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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1902

Page

4

Hayes or Potter Charged in Multiple Georgia North Carolina Murders

Savannah dispatch reports 19th century outlaw figure Hayes or Potter implicated in the Bourquin murder and a deputy sheriff Page killing in Robeson County North Carolina. Authorities tie him to the Lowery gang and recount past violence from Robeson to Effingham County Georgia with a history of armed confrontation and flight.

Savannah W J Potter Alet Hayes Swayne Potter Gugh Bourquin Red Taylor Potter Hazes Lowery North Carolina Bourquin William Page Robeson County Taylor Page Hayes al Hays South Carolina Effingham County Geogia Herry McLeed McLeed Drews Lowery Gang

British ship rescues crew of Swedish bark Norrskenet

The Ocean Ranger under Captain Piper arrived at St Michaels on December 14 after sailing from Glasgow October 20 to St Johns Newfoundland. It landed the crew of the Swedish bark Norrskenet commanded by Captain Anderson from Savannah, abandoned November 11 in a sinking condition en route to Rotterdam.

St. Michaels Piper Glasgow St. Johns Newfoundland Norrskenet Anderson Savannah Rotterdam

Landslide wreck halts C O railway eastbound

A landslide at Westcomb West Virginia derailed the Chesapeake and Ohio eastbound express at 9 45 after heavy rains. The engine, postal car, and baggage car left the rails. The engineer and fireman were killed. The baggage master was only slightly injured. No passengers were harmed.

Washington Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Westcomb W Va Hreman

Britain's Deepest Lake Discovered Loch Morar deepest in UK

A survey of UK fresh water lakes led by Sir John Murray finds Loch Morar in Inverness-shire as the deepest lake. The chart records a maximum depth of 1009 feet and a floor that stays below 60 feet for over seven miles, with the deepest point 972 feet below sea level, separated from the sea by a narrow sand bank.

Britain United Kingdom John Murray Loch Morar Inverness-shire

Senator Gallinger Defends Animal Experiments Debate

Washington December 14 Senator Gallinger a New Hampshire senator and physician released a letter replying to Dr Keen of Philadelphia about Midshipman Aiken and animal vivisection. He says his bill would regulate, not prohibit, experiments and argues brain reactions vary across animals and cannot be safely applied to humans. He cites brutal animal tests and asserts such barbarous practices should be condemned.

Washington Senator Gallinger New Hampshire W. W. Keen Philadelphia Aiken Keen Gatlinger

Costly West Side real estate swap filed in county records

In Chicago on Saturday afternoon a sharp property trade was filed for record exchanging four and three quarters inches of Warbash avenue frontage for 1250 dollars. Levi Z Lerter bought the fraction, land that lies just south of a 50 foot lot he acquired ten years earlier from Melville W Fuller. Vanderbilt's Condition Unchanged. New York report notes Vanderbilt’s status remained the same at midnight.

Chicago Warbash Avenue Levi Z Lerter Melville W Fuller Supreme Court

Knights of Columbus initiates sixty five in Chattanooga

In Chattanooga Tennessee on December 14 the Knights of Columbus initiated sixty five men. A large number attended from nearby cities and a team from Nashville initiated the candidates. Tonight a dinner was held for the visitors.

Knights of Columbus Chattanooga Tenn Nashville

Mrs U S Grant Dies in Washington at 11:17 PM

Washington reports the death of Mrs. Ulysses S. Grant at her residence from heart failure after years of valvular disease aggravated by bronchitis. She was 66, with daughter Mellie Sartor by her side. sons and relatives were en route or elsewhere. Remains to be interred at Riverside Park.

Washington U. S. Grant President Grant Rosemary Sartoris Dr. Bishop Jessa Ulysses S. Grant California Fred Grant Texas Grant Tulla Dent St. Louis Frederick Ellen Wrenshall Dent Campesoning White House Mrs. Grant Nellie Algernon Sartoris Frederick Dent Grant Jesse Ulysses Sherman San Diego Cal General Grant Wales London Daily Chronicle Jonses Evanses Lewises Hlises Bufider Jones Grocer Jones Japan Cymric Association Tredegar Lewis Tredegar Jones Evans Willams John Williams Brickyard John Brickyard J. Brickyard Hsq Man Evan-Sal Sal-Even Ilza-Sal-Evan Sullivans

Mosby Beaten by the Barons in Cattle Case

Omaha reports the government case against cattle barons over Hicgal land entries weakened by Colonel Mosby's lack of diplomacy and indiscretion. Recalls to Washington suggest a move to California as officials fear securing broad convictions. Observers say Mosby’s newspaper tips tipped off culprits, hindering evidence gathering.

Omaha Nebr Mosby Washington California

Rival for Muscling Var salona Eludes Justice With Band of Murders

Sicilian brigand Varsalona, allegedly leading a group of eight, promises greater fame than Muscling. Some 600 men await trial for aiding him as the army and navy deploy two warships to prevent escape by sea toward Malta or Tunis. Police chief calls the manhunt difficult, planning a decisive campaign that may end with Varsalona in custody.

Muscling Varsalona Navy Admiralty Bris Rand Malta Tunis

Senate schedules clash over militia reform and statehood plan

Washington dispatch reports Senate business dominating the week with Proctor seeking fast action on militia reorganization and Dillingham pressing New Mexico and Arizona statehood. Nelson Burnham Kean to speak. Beveridge to close. House expected steady, Christmas adjournment looms. Wales names rise with social suffixes and name identity noted as linguistic curiosity.

Washington Senate Proctor United States Dilingham New Mexico Arizona Tongth Sewell New Jersey Nelson Committee On Territories Dillingham Burnham Kean Beveridge Friends Penrose Agricultural Department New England District of Columbia Secretary of Agriculture Legisaation

Hon W O Sullivan’s rise through Tasmanian press ranks

Born in Tasmania he started as a printer at age ten in Hobart Mercury. He advanced through compositor reporter subeditor accountant advertisement canvasser publisher editor and proprietor. Now he owns morning evening and weekly journals in New South Wales.

W. O'Sullivan Public Wits New South Wales Tasmania Hobart Mercury

Salingbury Remembered and the Premier Bet

A July Century piece recalls Julian Ralph recalling a brief interview with a premier near Victoria’s death. The anecdote centers on a Lord Robert Cecil era bet of sixpence settled in the same newsroom staff memory. The piece contrasts old English democracy with modern press access and ends with a cafe-style medical ad for cold relief.

Salingbury Julian Ralph Victoria Robert Cecil Cowper Lterary Apapte Ted

Venezuela War Speech Promises Valor In Crisis

The speech pledges defense of Venezuela with actions against armed intruders while urging prudence to protect the nation’s good name. Volunteers rally, and a city parade of whites and blacks follows, as leaders from Caracas to La Guayra react to British and German pressure and Allied notes.

Europe Venezuela Associated Press Alfred Blohm la Guayra Efe von Pilgrim Baltazzi Vineta Legation Herr von Pilgrim Castro Germany Caracas United States Bowen Great Britain el Mocho Hernandez Maracaibo Curacao Caraccas Puerto Cabello Charybdin Madame von Pilgrim- Baltazzi Madame von Pigrim-Baltazzi Madame von Piigrim-Baltazzi Yellow House ALY Italy Marietta G Guard Rome

Italy and Britain stance in Venezuela crisis deepens

Reports from Caracas, La Guayra, and London describe escalating tension as Italy and Britain push ultimatums and naval deployments. Venezuelan ports face blockades, German and British residents fear exile, and US views invoke the Monroe Doctrine while Caracas braces for further action.

Sinman Actu Italy Oteranto Tripoli Morocco Venezuela W. W. Russell Caracas University of Bowen la Guayra United States Panama la Estrella Washingto Guanta Guayra Guanita Vineta T.e Vineta London Lansdowne War Office Foreign Office Associated Press Germany Great Britain

Statement of Samuel Arnold on Lincoln kidnapping plan

Raleigh December 14 Special The Sunny South prints Samuel Arnold’s sworn statement detailing Booth conspirators aiming to kidnap President Lincoln. John T. Ross recalls Arnold during Civil War confinement at Fort Jefferson with Mudd Spangler Laughlin and Rotherg, noting discipline and punishments including for Grenfill who refused to work with negroes.

Raleigh Samuel Arnos John Wilkes Booth Lincoln John T. Ross Arnold Ross Baltimore Ife Fifth Artillery Port Jefferson Mudd Spangier Laughlin Rotherg George B Andrews Goldeborn Arnal, Mudd Spangler Léger Grenfill Chicago Grenfill Gulf Ross Baya Rose Jefferson Davis Fort Monroe Stone Grenill Fort Jefferson

Unclear text fragment mentions strikes and Marseille unrest

Unclear OCR fragment reports trike activity and labor tension in Marseille with references to union laborers and police response. Mentions general strike moves and possible military or political figures amid chaotic daily events. Specific names, dates, and outcomes are not readable.

Marse Herses Mar Marseille

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