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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1902
Page
8
Unclear readable fragments discuss migration, territory, and local political terms. Names, places, dates, and concrete actions are not discernible. The text appears disjointed and incomplete with no verifiable event or outcome.
City officials debate preventing Georgia Railway and Electric Company from removing tracks and consolidating lines. Mayor Mims, after consulting City Attorney Mayson, says remedies exist including mandamus to compel operation on all lines and potential franchise review. Several tracks currently unused are named in the notice.
Paris December 5 cabinet council at the Elysee palace announced by M Combes that salaries of the archbishop of Besançon and Orleans were suspended. The move follows a manifesto by most French episcopate urging return to Concordat principles. Council of State ruled the signatories abused authority.
Walter E. Johnson remains the active leader of Georgia Republicans following Colonel Alfred E Buck's death as minister to Japan. Johnson has led since Buck's absence, with A. Pledger as committee chairman, while Buck's demise brings no real shift in the party's direction or leadership dynamic.
Sioux Falls Dakota December 5 George Bear an Indian was hanged today He displayed the utmost nerve upon the scaffold as the trap sprung Reverend William Holmes an Episcopal minister of Indian bu ced from the Santee agency Nebraska offered a prayer The body was taken to Bear's Brule reservation home for burial Few witnesses and newspaper men were present
In Waco Texas on December 5 the city held impeachment proceedings against Mayor T W Riggins for irregularities in office. The council declared the mayoral office vacant and Riggins will appeal the verdict.
In Judge Reid's court a jury found Henry Potts liable as principal and Minnie B Alexander as surety in the Potts Thompson Liquor Co. versus John Humphries and others, over a June 1996 basement saloon debt of about 2000 dollars. Humphries discharged in bankruptcy. verdict partly against Potts and Alexander. case activity included related suits against the city for viaduct damages and other civil actions.
Chattanooga December 5 special Mystic Shriners stormed the city initiating eighteen. The local contingent met motor convoys from Atlanta and the depot procession to Fountain Square featured drum corps the Conorts of Medina and Alhambra temple members. Illustrious Potentate Adair led the visit alongside rabbi and divan. Rose pins were distributed to brethren and a unique drill by the arum corps delighted spectators. The Masonic temple was packed for the ceremonial session and a royal banquet followed for 173 attendees.
In Anchorage a tragedy reports a boy aged year old and his sister aged 6 3 involved in a trunk attempt to sleep. The boy died while the girl, 19, remains in serious condition after the lid was closed and they could not escape. Mother found them about an hour later. the trunk had no lock or clasp.
At Rose Hill a funeral for Mrs Eliza Jane Oliver Monahan was conducted entirely by women. A prayer and eulogy were given by female mourners while her son, the sole male attendee, did not participate. Monahan, 90, was the daughter of Captain Joseph Oliver of the Continental Army, and was buried per her wish by the Daughters of the Revolution.
Havana reports President Palma says Cuban commissioners will sign the reciprocity agreement with General Bliss likely Monday or Tuesday. It then goes to Washington for signature by Hay and Quesada, with U S senate confirmation followed by Cuban senate approval. He plans to seek tariff revisions to offset reduced revenues. A supportive senator expects House approval.
Six horses and four head of cattle perished in a barn fire on the property of Hon V A Stuart near Spring Place. A large quantity of feed was destroyed, with an estimated loss of 1500 dollars and no insurance. Authorities suspect an incendiary act.
Paris dispatch reports Marquise de Moynville formerly Gwendolyn Caldwell of Louisville Kentucky is seriously ill with paralysis after a stroke. Little hope of recovery is entertained as she remains at her chateau with family and medical care.
N G McCarter a Sevier county school teacher was bound over to the federal grand jury today on a counterfeiting charge. His arrest stemmed from a letter to Charles W Harper of Columbus Ohio offering to share profits if Harper made the plates. Harper forwarded the letter to Washington, leading to the arrest.
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