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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1903

Page

3

Two Treaty Provisions Dominate Colombia Panama Debate

Congress specialists examine 1645 treaty with New Granada and its two key clauses on sovereignty, non reprisal, and arbitration. Col delves into U S role, Panama upheaval, and potential Hague arbitration for Panama dispute while dismissing near term war fears.

Bers Congress Panama General Reyes Colombia New Granada Alther Bag Rayeg Hay United States Reyes Isthmus Hague Hale Bogota

Clyde Line Steamer Kiowa Sunk in Snowstorm Near Boston

The Clyde Line Steamer Kiowa lies on an even keel after a snowstorm collision with an outward bound steamer Admiral Dewey. Decks are submerged about one foot at low tide and officials plan to float her with New York reps arriving to organize salvage. Merchandise value estimated at $165,000.

Clydes Boston Clyde Line Kiown Admiral Dewey New York Plana Jacksonville Charleston

Coal mine accidents rise in seventh district reports

Wilkesbarre Pa December 27 Mine Inspector Reynolds of the seventh district reports the year's work shows thirty eight fatal and one hundred twenty four non fatal accidents across seventeen collieries. He notes 90 cent more coal mined than in 1901 and warns that 1902 figures are not comparable due to a prolonged strike.

Pennsylvania Ws Improvement Wilkesbarre Reynolds

Fine New Court House Replaces Old Capitol at Louisville

Louisville Georgia recalls its past as capital from 1796 to 1806 while planning Jefferson County's new court house. The 1796 1806 era saw Georgia notables and the Yazoo fraud tied to the site. The new building, budgeted at 40000, promises modern justice facilities within a year.

Louisville Jefferson County Georgia

Dr Coit Seeks Seat in Parliament in Wakefield Race

Special Correspondence from London reports Dr Stanton Colt, formerly of New York and Chicago, renouncing U S citizenship to seek a Labor ally seat in Wakefield at York shire. A Keir Hardie protege, he chairs London Ethical Society efforts and led university settlement work. The piece notes limited American-born MPs and their long club memberships.

London Stanton Colt New York Chicago Columbus Ohio Yorkshire Wakefield Keir Hardie Independent Labor Party Labor Faw Amherst Columbia Berlin University Ethical Society University Journal of the Ethical Society West London Francis Allston Channing New England

Fine American Church in Berlin Dominates Hollen dam Area

Special Correspondence from Berlin notes the United States funded church near Hollen damplatz, dedicated on Thanksgiving. The 136 by 68 foot Gothic stone building seats 700, features a grand pipe organ and stained glass. Major donors include John D Rockefeller and several American cities. the church's undenominational work links Americans in Berlin with philanthropic and educational aims.

Berlin United States Berin the Hollendorfplatz Berlin West Ray J. F. Dickle Central Presbyterian Church of Detroit Dickle Ehlog John D Rockefeller New York Hoston Baltimore Philadelphia Cincinnati Chicago St. Louis American Woman's Club Frank H Mason Mary B Willard Frances Willard American Church of

They Gained For The Negro Tragedy Follows Quarrel

Athens Ala December 27 Anderson Malone a negro farmer of some prominence was shot and killed last night at Rowland six miles south of Athens Fletcher and Mollie Hall two white men are alleged shooters A store quarrel between Mollie Hull clerk and Malone led to the fatal shooting Fletcher Hull a railroad worker loaded two shotguns and joined his brother they pursued Malone and fired Malone died quietly Fletcher Hull fled and his brother remains at large northern residents Hulls have lived at Rowland for years Malone was a leading farmer in the area

Tregedy Athens Ala Anderson Malone Rowland Fletcher Mollie Hall Mollie Hull Hull Fletcher Hull Louisville and Nashville Railroad Hulls Non

Lost Life for Her Trunk in Inferno Near Cairo

A young woman Cana Calhoun died in a fire near Mound City Indiana after rushing to save her trunk. She entered a burning building to recover belongings and was overcome by flames. The incident occurred December 27 as reported from Cairo Illinois.

Cairo Ills Mound City Ind Cana Calhoun

Blinding Storm Wreck Strikes Pere Marquette Trains

In Grand Rapids a December 27 wreck left 22 dead and 29 injured after two Pere Marquette passenger trains collided near East Paris in a blizzard. A blown signal light at McCord’s station and extreme wind caused the crash, with the eastbound No. 4 and westbound No. 5 failing to stop. The impact collapsed cars, crushed lives, and a family perished together as the train cars tore apart. Engineer Waterman survived, thrown 40 feet from the cab. the scene saw passengers and bystanders tending the injured amid the wreckage and lingering steam.

Grand Rapids Mich Pere Marquette Railroad East Parla Arly Pere Marquette McCords Station McCords Spatcher Saginaw No 397 No. 6 Waterman Elisathera Feat Trn Lege Fortunata Oes Bleniteta

Knowles Shot by Policeman in Bibb City Street

In Columbus Georgia on December 27 Tom Etheridge a policeman shot Knowles after a tense confrontation in Bibb City. Knowles drew a pistol and resisted dropping it as Etheridge warned him to drop his weapon. The bullet struck Knowles cheek. he was not seriously hurt. Etheridge offered to surrender but remains at large.

Columbus Baker Eagles Higg City North Highland Tom Etherdge Bibb City Etheridge Knowles Etherdge Jeff Etheidge Iso Knowles Bible City Ty Knowles E*heridge John Thomas Patrick John D. Irvine A & Negro Patrick Sa Irving Zene Patrick Irvine

Dr J W Westbrook Dies After Illness at Home

Dr J W Westbrook a well known physician and druggist died last night of pneumonia at his home corner Emmett and Curran streets. He was a partner in Westbrook and Cox physicians and druggists at Marietty and Hampton streets. The body will be sent to Canton, Georgia for interment with funeral services there.

J W Westbrook Emmett and Curran Streets Westbrook Westbrook & Cox Marietty Hampton Street Canton

SAM JONES TO LECTURE FOR HOME FOR THE FRIENDLESS

Reverend Sam Jones will deliver his latest lecture tomorrow night at Wesley Tabernacle corner of Auburn avenue and Ivy street. The benefit event for the Home for the Friendless will feature ministers from several denominations on the platform. Asa G Candler will introduce the speaker and no mission fee will be charged.

Wesley Tabernacle Bam P. Jones Auburn Avenue Ivy Street Jones Mr Jones Asa G Candler Noade

Jacksonville Gets Pair In Connection With Safe-Breaking Case

Mobile officials report efforts to return Russell and Driscoll two alleged safe blowers wanted for robbing Jacksonville Florida stores. Montgomery authorities requisitioned the men from confinement and will turn them over to Jacksonville detectives, who assisted in the arrest.

Driscoll and Russell Montgomery Florida City Mobile Ala Russell Driscoll Jacksonville Fla Azelsteg

Panama High Lieben Marriage of Arango to Lefevre

Ernest Lefevre director of telegraphs of the republic of Panama married Miss Oderay Arango daughter of Senor Jose Augustin Arango president of the Provueles government.Sponsors were Senor Arango and Mrs Amador. The wedding drew several prominent figures including Minister Buchanan. King Christian of Denmark news from Berlin reports his Copenhagen departure postponed.

Miss Arango Ernest Lefevre Panama Telegrapha Republic of Panama Oderay Arango Senor Jose Augustin Arango Provueles Senor Arangond Amador Wits Menuel Amador Buchanan

Pere Marquette Train Fatality Reported by Coroner

An elder operator, employed for years, remarks this is the Pere Marquette line’s first fatal passenger death on its own train. Autendent Smith notes previous fatalities occurred at crossings or on other trains, not a direct killing of a passenger by the road. Coroner D. J. B. Hilliker visited the remains and impaneled July today. verdict not ready before January.

Autendent Smith D. J. B. Hilliker

Blood on Their Heads as Savannah Ministers Denounce Gambling

In Savannah three ministers denounce city leaders for failing to crack down on gambling after last week's fatal shootout that left Big Jim Doss and Tom Reynolds dead and Doc Rosenthal wounded. They argue closures followed the killings, with renewed calls for enforcement and public awareness of Savannah’s gambling problem.

Savannah Big Jim" Doss Tom Reynolds Doc Rosenthal

Madame Patti to Open Atlanta Tour in February at Piedmont

Robert Gray of Mme Ade Ling Pattl says concerts will shift to theater stages to seat more patrons. He notes $9,000 take at last Atlanta appearance, plans tickets from $2 to $5, and a fifty first of sixty concerts in the tour with Patti traveling by private train and a demanding health record.

Robert Gray Mme Adeling Pattl Atlanta Piedmont Constitution Mme Paul Cleveland Obie Montreal Canada Mme. Patti Mme Patti Ainga Staga Richmong Gray

Atlanta Concert Aims At A Notable Occasion

The report notes an Atlanta concert shaped by notable happenings including plans for major touring figures. Professor Bari Mme Patti's nephew is mentioned, with Grau described as pleasant and active in drama and opera circles. Future tours by Calve and Bernhardt are hinted, along with several visitors and society sightings at local hotels and venues.

Atlanta Bari Mme Patti Mrr Grau Sime. Calve Jim Patt Mr. Grau Sara Bernhardt United States Serddu Hich Paris Gumble Maurice Bernhardt Calze South Gray Tueadey

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