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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1904
Page
6
Tifton Ga February 5 Special notice says the regular monthly Geor gia Interstate Saw Mill Association meeting moved from Tuesday February 6 to Friday February 12. The gathering will be held in Valdosta in the afternoon due to the water cage hearing before the Interstate Commerce Commission.
In Fulton Missouri on February 5 Colonel Edward Butler of St Louis faced a jury charged as a member of a body to push a city act through the legislature in 1699. The courtroom drew about 600 spectators including women and students as arguments concluded and the jury retired for decision after Assistant Circuit Attorney Bishop spoke for the state.
Gold stein Howard a negro is jailed in Bluefield W Va on suspicion of assaulting Mrs Shields of Roanoke. Authorities traced the suspect after a description arrived from Roanoke. A broken silver-handled penknife and a whisk broom found on the prisoner are linked to the Shields home. Howard admits Roanoke visit the day of the tragedy.
Newnan Georgia February 5 Special Leigh formally states he will not vie for Congress from the fourth district and will run again for the state legislature in Coweta County. His move ends talk of opposing Judge Adamson and clears a path for his congressional bid, with no alternative rival seen.
The government boat Oconee faced a rough voyage on the Ocmulgee river with sandbars and bends knocking paddles off. After briefly hitching near Bullards, the ship struck a bank and lost rudder portions, forcing a later land transfer to Hawkinsville. Colonel Quinn and Enbr Robbins Conant joined returning passengers reflecting on navigability and light-draft prospects.
New York February 6. George W Johnson of Brooklyn died of heart disease while attending the funeral of Dennis Sullivan a fellow veteran. Johnson served as private then sergeant in the Fifth Minnesota Infantry and earned recognition at Corinth for capturing the color. He was 67, survived by a widow and four children including a son in Atlanta. No inquest will be held. funeral from the family home Sunday afternoon.
Non combatants take to flight as government steps aimed at peaceful settlement strain under a calm outlook. Russia stresses defensive posture amid Japanese pressure, with ships cruising near Ta-Lien-Wan and plans for a defensive campaign in Manchuria. Port Arthur remains a focal point as troops move east, while Russian morale and civilian life show mixed signs of anxiety and resolve.
All' Humors are impure matters which the akin liver Eidneys and other organs cannot handle without help. They accumulate and litter the system causing pimples eczema loss of appetite tiredness bilious turns indigestion dull headaches and more. Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills remove humors overcome their effects strengthen tone and invigorate the whole system with remarkable cures claimed by CL Hood Co Lovell Mass.
Japanese legation officials express pessimism about negotiations and say Japan awaits Russia’s reply as the outcome depends on Russia. The state department warns that cables to Manchuria, Korea, and Japan will be sent at the sender’s risk amid rising tension.
Washington reports of a telegram from Captain Train, president of the board of inspection and survey, detailing two explosions on the battleship Iowa as its starboard 8-inch torrant guns blew their muzzles during testing. Moody ordered immediate examination in New York. Officials fear aging navy guns may not handle smokeless powder. The Panama incident remains unresolved.
A young man using the name J. H. Miller is accused of cashing nearly $10,000 in drafts in Hot Springs over two days. He passed drafts at a top hotel and others to merchants and clubs, pretending they were from the Bank of Rural Hill Illinois signed by cashier D C Craig, a bank that does not exist. Miller departed the city yesterday. papers in his baggage suggest prior operations in Texas Indian Territory and Cuba.
The Southeastern Passenger Agents Association announced exposition travel rates for the St. Louis exposition in Palm Beach Florida. Season tickets go on sale April 25 with a final December 5 limit at eight percent of double one way fare. Sixty day tickets start April 25 with December 16 final limit at one and one third fares round trip. Ten day tickets start April 28 with December 16 final limit at one fare for round trip.
The river steamer Ethel of the Southern Transportation Company sinks in the Savannah River near Grays Point thirty six miles from Augusta site. Passengers and crew are saved while cargo including fertilizer and corn is damaged. The boat struck a snag in the early morning and was beached to prevent total loss.
In Athens Ga February 6 Weldon P Brooke farmer is bound over to face a federal court in April after waiving trial on peonage and conspiracy charges. He and Ed Huff and George Huff face allegations of holding Mary Jackson on his plantation, paying her little and assaulting her. Brooks denies the peonage claim and says he warned workers to stay or leave, while government officials say more peonage cases may follow.
In Washington in February a postal trial features Mrs Martha J Lorenz of Toledo denying knowledge of a Groff fastener sale. George E Lorenz faces cross examination denying attempting to use Machen influence. Justice Pritchard notes jurors receiving letters urging government support and warns jurors not to discuss the case.
The Newton County Republicans gathered in Covington on February 5 to nominate delegates to the district and state conventions. The convention unanimously endorsed H. D. Bush for the permanent chairmanship of the fifth congressional district.
A promotional letter asserts catarrh is a blood disease that can affect lungs stomach kidneys and brain. It claims Blood Wine cures catarrh, constipation with Liver Pills offered at 25 cents. The testimonial from Annie Trech hubel cites Louisville address and personal recovery.
A narrative recounts brutal tortures and the modern pain of disease, then profiles James B. Coyle of 9 Pond Street Amesbury Massachusetts. Coyle suffered chronic neuralgia, tried many remedies, and found relief after using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. Case supports pills as a cure for neuralgia and related afflictions, with prescription and pricing details.
A historic notice invites men suffering from blood poisoning varicocele stricture loss of vitality ulcers memory and ambition pimples eczema and other skin bladder and kidney diseases to a free consultation based on twenty years of experience. The ad promises thorough examination and opinion free of charge and notes that no incurable cases are taken if unable to call.
Chattanooga officials outline a welcome for Governor Terrell who will address the Georgia Society February 12. A depot escort of McLean Pliner Allison Goulding and Fort will meet the governor and escort him to the hotel before a visit to Chickamauga park and the Georgia monument. An evening program will feature the governor as guest of honor and chief speaker.
Miss Fannie H Couch of Talbotton Ga dies after short illness and is buried in Oak Hill cemetery Talbotton Mrs Isaac Treadwell of Greshamville Ga dies after two weeks illness from a fall and pneumonia aged 72 J Milton Robertson former Laurens postmaster dies aged unknown Elizabeth Vanderbilt 87 daughter of Oliver Vanderbilt founder of Staten Island ferry dies in New York City after medical decline involved with Vanderbilts
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