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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1903
Page
5
Washington February 3 The president late this evening signed the bill which amends the bankruptcy law of 18 It modifies the law in key areas notably a provision on preferred creditors Under prior law those paid by bankrupts could not press further claims without surrendering the amount received The new measure allows the creditor to keep the money unless the prior payment was fraudulent
Georgia society members gathered at Forrest Camp hall Chattanooga for its fourth anniversary. Rev Frank L Adams spoke on Georgia heritage and humor before a possum supper prepared by Georgians, highlighting state resources and famed figures. An ice plant and electric light company plans announced for Jackson to foster competition and lower rates.
At 1 o clock this morning the pavilion restaurant and store at A. M. Barbee Isle of Hope 8 files from the elitre are in flames The fire disrupts a popular Savannah summer gathering spot and is expected to be felt by locals and by Mr Barbee The cause could not be learned at news time
The Hibernian Rifles Company C of the Fifth Georgia Infantry filed a formal request to be mustered out of state service on February 13, approved by Colonel Ditford Anderson and sent to Adjutant General Robertson. The company plans to leave service due to lack of state militia support and poor employer attitudes toward militia members.
An essay argues that meat eating nations such as the Americans, English, French, Russians, and Germans lead in achievement while advocating meat as the best source of nourishment. It criticizes vegetarianism as inferior and promotes Stuart's Digestive Tablets as a cure for indigestion and a promoter of digestion and health.
Funeral for Colonel Allen C. McGehee held at his Linwood Cemetery home with Dr. W W Pingon Rev G G N MacDowell and Rev J E Wray officiating. Floral tributes noted. The revered resident of Columbus had lived in the city many years.
Raleigh February special report cites Chairman R A Coughton stating changes in the revenue act. Officers of corporations may not be required to disclose business affairs. potential bond issue not exceeding 300 dollars at 3 percent to cover deficits. railway taxation expected to stay similar. liquor taxes could rise up to 10 percent. land taxed at cash value rather than private sale value. Also Waycross report: J W O McClellan named United States marshal for the southeastern Georgia district, replacing John P Cason who resigned.
In Waycross Georgia February 5 special report says no settlement is in sight between Gustoso cigar factory and fifteen striking cigarmakers who quit over pay cuts for the de cent brand. Strikers plan to return under reduced pay while replacements including girls and Cuban or Tampa workers may be brought in. Pena the packer earned 50 to 70 dollars monthly and is Cuban. factory operations continue with fifteen girls shipping and apprentices. German and Pennsylvania applicants seek positions.
An advertisement promises a free cloth bound book to readers who prepay for a want in The Constitution. The offer highlights prepaid advertisements and a cloth bound book as the premium for early commitment.
Booker T. Washington spoke before about two thousand attendees at the Gainesville courthouse. He avoided commenting on his invitation dispute and emphasized Tuskegee Institute's agricultural focus and its aim to uplift both races through educated black teachers. Washington argued trained black professionals are more valuable than ignorant workers.
The Kansas City Southern railway announces H A Weaver as assistant general talent agent to succeed W C Dennis, formerly of the Plant system, in a compact ad from general freight agent Smythe.
Readable ad copy urges winter suit thinking and affordability with pita prices highlighted, encouraging readers to consider new clothing options as they compare prices and value.
Brunswick Ga February news notes Mohawk Vale lay Steel and Wire Co arrives with surveyors to locate a mammoth stem plant. Notable visitors include Douglas Gordon International Trust Baltimore editor Richard Edmonds The Manufacturers Record Charles Granty Baltimore News William Siddon Norfolk and Carolina RR directors visit with E C Machen Brunswick Birmingham Construction Co. plans seen as capital influx. Also a c old remedy ad promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tublets 25 cents.
Yesterday Judge Newman ruled res judicata did not apply in Coca Calr Company versus H A Rucker and the case moved back to the jury with arguments spanning the day. The trial is expected to continue for several days. Evangelist James Wharton preached at First Congregational Church tonight to a large audience. A Negro man was fined $55 for demanding a ram at Alhambra hotel after drinking. Two white men Ed Evans and Harry Runyon escaped from the stockade. Runyon was later recaptured. Funeral notices for Alton Price, M J Kelly, Harry Powell, Robert Jenkins, Nannie Dean Mitchell, Minnie Walker Harris and others noted local deaths and services with interments planned at area cemeteries.
Richard Mason of Portland Oregon lauds Cheney’s Expectorant for rapid relief claiming it acts in a single day while other similar compounds require a week or more to cure a cold.
A head end collision between two Rock Island freight trains near Tecolate New Mexico early today left five dead including conductor G Danis and fireman Winderwall. Several others were injured with two unidentified men buried under wreckage and F Pittsturn of Torrance listed among the seriously injured. The crash happened on a sharp curve at a steep grade.
Last evening at the Grand Kathryn Kidder as Francine failed to ignite the Dumas adaptation An Eye for an Eye with dramatic force. The same night Eleanor Robson headlined Audrey on a cross country tour while Hello Bill with James I Macdonald prepared to open next Monday. The Bijou hosted The Christian with B F Boddington and Fawcett Company enjoying strong advance sales. The musical comedy Sad Sea Waves starring Little Chip drew steady crowds at the Bilnu all week.
Miss Sophie D Whilden a music teacher at the State College for Women in Rock Hill died Tuesday afternoon of pneumonia. A young woman of rare talents and achievements her death is a great loss to the institution.
In Macon Georgia on a February day the Cherokee Elks Tee Hall Progress clubs were ordered by Recorder Freeman to appear in police court Wednesday morning to contest a city license tax. The dispute centers on a $200 annual tax assessed by the aldermen to fund a state license, with clubs planning to challenge the citys right to compel payment and awaiting state collection.
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