This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1904
Page
24
In Americus Georgia on February 7 Miss Oliva McLane a beautiful young woman attempted suicide by a deadly drug. Four physicians saved her life and she is now out of danger though weak from the effects. The act has stirred wide discussion about possible motive.
Paul Romare, a prominent Atlanta banker and president of the Atlanta National Bank, lies seriously ill at 7 East North Avenue. Attended by Dr. J C Olmstead, he has suffered several sinking spells despite family care and ongoing medical efforts. News of his condition has drawn widespread concern among Atlanta’s financial community.
Valentines sentimental offerings from John M. Miller Company located at 39 Marietta Street. This brief notice highlights seasonal items and novelty cards available for the holiday.
Two captains in the Third regiment at Vicksburg resign amid an embezzlement indictment of Colonel L. W. Quackenbess. The regiment faces upheaval as other officers consider resigning, with Col Quackenbess expected to send his own resignation to the governor soon. The indictment accuses him of misappropriating funds while serving with a Vicksburg commission house.
The board of county commissioners elected J. C. Cimsler M. W. Cox and H. T. Haighton as collectors of the road tax. M. Grubbs was made foreman of the road machine gang and W. P. Reddick foreman of the snord gang. Captain T. Z. Ball resigned as commissioner and became superintendent of roads and bridges. J. W. Stanford was elected to fill the vacancy created by his resignation.
Newton County farmer and longtime member of the county board of education Dillard Adams of Starrsville is widely expected to seek the state representative seat. The Newton’s prominent farmer has served on the education board for years and is known as a leading local figure.
A rumored elopement involves Eliott's quick lunch room manager A Black and Mrs W C Hill a pretty widow and teller at Nathan's bakery both missing after Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. Frank Stanton a Durand's cashier linked to the plan left the city with Mrs Hill. Mrs Hill, 25, with two children Lula 10 Clare 5, is a Tem ple Baptist member. Black, about 30, six feet tall, 125 pounds, left a 20 dollar note for his wife. Authorities may seek help locating the pair.
Savannah fans greet news from Macon that the park matter is settled quickly and the Mercer dispute is resolved. The South Atlantic Baseball League faces no city loss, with Savannah, Jacksonville, Charleston, Augusta, Columbia, and Macon pushing to complete teams and ensure a strong season.
A crisis unfolds as a top Ohio senator battles a serious ailment. Despite the setback, political operations continue with efforts to stabilize health and maintain legislative duties amid public concern.
February report from Washington notes Senator Hanna remains critically weak with rising fever and limited nourishment. Doctors say no definite crisis date, but expect fever to escalate until a crucial point. his condition is monitored by nurse Mrs Hanna and niece Miss Phelps. Attending physicians Dr Rixey Dr Osler and Dr Brewer held a late consultation, with Dr Parker Carter en route as family physician.
Weycross Ga February 7 Special Carey Howel a 14 year old boy who recently shot 11 year old John Barber was arrested this afternoon a warrant sworn out by the deceased boy's father Howel was jailed and relatives will endeavor to get bail tomorrow
Violet & Co warns Southern Marketer in New York to act against bear pressure on cotton prices. The firm argues the south should not be dictated on remnant sale prices as global spinners need more cotton, estimating unsold crop value at three to four million dollars.
A northern mill company offers to locate a mill in Cuthbert. The plan was referred by the board of trade to a committee led by J W Stannard A J Moye D M Jacobs and R L Momill for consideration. In nearby news Commissioner BE W Childs was unanimously reelected county school commissioner yesterday amid no opposition.
In about a month baseball players signed by Southern League teams report for preliminary work. Memphis announces its season roster led by Whistler with a strong catching staff and powerful outfield. Shreveport, Birmingham, New Orleans and other clubs field deep lineups as teams aim for early success.
An advertisement fragment references J. N. Robson & Co. The readable text shows a business notice or classified ad placeholder likely directing readers to more details, with no further context or dates.
February 7 report from Manchester notes a volatile cloth market as cotton swings widen. Trade remained narrow with overseas buyers betting on further rate drops, few offers for India cloths, and India’s large trade awaiting cheaper cotton. Yarns showed instability while turnover stayed moderate in small lots.
Cuthbert Ga February 7 Special Democratic executive committees meet to set Friday March 8 as the primary day to select county officers in Randolph County.
Birmingham Alabama February 6 Spe cially activity at the baseball park has begun and practice games with amateur teams are planned to build enthusiasm. Manager O'Brien aims to assemble a strong Birmingham team with O'Brien Millerick Vaughan McConnell O'Brien Tamsett Brown Smith and Lynch among others with Wilhelme the Terrible and Sis Hopkins possible additions.
McDonough Ga February 7 special The Henry county board of education elected Professor Lawrence Duffy as county school commissioner for four years beginning May 7 Duffy has spent thirty years with Henry county schools and his election is expected to give general satisfaction
Bedford Ind February 7 The directors and committee in charge of the investigation searched the alley of the crime and spent hours behind closed doors. President B Tinne said the situation looks more hopeful for a solution but no arrest timing was given. Detective Reed issued the first authorized statement confirming the murderer lives in a town where Miss Shaefer formerly lived and that the suspect is under surveillance.
Rome February 7 after five years collecting the small sum of 125 dollars for a bronze tablet the Democrat Cavaliers union raised a petty monument. It notes Cavallottolo was buried in March 1898 in a duel with an aristocrat over republican principles.
In Americus Georgia farmers grow wealth from cotton as prices peak. J M Johnson delivered forty bales and had another equal amount sold recently, with more expected. Farmers plan larger acreage next season. supplies and guano are plentiful, land is ready, and half a million peach trees have been planted nearby for future shipping.
Hobert Widows aged 82 dies at his Hemphill home after a long life of farming. He leaves a wife and several children. Funeral from the family residence Tuesday morning at 9 with interment at West View Cemetery.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.