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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1903
Page
6
In Washington February 5 senators debated how the Mormon church might influence politics and the statehood bill. Critics warned the church could wield unseen power, while supporters described church leadership at high levels as guiding political appointments and allegiance.
Governor Terrell and party return to Georgia after three days in New York for the Georgia Society dinner and related events. Alfred Newell from Newark joins briefly. Hardwick remains to finish duties. The group was hosted by James W English Jr and enjoyed New York Society of Georgians hospitality. A reward of 400 dollars is offered in Raleigh for the recapture of E L Utell, charged with the murder of Fayetteville clerk Hollinsworth after a hotel escape.
A speaker warned that church dominance in state affairs grows while Utah conditions improve. He noted possible Mormon bias in a two-members of the legislature and discussed plans to vote on the Edmunds law as it could apply to Arizona and New Mexico. The senate adjourned after executive session with further remarks by Patterson and Comas.
In a heated House session Hon Henry Clayton of Alabama opened anti trust talks as Democrats press for stronger measures. Republicans faced a record vote issue while Clayton accused GOP leaders of bad faith and urged amendments to widen protections for competitors and curb trusts.
Washington February 5 Special The southern fast mail appropriation was endorsed by the House 121 to 100 ensuring continued service from Washington to New Orleans under connecting schedules that cover much of the south to the Mexican border. An amendment to cut facilities from Washington to New Orleans and Kansas City to Newton failed 100 to 141. Underwood’s motion was defeated.
President commutes James Green's four month sentence for violating a court injunction against intimidating Pocahontas coal miners in Virginia. The attorney general noted the minor nature of the infraction, Green's prior good reputation, and dependents, recommending immediate expiration of the sentence.
A brief notice states the best books are given away to advertisers in The Daily and Sunday Constitu. It highlights free distribution to readers and mentions reputable authors and the promotional nature of the offer.
Last night Colonel Willan Over and Major F Kevan mustered Covington’s new military company into state service. The unit, named Covington Light Infantry, will be Company No Third Regiment Georgia State Troops. Arty men and officers praised the company’s appearance. Officers sworn in include A B Oasis as captain, L 4 Clack o rst as lieutenant, and A B Simms as second lieutenant.
A Patterson of New York was chosen president as the Merchants Tailors National Exchange adjourned in Atlanta after meetings near February. Officers elected include A Patterson president. A B Armstrong vice president. Kenney secretary. RC Hotbeehme treasurer. Reports favored trade schools and endorsed the Louisville Chattanooga dispute in favor of Louisville. The group urged incorporation of auxiliary exchanges and endorsed a St Louis exhibit at next year’s exposition.
Professor Marvin Williams announced in chapel that the Emory School of Expression would not continue after today. He cited lack of time due to active platform work and said a recent month long South Georgia tour fueled his decision, leaving a valued adjunct position unresolved.
In Wayne County near Frost Bridge Sanderson was shot and killed by A H Gray over a money dispute. Both men were prominent locals. Gray disappeared after the shooting, leaving investigators to pursue clues in the case.
The Senate committee on commerce voted 10 to 4 to postpone Crum's postmaster nomination for Charleston amid a heated debate over his race and political implications. Supporters press for quick action while opponents fear backlash and intra party divides.
Conferes in congress reached agreement on a bill to raise U S judge salaries. Chief Justice to earn 1300 per year and associates 1200 each. Circuit judges 7000 and district judges 5000.
Brazil will occupy Acre despite ongoing talks with Bolivia as President Polando presses for negotiations while advancing on Acre. General Callado orders troops from the northern region toward Acre. Amaya squadron including Marshal Florizno and torpedo vessels Tepy and Gustave Sampaio departs for the Amazon under Rear Admiral Alencan.
Coroner’s jury in Plainfield investigates January 2 crash on the New Jersey Central line near Graceland. Witnesses describe foggy steam obscuring signals, a red light that would not turn white, and delays in orders. Conductor McEwen says train No 1 did not stop for orders at Cranford. engineer Davis says he did not see signals until in them.
William Paull, a baritone with the Castle Square Opera Company, died after plunging from a second story hotel window. He apparently lost balance while leaning out. Mrs Paull, under medical care, is prostrated. Paull had married Ethel Gordon of Sydney, who traveled from Australia to meet him.
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Athens Ga February 5 a brief local dispatch notes that high school student Two Price of High Shoals suffered a broken right leg during an incident near a rail display. The report mentions Westfield No 11, station official William G Besler and Prosecutor Elgiish questioning responsibility while engineer James Davis is cited as possibly preventing the wreck.
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