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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1903
Page
12
December 14 special edition reports Macon officials decide to buy property adjoining Third Street and Mulberry for a public building. The purchase amount is about 31 dollars and the site includes a handsome building and adjacent parcels. Efforts led by Mr Bart secured the appropriation of 5000 for the project.
State convict inspectors report county commissioners awarded the convict lease contract to J. Pa fro. County convicts were placed under wage arrest for peonage. Five years term cited, but order suspended by a U S court judge Carmichael. Governor urged to cancel contract amid inquiry.
A large gathering in Atlanta draws physicians and surgeons from across the country for a notable event at the Piedmont Hotel. Prominent attendees include Dr J Wesley Dye of Washington DC, Dr Tompkins of Richmond, and many others from major cities, with sessions scheduled at 10 o'clock in the Invent n Hall.
Benjamin F Bye of Indianapolis argues that recent New York cancer cure discoveries have no bearing on the Indianapolis doctor’s own findings. He notes early reports contradict the New York work and plans to publish a new edition addressing physicians and readers.
A December city council meeting approved a special ordinance affecting trading stamps. The measure places a $250 annual license tax, with effect beginning January. Officials say the ordinance could end or alter current practice depending on enforcement and future rulings.
The third annual Wil Foultry Association show opened to exhibitors from the Carolinas Virginia and other regions. The event featured judging of chickens and related poultry products with emphasis on breed quality and market potential.
The National Association of Manufacturers of Plumbers Marble held a quarterly meeting at the Piedmont Hotel in Atlanta hosted by the Georgia Marble Protective Association. About thirty marble men from northern and eastern states convened to discuss prices and freight rates, with tours of Kenne saw, Nelson, Tate, and other quarries. Officers chosen at Nelson will lead next year’s four quarterly meetings in New York, Detroit, and St Louis. The group includes W. E. Higby, Jonn R. Hugg, and many listed members from major marble firms and cities.
Anniston Alabama December 14 Hobson City faces a clash after Oxford’s extension of its corporate limits absorbed most of Hobson City. A lone remaining voter could challenge the annexation as residents seek legal guidance. Officials warn territory now lies under Oxford control and Hobson City may resist.
Reports from San Domingo describe renewed clashes as provisional government troops attack revolutionary forces at Monte Crist. Government forces were repulsed and now besieged in a fort in Santiago City. The U S gunboat Newport departed yesterday as tensions threaten to flare further.
Cables for underground fire and police signal systems arrive in Atlanta today. They will be installed under ground in conduits within weeks, purchased from Safety Insulated Wire and Cable Company of New York after the bayonne NJ factory shipment on December 9. City Electrician Harper will oversee immediate placement. The project stalled previously due to funding gaps. council has yet to provide additional money. Chair Stephen of the electrical control board warns no further work without adequate funds. The July apportionment sheet priced the project at 5000.
Ad copy touts Laxative Bromo Quinine as a cure for colds headaches and urges readers to call for the full name to obtain the genuine product. The price is listed as 25 cents.
Franklin Park Reynolds asks readers to spare his family further humiliation after the fatal burn death of his child. He thanks Mr Collier Judge Broylex and Mayor Howell for mercy and laments his suffering and incarceration. Dropped Dead in Court Room Chicago December 14 John H Fisher a 65 year old grocer died as his name was called in toxic fraud case proceedings.
Art side it it Beads will figure in the gift cases. Beauty lover welcomes such exquisite items. Meg in Royal Teplitz Pompeiian Amphora and Royal Bonn sticks and Candelabra in antique brass, silver and bronze. Miniatures in rich gold Florentine frames. Pottery Vases Jugs Trays Pitchers catalog by Maier & Berkeley.
Cap t Travis resigns as chief engineer at Hemphill station amid a board led reshuffle. Collier, longtime water works employee, to return as chief engineer, replacing Travis at the state capitol transfer arranged by Colonel Woodward and Governor Terrell, who has consented to the appointment.
The Southern railway paid the city tax collector yesterday with a check for 6214 39. Other companies also paid: Atlanta and West Point railroad 83399, American Telephone and Telegraph 2373, and the Atlanta belt line 142 10.
Recorder Nash R. Brosses announced to Chief Ball that about 180 prisoners in the city stockade will remain jailed on Christmas. Mayor Howell would not pardon any prisoners without the recorder’s recommendation, and Judge Broyles opposed releases to ease police workload during the holiday.
The Chicago Presbytery adopted a resolution condemning the production on the public stage of Parsifal and other so called religious plays that depict Jesus Christ subject to temptation by women.
Commerce Georgia December 14 Special Harmony Grove loses its name as postal authorities rename the post office to Commerce. The postmaster is reassigned as Commerce postmaster, bonds are issued and Harmony Grove remains the legal name for court business, with legislature approving the change.
A Whitehall Street shop advertises talking machines that play and sing all kinds of music. Edison and New Century phonographs are sold with up to 80 percent discounts on discs and cases. Store at 72 Whitehall Street invites visitors and catalogs by mail order.
Savannah, Ga. December 14 Special. All division superintendent changes on the Central of Georgia railway take effect tomorrow. W M Boulineau is named trainmaster of the fourth division at Columbus, succeeding H B Crawford who becomes superintendent of the first division at Savannah. Boulineau formerly road foreman for engines in Columbus era. Herbert Spencer remains cremated in London with few guests and Oxford endowment mentioned.
Hale and Richard Johnson, two young white men, were bound over to the superior court by Recorder Nash Broyles on forgery charges. Bond set at 600 each, default leading to Tower. Witnesses J L Carpenter and H King identified the defendants’ passing worthless checks. Mrs Biddle testified.
Johnson described as resembling a man who passed a worthless check on her. Two defendants protested innocence denying forging or passing either check. The case was investigated with arrests by Detectives Sanford and Kilpatrick and Policeman Jolly.
Special report from Tallulah Falls Georgia says Wade Bennett colored and Frank Lesner white, bosses for Carpenter Bros contractors, quarreled near Clayton during extension work on the Tallulah Falls railroad. Leseur was shot in the abdomen and died this morning. Bennett is in the guard house.
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