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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1903
Page
5
A garbled OCR passage references congress and senators with scattered phrases about fines and costs. Names, dates, and places are unreadable, leaving only hints of political discussion and a special legislative moment without coherent details.
After forty eight hours the Indiana jury failed to reach a verdict in the Dr J W Alexander case and was discharged. The panel split eight to four for acquittal amid serious disputes triggered by Sunday visits of jurors wives. Tensions rose between James E White and Robert F Lingenfelter as wives discussed the trial in the jury room, leading to near blows and a heated exchange that ended with a heart attack risk for White. The jurors questioned whether Alexander knew that Rose Neidinger’s body had been unlawfully removed from the grave.
E C Bruffey reports on Central City college in east Macon run by Rev. William E Holmes. Since starting three years ago the school has grown from a modest venture to a promising institution training ministers and youths, with plans for industrial and agricultural programs and an enrollment of about four hundred this year, aiming for double next year.
Havana February 15 Cubans expect signing of the naval coaling station agreement within hours after a message from Washington to Minister Squiers. The development signals nearing approval and placement actions by authorities in Havana and the United States.
The Bibb county grand jury indicted I. Benton of Monticello amid mixed sentiment as Miss Roebuck sought redress. Benton denies guilt while friends claim a prior settlement required payment in Atlanta, then expanded to 5000 dollars. Benton plans defense and insists no further payments except legal fees.
The State Agricultural Fair Association committee of arrangements will visit Macon on Wednesday for talks with local promoters about the fall fair. Delegates include G M Ryals and R F Crittenden with Dudley Hugt and Martin Calvin attending. Local committees report over 12000 raised toward the 16000 goal before the conference.
Darien residents fear a tidal wave after heavy rains cause river levels to rise for days. Lumbermen gather rope and ready logs for rafting as vessels from Brunswick arrive loaded for securing thousands of feet of timber. Plus, Marcus Oldern, German immigrant, severely injured leaping from a moving Southern train near Jackson, and Taurens, D. C., to see the Charleston and Western Carolina Railway build a new freight depot costing 920,000 next week.
Governor Terrell issued commissions to six Georgia Military Academy officers. Major O. Palmour, Captain Charles Adamson, and Lieutenants L. Kamper, W. C. Vireen, R. Aubey, and Edward Redding were promoted for their records. The cadet corps is praised for discipline and academics, aided by these new officers.
Tallahassee February 15 Governor Jennings cabinet shuffle gains broad praise with Whitfield moving from state treasurer to attorney general. Knott to succeed Whitfield and Hills as state agent replace others as officers shift, reflecting steady satisfaction with the governor's picks amid resignations and ad interim appointments.
A major Atlanta race relations forum is announced for next Sunday at 2 30 PM in Bishop Turner's tabernacle on Yonge street. City leaders and figures from both races will discuss education and harmony with speakers including Mayor Evan P Howell and Rev H H Proctor. The program features hymns prayers and a list of speakers addressing whether education benefits the Negro masses and how to solve race problems. The event aims for wide attendance from white and colored communities.
A reported body near Columbus led Coroner Clements and a jury to cross into Alabama. The search found no body in the river but confirmed the death of Georgiana Smith, a Girard woman murdered, with the inquest held by Justice J R Page in Phenix City. Inquests continue tomorrow.
Miss Mary Emma Lawrence daughter of Bryan Lawrence of the Albion hotel wed William F. Walker in a Catholic parsonage ceremony stiffly kept secret until minutes before the train departure to New York. Walker, manager of furniture and carpet at J. B. White's, planned the trip north to buy goods and escorted his bride.
Miss Alice Roosevelt and Miss Root, daughter of Secretary Root, left Washington tonight for New Orleans to attend the Mardi Gras festivities, signaling the social visit ahead of the celebration.
Jackson Mississippi February 15. It is estimated the man elected governor this year will pay not less than 10000 in campaign expenses excluding nominating outlays for aspirants who fail. Editors complain candidates should publish official announcements in each county. Most current officials rely on salary limits, while a few candidates like Noel Crit Fox and Vardaman show solid finances. Each candidate must pay to place name on ballots in every county, with substantial costs ahead. John M Miller Co offers valentined items at half price at 29 Marietta Street.
Former Minneapolis mayor Dr. Albert Alonzo Ames collapsed by force of events and was arrested in Hancock New Hampshire. He faced an indictment for attempted bribery and a $10000 bond default. Sheriff Doane placed him in the deputy’s charge awaiting extradition. He seeks aid from ex US attorney Hambrett to fight extradition.
Nearly 1,000 people gathered at Atlantic Wharf Gloucester to witness seventy four flowers cast into Gloucester harbor by seventy four children as tribute to fisheries losses. A memorial service followed at City Hall. Mrs C W W Rhodes Crawfordville Ga funeral held at 2 pm from daughter’s residence. Rev Owens officiated.
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