain likely favor, Germany may oppose.
A stream of visitors checks into the Kimball Piedmont and other Atlanta hotels. Names include Sparks of Athens. Gresham of Macon. Knight of Cartersville. Northcutt of Marietta. Cole of Augusta. Spain of Quitman. Robenon of Marietta. Park of LaGrange. Foster of Madison. Col W E Wooten of Albany. Mabry of Beevula Alabama. Ingram of Thomaston. Ross of Macon. Johnston of Willingham. McGee of Richmond. Porten of Covington. Hicks of Madison. Jonn B. Mireer of Cincinnati. Ley of Tennille. DR Stewart of Rome. Wrenn of Nashville. Springer of Toledo. Reed of Los Angeles.
Barnes Lodge No 55 I C C F held a semi annual election selecting George W Grubbs as noble grand J H Davis vice grand Thomas J Buchanan secretary A L Holbrook treasurer J G Bloodworth trustee and W F P Reaves property trustee Eleven candidates received the salatory degree. Oldest Odd Fellow lodge in Atlanta founded by Past Grand Master William H Barnes who attended the grand lodge meeting last May. Edwin Fr Wallace died at 32 East Cain street November 27 aged 36 epileptic from infancy. Mrs Mary Ann Grogan dies at 310 McDaniel Street cause dropsy funeral this afternoon 3 pm from residence interment Hollywood. Mrs Lavinia Truman dies at 130 Erwin Street funeral at residence 104 Erwin Street 3 pm Rev C B Wilmer to Macon for interment. Council Streets Committee met at city hall Alderman Terry chair routine business. Mrs Lizzie Rogers 55 died yesterday morning at private sanitarium funeral 2:30 pm Patterson's undertakers interment Wear View. Captain Jack Crawford to address Venona Temple at Edgewood Academy Sunday 2 pm. Salvation Army to host Christmas dinner for 1000 poor on December 25 seeks public aid. Central Presbyterian Sunday School seventh anniversary program Sunday morning. all members urged to attend. First Congregational church colored Rev H H Proctor 11 am sixth word from the cross It is finished and 7:45 pm Giving sermon and Thanksgiving offering by church circles. Haynes of Canton arrested for creating a disturbance at Williams house. distrurbance complaint to be investigated by Recorder Brokies.
Bradstreet and Dun and Co report a cautious yet improving trade tone with optimism in retail and agricultural staples, steady iron and steel prices, and rising crude petroleum. Cotton and building materials show weakness, while railways gain in gross receipts and grain exports edge higher though overall stocks remain tight. Weather and holiday demand drive uneven activity across regions and industries.
Tim Henderson and another young Negro boy were bound over to the city criminal court by Recorder Nash Broyles on charges of stealing a pocketbook containing about $16 from Mrs. Willam Klattz of 9 Brotherton Street. Klattz testified she saw the pocketbook on a kitchen table, the boy entered the home, and minutes later the loss occurred while he was delivering goods as a Mor row Transfer Company driver.
Reports show improving iron and steel conditions with wage reductions facing little opposition and no price declines last week. Steel mills secured several contracts for structural shapes and railway supplies while buyers expect a revival in the new year, though overall market remained subdued with few failures reported, tin plate exports to Canada noted.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled that a 1 cent higher summer rate for shorter hauls to Louisville from intermediate points is unduly discriminatory against longer hauls to Nashville. The decision holds that a greater rate difference would violate federal shipping rules, affecting S Martens versus Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company.
Advertisement claims Magic Foot Drafts cure rheumatism from any location or severity by action through foot pores. Offer includes free pair on approval and a $1 charge only if satisfied, with address in Michigan.
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