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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1903

Page

6

BG Convention Here Wednesday In Atlanta Educators Meet

The Southern Educational Association gathers in Atlanta with prominent educators from the North and South. Major W F Slaten heads the arrangements assisted by E P Burns as permanent secretary. About 1,600 delegates are expected at First Baptist church, with 19 000 programme copies distributed and hotel and rail rate accommodations secured. William T Harig will be a distinguished guest and speaker.

Southern Educational Association South Asheville Atlanta Education Burns First Baptist Church William T. Hariig United States Commissioner of Education

Many Shriners Plan Journey to Oasis Temple Parade

A large Atlanta Shriners group will depart at 9 a.m. on a special four-Pullman train to Oasis temple in Charlotte, North Carolina. They will be met by Oasis Shriners at arrival, partake in a Nehht supper, then form a torchlight parade and hold a ceremonial session with initiation for about one hundred novices. Noble J. C. Boam is coordinating travel details.

Atlanta Shriners Atlanta Oasis Temple Charlotte N. C Fifth Regiment North Carolina Yaraab Nobles Potentate Adair Oasis Bhriners J. C. Boam

Georgia Republicans to set date for state convention

The Republican State Executive Committee meets in Atlanta to choose the date for the state convention, convening at 10 am in the Senate chamber with W. A. Pledger presiding. Expected timing places the convention in late March or early April and delegates for the national convention in Chicago on June 21.

Republican State Executive Committee Atlanta Senate W. A. Pledger Chicago Walter H. Johnson Georgia Warry Stillwell Edwards Macon H. A. Rucker Internal H. L. Johnson Atanta Fifth E. F. Blodgett C. C. Wimbish Gray Fairburn State Committee Geor

City Council Debates Ministerial Salary Increases

The council plans a 2 PM adjourned session to discuss raising salaries of municipal officers. The majority report favors no raises, while minority opposition signals a stance against approving widespread boosts. Officials anticipate a crowded meeting amid concerns over a potential $20,000 yearly increase and political maneuvering.

Council Anance Inman Cornerman Harwellls Inem Terry Harwell Pierce Amorous

Nelms Sought in Kentucky Murder and Abduction Case

Raleigh December 27 Special requisition from Kentucky governors for Charles Nelms, jailed in Asheville, accused of murdering his wife and implicated as principal abductor in the Millionaire Wentz case. Kentucky officers to arrive tomorrow to pursue the arrest, amid broader Republican leadership shifts.

North Carolina Millionaire Wentz Kentucky Raleigh N. C Aycock Charles Nelma Asheville Nelms Milionaire Wentz Wentz

Noted visitors tour Atlanta with American Historical Association

Over one hundred members of the American Historical Association spent a busy day in Atlanta en route to New Orleans. They were welcomed by Mayor Howell and visited historic sites including Peachtree Street and West End, with brief receptions and a tour by special cars. They planned to attend the annual meeting in New Orleans.

American Historical Association Atlanta Richmond New Orleans Howell John 8. Coon William Goodwin Carnegie Narary Elty Piedmont Professor Coon Goodwin Houston R. Harper B. A. Elleby Georgia Railway and Electric Company Avlanta Caplie Avenue Peachtree Street Brookwood Peachtree Creek Battle Ground West End Nele Remus Joel Chandler Harris Georgia Commonwealth Union Weat Point New Orleana Greater Georgia Association Carnegie Mbrary Lyman Hall Technological School M. Slaton W. F. Slaton Misa N. C. Bergeant Misa Anne Wallace William M. Goodwin L. M. Landrum Walter G. Cooper M. L. Brittain Association Henry Charles Los Ll.d Goldwin Smith D.C LAD Fist Vics Edward McCrady A. H. Clark Charles H. Haskins Clarence W. Bowen

Huggins Returns with Horses

Quarantine New York December 27 John W Huggins trainer for the Whitney stable in England arrived this afternoon on the Minnehsha from London He brought eight horses with him among them Aceful taken from this country for the English derby and Ravenstein one of Mr Buryeas crack horses

Huggins N. Y John W. Huggins Whitney Stable England London

Georgia towns swept by fire in Quitman and Senoia

Fire devastated Quitman warehouses and a Masonic lodge, with total losses around $25,000. In Senoia a brick cotton warehouse burned at 2 am, destroying 280 bales of cotton and 380 tons of guano valued about $59,000, mostly insured.

Quitman Senoia Tillman Wardware Company M. Bilder J. O. Lewis Masonic Lodge Lewis Store Tilman Hardware Company M. Elder Masons Lewis Couch & Co

Jaws Locked by Toy Pistol Fatal Lockjaw Death

Raleigh reports Benjamin Taylor a 10 year old boy among several injured by toy pistols Christmas day died of lockjaw this afternoon an hour after admission to hospital.

Raleigh Boy Raleigh N. C Sperial Benjamin Taylor

Atlanta Enjoys Clear Weather Amid Holiday Festivities

Washington forecast keeps Georgia in fair conditions today. Cold blast hit Saturday but Atlanta warmed up, inviting residents to outdoor churchgoers and holiday gatherings. Visitors from the National Interleague Association enjoyed bright sunshine despite cooler than usual temps as they travel toward New Orleans.

Georgia Washington Mercury Atlanta Interlea New Orleane Atianta

Bell arrives in Genoa for Smithsonian transfer

Genoa December 27. Dr. Alexander Graham Bell, inventor of the telephone, has arrived to convey to the Smithonian institution in Washington the remains of James Smithson founder of the institution.

James Smithson Genoa Alexander Graham Bell Smitheonion Institution Washington Fenoa

THREE MEN HURT DEATH FOR TWO IN FARGO FIGHT

In a bloody brawl at Fargo, Georgia, two men were fatally wounded and a third severely injured. Alfred Terry yardmaster for G. S. Baxter & Co. was shot in the back after Alfred Doyle was struck in the thigh. Gibson, a friend of Doyle, shot Terry and was later stabbed by Paine. Terry and Gibson likely will die. motive unclear.

Valdosta Fargo Alfred Terry G. S. Baxter &Co Alfred Doyle Gibson Doyle Terry Paine

Mad Mullah Seeks Time In Somali Conflict

Rome reports Captain Blair of the Italian squadron arrived at Obbla aboard the Cristoforo Colombo. Emissaries were sent to the interior amid rumors the Mullah seeks to treat with Great Britain through Italy, though authorities doubt his good faith and view the move as a delay tactic while awaiting supplies.

Rome Blair Somaliland Obbla Cristoforo Colombo Great Britain

Levy Bros Buy 25,000 Barrels of Kentucky Bourbon

Cincinnati reports Levy Bros. purchased 25,000 barrels of Kentucky bourbon from the Kentucky Distilleries and Warehousing Company for over $400,000. The whisky rests in the Ripsey Ponded warehouse near Lawrenceburg, Ky. A $48 per barrel tax totaling $1,200,000 must be paid before securing the goods, bringing the total involved to more than $1,609,000.

Cincinnati Levy Bros Kentucky Distilleries and Ware Hous Company Whisky Trist Lawrenceburg

Largest Clothing Store in the South Honors Variety

The six story department building with basement offers the biggest clothing selection in the region. It emphasizes both quantity and variety, promising the best choices for shoppers seeking diverse styles and sizes.

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