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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1904

Page

20

Letters Read Not Read but Money Taken in Fraud Case

In Jacksonville on February 2, testimony in the Helen Wilmans-Post fraud case showed she did not read patient letters yet extracted money from envelopes. Private secretary E H Dayton testified that a $10 per month letter was opened and the funds passed to clerks for reply, while a printed form answered each letter. The trial is expected to last the week.

Jacksonville Fla Helen Wilmans- Post Actle E. H. Dayton Seabreeze

Veterans Protest Move to Put Confederate Vets at End of Parades

R Osburn led Tigern Anderson camp in introducing resolutions protesting placing Confederate veterans at the rear of public processions. The measure argues veterans deserve front positions due to sacrifices in war and urges United Confederate Veterans to publish similar resolutions.

Tige Anderson R. Osburn Tigern- Gerson Rise United Confederate Veterans Pera Ozburn Tige’ Anderson

Old Hats Cleaned and Reshaped at Panamas Shop

Bussey offers hat cleaning reshaping and styling services for old hats and Panamas at 28% Whitehall Street with prices set by work performed.

Bussey Whitehall Street

Dodge Fights Return to New York on Perjury Charge

Dodge and his Houston attorneys contest New York requisition for his extradition. Attorney Clarence Wharton and NY Sergeant Joan Herlthy met Governor Lanham in Austin to press the matter. A Houston law firm telegramed requesting a hearing before action, delaying the governor’s decision until tomorrow. Dodge’s counsel plan to oppose extradition.

New York Austin Tex Charles F. Dodge Houston Clarence Wharton Joan G. Herlthy Lanham Dodee Ball & Andrews Dogge Ney Dodge Bnt

Otero of New Mexico Dies at Home in Albuquerque

M. S. Otero of Albuquerque New Mexico dies at his home from apoplexy. He was likely the wealthiest man in the territory and a former congressman from 1873. A cousin of M C Otero, then governor of New Mexico, he leaves a widow and five children.

M. S. Otero Albuquerque N. Albuquerque N. M M. C. Otero Mexico Congress Territory New Mexico

Rabbi Prays in the Senate in Joint Service

The Senate opened with a rare joint prayer by Protestant Chaplain Dr Hale and Rabbi David Philipson of Cincinnati. The rabbi called the United States the promised land and exemplar of justice in a brief address before the Lord's Prayer closed the service.

Washington Senate David Philipson Hebrew College of Cincinnati Hale Philipison The Promised Land Canaan Dr. Hale

More Millions for St. Louis Exposition Funds Approved

Washington reports the senate committee of appropriations authorized a favorable report on the urgency deficiency bill. An amendment provides a $4,600,900 loan to the St. Louis exposition, raising the bill total to 16,376,216 with a net increase of 752,216 after reimbursements. Installments include 1 million on passage and 1 million in February March and April plus 800,000 in May 1904. The government holds first claim on gross receipts. the board of lady managers gets 100,000. Additional increases fund diplomatic, postal, and agricultural program costs connected to the exposition and related federal duties.

Washington Senate Committee of Appropriations Senate House Mareh Mexico China Japan St. Louis United States Postal Service Department of Agriculture

Lover Will Lead League Denies Kavanaugh Presidency

Savannah Ga February 2 Special. Rumor that President Kavanaugh would resign the presidency of the South Atlantic League is without foundation. Kavanaugh has not been offered the post with consent of Savannah Jacksonville Columbia Charleston or Macon. Controuthers of Augusta is named as responsible for the report. A telegram from President Boyer to Goode M Guerry says the report is unfounded. At a league board meeting President Hoyer offered services or 5500 with a 1000 cut and Savannah franchise not clarified.

Kavanaugh South Atlantic League Savannah Hover Kavvanaugh Southern League Jacksonville Columbia Charleston Macon Controuthers Augusta Boyer Goode M Guerry Board of Hoyer League

Train Wreck Nixes Pan American No 3 in Birmingham

A Pan American No 3 bound for Birmingham ran into an open switch at Thirty-Arth street at 10 this morning. The engine and mail car were destroyed along with two box cars. Engineer J L Haver was seriously injured, several passengers hurt but not seriously. Masi clerks Richardson and Merriville bruised but not seriously. The crash caused a cry of fire and confusion aboard. Superintendent Griggs of the Alabama Great Southern estimated the loss as not very great.

Alabama Great Southern Birmingham Ala Arth J. L. Haver Richardson Merriville

Jealous Woman Kills A Girl in Somerset

Minnie Frieding, a 22 year old clerk at Laswell Rostoffes, was shot dead today by the wife of Frank Simpson, aBlack barber, as she entered the post office. Jealousy is alleged as the motive.

Somerset Minnie Friediing Frank Simpson

New Buildings for Americus on Forsyth Street

Americus Ga February 2 Special The purchase today by I KR Cam aga others here of a remaining undivided interest in the McMath property on Forsyth street means the immediate erection of a handsome block of buildings occupying the only vacant property thereabout. A hundred residences will be erected here this year besides other business buildings and an electric street railway is among the probable enterprises for Americus.

Americus I. KR Cam Aga McMath Forsyth Street Anlectric Street Railway

Noted Georgia Physician Stricken By Pneumonia

Dr. Harden, a leading Georgia physician of broad reputation, lies seriously ill at 283 Peach Tree Street with pneumonia and severe coughs. Dr. Kendrick reports little hope for recovery as Harden’s condition worsens. he serves on Grady hospital's medical board and has long been a prominent figure in Atlanta medicine and social circles.

Hardon Peachtree Street Harden Kendrick Georgia Atlanta Grady Hospital

Death by Gotham Gas prompts New York petition

A petition filed in the New York State Supreme Court seeks a mandatory injunction against Mayor Mc Clellan Health Commissioner Darlington and Water Supply Commissioner Oakley to investigate test and regulate illuminating gas firms. It cites deaths from gas asphyxiation and demands action to stop low candle power supplies and high pressures.

New York McClellan Darlington Oakley State Supreme Court Robert G. Langston Ony Ingpertar Manhattan Scholer Gay

Shriners Train To Milledgeville For Services

Macon Ga February 2 Sperial j Macon Yasrabs one hundred strong will journey over the hot sands tomorrow for Milledgeville where they will assemble for services called by Potentate Forrest Adair of Atlanta. Macon nobles aim to match the Capital City crowd. A special train will carry them into Milledgeville and about twenty novices from Macon will join Atlanta novices in a large Shrine group. Hates on Cotton Bales Washington February 2 The interstate commerce commission signed a hearing for March 3 in the Planters Compread Company of Boston against several railroads over rates on cylindrical cotton bales and regulation bales.

Shrinera Milledgeville Macon Sperial J Yasrabs Forrest Adair Atlanta Shrine Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Planters’ Compread Company Boston Mass

Atlanta Manufacturers Press for Garnishment Law Reform

Prominent Atlanta and area manufacturers met at the chamber of commerce smoker to back the Fulton County grand jury recommendations on garnishments. A committee from the group will work with grand jury and chamber leaders to draft legislation improving garnishment laws. Speakers urged organization of a strong Atlanta manufacturers group and, later, a state association.

Atlanta Chambers of Commerce Fulton’ County Grand Jury Georgia Convention Piedmont Sam Jones Manufacturers Committee The Chamber of Commerce David Woodward W. Woods White Heer Lie Chamber of Commerce G. F. Taylor Hogansville H.C Bunsey Columbus Ransom Glascock Barrett E. F. Morgan R. F. Maddux W. G. Cooper J. D. Nort Flint Mr. Jones Atlanta Manufacturers’ Association Manufacturers’ Association Pp. D. Baker H. C. Moore L. Turner H. B. Terrell F. J. Stone B. McKinney W. A. Dodge Blount Carriage and Buggy Company John M. Boardman Sig Montag Nunnally W. J. Sprenger Edward C. Beach J. D. Davenport G. W. Brime Atlanta Brewing and Ice Company Isaac H. Haas WR Rogers H. W Hensky F. T. J. Hightower W. A. Hansell G Wilingham Robert Viewly B. M. Blount W. H. Albright C. M. Chandler D. Woodward Clarence Blosser John B. Whitman John M. Smith W. J. Tucker FL Spratt F. J Cooledge J. M. Couch A. BR. Colcord F. A. Pittman Harry Wellhouse Joseph Hirach J. Regenstein KR. A Burnett G. W. Seay Cary Wood Joseph W. HI Louis Gholstin Georgia Tanning and Manufacturing Company G. P. Dozier D. Crane E. &. Robinson Henry Botts Wo J. Cooper I. Morgen J. D. Dubulson Nationa Straw Hat Works Georgi W. Harrison E. A. Massa Miller & Karwisch A. S. Ewing M. C. McBride Newnan FI. H. Preston Hastman A. Smith Munnerlyn H.’Bussey E. P. McBurney L. A. Ransom W. J. Montgomery M. T. Roberts Fairharn J. Carter W. Jamea Blakely H. G. Winstold Commerce

The Earl of Pawtucket at the Grand staged with wit

The Grand hosts Augustus Thomas comedy Earl of Pawtucket with Kirke LuShette directing. Frank Monroe and Marie Detfes rise as the Earl and Tacket Fordyce in a lively, well received performance praised for its humor and polished company.

Earl of Pawtucket Augustus Thomas Kirke LuShete Mr. Thomas Earl of Pawtucket Frank Monroe Marie Detfes Earl Tacket Fordyce

Plaintiff Wins Venable Case in U S Court

Verdicts for Hudson River Stone Supply against Venable Construction set at 1414 125 29 including interest and protest on two notes of 6900 pounds and 5246 42 on an open account. Jury deliberated since Monday. case drew much attention as delivery and docking disputes delayed stone transport from Pensacola to Pensacoa.

Hudson River Stone Supply Company Venal Construction Company United States Smt Austom Venable Construction Company Pensacola Venables Pencacon

Morgan's Nephew Weds a Jap in New York

A private alert from Foltcham announces the marriage of George D. Morgan, nephew of J. Piemont Morgan, to Miss Yuki Kato of Japan. Morgan, who has traveled widely since Yale and resided in Japan for two years, 의 marriage reported from New York on February 2. A separate San Antonio notice says Paut Stearn, a young Prussian army officer, shot himself twice in the breast, dying from self-inflicted injuries.

Morgan New York Foltcham George D. Morgan J. Piemont Morgan Yuki Kato Japan Yale San Antonio Tex Paut Stearn Jettera Germany

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