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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1903

Page

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Earthquake Shocks Reported Across United States and France

Severe tremors rattled dishes and knocked pictures from walls in multiple U S states and towns including St Louis Belleville and Edwardsville while a roaring noise preceded the quake. minor shocks also reported in Cloverport Paducah Evansville Greencastle and Green Castile with no damage. Additional tremors were felt in Paris and surrounding areas on Saturday night.

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Fisher Slain for His Money in Ardmore Ind

Ardmore Ind February 8. Dr Fisher prominent politician at Rea gin has been murdered reportedly by Dr Isher. He was 49, formerly of Stephensville. He married a wealthy admin woman and recently acquired a large fortune. A patient visiting at his home found him dead, shot in the head. other family members were away.

Ardmore Ind Fisher Reagin Isher Stephensville Fen Tishers

National Executive Committee of Miners Meet Today

The national executive committee of mine workers will meet here tomorrow to complete its work. President Lewis plans travel to the far eastern Ohio area then likely to attend meetings in West Virginia. The organization aims to devote time to unorganized districts across the country and addresses wage impacts for about 800000 miners nationwide.

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Mrs Dickson In Critical Condition After Streetcar Crash

Mrs Dickson, injured in a collision between her carriage and a trolley, remains in serious condition under careful medical care. Her friend Mrs Hagan sustains injuries. significant facial lacerations and concussion are reported. The accident occurred near Peachtre e Street and North Avenue after a club reception.

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Police make two arrests after trolley wreck near North Avenue

Two arrests followed a Saturday trolley collision near North Avenue where motorman Peek and driver Clark were detained by Detectives Gabun Campbell. Witnesses say Clark drove into the carriage, destroying its front, with the rig and horse severely damaged. The case hinges on whether Clark was speeding or impaired, with testimony from drivers and citizens supporting sobriety. Police report no initial incident, and Chief Ball promised a full inquiry into failure to file an immediate report.

Rene Jones Clark Esterd Janes Calmus Mai Jones Hus Tre Ral Ely Ball Police Department

Society Islands swept by immense wall of water disaster

San Francisco February 8 A huge tidal wave and hurricane devastated the Society Islands on January 15 and earlier, killing over 100 and leaving eighty islands nearly depopulated. Survivors swam to vessels from tree tops as hundreds were washed out to sea, with relief efforts underway from Tahiti and Papiete.

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Atlanta urged for new public building by congress

Chairman David Mercer and a House public buildings committee team visited Atlanta and urged securing a new, larger public building here saying the existing site is overcrowded and unsatisfactory. They praised Atlanta’s reception and indicated support from New York’s Charles W. Gillett to lead the change when they return to Washington.

Atlanta Congress David Mercer Hmusa Congressional Washington Mercer Post Ofice Sturddy Gillett Charles W Gillett New York Nectise Knas Quet Howell New Jersey Schwart Pennsylsannia Connor Donald Vartin 3Uth Dakota

Weather and events mix in Georgia and nearby regions

Forecast speaks of rising cloudiness and possible rain with fresh north to northeast winds. In Atlanta General William Booth arrives for a noon hotel rally. Shriners plan a Wednesday night parade for Imperial Potentate Aiken. Reports include a trolley accident, Confederate prize talks, university events, and various national warnings. Domestic and international items mention earthquake shocks, a Bristol policeman shooting, and a Moroccan ransom demand.

William Booth Salvation Army Atlanta Shalman Mercer Congression Committee Washington Shriners of Atlanta Imperial Potentate Aiken Grant Dickson Tmozaine Mra Dyson Slugh Hagan

British Vessel Garland Stranded Off North Carolina Coast

A British steamship Garland en route from New London to Wilmington ran aground about 1.5 miles north of Big Hammock Meet, stuck in shallow water in fair condition. Fourteen of her crew were rescued. the rest face a hazardous salvage situation amid rough seas.

Garland North Carolina Henry Va New London Wilmington Bighanna Meet

Rockefeller Refuses Talk on Washington Dispatches

New York reporter questions John D Rockefeller about alleged telegrams urging senators to oppose the Nelson publicity amendment to the commerce bill. Rockefeller declines to comment, saying he has nothing to say. Attorney Samuel C. Dodd also declines to speak.

New York John D Rockefeller Alice Mr Rockefeller United Staes Welson Department of Commerce Samuel C . Dodd Standard QM Company East State South Street Nelson

Mrs Yancey Dies By Her Own Hand in Pittsburg Hotel

Mire Grace Yancey wife of A B Yancey, who came from New York last month, shot herself in the Hotel Lamont suite in Pittsburg, dying later at West Penn Hospital. The act was sudden with no stated motive. She was 22, had lived in Atlanta previously, and left a shroud, roses, and a rubber blanket in the room.

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Texas Confederate Veterans Back Hanna Pension Measure

At a meeting of the Lee Camp Confederate Veterans in Fort Worth Texas Judge C Cummings introduced a resolution urging Texas lawmakers to support the Hanna pension bill for all ex slaves who stayed home or accompanied masters in the Civil War era. The proposal excludes those in U S volunteer service already on the pension list and may be viewed as political.

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