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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1903

Page

16

Parish Exonerated After Normal School Probe in Georgia

The Georgia State Normal School commission in Athens conducted a full inquiry into allegations against Miss C. C. Parish, a pedagogy teacher, regarding views on negro education and alleged urging of sending teachers to educate African Americans. The unanimous finding exonerates Parish, stating she never made the claimed statements or supported such policy, and that she and her faculty faced no wrongdoing.

Combava Amerian Book Co Bronson Tha Ts Commission Ture Macon Mass C. C. Parish State Normal School Hammock Conhi Ky. Hammock South Isa Parrish State Tae Ool

States marshal critic excludes Johnson for chairmanship

Macon Georgia December 16 Special Med States Marshal John M Barnes Southern district Georgia denies any candidacy for state Republican chairmanship and rejects mentions of his name while asserting he has no plans to seek the post Delegates at the state Republican convention hear his statements and anticipate no change in his stance as to the leadership race

Yuea Johnson Macon Med Marchal John M. Barnes Southern Georgia Island Reese Henwaker Johnson Uva Ne Elon Mes Tam Conald Wal- Yahteen Walter Johnson

Fireman shot through window at Peters Street engine house

Early yesterday afternoon a pistol bullet shattered a front window at No 3 fire engine house on Peters Street and wounded R G Anderson driver of No Hong wagon in the neck. The shot origin and motive are unknown though a rail road direction is suspected. Anderson walked home to Pulliam Street with a painful but not serious wound as Detective Lockhart investigations proceed.

Peters Street R. G. Anderson Pulliam Street Anderson Ball Lockhart

Guns Landed On Isthmus In U S Navy Move

December 16 report describes the USS Dixie unloading stores and 330 Marines at Colon and preparing to move to Empire Station near Panama. Fifteen machine guns and six automatic guns accompanied the Marines. Panama received 500 cases of Mauser and Remington cartridges, plus other war material. Mayflower and Bancroft/Atlanta were active nearby as tensions with Colombia and the Hay-Herran treaty unfolded.

Colon U. S Panama Steamer Alliance Mauser Crumary Mayflower Bancroft Nombre de Dios U. S. Criser Atlanta Reyes Quill Club New York Colombia General Reyes Washington Mr. Loomis Department Moody George F. Elliott Marine Corps Carbbean Sea Colon IL Philadelphia Dixie Jett Colon Coghlan Navy Department State Department Michael Bunou Varilla John Hay

New York Drummer Henry Thompson Reports Robbery

Henry Thompson, a well known New York traveling man, told Captain Moon at the police station last night that his pockets were picked and a fine gold watch was taken. He believed he knew the thief and an officer was sent to assist in the attempt to arrest the suspect.

Henry ‘Thompson New York Henry Thompson Captain Moon Police Parracks Cront Kimball

Navy to place ship at Consul Davis disposal in Alexandretta affair

Washington reports that after Minister Leishman's advice the state department asked the navy to provide a warship for Consul Davis of Belrut so he may return to Alexandretta as he sees fit. The incident involved five Turkish police dragging Davis and him repelling attackers, with reparation and punishment discussed.

Washington Leishman Alexandretta State Department Navy Department Davis Belrut Cotton Brooklyn Egypt Alexandretia Atiraln Tila United States

Manning elected president of world fair board of lady managers

Mrs Daniel Manning of Albany New York was elected president of the worlds fair board of lady managers with 13 of 15 votes. The vote followed the resignation of Mrs James L Biolt. Miss Helen Gould nominated Manning and praised her qualifications. A resolution urged the national commission to suspend the two member limit to allow an additional member, aiming to seat Mrs John T Dale of St Louis on the board.

John T. Dale St Louis

Carnegie remarks spark debate on South Africa

At a meeting of the Armstrong Association in New York Andrew Carnegie asserted Britain will lose South Africa as Dutch populations rise and Kaffirs work. He praised cotton exports and Hampton Institute as the negro solution, then contrasted with military power and political fixes. Separately Kansas City hosts the Prohibition Party convention June 29, with 7000 budget for the campaign and debts paid.

New York Armatrong Association Andrew Carnegie Great Britain South Africa United States Army Navy Hampton Institute GC. Armstrong Carties Armstrong Kansas City Chicago Prohibition Party Samuel Dichle Michigan

Woman's body identified as Emma Mitchell in Georgia

The body found four miles from Lithonia is identified as Emma Mitchell of 188 Highland Avenue in Atlanta. Coroner's inquest at Conyers returns a verdict of murder by unknown party or parties with a blunt instrument. Henry Mitchell, her husband, identified the body. Bob Harper remains in custody at Conyers. Cochran returns to Congress as Tammany nominates him for the twelfth district.

Lithonia Ada Day Porterdale Emma Mitchell Highland Avenue Womom Henry. Mitchell Conyers Bob Harper

Probate Court weighs New York residence in Plant will case

In New Haven Connecticut Judge Livingston W Cleveland reserved ruling on whether Henry B Plant's estate should be probated in New York. The petition seeks recognition of New York residency over New Haven and to shift administration to New York. Guardians were appointed for the infant grandson and Hoadley heirs.

Plant New Hien Conn Livingston W. Cleveland Henry B. Plant New York New Haven Mr Plant Henry Bradley Plant Charles E Hoadley Emm K Hoadley Horace G Hoadley Waterbury Morton P Plant George H Tilley New York Supreme Court Mc Plant New York City Hlondley Connecticut New York Court Margaret F Plant Cleveland Lucius F Robinson William H Bly Hoadley

Fire destroys San Leonardo with loss of ten lives

The Italian vessel San Leonardo, enroute from Philadelphia to Cetto, was burned by an explosion of 5587 barrels of petroleum. The fire spread to thirty freight wagons and a schooner. Ten people died and two were seriously injured, with several others lightly injured. Fire was not controlled until 10 p.m.

Marseilles France San Leonardo Philadelphia Cetto

Britons Cheer Chamberlain in Leeds Speech Reaffirms Tariff Plan

In Leeds Joseph Chamberlain addressed about six thousand people across two venues, announcing a new 30‑member non official commission of leading businessmen to study imperial trade. The group will form sub committees for each trade branch and report before a tariff bill is drafted to boost imperial commerce and grant Britain trade advantages. London reports mirror the Leeds event with similar plans and optimistic notes on tariffs and colonial links.

Leeds Joseph Chamberlain Oscar Mr. Chamberlain Mr Chamberlain Mrs Chamberlain Coliseum Town Hall Rade Chamberlain Charles Booth Alfred Hooth & Co Liverpool Booth Clamberlain Irving Booths London Lewisham Dulwich Chamberlai United Kingdom

Annual Report of Officer Gleer to Chief Ball

Special Investigator Officer Gleer recites annual figures to Chief Ball. He handled 150 city ordinance violations, 24 state law violations, and recovered 192.50 dollars in stolen goods. The report lists 397 investigations on written requests, 252 destitute cases aided, 7 cruelty to children, 9 cruelty to animals, 63 children moved to better homes, and 39 horses and mules removed from streets. It notes 4 insanity adjudications, 18 sent to the county alms house, 2 hospitalized, and 10 sent out of the city. Seven boys placed in reform school and 47 disreputable women moved on short notice.

Gloer J. M. Gleer John W. Ball Police Department Department of Police Ball Gleer United States

Old Statesmen In Conference In Tokyo Japan

In Tokyo a conference of Japan’s elder statesmen including Marquis Ito and cabinet ministers discusses adopting a firm stance against Russia. General Kodama attends for the first time as war talk wanes and admiralty eyes possible naval show of force. Paris reports say war unlikely as Russia is pressed to concede more in negotiations.

Tokio Japan

Father Hears From Lost Son After Forty Years

Carrollton Ga December 18 Aderhold family learns that George W Aderhold who volunteered for the Confederate army aged 18 vanished after the war and was believed dead. A letter from Canton Ohio reveals he survived, moved west, later lived in Canton, and now seeks reunion with his aged father Michael Aderhold and relatives. The discovery may lead to a visit by the long departed son.

Carrollton George W Aderhold Michael Aderhold Tallapoosa Canton Ohio Tanner Aderholds Oscar Aderhold Mr Aderhold Milton R Aderhold

Austria true to dreibund in throne speech

Vienna reports Emperor Francis Joseph restated Austria Hungary intent to renew and maintain the triple alliance. He praised post Leo XII relations with Russia and Britain, urged Turkish reform and Balkan stability, and noted Servia’s dynastic change while requesting funding to build new quick firing guns starting in 1904.

Vienna Francis Joseph Leo Austria Russia Balkans Europe Austria- Hungary Turkey England Servia War Office

Dowie to Expand Zion City Reach Southward

John Alexander Dowie plans a southern Zion City colony to aid workers year round while weather and provisions strain Zion residents. The Chicago branch bank was closed and moved to Zion City with staff absorbed there as Dowie backs a world trip and farewell events in January.

Chicago Zion City John Alexander Dowle Zion Fijah Dowle Michimen Avenue Zion Bank Charles Barnard Dowie Vancouver Australia J G Excell Arthur W Newcomb Carl F Stern Ernest Williams Speicher Zions Dowles

Evicted pair secure home after removal from 410 Whitehall Street

J A Blacker and his daughter Minnie Blacker were evicted from 410 Whitehall Street. The King's Daughters assisted to provide rooms, fuel, and provisions until they can support themselves. The landlord's agent says the rent was not paid and the place was rented to another party for 16 dollars monthly. The bailiff used a pistol to defend against a bulldog. officials justify the action as necessary.

J A Blacker Minnie Blacker Whitehall Street Kang Mra M. Turnell Blacker C H Girardeau Arratt

Senate Approves Virginia Exposition Building Fund

Richmond December 6 The senate passed a bill appropriating 10000 dollars for a Virginia state building at the St Louis exposition. The measure now goes to the governor for approval.

Virginia St. Louis Richmond Senate St. Louis Exposition

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