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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1903
Page
6
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The fifth annual Tabernacle Bible conference opens tomorrow night at the Tabernacle Baptist Church and runs through March 8. Visitors from multiple sections arrive. notable guests include Dr Len G. Broughton's father of Raleigh North Carolina and Rev J Winchester of Cordele. Master speakers arrive tomorrow, with Dr G Campbell Morgan Dr Elmore Harris and D B Towner leading music with a 250 voice choir. Six sessions daily feature Rev John Batcom Shaw Rev Jimery Hunt Rev Dr George Ross Evangelist A P Fitt and others. A large on-site restaurant will offer meals in the institute room at the rear of the church to boost attendance.
Rome Ga February 25 Special The primary election for five new city council members will occur tomorrow Mayor Hanks holds over for another year. Not much interest shown as no issues are involved. Dispensary records may influence some candidates. First ward John C Printup W M Arrington. Second ward J W Hancock Linds Johnson. Fourth ward Charles W Morris W T Grace M A Thedford. Fifth ward W Coleman Bryan J B King. Regular election March 4.
The Virginia Iron, Coal and Coke Company has sold its Buena Vista Virginia furnace and leased furnaces at Johnson City Tennessee and Gratham Virginia. President Henry K. McHarg aims to concentrate assets. The Toms Creek area receives special attention. The Buena Vista furnace fetched about 1500000 dollars.
A business leader assigns his sons as partners and secures a $1,000,000 policy with The Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York after six months of careful inquiry. The piece cites a bank president as another example in a Banker's Will and highlights the largest annual premiums and first-in status of the insurer.
In Columbus Georgia on February 25 Special report two accused black women Addie Williams and Hroxie Jefferson were jailed for allegedly stealing a diamond from Mrs Lafkowitz proprietress of a Tenth street fruit stand. Cases were sent to Judge Crawford for trial tomorrow. John Harper wanted in Shi Ioh Georgia for burglary was arrested by City Detective Moore. Anderson Harper bound over for stealing papers from The Hyvening Ledger. Major Robinson arrested for an unspecific theft in Canassee Alabama while being sought for stealing clothing.
The trustees of the Methodist Episcopal church Ohio Incorporation held their annual meeting in Cincinnati. Absent were Robert T. Miller and Norman W. Harris. The board holds donations, bequests, and funds for the church and administers them per donor directions. Treasurer Johnson reported 312,003 in trusts and 16,103 income, with expenses under 0.5 percent, disbursed to twenty-one beneficiaries including Gammon Theological Seminary in Atlanta.
The Interstate Commerce Commission submitted a senate report detailing all railroad securities outstanding as of June 20 1960. United States par values total 11 724 005 829 with market value 8 951 103 823. Capital stock par 6 021 264 302 market 3 250 144 598. Funded debt par 5 02 671 327 market 5 100 958 927.
In dense fog, three interurban cars crowded with workers crashed at Acme station five miles from Peoria. Fifteen people were injured, six seriously, as crews moved debris and rushed the wounded to Peoria hospitals. Five more cars were due to pass the point. fog limited visibility to about 50 feet.
Knoxville Tenn February 25 A fireman on the Southern railway Thomas Wabanks was seriously injured when an arch pipe exploded on his locomotive at Powells Station near Knoxville. Escaping steam and scalding water hit his face and it is believed his eyesight is destroyed. His life is believed to be in jeopardy.
Huntsville-February 25 Special The bankruptcy court receives a flood of petitions from district counties. Hiram M. Young merchant of New Decatur filed a voluntary petition, admitting liabilities of 4700 and assets of 3600. D E Smith farmer of Stevenson seeks relief from 1000 in debts with assets of 300.
A Batavia writer reports losing twenty five pounds in three months with lung involvement. After taking three bottles of Scott's Emulsion she gained fifteen pounds and could resume work. Free sample offered. Scott and Bowne, chemists, 4og Fearl Sty n.Y.
Richmond Virginia February 25 The trial of ex Alderman King charged with accepting the promise of a bribe began in the hustings court today Three witnesses testified and a jury verdict is anticipated tomorrow
George Ht Ketcham, owner and driver of Cresceus, telegrams from Toledo that he has not received any offer of 100000 dollars and Cresceus is not for sale.
Washington February 26 Special. Georgia items including Atlanta Rome and Gainesville Valdosta sites remain in the bill as the house committee reports. Macon item carried by senate is likely retained in conference while other items are nonconcurring or restored. Cortelyou’s commerce department faces a far smaller initial appropriation of 75000 dollars as transfers are planned and offices await quarters.
King Edward the seventh announced that Victoria's priceless Jubilee jewels will be exhibited at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St Louis. The gift, a personal token to American visitors, was conveyed to D. R. Francis by ambassador Choate after a Buckingham Palace audience. Francis thanked the king for the exhibit.
Count Van Agowana, cousin of the mikado, arrived in Washington on a pleasure trip and announced that he is married and has not come to the United States in search of an American wife.
Personal testimonials praise Peruna as a cure for chronic catarrh after many failed remedies. Miss Hertha Mann and Annie Catron recount dramatic improvements after several bottles, with claims of cleared head and throat and lasting relief. The ad text urges readers to seek Dr. Hartman’s free advice if results are not prompt.
Albert Knapp of Hamilton Ohio, formerly of Indianapolis, was seized from his bridal bed at 630 Indiana Avenue and brought to Hamilton on a murder charge. He confessed to choking Hannah Goddard Knapp last December and disposing of the body in a wooden box carried by spring wagon to the Miami river.
Hon G G Flynt longtime Monroe County public servant and Confederate soldier died in Culloden Ga at age. He represented the county in the legislature and held local offices, described as a prosperous farmer whose death is mourned by all who knew him.
New York reports J. Pierpont Morgan left the city with several relatives and friends for a southern trip likely to reach Cuba. The voyage is described as a creating venture with Morgan expected back in early March. A partner denies plans to invest in Cuban mailroads.
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