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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1904

Page

20

Body Found in Ohio River Tied to Miss Schaefer Murder

Louisville reports an unidentified man admits killing Miss Sarah Schaefer. A body found in the Ohio River near New Albany is said to carry letters linking the crime to a Bedford suspect. Details describe a brick attack and subsequent flight to Louisville. Witness reports and letters imply multiple leads and possible confessions, with investigators pursuing several claimed culprits.

Louisvillsky Bedford Ind Smith Thas New Albany Louisvile Indiana Ohio River Sarah Schaefer Miles Schaefer William Henry Mead Iroquois Boating Club Wallace Willis Louisville Sarch Sim Marriaz Monon Johnson Michigan Elma Elkhart Tim Sknurt Wiss Schaefer Chicago Hikhirt

Virginia Loses the Debate at Washington on Railroads

At Columbian University in Washington a public debate Tuesday on whether federal ownership control and operation of steam railroads serves the public good ended with the Columbian team prevailing. Virginia represented by John Viney John W Wayland and Roger B Wood defended the affirmative against Milton Mc Dearing of Missouri B Hinton of Arkansas and Carroll J Peck of Pennsylvania for Columbian.

Columbian University Washington, Washington University of Virginia Columbia University John Viney John W Wayland Roger B. Wood Virginia Milton Mc Dearing Missouri Hinton Arkansas Carroll J Peck Pennsylvanky Columbian

Washington Street Viaduct Profile Map Prepared

Captain ROM Clayton chief engineer of Atlanta Fox Smile presents a distorted scale profile map of the proposed Washington street viaduct printed in The Constitution. The map overstates grades and elevations. the route runs from Hunter street to Glimer street with abutments 270 and 300 feet long and total length 1380 feet. Residents fear Washington street will become a main drive and railroads seek cost sharing before council committees next Tuesday.

Washington Street Rom Clayton Atlanta Fac Smile Hunter Street Glimer Street Decatur Street Decatur Ao Anzlouy Grant Park Louisville Nashville Waverly Place Clayton Rairoads Terry 1S Druce

Faith upheld by Helen Post in Florida mental science case

Nine teen witnesses testified for the defense in the case against Helen Wymans Post a Florida mental science healer. Post described her age claimed decades of study and a record of 7 000 to 10 000 treated patients with about 80 percent reporting cure or improvement. She denied clerks records and asserted ease of treating many patients together and that her thoughts carried healing messages. Prosecution to rebut and case not likely to reach a jury this week.

Jacksonville Fla Helen Wymans Post Fefensa

Accident Shoots Fireman in Greenesboro

Special Bon ONeal, a Union Point fireman on the Georgia railroad, was accidentally shot by a Bethany youth, Mr Davis, in Greenesboro on February 6. Davis grabbed a gun from a companion, fired at ONeal while he waved his cap, and several bullets hit the body and face. Davis thought the weapon unloaded and deeply regretted the accident.

Greenesboro Ga Bon O'Neal Union Point Georgia Mr Davis Bethany Thla County Robinson Davis O Neal

Drunken Men Cremated In Trenton Mine Village Fire

In Mahonoy City Pennsylvania on February 6 a deadly blaze in Trenton left 91 people dead in boarding houses near a mining village. Among the deceased were John Shisnisky proprietor and his son Alexander plus several boarders. Twelve miners shanties burned as a stove overheated and drink-fueled stupor hindered escape. One man toppled from a window and perished while others fled barely dressed into the cold streets.

Mahonoy City Trenton John Shisnisky Alexander Michael Hedack John Alansia Joseph Kaperas Peter Griba

Labor Labels Stir Fulton County Gubernatorial Race

In Fulton county countywide politicking, labor label disputes spark debate over whether to use union labels on candidate cards. Union objections, potential multiple labels, and pressure from Typographical and Pressmen unions cloud the primary race as incumbents and hopefuls weigh entering or broadening campaigns for coroner and other offices.

Fulter Federation of ‘Trades Dutton County Manchuria Unico Pressmens Union W Thomas Wr Thomas W L Calhoun T Latatea Atlanta Halsey Wilkinsons Fulton Junty

Sudden Death Of Mrs Wooten At 312 D Albiny Street

Mrs John A Wooten died suddenly at home about 5 am yesterday from heart failure at 40. Funeral Sunday 10 am at Sharon Church with burial in church yard. Also notes arrests and police reports including Richard Jackson a colored man linked to a freight car break in, recovery of dogs by Detective Kilpatrick, a bicyclist dog theft report, and various court proceedings including receiverships and a drunk and disorderly arrest.

John A Wooten Alvieny Street Wonten Sharon Church Richard Jackson Union Depol Whitt and Simpson Georgia Jackson Kilpatrick Kil- Baulch Restill

Guests Seen at Piedmont Kimball and Aragon Hotels

A string of visitors and guests are listed staying or visiting Atlanta hotels including M F Plant of New York at the Piedmont Trox Hankston of West Point at the Kimball Charles C Rugle and wife of Jackson Michigan at the Aragon Hon WH Bons of Rome registered at the Kimball Mr and Mrs J T Daniel of Montgomery Alabama at the Aragon W T Mobley of Monroe at the Kimpall yesterday M J OBrien president of the Southern Express at the Piedmont A F Hill and R J Atkinson of Greenville at the Kimball J 1 Hall of Cordele at the Aragon WN Collier of Bainbridge at the Kimball yesterday Hon Hugh Y Washington of Macon registered at the Piedmont W DL Hodges of Hartwell at the Kimball Hon Dudley M Hughes of Danville registered at the Piedmont WoW Duncan of Douglasville guest at the Kimball J Claude Sherard of Anderson SC at the Aragon F J Atlan and wife TM Easterto E J Rines BR C Choate and WF Green of Knoxville Fenn stopping at the Aimbull G B H West and wife of Carrollton visiting the Piedmont 3 E Chart of Thomson at the Kimball 3 0 Barge of Nashville to Buest at the Argon

Charles C Rugle Jackson, Mich Aragon Bons Rome Kimball J T Daniel Montgomery Ala W T Mobley Monroe Kimpall M J Obrien New York Southern Express Company Piedmont F Hill R J Atkinson Greenville Cordele Claude Sherard Anderson SC Atlan TM Easterto Rines Choate

Grand theater to host John Drew in The Second in Command

John Drew returns to The Grand for two performances under Charles Frohman in The Second in Command a four act comedy by Robert Marshall praised for Drew’s polished comedic style. The South Carolina audience will also see Patti Goodwin in A Gilded Foot and a Bijou slate featuring the Carpenter company and Wells Dunne Harlan musical comedy lineup.

the Grand Joohn Drew Charles Frohman Drew Frohmans Bingham Robert Marsha Eltlag John Drew Drews Second In Command Nero Wim Carpenter Company Bijou Wells House Pic

Methods Begin Work at Atlanta Mission Institute

The Atlanta district of the Methodist Missionary Institute opened at the First Methodist Church on Practice street with a full day of talks. Speakers included Rev C Jarrell Rev L Johnson Rev P Byrd and Rev J Jenkins among others. Out-of-town visitors Dr J Wo Heldt Rev H D Face Rev J A Grogan and Rev George N McDonnell attended.

Atlanta Methodist Missionary Institute Methodist Missionari Instate Agallows Dowmim Jarrell L ¢ Johnson P Byrd Papre Jones First Methodist Church J W Liciat J . Jenkins Church In Missions Act Mooy Underwood J Magath NM M Davies Roy McDonnell Morlern H . B Bradley

Probing Dietrich Case Opens Investigation Meeting

A senate committee appointed at Senator Dietrich's request to probe his Nebraska indictment over post office patronage held its first meeting today. The panel includes Senators Float Platt Spooner Corkiel and Pettus. Dietrich submitted all papers relating to the case.

Dietrich Washington Detrich Nebraska Float Platt Connecticut Spooner Corkie Pettus

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