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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1903

Page

6

Edwards Faces True Bill Indictment in Assault Case

Miss Ada Green testifies under oath that Edwards enticed her to his room above a cigar store at the Marshall House in Savannah. Dr W Winders described medical attendance after the alleged assault as Green arrived from Winlda to work for the defendant. Bound over to the superior court grand jury. bond set at $100,000. In Macon, the widow of the late Associate Justice Lamar plans a $100,000 will distribution to descendants including the children of R E Park and W H Vig.

Ada Green Flords Edwards Savannah Marvel Edwards Sasault Ada C. Green W. Winders Yom Green Winlda Qafendant Marshall House Yayismnite Wickham Superior Court Grand Jury Macon Juste @ G Lamar Kup R. E. Park W. H. Vig

Bainbridge Man Taken by Bandits

John Sapp prominent Bainbridge merchant abducted from his buggy after placing $800 from his store in his pocket. A search party and local negro residents heard pistol shots as authorities scour the area for Sapp and the assailants. Funeral notice for Mrs Sarah M Oliver follows in Macon with details of services and burial.

John Sapp Bainbridge Mrs. Sapp Hoseland Sapp Lfe

Major Hanson Chosen as Road's President

Savannah Ga December 7 the election of officers by the board of directors of the Central of Georgia railway company occurred as forecast Major J F Hanson of Macon was elected president with W A Winburn as vice president and traffic manager Theo D Kine named general manager and J Egan's resignation accepted The board also contemplated by law changes to concentrate powers in the president and noted salaries for Hanson totaling 16000 annually across two roles alongside other director names and locations.

Savannah Central of Georgia Railway Company J. F. Hanson Macon W. A Winburn Theoadore D Kine A Ro Lawton Major Hanson John Mr Egan J OM Egan Central of Georgia Rail‘way Company Thia Board Egan 3. F. Hanson Alfred Theo D. Kine The Central Major Hensor Ocean Steamship Company Central Railway A. Harrold Americus Jamey A Blair New York J. W. English E. P. Howell Atlanta Ross C. Smith Birmingham WC. Bradley Américus R Jacques J. Mills Joseph Hall AR Lawton

Georgia Estimates for Federal Projects in Treasury Book

President Roosevelt endorses broad federal spending for Georgia including prisons, post offices, harbors, and river improvements. Projects listed cover Atlanta prison, Athens and Rome post offices, Savannah marine hospital, various harbor works, and river basins such as the Chattahoochee and Cumberland. The note also criticizes Dr. Crum’s continued Charleston customs appointment and Senate action.

Jos Washington Georgia Farum Treasury Congress Atlanta Athens Rome Savannah Bevannah Augusta Arsenal Carmberland Sound Altamanha River Flint River Ocmulger Oconee Savannah River Chattahoochee Columbus Coosa Oostanaula Fernandina Brunswick Harbor Darien Harbor Cumberland Harbor Roosevelt Crum Dr. Crum Charleston Senate

Piedmont Will Not Curtail Piedmont Mills

Greenville December 7 Special According to reliable mill sources Piedmont cotton manufacturers will not curtail production due to high raw cotton prices None of the Piedmont mills will attend the Charlotte meeting to cut output as most have cotton sufficient to run for months Farmers hold cotton in warehouses awaiting delivery with farmers asking about 15 cents.

Mille Greenville Charlotte Bill Baya Piedmont

Denial Issued On Seaboard and Rail Consolidations

Savannah December 7 Special President Joan Sieton Williams and officials of Seaboard Air Line arrived to inspect local properties. Williams denied any Seaboard link to the Atlantic and Birmingham railroad now tied to recent consolidations. Party plans to depart for Montgomery tomorrow. Minor criminal cases also heard in Macon with no major actions recorded.

Savannah Joan Sieton Williams J. M. Barr James A. Blair Seaboard Air Line Willams Williams Seaboard Atlante and Birmingham Seaboard Air Line Railway Atlantic and Birmingham Tifton and Northweastern Tifton | Thomeqvilla Gulf Seaboard Air Line Railways Montgomery

Sugar Station Seeks 25000 Dollar Extra Aid

Waycross Ga December 7 Special Congressman Brantley reports that Washingtons agricultural department will request an additional 25000 dollars to continue sugar cane experimental station experiments. The request includes an immediate 6000 dollar allotment to cover this years expense shortage as plant costs exceeded estimates and Brantley urges swift appropriation.

Waycross Brantley Agricultural Department Washington

Passing Throng In Atlanta Attracts Notable Visitors

George F Duck and two mining engineers from Pittsburg visit Atlanta in 1880s era, touring coal lands and noting high southern demand. Among guests are Austrian count artist C von Martinczek, Washington painter, and numerous figures from Macon, Savannah, and Atlanta hotels. The Piedmont and Kimball host many travelers including J B McMillan and W Loyless.

George F Duck Pittsburg Fedmont Duck Atlanta Mr. Duck Charlotte N C Birmingham Washington City C von Martinczek Piedmont Martinczek Washington

Augusta Moves to Curb High Interest Sharks

Augusta Georgia December 7 special. City council adopted a resolution to break up loan sharks charging exorbitant rates. Previous license of 1000 dollars proved prohibitive in court. New plan licenses lenders at legal rates and forfeits license for overcharging. Waycross Manufacturing Company organized with 16000 dollars capital. Captain L Johnson elected president and F M Hawking general manager. Plant to manufacture boxes crates gash doors blinds and cabinet work. Frances arrest site purchased and machinery ordered.

Augusta Yeat Council New Council Waycross Waycross Manufacturing Company L Johnson F M Hawking Frances Arrest

Tillman’s Son Wins A Beauty In Georgia Wedding

Announcement of two high profile Georgia South Carolina weddings. Miss Lucy Dugas will marry B R Tillman Jr son of Senator Tillman on December 28 at Edgewood near Edgefield. Miss Dolly Dages will wed Wallace Sheppard son of the late Boss Sheppard on December 9 in Washington.

Washington Georgia South Carolina Lucy Dugas B. R. Tillman, Jr Senator Tillman Dugan George Dugas Augusta Governor Pickens Douschka Holcombe Pickens South Edgewood Pickens Edgefield Dolly Dages Wallace Sheppard Boss Sheppard Mexico

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