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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1903

Page

6

Squeeze Play in Russo Japanese Talks Deepens Crisis

London and Tokyo sources report Tokyo pressing for Japan’s demands with Russia, Britain backing a just settlement as diplomatic talks stretch. Observers note troop dispatches to Korea loom and even Times defenders see cautious optimism amid strategic maneuvering in Moscow and St Petersburg.

Berlin Russia Japan Associated Press Tokle St Petersburg Great Britain London Reuters Wye Katsura War Terauch Ito Privy Council Yamagata Yillag Tokto Korea Secu Tandon London Times Tokio Cireles Ims Times St. Petersburg BL Petersburg

Trolley Cars in Collision At Pryor and Garnett

Tail-end trolley collision at Pryor and Garnett last evening around 6:45. Motorman J L Millwood and Conductor Co F Jones were injured. both were taken to Grady hospital. A passenger with a bruised shoulder was treated. officers reported minimal car damage and little traffic delay.

Pryor and Garnett Resta J. L. Millwood Co. F. Jones Millwood Pryor Street Healther Jones Grady Hospital

Sixteenth Infantry to Meet Savannah Athletic Club Today

The Sixteenth Infantry from Fort McPherson will play the Savannah Athletic Club in Savannah this afternoon. Both teams prepare for a highly competitive game with strong records, the army squad aiming to represent the state after beating artillery and cavalry. The Savannah club recently defeated Georgia in a 6 to 0 upset.

Sixteenth Infantry Fort McPherson Savannah Savannah Athletic Club Army Artilery Cavalry Tech Collegians Artillery Bo

American Warship Deployment to Korea Protects Interests

Washington December 24. At the request of the state department Secretary Moody sent a cablegram to Rear Admiral Sterling of the Asiatic Squadron to dispatch a warship to Chemulpo Korea to protect American interests there as tensions rise with Russian fleet movements toward Port Arthur and regional mercantile resistance.

Ples Russia Port Arthur Oslabya

Colonel Cann Likely Appointed to Eastern Superior Court

Savannah columnist reports Colonel George T. Cann virtually certain to be named judge of the eastern circuit’s superior court to succeed the late Judge Pope Bar. Governor Terrell has not yet decided and may delay until early next week. Savannah circles expect Cann to accept and favor the appointment.

Savannah George T. Cann Hts Cuit Pope Bar Tew Terrell Capitol Colonal Cann Colonel Cann Buvannah T. M. Norwood Norwood

Whiskey sold by Rome cops draws crowd at dispensary

Rome on December 24 saw police officers serving customers at the dispensary. The day drew an estimated four thousand dollars in sales with a long line of patrons, and officers assisted clerks at the counter. It was reportedly the first time in state history that police helped dispense liquor.

Rome

Wiggs Card Co Card Offering in Atlanta

Advertises a picture card titled The greatest new card with images of Mrs Wises, Mr Wiges, and all the Uttle Wiggses. Priced at 50 cents. Sold by dealers or agents of Wiggs Card Co in Atlanta Georgia.

Mrs Wises Mr Wiges Uttle Wiggses Agt Wiggs Card CO Atlanta, Ga

Marlow Found Guilty of Second Degree Murder

Ocala Florida December 24 the jury returned a verdict of murder in the second degree against A D Marlow for the death of Jesse Brand Marlow was sentenced to the penitentiary for life with no parole awaiting further court actions and potential appeals noted in the dispatch

Marlow Ocala Fla A D Marlow Jesse Brand Nfe

Letter from Judge Barrow Found Posthumously to Bacon

Special dispatch from Macon Ga reports a letter mailed by Judge Pope Barrow arriving on Senator Bacon’s desk after Barrow’s death. The note, dated the 22d, invites a visit before Bacon returns to Washington, reflecting long friendship and shared university, war service and legislative careers. Christmas dinners in Macon hotels are also described with extensive menu items.

Georgia Barrow E. C0 Binney Constitution Bureau Second Street Macon Senator Bacon Savannah Judge Pope Barrow Judge Barrow Washington Aige Barrow Forciny Bacon United States Senate Surinnah Mle-jong Gao Teading Lanicr Cayar Baltimore Rhode Island India

Burnt to Death in Town Jail Near Birmingham

The town jail at Gintown thirty miles west of Birmingham burned at 4 in the morning locking in Robert Bennifield a 47 year old drunk and the only prisoner. He is believed to have set the fire. The blaze also destroyed the W W Phillips store and two residences. Southeastern Tariff Association offices in Jacksonville Fla were affected. Local officials reported Bennifield cremated in the incident.

Birmingham Gintown Here Robert Bennifield Bennifield O Philips Southeastern Tariff Associations Jacksonville Fla

Passing Throng and Political Talk at Kimball House

Congressman W C Adamson of the fourth district praised Democratic party harmony and outlined a hopeful path for the reform of Panama policy while expressing opposition to the administration stance. In the depot crowd a police officer warned of pickpockets amid holiday travel as crowds swelled and discussions on traffic and local improvements continued at a restaurant table with a lawyer and others debating cost and safety.

W C Adamson Washington Rollins Democratic Party Timt Adamson Kimball House Roosevelt Panama Congression Adamson Nicaragua Union Depot Peachtree Street Hia Harry Hoilbey

Former Sheriff Orear shoots man in land dispute

Jasper Alabama December 24 special report says former Walker County sheriff B M Orear fatally wounded John Wilson near Clear Creek Falls in Winston county yesterday evening. The shooting arose from a settlement over land Orear had bought from Wilson. Wilson was a prominent figure in Walker and Winston counties.

Walker County Ald John Wil Winston County Jasper Ala Clear Creek Falls B M Crear John Wilson Orear Wilson Walker Winston Counties

Jack Rabbit Races Today at Piedmont Park in Atlanta

Jack rabbit races debut at Piedmont baseball park this afternoon around 4 30. A novelty event from western states the rabbits weigh about twenty pounds and outrun dogs as fox hounds pursue them. Five races are planned with local dogs entered by Edwin Hardin and Mr Henry, promising a large crowd.

Atlanta Piedmont Park Piedmont Baseball Park Western States Knoxville Edwin Hardin Henry

Handsome Gift for R F Shedden

Robert I. Shedden of Mutual Life Insurance in Atlanta received a testimonial from five agents in Parian marble, a head and bust of a woman. The address praised his courtesy and character, and a telegram from Richard A. McCurdy extended season’s greetings.

Robert I. Shedden Mutual Life Insurance Company Shedden Atlanta Taylor Terrell John Cowles H H Furlow Seay Mr Shedden Richard A McCurdy The New York RF Shedden Richard A Curay

Payne Receives Diamond Ring From Government Pharmacists

Dr George F Payne chairman of a special American Pharmaceutical Association committee was honored with a diamond ring by the public health and marine hospital service pharmacists in gratitude for his energetic untiring and successful work on their behalf The ring arrived yesterday by express marking renewed recognition for government pharmacists and their efforts led by Dr Payne who originated the movement that formed the committee.

George F Payne Public Health and Marine Hospital Service United States Payne American Pharmaceutical Association

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