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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1903

Page

16

Atlanta Chosen for Army Headquarters in South

Washington delegation and Atlanta officials rally to secure the new military department headquarters for Atlanta amid pressure from Chattanooga interests. General staff reportedly favors Atlanta after a broad canvass, with Secretary Root leaning to support the Atlanta placement and details of officers to follow.

Represta Atlanta Howell Washington Chittanooga Aaillery Department of the South Wie S Moon Chattanooga Root Chattanough Ghatton Attyami Egmeral Mlary Root

Wallace Wins Damages in Central Railroad Case

The state Supreme Court upheld a verdict for Mrs. Wallace in a $25,000 damage suit against Central Georgia Railroad over her engineer husband’s death in a Fort Meade collision. Trial history showed mixed rulings, with lower courts reversing in part before final affirmation by the high court.

Aty Cmrt Wallace Ttselr Rela Supreme Court Then - Rovere Ce Wa Hakeen, Peeples Jack J. Hasta Erne Brewster & Howell A

Mo Work for Union Men in City Utah Article

December 14 report from City Utah notes a conflict over employment with the ee Company. min ers demand union support while the Pug seeks workers for the SH Company. Fry Vice President Kramer advocates changing companies as strikers refuse to negotiate.

City Utah Pug UN- Fry Kramer Ogurren Mae Oatta

Japanese Marines Land in Corea to Quell Riot

Seoul reports Japanese marines landed at Mokpo to suppress a strike riot among Korean workers. Several killed as mobs faced gunfire. incident sparks tensions with Russia amid proposed Russo Japanese settlements. United States notes focal nature of trouble. Britain cautions on immediate acceptance of Russian draft.

Seoul Mokohe Russia Paris Corea Japan Washington State Department United States Uinitor Alien Mokto Chemulpo London Foreign Office St Petersburg Alextetf Far East Baron de Rosen Petropavalovsk Poltava Vwnush

Dukes Charged With Robbery

RBH Dukes of 108 Whitehall street, a decorator, was arrested yesterday by Detectives Ozburn and Stent and held on suspicion of robbing the 83 clothing and dry goods store on Mitchell street. About $40 worth of goods were found at his home and identified as belonging to the S. B. Dukes store where he worked decorating for Christmas. A preliminary hearing before Recorder Nash Broyles may be set today. the accused denies guilt.

Rbh Dukes Whitehall Street Ozburn and Stent Mitchell Street Young Dukes Star Dukes Dukes Nash Broyles

Diamond Stars for Virgin Fifty Anniversary of Immaculate Conception

Rome reports the pope received the committee led by Cardinal Serafino Vannutelli to outline jubilee festivities for the fiftieth anniversary of the Immaculate Conception dogma. He expressed pleasure at global Catholic participation and pledged involvement in key events, including the December 3, 1904 ceremony featuring a crown of twelve large diamond stems placed on the Vatican choir’s Immaculate Conception image.

Rome Serafino Vannutelli The Vatican

Presbyterians form officers union to back hospital

A meeting of ministers and church officers at the Piedmont hotel organized the Presbyterian Officers Union to promote the Presbyterian hospital, secure a building, and foster social ties. Dr J T Turner was elected president, with Hugh Inman VP, John Brice secretary, and J Buelow Campbell treasurer. The group plans quarterly meetings and a December subscription drive to fund a dedicated hospital site, aiming to own a building within years.

Presbyterian Officers’ Union Piedmont Hotel J. T. Turner First Presbyterian Church Hugh Inman Vce John Brice J. Buelow Campbell Hoke Smith GC. D. Montgomery A. R Holderby Presbyterian Hospital Eliy al Thie Hospital Turner Ita

Middleton Buried in Calhoun After Atlanta Death

The body of J. O. Middleton who died in Atlanta Friday was brought to Calhoun for burial. Interment occurred at Chandler Cemetery with a broad procession of friends, including Calhoun and Atlanta Odd Fellows and Masons, and The Constitution chapel sending a floral tribute. Rev. A. G. Robinson led funeral services at the grave.

Calhoun J. D. Middleton J. O. Middleton Atlanta Chandler Cemetery A. G Robinson Oathcaloga Lodge No. 154 A. M Calhoun Lodge of Odd Fellows Constitution Chapel Middleton Constitution Office Odd Fellows, Masona and Typographical Union of Atlanta

Stolen Letters Recovered Near Flint Station

In Decatur Alabama today about twenty-five more letters stolen from a local mail locker were recovered in a wooded area near Flint station seven miles south. A $100 check payable to the Decatur Cornive and Roofing Company was among yesterday’s finds, part of the same robbery sequence.

Decatur Ala New Decatur Woode Flint Station 7 Decatur Cornive and Roofing Company

Atlanta's New Fire Engine Exceeds All Expectations

The Evan P Howell tested by Atlanta fire crew at Walton and Marietta streets proved superior to specs and to engines of its class. Manufactured by Nott of Minneapolis, it has 800 gallons per minute capacity and cost 4760. Chief Joyner praised its performance, with visitors including city officials and representatives from the Nott company.

P. Howell Atlanta Ivan P. Howell Georgia Railway and Electric Company Number Four North Pryor Street Erginathers Number Six Chee Joyner Boller Evan P. Howell Tom Medlin J R Rea Tom Shearer Etcker Nott Manufacturing Company E. A.wilkinson H. Penny W R Joyner Nott Company C. E Murden 8. B. Hutchings D. W. Ballentine M. A. Moore James W Grant United States Government Navy Yard George T McLean Virginia Portsmouth James Boence Jesse Dugger H. A. McQuade Chattanooga C. E Youngblood J. R. Newman Knoxville Tenn T. E James Albany, Ga T. W. Haney Jacksonville Fla Oortsmouth C. H Youngblood W. M Rapp Tom E. James Albany J. W Howell W. M. Goodwin Winnan Aynes Woodward Water Works Department Bail Clayton G. Y. Pierce M. M Joyner Lorge

Death of Rev A G Thomas After Fifty Two Years in Ministry

Rev A G Thomas veteran minister of the Christian church died at 7 35 PM at his West End residence 121 Park street from nervous prostration. He leaves wife four daughters including Mrs H W Fairbanks and Mrs J T Howard of Dallas Texas, Mrs BE W Pease in Holmestrand Norway and Mrs H D Bolles of Atlanta, and two sons Dr E B Thomas and R A Thomas. Born in 1833 in Twiggs county Georgia he served as chaplain of the Seventh Georgia regiment in the war, was a Latin professor in Indiana, physiology professor at Oglethorpe Medical College Helena and long time pastor of the First Christian church in Atlanta. He was a practicing physician and president of Eclectic College. Funeral arrangements await word from Dallas.

A. G. Thomas Christian Church West End Park Street Hels H. W. Fairbanks J. T. Howard Dallas Tex BE. W. Pease Holmestrand Norway H. D. Bolles Indiana Oglethorpe Medical College Helannan Atlanta First Christian Church Eclectic College Mise Hasan Adelaide Reycolda Atlarita

Democratic senators caucus on party discipline and policy

Democratic senators met in caucus for two hours to discuss party discipline caucus action and general policy. They touched on the Panama situation the party stance toward the new republic and the treaty and adjourned until tomorrow.

J A Washington

Believe Miller Cracked Safe in Augusta

Augusta Georgia December 4 Frank Miller alias Frank White was arrested here and is alleged to be one of two men who cracked a safe at Guyton Ga and secured several hundred dollars. A torn ten dollar bill and pennies on him aided identification. Miller denies involvement while authorities link him to the burglary.

Augusta Frank Miller Frank White Guyton Miller Chronicle of Norris Miler T Miller North

Shameful Colombia remarks on canal policy in parliament

Washington December 1 4 The house sat over four hours debating the pension appropriation bill and Panama canal issues. Speakers criticized Colombia for the isthmian negotiations while tobacco interests and labor questions drew attention. A concurrent resolution adjourned from December to January.

Washington House Isthmian Canal Republic of Panama Kalaulanaala Hewali Territories Lawrence Massachusetts Adams Pennsylvania Panama Colombia Galres Tennessee Lind Minnesota Beall Texas United States Ehrman Hay Associated Press Baker Democrat New York Anthracite Coal Commission United States Steel Company

Committee Meets To Plan Southern Educational Conference

The reception and invitation committee of the Southern Educational Association will meet at 8 20 PM at the Carnegie Library to outline preparations for the coming convention. The local committee faces difficulties from conflicting state association meetings as Alabama and Florida groups finish their work before the August event in the city.

Southern Educational Association The Carnegie Ibrary General Association Alabama Florida

Livingston to Introduce Atlanta Federal Building Bill

Colonel Lon Livingston says he will today introduce a bill for a new Atlanta federal building costing 1.25 million dollars after securing the required estimate from Supervising Architect Taylor. Recent actions include purchasing land for the project and settling prior delays, with construction set to begin soon after plans are drawn.

Lon Livingston Atlanta Livingston Taylor Atanda First Baptist Church Congress

Death of Sam K Abbott a prominent Atlanta business man

Samuel Kendrick Abbott died at Halcyon sanitarium after a nine week illness. He was survived by his wife, son, father Colonel Abbott, two brothers, two sisters, and several in laws. Abbotts funeral at his father's residence followed by burial in Cartersville. He was born 1877 in Atlanta, studied at Young Harris College and the University of Georgia, practiced law, then moved to insurance with Northwestern Mutual Life.

Samuel Kendrick Abbott Halcyon Piedmont Park W. 5 Goldsmith Landrum B. F. Abbott Charles A. Abbott New York B F. Abbott, Jr New Orleans Mra. Dickson Tracey C. Dickson United States Army Washington D C Mra G.W. Perrigo Colonel Abbott Peachtre Street W. Wi. Landrum First Baptist Church Knights of Tythias Cartersville Allabta Young Haris College University of Georgia North- Western Mutual Life Insurance Company Susie E Constitution

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