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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1903

Page

6

War Ship Sent At Full Speed As Island Turmoil Rages

Three resolutions swirl as insurgents clash with the Morales provisional government in the Dominican crisis. U S efforts mount to dispatch another warship to Santo Domingo to protect American interests while capital San Domingo City braces and barricades amid skirmishes and political upheaval.

Washington Jimmez San Domingo Powell Aecablegram Atte Department State Department Neeps Moody Lamberton Now &E Trinidad Newport Republic of Santo Domingo Azul de Campostella Pelletier Morales San Pedro de Maoris Ban Doemingo Independencia Insurgenta

Cash Contest Announces Port Receipts Projections

Port receipts show 4 949 805 bales through December 35 with a $10000 cash contest. Estimate results by close of January 12 with or without subscriptions, see terms elsewhere. Postmark by December 31. orders to The Atlanta Constitution.

Atlanta Constitution

Walthour Wins Easy in Sixmile Race

Walthour defeated Paquilin in a six mile race by three eighths of a mile before about 500 spectators. Paquilin led early, but Walthour surged to the front by the second lap and maintained his distance, securing the victory as the field faded.

Walthour Paquilin

Russia to Sell Tea and Sugar Monopoly Proposed

Moacow December 29 government considers tea and sugar sale a state monopoly as proposed by M Witte. Opposition exists though treasury needs and resource exhaustion push belief adoption is likely. Brandy monopoly yields about $300 million yearly. tea and sugar expected to be more profitable with low operation costs.

Moacow M. Witte Tainleter M Witke

Leap to Death Taken by Girl

Miss Bette Woodward of Beattysilla Kentucky leaped from a southbound Cincinnati Southern train at Gardale Tennessee and was killed this morning. John H Woodward of Knoxville rented the young woman of his sister who was bound for Knoxville to visit her brother and family.

Chattanooga Tenn Bette Woodward Beattysilla Cincinnati Southern Galrdale John H Woodward Knoxville

Rich Men and Croesus Have Their Troubles

The article recalls Croesus of Lydia and his captivity by Cyrus, noting rich men yet suffer indigestion and related ailments. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a natural cure, claiming they aid digestion and let one eat freely. Sold by druggists at 50 cents a box. urged as essential.

Crosms Lydia Croesus John D Rockefeller Cyrus Selon Stuart Jis

Policy Shops Closed by Cops in Savannah

Savannah police raided four policy lottery joints, arresting operators and patrons and seizing paraphernalia. Lookouts on wheels warned others, scattering operators and devotees as detectives moved in.

Savannah Poliga

Miss Cook Goes to Japan Missionary From Newnan

Newnan Ga December 26 Special Margaret McCook Cooke daughter of the late Dr W F Cook will leave this week for San Francisco and on January 7 sail for Japan to engage in missionary work under the Methodist Episcopal Church south board of missions A special service in her honor was held at the Methodist church Sunday night The exercises were interesting and the church was crowded.

Newnan Margaret M Ooccooke W F Cook San Franccisco Japan Board of Missions of The Methodist Episcopal Church, South Methodist Church

Woman Shot By Burglar In Charlotte NC

A burglar entered the home of John K Orr near Charlotte and shot his wife Mrs Orr who was alone. The attacker fled after ransacking the house leaving the loot. Mrs Orr is severely wounded and the incident caused high excitement among passersby.

Charlotte NC John K Orr

Beckham Party Arrives in Savannah for Kentucky Governor

Governor J C Beckham of Kentucky and a large party arrived in Savannah to greet riverfront ceremonies led by Lieutenant D Y Beckham and A A brother, with Mrs Myra Wilcox and Mrs W DB Kniskern among attendees. They plan to stay until tomorrow night before proceeding directly to Frankfort.

Savannah J. C W Beckham Kentucky D. Y. Beckham A. A Ad Mies Myra Wilcox Beckham Mra Wis N. Beckham W. T Beckham DB Kniskern Chicago Aho Frankfort Rando

Hartford training squadron arrives at Pensacola

Pensacola Florida December 29 The Atlantic training squadron under Rear Admiral Wiser reached here from New Orleans and anchored off the navy yard. Vessels began land drill training for apprentices aboard. Hartford is short forty apprentices who left the ship in New Orleans. Other ships report smaller losses.

Pensacola Fla Atlantic Training Squadron Wiser New Orleans Navy Yard Hartford

Cuba to secure $35,000,000 loan in 1926

Secretary Desplaines of the Cuban commission and Minister Quesada toured New York banks to raise a $35 million loan for the republic. They expect the loan before March, citing Cuban customs revenues rising to about 3.3 million annually. If approved, $22 million would incur about 1.75 million annual interest at 5 percent for the first six years.

New York Desplaines Cuban Commission New Republic Quesada Desplainas Cuba Cone

Meeting of American Affiliated Scientific Society Opens

In Philadelphia on December 29 the annual meeting commenced with papers read by Professor E C Jeffrey of Harvard, Professor W Coker of North Carolina, Professor A W Evans of Yale, E F Smith of James, and Dr C G Townsend from the agriculture department, among others.

Cohen Philadelphia American Affiliated Scientfic Society E C Jeffrey Harvard University Wc, Coker University of North Caroline A. W Evans Yale E F Smith James C G Townsend Agriculture Agrion ANG &Orners

Dr Shoop Rheumatic Cure Offers Trial Treatment

Dr Shoop offers a one month trial of his rheumatic cure promising to purge the blood of the disease’s poisons and relieve pain. He claims extensive Germany research and cites 2600 trials with success in chronic rheumatism. Readers are urged to request his book and obtain six bottles for a month’s test through a local druggist.

Germany Shoeps Bhoop Dr. Bhoop

Root Chosen to Meet Reyes in Panama Negotiations

President designates Secretary Root to handle Panama talks with General Reyes of Colombia after cabinet meeting. No treaty decision yet. Root to reply once a firm position is reached. Colombia disputes access of a representative to a Panama Canal Company meeting and will appeal to higher courts. Heavy rains cause telegraph damage in Panama. constitutional convention candidates favored by patriotic committee.

Washington Root Panama Reyes Colombia Huy Roat State Department Genera Reyes Barrys Paris Panama Canal Company United States Representati Es of Colomnte M Semper M. Semper Senor Artbs M. Gaston Brunet M. Ditte Chamber of First Instance Dubuft M Ditta Asea Panama Company Isthmian Canal Los Santos Cheyquey Patriotic Committee Amador

Fatal hunting accident ends life of Ab Rainey

Ab Rainey a prominent farmer of Carrollton Georgia, died after a holiday hunting incident. He reportedly carried a shotgun, sat on a neighbor’s well box, and a misfire caused the discharge into his neck and head. He died shortly after, with authorities noting the accident occurred during the holiday season.

Ab Rainey Carrollton Ralney

Grady Hospital Trustees Seek $40,000 City Funding

Grady Hospital trustees met yesterday to request a $40,000 city appropriation for the coming year, up from $38,000 last year. The mayor warned they were near the limit and some trustees considered resignation. expenses are not expected to shrink and at least $40,000 more will be needed to cover next year's costs.

Grady Hospital

Mansfield Ga Elects Dr Knight Mayor In Warm Vote

In Mansfield Georgia on December 29 a municipal election produced a large majority for Dr. W Knight as mayor. Elected council members to serve another year were J W Henderson W H Beckwith W A Curtis forming a ticket of leading local citizens.

Mansfeld Mansfield W. &. Knight Dr. Knight J. W. Henderson W. H Beckwith W A. Curtis

One Man Dead Two in Jail in Tennessee Shootings

Fragmented OCR reports a shooting in which one man was killed and two men jailed with unclear connections. Names, places, and exact details are unreadable, but the event centers on a fatal shooting and arrests.

Astral

Kilmer Swamp Root Promoted As Kidney Remedy

An early 20th century advertisement touts Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a universal cure for weak kidneys and related ailments. It claims kidneys cleanse the blood and links kidney problems to diverse symptoms, encourages readers to try a free sample, and cites testimonials and endorsements from police officers and medical staff.

Mall Tr. Hilmer W. G. Bally Police Columbia Kilmers

Rabbit Races in Park Delight Spectators

A New Year afternoon program featured jack rabbit races after the Walthour event. Despite dogs being fastest at times, rabbits were cornered in three heats. The Loving Cup for best dog went to Superintendent Williamson’s rabbit hound Logan. If requested, Mr. Hotton will reprise the races on New Year’s day at 2:30 PM with many dogs entered.

Williamson

Inland Revenue Receipts Rise in November 1903

Washington reports the monthly internal revenue statement showing total receipts for November 1903 at 2,847,834 dollars, up 1,562,684 from the previous month. For the five months, receipts exceed last year’s by 2,720,127 dollars. Also from London the Telegraph notes the czarina is expected to announce her arrival next summer in St. Petersburg.

Washington Internal Revenue Stork Czarina London Daily Telegraph St. Petersburg Evya

Durand Starts Fund To Honor Walthour In Atlanta

Henry Durand leads a city fund to present a commemorative cup to Robert Walthour the world champion cyclist. Subscriptions should be mailed early in February before his departure. In Alabama two men, Wright and Jones, were jailed for murder near Montgomery after the Annie Yancey killing.

Henry Durand Atlanta Jaseme Dresert Robert Watthour Ry Durand Cess Wahlthour Walthour Alabama Montgomery Ala Win Wright Ts Annie Yancey St Junction Young Jones Jones Mur Warren Jones Gomery

Lanier Still at Large in Austell Case

A late reward of 6100 is offered for Lanier who remains at large after a case involving the Goeeay brothers. The report notes ongoing manhunt activity in Austell and signals authorities seeking information leading to the capture.

Lanier Austell Agendee

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