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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1904

Page

5

Suing in Two Courts Sparks Jurisdiction Fight

Attorneys for C J Branan contest whether state or federal court should control the AB Baxer Commission Company affairs as receivership and injunction petitions collide. Judge Lumpkin in state court and Judge Newman in federal court have both taken action, with Branan’s counsel arguing jurisdiction lies with the state court under bankruptcy premises. Proceedings hinge on which court should hear the main action versus ancillary matters and may settle by Friday.

AB. Baxer Commission Redgon Lumpkin Ulien J D Kilpatrick J. W. Moore C. J Branan B.H Hill Lumpkin & Boykin Burton Bmilth W. R. Rey Corran Newman Kilpatrick Meeers Kilpatrick and Moore My. Branan Pension

Statement Denies Leaving Atlanta Florida in Barter Co Case

John L. Gatina refutes published claim he left Atlanta for Florida amid Barter company failure. He states he remained in Atlanta all week, attended U.S. court duties, and sees no reason for an indictment or pursuit. He warns readers against the mischaracterization and urges correction.

Erie Retelvera Mir Curran Burrnes Atlanta Florida John L. Gatina Lfe United States

Train Wreck Near Covington Kills One Passenger

A Central of Georgia freight train was wrecked at Alcovey River, five miles east of Covington, at 6 pm. One person reported killed, remaining crew escaped unharmed except for Conductor Tinskey who suffered bruises. Cause of the wreck unavailable.

Covington Central of Georgia Railway Alcovey River Here Tinskey

Move Holding All His Cotton Move Holding All His Cotton

Cuthbert Georgia February 3 Special The advanced price of cotton led to hundreds of bales selling in Cuthbert last week at 15 cents and up. Sawyer Bron W W Bion A Jones WH F Sesstein and others who held late were among the general sellers. Several hundred bales remain in Cuthbert warehouses awaiting higher prices. A J Moye is the principal holder with 600 or 700 bales in his crop.

Cuthbert Sawyer Bron W W Bion A Jones WH. F. Sesstein A J Moye

Dr Greene's Nervara Blood and Nerve Remedy Ad

A vintage advertisement touts Dr Greene's Nervara as the best blood builder and nerve remedy. It claims to purify blood, strengthen nerves, aid digestion, and cure rheumatism neuralgia kidney trouble and biliousness with testimonials from John Moore Hale of St Paul Minnesota. It asserts physician backing and free consultation at 101 Fifth Avenue New York City.

Greene John Moore Hale West 7Th St St. Paul Minn le Grippe Smatica Uine Dr Greene Dr. Greene

Georgia Bonds Not Affected By US Supreme Court Ruling

Governor Terrell and state officials react to the high court ruling on inter state bond disputes. Georgia maintains repudiated Brunswick and Albany railroad bonds issued in 1877 were null and void for fraud and noncompliance, while the state emphasizes it did not owe the amounts. Experts and Attorney General Hart weigh implications, with comments from Ligon Johnson and Comptroller Wright on Georgia’s solid footing and the role of the New York Stock Exchange in approving Georgia bonds.

Terrell Gctala Abwtee Supreme Court of the United States North Dakota North Carolina United States Supreme Court Georgia Brunswick and Albany Henry Clews New York Comptrolller W A Wright New York Stock Exchange County N. J Hammond Soverner John C Hart Ligon Johnson Atlanta Hart Tennessee Ducktown Washington Johnson Supreme Court Brewer South Dakota South Duakota Stelcher Bros Steibberg New Hampshire Louisiana Thia Io Supreme Court

Embezzling Cashier At Restad Charged in Alta Mont Bank

Lee De Ford, cashier of the fallen Alta Mont Bank in Alta Mont, Missouri, is accused of embezzling funds totaling around twenty two hundred dollars. She was captured and sent to Gallatin, Missouri, for further proceedings in February.

Atrestad Counci Biufts Lee de Ford Altamont Gallatin, Me

Boodle Bribery Trial Unfolds In Fulton Court

February 3 Fulton court heard the bribery case against Col Edward Butler tied to a St Louis house of delegates fighting bill. State witness JK Murrell, former delegate and alleged insider, outlined a $76,000 price, Butler offering $47,000, and a plan to pass the bill with a $547,800 fund in play. Murrell described meetings, ultimatums, and payments to the combine. John Helms and other delegates testified about the scheme and movements from city hall to offices.

Murrell House of Delegates Combine Nn der Combine Butler W Ho Eet Murral Helms House Lehman Boodle Combing Julius Lehman John Helms Edmund Barech Platter Jwfuse

Lehmats Guarding the Boodle Fund Distribution

Lehmats move to ensure no portion of the boodle fund falls short of the designated distribution point. The action centers on securing funds and maintaining proper delivery to the appointed venue or recipient location.

Lehmats

Woman in South Carolina admits murder of her daughter

Patsy Eligan of Colleton County near Walterboro is jailed on murder charges after choking her 77 year old daughter Anna Eligan to death. She says she killed the devil on Christ’s command and claims to communicate with the other world. Two of her daughters Lou and Magele are held for examination. Magistrate Ackerman to commit them.

Columbia, S. C Patsy Eligan Josiah Hiatt Watterboro Colletan County Annna Eligan Patsy Christ Ackerman Lou Magele

Fulton County Reformatory Opposition to Control Board Proposal

Fulton county grand jury recommends placing the reformatory under a separate board of control, drawing strong opposition from the county commissioners. They praise current economical operation and note prior tours of reformatories to inform construction. Dr Kil- is mentioned in the grand jury invitation context.

Fulton County Grand Jury Fulton County Reformatory Board of Control Board of County Commissioners Reformatory United States Fulton County Lancaster, Ohio Grand Jury Kil

Kilvington inspection prompts grand jury action in Fulton County

Nashville superintendent and wife visited Atlanta for a reformatory inspection. The grand jury opposed the visit and expenses, delaying a $202 payment. A $51450 bill for smallpox hospital care was approved. Proposals for a fireproof county records building were sent to committee. Dr E H Richardson and J W Hurt elected county physicians at $800 yearly.

Vington Nashville Reformatory Atlanta Fulton County Reformatory Dr Kilvington Grand Jury Mra Kilvington Finance Committee I. Z Rosser Kilhington Nashville ofAtlanta Smallpox Hospital Court House E H Richardson J W Hurt W Oc Fisher

Low Rates for Mardi Gras Trips via Railroad

One fare plus 25 cents round trip tickets sold February 9 to 15 inclusive, good returning to February 28. Extension to March 9 with 60 cents deposit and ticket to Joint Agent. See beautiful Gulf Coast booklist. rates schedules and information from J Hollenbeck, District Passenger Agent, Atlanta, Ga.

New Orleans Mobile Pensacola Louisville and Nashville Railroad Beautiful Gulf Oast Hollenbeck Atlanta

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