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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1904
Page
17
An Atlanta Daily Constitution advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a universal kidney liver and bladder cure. It claims modern science links most diseases to kidney disorders and urges readers to mail for free samples and a testimonial book.
The market opened with strong bids but weakened to close lower across months. March fell to 14.90, May to 16.45, and July to 18.70 as selling spread from New York to New Orleans. Traders reported heavy loaned funds and widespread fear of war, with rumors of Russia and Japan stoking volatility.
Atlanta railroad news notes shifts in city offices as lines like Atlanta and West Point plan to occupy the new Fourth National Bank building with ground floor space for officials. Seaboard Air Line moves uptown, Southern Pacific changes local office, and other appointments include A. Seelye as traveling freight agent for Alabama Mississippi and Florida, D W Taun as chief engineer, and visits by Samuel Spencer and Commodore Gerry.
Mrs. Margaret VanWyck, sister in law of former New York Mayor Robert VanWyck, was seriously injured at the corner of South Pryor Street and Benna Vista Avenue when struck by an incoming trolley car. She was taken to Grady Hospital. her condition was not serious. The motorman J.R. McCullough and conductor J.J. Strange were arrested or released on charges as the case proceeds.
London dispatch reports John Morley moving a flycat amendment to the address in reply to the throne speech. Akers-Douglass offers discussion time on fiscal questions as Morley presses for full inquiry into South Africa war conduct and Kruger’s possible foreign aid.
In the Bijou theater last night Will Williams, a white man living with his sister on Ponce de Leon Avenue, was arrested by Detective New Port Sanford on burglary charges. He allegedly broke into Walsh & McAlpin’s workshop on Hunter Street across from the state capital, where four tools were stolen. Police traced the tools to a pawn shop on Decatur Street and allege Williams pawned them. Williams was jailed and may have a preliminary hearing before Recorder Brayles today.
From America's Electrical Centre. Little Mamie, my youngest born, was taken with a violent fit of coughing last night. Two doses of Cheney's Expectorant relieved her. It is certainly the greatest cough medicine I have ever tried. Mrs. Laura E. Stevens Schenectady, N. Y. For sale by all druggists.
Montgomery Alabama February 4 Special The estate of Alabama seeks Leroy C Harding a Delsp county bank defaulter held in Florida on an indictment for embezzlement. Florida governor declined to honor Alabama’s requisition. Alabama Governor Jennings has not received formal notice that the requisition was refused but Alabama agent Sullivan says the governor refuses on grounds Harding was never in Alabama. Officials may respond vigorously to what is seen as a state-to-state courtesy dispute.
Dispatches from London and Washington report Russia moving forces to the Far East, with Port Arthur fleet departures and fleets possibly to Vladivostok. Officials fear war, noting Japanese readiness in Manchuria and Korea while the dowager empress wavering over protection and anti-Russian sentiment rising in China.
Paris dispatch reports four Russian companies from Port Arthur bound for Yongapo and toward the Fal river. Moscow notes 9,000 Japanese in Seoul in disguise, with few confirming the claim. London watchers fear a Russo Japanese rupture as fleet movements prompt cautious warnings.
Princeton New Jersey February 4 Five students unnamed were expelled from Princeton University on charge of cheating on examinations. Two town men were arrested but it is stated they had no connection with the matter. It is alleged the two men had secured several copies of freshmen examination papers.
A son working in the printing office helped acquire examination papers. He and others approached freshmen, selling copies for five dollars, ten dollars, and fifteen dollars. The suspects allegedly had a history of selling exam papers previously.
Washington date February 4 George E Lorenz testified most of the day in the postal trial. He produced drafts and sight drafts between Machen and himself claiming payment of a 25000 note given when Machen acquired his interest in oil properties. A lunch-hour communication ban request was denied by the court.
Chicago dispatch reports the prohibition national convention set for June 29 at Tomlinson hall Indianapolis. Oliver W. Stewart announces delegates and alternates will be chosen by state conventions or state committees under party rules, with totals listed for all states and territories totaling 1241 delegates.
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