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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1904
Page
18
The regular monthly meeting of the Georgia Interstate Saw Mill Association is moved from February 16 to February 12 in Valdosta. The change follows the water case hearing before the Interstate Commerce Commission.
In Fulton Missouri on February 5 the circuit court heard closing arguments in Colonel Edward Butler of St. Louis's trial for allegedly being a member of the house delegates to push the city lighting bill of 1859. Assistant Circuit Attorney Bishop led for the state. The room filled with about 500 spectators, including women, students, and seminar attendees, as the jury received the case after Circuit Attorney Falk's closing remarks. The report also notes a patent medicine advertisement for Lazative Bromo Quinine Tobiats with E W Grove's signature.
Bluefield West Virginia February 5 Goldstein Howard Negro is under arrest here suspected of assaulting Mrs Shields of Roanoke on Saturday last. Roanoke authorities were notified of the arrest and after getting a description wired the authorities here to hold him. On searching the prisoner a silver hand broken pointed penknife filling the temptation to clear it up but without aed to cut Mrs Shields throat was found as was also 2 whisk broom supposed to be the broom missing from the Shields home. Howard admits having been in Roanoke on the day of the tragedy.
Newnan Ga February 5 Special Hon E Leigh announces he will not seek the fourth district congressional seat and will run for reelection to the legislature from Coweta county. This solidifies Judge Adamson’s likely uncontested path to the house as no rival candidates have emerged.
The government boat Oconee faced a harsh voyage on the Ocmulgee river from Macon to Hawkinsville. Sandbars, logs, and a damaged rudder caused delays and a forced train transfer near Bullards. Despite mishaps, passengers remained hopeful that government improvements would allow steady river travel in the future.
George W Johnson of Brooklyn died at Dennis Sullivan funeral aged 67 from heart disease. A Fifth Minnesota infantry veteran, he earned fame at Corinth for capturing the flag. Survived by a widow and four children, one son in Atlanta, no inquest due to heart weakness. Funeral services planned at the family home Sunday afternoon.
The article reports on mixed views in Russia and abroad as tensions rise over Japan. Officials emphasize defensive aims and caution against provocation while noting troop movements toward Manchuria and Korea. London dispatches describe a large Russian force near the Yalu and growing pessimism about peace prospects.
All humors are claimed to clog the system causing pimples boils eczema loss of appetite and fatigue. Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills are advertised to remove humors, strengthen and invigorate the body, with a mix of warnings about indigestion headaches and general weakness.
Washington February 6 cable firms linking the United States with Manchuria Korea and Japan say all messages sent to those points will be at the sender's risk. Japanese legation officials admit pessimism over negotiations and say Japan awaits Russia's reply to determine the outcome.
Washington reports Captain Train states on Fort Monroe that two starboard forward eight inch turret guns on the battleship Iowa blew off their muzzles during testing. Moody orders Iowa to New York for examination and repairs. Officials fear aging navy guns cannot handle smokeless powder though modern powder was recently issued.
In Hot Springs Arkansas on February 5 a young man named J. H. Miller allegedly cashed drafts worth about 10 000. He used drafts from a non existent Bank of Rural Hil Ill signed by cashier D Craig. One firm reportedly cashed 4 000. Miller left Hot Springs and his whereabouts are unknown. Papers in his baggage show possible prior activity in Texas Indian Territory and Cuba.
The Southeastern Passenger Agents Association in Palm Beach Florida on February 5 announced fixed rates for the St. Louis exposition. Season tickets go on sale daily April 25 through December 18 at 80 percent of double one way fare. Sixty day tickets will be sold daily April 25 through December 15 at one and one third fares round trip. A ten day limit rate was also discussed with daily sale from April 25 and a December 15 final limit at one fare and two thirds round trip.
The river steamer Ethel of the Southern Transportation Company struck a snag on the Savannah River near Grays Point and was beached to prevent total loss. Passengers and crew were taken off safely, but the fertilizer cargo sustained damage.
Weldon P Brooke, a well known Oglethorpe county farmer, waived trial before U S Commissioner BE C Kinnebrew. He was bound over to the next federal court for April on peonage charges and conspiracy alongside H I Huff and George Hart. Brooks admits striking the woman Mary Jackson but denies holding her on the farm. Bonds were set and others connected face possible further peonage action amid rumors of more cases in the April term.
In Washington February 5 the poster trial featured Mrs. Martha Lorenz of Toledo denying knowledge of any deal in Groff Letter box fasteners. George Lorenz faced cross examination denying seeking Machen influence. Justice Pritchard met privately with jurors and warned them against discussing the case.
Newton County Republicans met days ago in Covington to nominate delegates for district and state conventions. The body unanimously endorsed H. D. Bush for permanent chairmanship of the Ninth congressional district.
A testimonial letter promotes Blood Wine as a universal cure for catarrh, detailing a Louisville reader who suffered years with catarrh affecting the stomach and nerves. The letter asserts the medicine restored health, strength, and the ability to walk, claiming cures for constipation with Liver Pills offered at 25 cents for 1,190 units.
A former Amesbury mill worker describes years of neuralgia relieved by Dr Williams Pink Pills. After several doctors offered only temporary relief, six boxes ended his pain and insomnia. The testimonial promotes Pink Pills for Pale People as effective for neuralgia, dizziness, and related ailments.
In Chattanooga on February 4 the Georgia Society held its annual meeting. Discussion centered on Governor Terrell addressing the society February 12. He will be met by a deputation committee including McLean Pitner Allison Goulding and Forl escorted to his hotel. They will tour Chickamauga Park to view the Georgia monument before an evening program with Governor Terrell as guest of honor.
Miss Fannie H Couch of Talbotton Ga dies at home after brief illness. Her burial takes place at Oni Hil cemetery Talbotton this afternoon. Mrs Isaac Treadwell of Greshamville Ga dies after a two week decline from a fall and pneumonia at 72. Milton Robertson former Laurens SC postmaster dies at 65. Elizabeth Vanderbilt aged 84 daughter of Oliver Vanderbilt noted for ferry founder ties dies in New York City.
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