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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1903

Page

8

Murder Trial Holds Twelfth Juror in Young Case

New York February 6 the twelfth juror was seated in the Wilam Hooper Young murder trial of Mel Anna Politzer. Assistant District Attorney Clark opened the case noting disappearance and bogey in Morris canal. Witnesses described body discovery, trunk contents, and items linked to the crime. Young sat with head down as evidence began and court adjourned until Monday.

New York Wilam Hooper Young Mel Anna Politzer Attines Clark Young Clark Ais Mame Tie i Brigham Yeunz Mrs. Pulitzer Morris Canal Chicago Putiger Daniel F. Powell Pulitzer Oihue Neilson James B. Lynch Clarence James J. Moore Hoboken Moore Justice Herrick

Community of Interest Deal Between Major Railroads

February 6 report says Rock Island Union Pacific and Southern Pacific have not issued a formal statement on a Community of Interest extension. An agreement may grant Rock Island partial stock in Houston and Texas Central in exchange for stock, with Southern Pacific possibly taking Rock Island stock into its treasury. exact quantities not disclosed pending ratification.

Union Pacific Southern Pacific Rock Island New York Southern Houston and Texas Central Road Texas Central Union Park

Hobson Resigns From Navy Accepted by Moody

Washington February 6 naval constructor Richmond P Hobson's resignation tendered January 2 1903 has been accepted by Secretary Moody who declines to reconsider and states the resignation takes effect February 6 1903 in a telegram acknowledging receipt of the offer.

Moody Washington Richmond P. Hobson Hobson Department United States Navy

Five Men Crushed to Death in Building Collapse

Five men named Toseoh Becker William Burke John Seaneider Adauius Herzog and Michael Ambrose were killed when a brick building at Willem Street and Fillmore Avenue collapsed. The site formerly housed Strauss Son tannery and workers were preparing the building site for a new project. Charles Pagel and ML Strausheiser were injured.

Buffalo Toseoh Becker William Burke John Seaneider Adauius Herzog Michael Ambrose Kitler ML. Strausheiser Charles Pagel Willem Street Fillmore Avenue Strauss & Son

Cassels Elected Captain Of Liberty Independent Troop

In Mcintosh Ga on February 6 special report says Albert Gordon Cassels was unanimously reelected to the captaincy at the armory Troopers hall during the officers election of the Liberty Independent Troop. Thomas P Gordon was named first lieutenant and Hetort Franklin Cassels second lieutenant, James R Waite was seated as orderly sergeant to succeed Fleming Jr resigned.

Cassels Mcintosh Liberty Independent Albert Gordon Cassels Thomas P. Gordon Hetort Franklin Cassels James R. Waite W Fleming, Jr

Texas wonder and Dr I W Trail cure claim

An OCR fragment promotes a Texas wonder medicine claimed to cure diabetes, kidney and bladder troubles, back pain, and other ailments. It cites Dr I W Trail of St Louis and a mail order format with testimonials and reader endorsements, urging purchases from druggists for purported cures.

Texas Wonder Hall Chicren Gms

Patti Signs for Sixty Concerts in America

Tandon reports Adelina Patti has signed a contract for sixty concerts in America starting November 1 next. The memory of her voice is set to travel across major venues, with推广 plans outlined for the season.

Injuries and suits filed against Georgia Railway and Electric Co

In the courts Charles Robinson sues for $5,000 alleging injury on Peachtree Street when two streetcars trapped him between cars at the corner of Peach tree and Harris. The petition cites negligence. Rovton Smith represents. Munroe Smith sues for $2,000 alleging February 2 accident on Gray Street when a two horse wagon was struck by a river electric car. Andrews and Skeen counsel. Charter petition lodged for The Reid Dry Goods Company with $21,000 capital. attorneys Allen & Foole. Criminal Court adjourned for the week under Judge A. E. Calhoun. docket heavy but no notable public cases. Property transfers filed including multiple deeds and loan deeds across Atlanta districts.

Charles Robinson Georgia Railway and Electric Company Robinson Peachtree Street Peachtree Harris Streets Golng Rovton Smith Munroe Smith Georgia Ailway and Electric Company Smith Gray Street Andrews & Skeen Sac Reld Dry Goods Company Arnold Bragius Superior Court Imparpor George G. Reid M. W. Reid Ww. A. Watson Allen Calhoun Soheer Black

Taft Recovery Reported From Manila Cable

Governor Taft’s health is near complete recovery per a Manila message. The note cites relief from tropical diarrhea due to lack of pure water and stresses the need for quiet by staying away from office. The message was transmitted as a response to recent press reports.

Washington Taft Manila Abs Tait

Yale Professor’s Wife Found Dead in Port Kale Park

The body of Mrs. Tracy Peck wife of Professor Peck Y ale University was found in Port Kale park Morris Cove New Haven February 6. She had disappeared the previous day after feeling ill with the grip and left home to shop. Coroner suspects exposure possibly aided by a fall from the cliff. A large search by Yale students and townsfolk followed. She was 53.

New Haven Conn Tracy Peck Peck Yale University Port Kale Park Morris Cove

Trial postponed in assault with intent to murder case

Special Justice John T. Norman presided in Marroniwan Va when the preliminary hearing for an assault with intent to murder charge against Dunbar Music Tom Sanvey Olie Williamson Sney Williamson Ed Williamson Will Hanvey and others from Lowell was postponed to February 18 due to Porter's illness. A party at Lowell the night of the incident preceded tensions between locals and the accused.

Marroniwan Wearmarsh John T. Norman Dunbar Music Tom Sanvey Olie Wiliamson Sney Wiliamson Ed Willamson Wiil Hanvey Lowell Tom Porter Hicardeminty Une Bartles Porter

Mrs Thomas Will Recover After Shooting Tragedy

Mrs Susie Thomas, seriously wounded by husband William Thomas in a Wednesday morning shooting, is expected to recover. Her husband killed a man named Tennmicit at the scene. Susie Thomas has been moved from the scene to her father Thomas C Thomas’s residence where her remains were interred.

Susie Thomas William ‘Thomas Atte Thomas Tnmecit Une Thomas C. Thomas

Locomotive Turned Over in Griffin Georgia

A locomotive overturned near Griffin Georgia at the Central of Georgia Railway Company yard. The incident occurred in east Griffin with details unclear but authorities are reporting the accident after motion and sparing machinery. No injuries are confirmed and investigations are ongoing.

Grifin Central of Georgia Hailway Company Griffin Ga Company East Griffin

Hood's Sarsaparilla Advertisement Claim

An old advertisement promises relief for weakness and a return of vitality from Hood's Sarsaparilla. It touts rejuvenating effects, claims rapid results, and offers home delivery by mail for one dollar, from Hood Co. of Lawell, Massachusetts.

Mui Hood Co Hood Lawell Mass

General Chaffee Arrives in Tampa for Gulf Coast Defense Tour

General Chaffee and staff arrived in Tampa Florida on February 6 for a tour assessing Gulf Coast defenses. General Whaffee greeted them with an enthusiastic welcome as the inspection began.

Chaffee Tampa Fla Adina RR Chaffee Gulf Coast Whaffee

Candler to Speak at Mercer Georgia Day

Ex Governor Allen D Candler will address Mercer faculty and students on Georgia Day in Macon Georgia about the early history of the state. Judge BH Evans will speak on The Yazoo Speculation and A L Hull will discuss William H Crawford at the university in Athens.

Georgia Macon Allen D Candler Mercer Candler Genorgia BH. Evans Sandersville Middle Circuit Yazoo Evans

Wilcox County to Build New Court House in Abbeville

Wilcox county commissioners hire Architect Frank L Milburn of Columbia South Carolina to prepare plans for a new 50000 dollar court house. Plans and specifications completed. contract award to follow.

Court House Abbeville Wilcox County Frank L. Milburn Columbia S. i

Shrouds Used to Doom Chouls Trial Reveals Gravedigging Evidence

Indianapolis February 6. Testimony in the Dr J Alexander grave robbing case featured a parcel of two shrouds found by detectives in the Central caller basement. Witness Samuel B Martin testified he aided Alexander in securing bodies from American cemetery Glendore Gates Ebeneger graveyard and at the insane hospital graveyard for dissection payments, including a body of Mrs Deerring's pony's owner and other victims.

Indianapolis J. ©. Alexander Catherine Doerring Cathpile Samuel B. Martin Cantrill Dr. Alexander Martin Alexander Rufus Cantrill Bard of Health Cantril Amerian Glendore Gates Coronel Alexander Ebeneger Wallace Son Johnson Stilz Insane Hospital Rose Neidelinger

Want Ads Invite Readers to The Constitution Office

Readers are urged to send or bring want ads to The Constitution office for Sunday's Paper. Paid in advance ads earn a handsome cloth bound book for free.

Constitution Office

American Coal Conditions Investigation Request

Representative Smal of North Carolina introduced a concurrent resolution to appoint an eleven member House committee to examine coal conditions in the United States. The panel is asked to determine if any combinations exist between miners and operators and transportation firms in violation of federal law. A report is due to the next Congress.

Small North Carolina Uglop Smal Dumuire United States

Westminster Presbyterian Church Meeting Election Notice

Congregation of Westminster Presbyterian Church on the Boulevard will hold an important meeting after Sunday morning service. Three additional elders and two deacons will be elected. Pastor Rev. Charles RR Ninetl urges every member to attend.

Westminster Presbyterita Church Boulevard Charles Rr, Ninetl

In Session at Gainesville County Superintendents Meet

The Gainesville convention of county superintendents spent the day discussing school buildings and equipment. The afternoon focused on negro education, followed by a tour of Gainesque county. Professors Bucholz and Buttiek spoke on general education before adjournment.

Gainesville Pla Ferner Gainesque Bucholz Buttiek General Educational Board

Will Plant Much Cane in Metntash February Special

In Metntash Georgia on February 1 a special report notes a quantity of seed cane banned this season and signals farmers plan to expand syrup production next year as they shift toward cane cultivation and processing.

Metntash Hecker Virginia Georgia

Wood Alcohol Claims Victims in Columbus Indiana

In Columbus Indiana Charles FitzGibbon a 29 year old horseman and his wife died after mistaking wood alcohol for liquor. FitzGibbon brought home a quart of what he thought was alcohol but proved wood alcohol. Both victims had been suffering grip like symptoms before death.

Columbus Ind Charles FitzGibbon FitzGibbon

Berlin Agricul tural Association banquet hints tariff focus

At Berlin a banquet of the Agricultural Association Chancellor Von Beustow spoke on the German customs tariff. He said the government would pay particular attention to agricultural interests in any new commercial treaty negotiations.

Berlin Agricultural Association von Beutow Agriculure

One Dose Convinces Nautd laxative sells for 50 cents

An old advertisement touts Mozley's Lemon Nixir as a gentle treatment for headaches and stomach discomfort. It claims to act on nerve powers with no unpleasant effects and promotes itself as a perfect Nautd laxative priced at 50 cents per bottle in drug stores.

Mozley

Transcontinental rail line proposed from San Francisco area

Spars from the wires report indications of a new transcontinental route. The San Francisco Terminal Railroad and Ferry company plans a line from the San Francisco area to Gravite with branches to Feather River, Puerta, then across northern Nevada and Utah to join the eastern lines. Also note reports of a grounded schooner near Vineyard Haven and military leadership changes in Hermosillo with General Ti departing and General Torres succeeding.

San Franci 18 San Francisco Terminal Railroad Ferrampany Poine Fe Feather River Puerdy Nevada Utah Vineyard Haven Mass Lawson Newhart News Naugatuck Tng Boston Ces Luis Ti Loreto Torres Wix Torres

Keys Returned To Church In Charleston Church Dispute

In Charleston the Morris Street Baptist Church dispute ends as Judge Gary orders that the church keys be delivered to congregation members. Former Pastor Dert previously fired, costs awarded against him, and former pastor Jalen barred from interfering. Court may need to recover a missing silver communion service.

Wegra Charleston Morris Streat Bantia Gircuit Tugge Gary Dert Gary Sasi Dart J#alen

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