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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1903
Page
10
The Atlanta post office receives authorization from the Post Office Department for additional clerical and carrier help to manage the holiday mail surge. Colonel Blodgett expects the expanded force to cover heightened volume, with peak activity around mid December and continuing through Christmas.
Xtins has procured the col im and will give interesting exhibitions at the Atlanta coliseum art park. 2 rims, a renowned horseman, will ride and drive, presenting a series of demonstrations with his Columbus horse. He has won blue ribbons and will show trot canter and elite gaits, including retrats.
A local listing advertises holiday novelties including a statue and book package at UEHL Book Co. The brief notice highlights discounted prices and limited stock for shoppers seeking seasonal gifts.
Major Walter E Coney of the Georgia State Troops submits an official report on the U S Army maneuvers at Fort Riley Kansas observed Oct 15 29 1903. He notes camp layout tents water supply baths kitchens and uniforms plus the mix of regulars and National Guard. He urges state joint maneuvers and better funding for expenses and preparation.
Four men each pledge $25 to raise a $10,000 goal for Atlanta to display in the Model City exhibit at St Louis Louisiana Purchase fair. President R Mad fox Mayor Howell and W. G. Cooper urge prompt telephone confirmations from subscribers to finish the fund today.
Atlanta volunteers a $10,000 model depot at the exposition entrance to showcase the city’s offerings. The drive, led by Mayor Howell and business leaders, aims to raise the final $100 for a full city display, modeled after the current Atlanta Terminal Company depot and positioned at the Model City’s gate.
In Manchester England the cloth market last week showed wide price fluctuations and high values hindering business. Manufacturers raised quotations to weekly highs causing fewer trades, with activity focused on better lots aided by cancellations and anticipation. India trade remained fair in cheaper fabrics while China inquiries faded due to prohibitive figures.
Pensacola ministers and visitors filled the opera house as Bishop Candler preached a stirring sermon. Afterward elders were ordained at the Gadsden Street church and visiting pastors held services across Pensacola churches. The Alabama Methodist conference plans adjournment tomorrow with reports, then assignments and meeting place next year.
Newnan North Carolina December 13 a store and home goods of G D Wilkerson burned with many calling it incendiary. Yesterday Charles A Setzer learned of suspicions and questioned neighbors. Berger admitted no fire. he said he asked McGee to burn Wilkerson out to stop trade. Setzer and McGee were arrested and held for examination.
General William H Carter of the United States Army met with British Secretary for War H Arnold Forester and planned to depart England the next day to join the U S Army General Staff for duty in the Transvaal. The farewell interview occurred in London on December 3.
General Carter expresses appreciation for the war office and remount bureau. In Aldershot a squadron of the Fourteenth Hussars and a horse artillery battery parade before him, highlighting horse quality and remount supply. He compares Woolwich Sandhurst West Point results and travels to Canterbury for cavalry inspections with Major Beacom present.
General Bernardo Reyes, governor of Nueva Leon, denies any bid for the vice presidency. He asserts unwavering loyalty to President Diaz and argues that opposing factions harm the country. The letter, published by El Trapar and The Mexican Herald, draws strong reaction.
A large blaze in Metz Alsace Lorrane today razed a customs warehouse, destroying a quantity of American bacon among other goods. The loss is estimated at 500000 dollars. The Brooklyn cruiser was to depart Beirut for Alexandria the next day.
Advertises a men's gift lineup on the first floor featuring umbrellas in ivory or silver and natural wood handles priced from four to twenty two fifty dollars, plus canes, ties, gloves, handkerchiefs, suspenders, mufflers, lounging robes, smoking jackets and bath robes with assorted prices.
Store sections and layout note the Boys section occupies the entire second floor highlighting the Boys department in a department store. The item lists no further details.
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