Georgia Weather and Local News Digest
Georgia forecast shows Friday and Saturday easterly winds with temperatures around 50 high and 30 low, while recent precipitation is reported. Local items cover Dr W O Harden’s health, civic budget issues, depot plans, and a push to mark Confederate graves. Georgia and Southern news include railway inspections, mergers, and political developments. International notes report Uruguay unrest, Yaqui raids, and Russo Japanese tensions signaling possible war. Weather, markets, and sports updates appear with national and regional notes.
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Atlanta Pioneers New Seventeen Story Office Tower
Construction begins on a seventeen story office skyscraper at the Peachtree Houston North Pryor triangle. Alan Candler announces the American Bridge Company of Pittsburg handles the contract through WM Kelly Carnegie steel interests. Excavation spending expected at 5 000 to 10 000, with total project surpassing 750 000 and eighteen months to completion.
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Senator Hanna Inconclusive on Recovery Outlook
Washington February 4 There is no distinct change in Senator Hanna illness symptoms today doctors say no alarming signs and expect possible recovery in a week with rest and recuperation. Dr Rixey notes blood tests pending and that irritation likely from grip rather than typhoid though irregular forms possible.
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Hanna
Rixey
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Warships Watch Colombia Ports News Report
Royal Mail steamer Trent arrived from Savanilla and Cartagena with reports on the Colombian presidential election. General Rafael Reyes is said to win Bolivar, but Joaquin Velez is broadly believed elected. At Savanilla and Cartagena fierce conflict continues and a promised attack on Panama is asserted. The Trent left Nashville at Cartagena and passed Yankee gunboats near the port.
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Cartagena
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Colombia
Pana- Ma Gsoon
United States
Nashville
Cartagena Esterday
Fankee
War or peace tomorrow in Far East crisis
Washington reports a grave Far East situation with diplomats expecting a decision on war or peace tomorrow. Six thousand Russian troops reportedly sail from Port Arthur to land at Chemulpo near Seoul. Lloyd's quotes war risk rates rising. Port Arthur fleet seen maneuvering against Japanese warships off WeiHai-Wei. Russian dispatch to Tokyo confirms latest decree response.
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Seoul
Korea
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Chemulpo
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Wei- Hai-Wei
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Tokio
Great Russian Fleet Maneuvers and Far East Tensions
Takia February 4 reports rising alarms as Russia masss troops toward Korea and Japan contemplates war. Revelations from St Petersburg and Port Arthur indicate mediation attempts with limited progress while the United States remains neutral and Europe debates possible alliances and consequences.
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War rumors spark cotton price drop in rush to bottom
New York February 4 counsel for the city in Elizabeth Foley suit to be heard in the supreme court, with $15,000 damages claimed after she fell into a street hole. The jury sided with the plaintiff despite defense remarks implying her accident created an engaging invalid and helped her gain a husband. Foley’s counsel plans an appeal.
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Waords
Ihaelty
Supreme Court
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Mra Foley
Worst Break in the History of Future Tradifigureurs in New Orleans
A striking incident unfolds in New Orleans described as the worst break involving future tradifigureurs. Details remain sparse but the event draws attention to local disruptions and potential legal or organizational investigations. Local authorities and observers weigh the impact on community groups and ongoing projects.
May Is Forced Down In Cotton Futures Panic
New Orleans report details a historic cotton futures collapse as rumors of war trigger a sharp drop in prices. May contracts slip about 9 per bale amid panic in the ring, with bulls briefly stabilizing before a mass sell-off. Traders panic, selling crowded the pit, while exchanges and brokers faced a chaotic rout near the close.
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Liverpool
New York
New Orleans
Hiyers
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Russia
Val Nex
Ring
Alt
Sila
Hota
Heyneming
Bull Fenders
Schwab Reaches Peace in Bethlehem Bond Fight
After sustained negotiations the Sheldon reorganization committee and the bondholders protective committee reach a new plan. Schwab yields control of Bethlehem, a $30 million capitalization is set, and a $3 million collateral trust sinking fund bonds issue is created to fund the new company.
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Sheldon Reorganization Committee
United States
Bondholders Protective Committee
Samuel Untermeyer
Slies
Charles M. Schwab
Max"Pom
Pliny Isk
Schwab
Bethlehem
Theresia
Morton Trust Company
Thomas F Ryan
Harvey Fisk & Bona
Elihu Raat
George R Sheldon
Charles 5. Fairchild
John 5. Borne
Puny Fisk
Charles W. Wetmore
Max Nathan
Untermeyer
Schwa
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