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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1904
Page
5
Historical note on a North Carolina case discussing bond security and state property. The text suggests the Supreme Court could rule on sale of state property to satisfy creditor claims tied to bonds, debating whether bonds are secured by private property or public assets and the court’s reach over such sales.
London February 2. Austen Chamberlain led the house as his father Joseph Chamberlain watched from a seat in Parliament marking a singular moment. The king delivered a throne speech noting mixed Alaska verdicts and calls for pacific solutions amid Far East tensions.
Market observers split on tomorrow's Liverpool session with fears of a wide break while some brokers urged customers to stay out. Early trade saw bids around 10 to 15 dollars a bale. Rumors linked Sully to a New York liquidation and a Florida rest, with expectations he would return to resume holdings. Short sellers lagged, and bears did not press the weakness as longs controlled the opening.
Rev. Robert A. Ellwood of Olivet Presbyterian Church in Wilmington is found guilty by Newcastle Presbytery on three of six specifications. A five member committee will fix punishment, with a recommendation to be cautious in the future. The case stemmed from a sermon linked to the lynching of a convicted killer.
In Bronewick Georgia on February 2 William Tabbott three year old son of Mr and Mrs W W Tabbott was burned to death when his mother trying to rescue him from a blaze in the yard catches fire. The mother Mrs Tabbott sustained painful but non fatal burns. Firefighters and physicians were called but the boy died before 10 o clock.
Tributes flow from Cleveland and Washington after the death of Mr Whitney. Gorman and others praise his warmth generosity and public service. Born July 18 1841 in Conway Massachusetts he rose from Yale to law then to Navy secretary shaping U S naval strength.
LeGrange Georgia February 2 Special The session of Troup superior court focused on the trial of Chessea D. Hill for the killing of Wat Brown. West Point residents, the case draws large crowds as jury selection completes and state testimony proceeds with Solicitor General Hall and Colonel Thompson leading the prosecution. Defense is led by Arnold & Arnold with B Ai, Longley of LaGrange and Judge Pressman of West Point assisting.
Washington February 2 Special Agent Hunter reports the cotton boll weevil cannot be eradicated. The division urges cultural methods to sustain profit, including early planting, thorough cultivation, thinning, stalk destruction, windrowing and burning, and fertilizers to speed harvest. Also reports a Michigan wedding tragedy where Corporal Valois and Miss Steiner died and a joint suicide note.
A dubious testimonial ad touts Smiths Cure all and Pyramid Pile Cure for piles and related ailments. It quotes Mrs Hutt of Grand Rapids praising relief after using a 50 cent Pyramid Pile Cure box, urging readers to buy via druggists or mail order.
Fire in the whale sale district at the six story Phoenix building on Gay Street caused about 400 000 in losses and two deaths. Captain William F. Maxby and ex firefighter John Dunn perished as walls collapsed during efforts to fight the blaze. Fire spread to Murphy and Robinson Cullen and Newman and others, destroying several shops including Cull and Shields laceware. Insurance covered much of the damage and Chattanooga was briefly asked to send aid.
A New York dispatch reports Klaw & Erlanger and Stair & Havin have an agreement to avoid competing with each other in major theater bookings. The Fimes Star notes the entire popular price theater business is now under Stay & Havin, while high end circuits like Majestic and Globe remain separate. Atlanta managers view little impact locally, citing continued access to top attractions via syndication, though some warn of favoritism among magnates.
Hugo M Fisher, noted watercolor artist, was unexpectedly called away and cannot deliver the Women’s Club address scheduled for this afternoon. He expresses regret, hopes to return soon, and looks forward to sharing his talk when engagements permit.
Mortuary notices report J J Floyd Cochran Georgia died of smallpox February 2. John Duncan Norcross Georgia died of pneumonia aged about eighty five and buried at Sweetwater cemetery. Other families affected by illness are noted as grieving in the region.
Public notice endorses a vegetable pepsin product Paw Paw claiming rapid relief from dyspepsia nervousness sleeplessness and weakness. The writer urges doctors chemists and the public to investigate and try Paw Paw with a promise of swift benefits and harmless stimulation. Large bottles available at drug stores for $1 and Paw Paw Laxative Pills at 25 cents.
Wilmington NC February 2 Special Superior court exhausted the second venire of 280 men to select a jury for the murder case of Ailll Terry. A third venire of 75 was drawn. the last juror is expected tomorrow night, with the trial to proceed. Eleven jurors have been seated after a week of selection, and about a hundred witnesses will testify. The case is described as one of the county's most interesting trials with packed court rooms.
Thomas Nelson Page, the author, plans to establish a technical school in Hanover County Virginia, his birthplace. The program will teach young men and women various manual crafts including carpentry mechanics cooking and sewing.
A Sydney dispatch reports American cyclists Major Taylor MacFarland and Lawson competing in a series of races. Lawson wins the mile and 3 mile events while Taylor places second in both. Taylor wins the 6 mile and 10 mile races with MacFarland second in the latter.
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