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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1903

Page

8

Trophy Math- 18 N

A compact note on the 18 N Trophy math event. Details are fragmentary but indicate a mathematical contest or trophy naming, with participants and scores unclear in the OCR snippet.

Pledge broken by The Powers in Caracas dispute

United States chargé Russell reports confusion over Venezuelan ship seizures as protocols delay. President Castro weighs whether to send crews to Trinidad or demand return of vessels. Bowen drafts protocols for Hague referential treatment, while Germany seeks immediate payment under February protocol terms. Restaurador returned to Venezuela from German hands in dockside handover.

State Department Russell United States Castro Dioes Trinidad Yiowen Castro Hay London Foreign Office Admiralty Cadacas Officius Washington Bowen Hague Caracas Germany Kerr Haltazzi Herr Faltazei Aracas Ger Signor Mayor Des Planeches

German Demand for Cash From Venezuela

Germany pressed Venezuela to pay five thousand five hundred pounds by March 15 under the agreed time limit. The German minister discussed the matter with Mr Bowen in a friendly exchange, insisting it is a monetary claim. Venezuelan German citizens appeal to Berlin for settlement through their government, and Germany says the issue must be handled via its Caracas representative.

Germany Venezuela Bowen Berlin Hower Toney Carae

Plan for world beef merger eyed in Chicago

Chicago February 25 plans nearly complete for merging interests of firms in the beef trust with an incorporation of a securities company that may control the world meat trade. The holding company would list G. H. Hammond Packing Co. Omaha Packing Co. Anglo-American Flower Co. St. Louis Beef Co. and United Dressed Beef Co. as securities. Headquarters set in Chicago with leaders from the individual firms. Capital likely around 50 million dollars.

Beef Trust Chicago Beeft Trust United States Packing Company Grogscup Packing House G. H. Hammond Packing Com J. C. Melvin J.P. Lyman Hammond Company Prederick Cowan Anglo-American J. J. Robbins Omaha Packing Company

Cobra Smashed Jaw in Fiery Rage at Bronx Zoo

A cobra at the New York Zoological Park in Bronx broke its jaw in a violent rage. Curator Ditmars and Keeper Snyder restrained the reptile during a dangerous ten minute dressing to replace a stern head dressing, as the snake lunged when the door closed.

COBRA York New York Zoological Gardens Bronx Park Tor Ditmars Snyder Dimara

Fireman's Body Found After Eleven-Day Search

In Quitman Georgia on February 23, the body of J B Dixon a fireman aboard the engine wrecked on February 11 at Lituhe river was recovered after eleven days of searching. He bore bruises and a deep head wound, found downstream from the bridge. A diver had earlier searched the river bottom. dynamite was used to aid recovery. Dixon held $1500 in insurance.

Quitman J. B. Dixon Lituhe River Jacksonville Dixon

Unified baseball rules form at Chicago meeting

Peace reigned as American and National leagues and the National Association of Minor Leagues conducted a joint session in Chicago on February 23 to adopt a uniform foul strike rule and amendments to the balk ball rule. A new section on the pitcher's box height and plate slope was added, with rule 33 revised to define a valid delivery when the pitcher has one foot behind the plate.

Chicago National Association of Minor Leagues

CANNOT SEE ACROSS THE OHIO FLOOD WIDENS WATERSHED

Floods from all streams flood the Ohio river turning water into a sea in Evansville Indiana. In spots between here and Paducah the river spans about fifteen miles preventing shore to shore sight. Wheat crops are ruined and land opposite Owensboro is submerged for seven miles. Steamboats cannot land at many points hindering transportation and mail delivery as water rises to forty point seven and then falls. Lumbermen on Green and Hough rivers suffer heavy losses while wheat damages occur across many areas.

Evansville Ind Paducah Indiana Owensboro Green

Chamberlain Cough Remedy Promises Pneumonia Cure

Pneumonia described as dangerous and fatal, often following a cold or grip. Chamberlains Cough Remedy is claimed to quickly cure these diseases and counteract pneumonia tendencies. It is presented as reliable and suitable for similar ailments.

Dewey Prize Money Rules in Supreme Court Decision

The United States Supreme Court ruled on prize money cases from the Spanish American War era. It upheld the Dewey prize decisions for Don Juan de Austria Isla de Cuba and Isla de Vagan but ruled against Sampson and the Maria Theresa claims, stating the latter were not valid prizes. The ruling addressed salvage status, prize law, and whether money and bounty could be awarded for the same action.

Washington United States Supreme Court Admiral Dewey Manila Admiral Sampson Admiral Taylor Maria Theresa Santiago Theresa Beig Dewey Don Juan de Austria Isla de Cuba Isla de Vagan Bewey Cavite Isla de Luzon Sampson

Robbery on Church Street in Huntsville

Austin Jenkins of the Huntsville Lumber Company was held up by two highwaymen on Church street last night. He had a small sum on him which was taken. The assailants warned Jenkins not to report the crime or they would return to kill him.

Huntsville Ala Speecial j—Austin Jenkins Huntsville Lumber Company Church Street Jenkins Yenkina

Statehood Compromise Fails in Senate Fight

Washington February 23 A battle over a compromise statehood bill stalls as Republican leaders split. Senator Nelson of Minnesota opposes all territories but Oklahoma, while Democrats loyal to the omnibus push demand Arizona inclusion. Key Democrats may vote against the statehood rider on post office funds, risking abandonment of the measure amid expected ratification of Panama and Cuban treaties. A PAZO remedy ad appears at article end.

Jos. Onl Washington Senate Nelson Minnesota Territories Committee Oklahoma New Mexico Arizona Indian ‘Territory Quay Democratic Friends of the Cockrell Pettus. Jones Arkansas Harris McLaurin Mississippi Panama

Safe Cracked and Robbery Report From Lake Park

Safe breakers blew open the Lake Park post office safe in the store of J D Stalvey and rifled about $5 in currency and stamps. A second safe at B E Brown’s store was damaged but not opened. a saloon was entered and whisky stolen. No crew found. suspected professionals. Nearby Scottsboro residents offer 420 acres for a teachers' school site atop Tuley Mountain to secure a Peabody fund project. other inducements promised. Arkansas senate passes anti trust bill by 27 to 3. goes to house. governor says bill excludes corporations in global cartels.

Valdosta Lake Park J.D. Stalvey BE. Brown Secottsboro Ala Little Rock Ark Senate House Davis Arkansas

Driven to Jail by Conscience in Denver

A man calling himself Fred J. Fox surrendered at a Denver police station claiming Detroit warrants for theft of 225 dollars in diamonds. He said he worked for Charles Free jewelers and obtained gems from Horace W. Steere six weeks earlier, then fled to Kansas City and sold them for 12 500. He still has the money and plans to use it to flee. Police telegraphed Detroit authorities as to the warrant. A stash of cash was found on him during search.

Denver Fred J. Fox Lee Detroit Mich Fox Charles Free Horace W. Steere Kansasity St. the

Death of Mrs W A Lanford Ends Illness

Mrs Clara Lanford wife of Detective Newport Lanford died yesterday morning at her home 116 Glenwood Avenue after several months illness. She leaves three young children. Formerly Miss Jara Colthran. Funeral services set for 8 40 am at Woodward Avenue Baptist Church with police escort. Interment at Indian Creek Church near Clarkston at 11.

Detective Lanford Clara Lanford Newport, Lanford Glenwood Avenue Lanford Jara Colthran Woodward Avenue Baptist Church Indian Creek Church Clarkston

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