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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1903
Page
2
A wartime era commission reports an unprecedented surge of claims from missionaries and allied items, with property losses estimated around 100000 and individual stipends projected to rise to about 419 dollars per year. The authority contemplates raising allowances, tied to broader departmental efforts and joint actions.
York reports 1902 crop shortages and strikes, but overall favorable business signals. Commercial failures reach 105,808 liabilities with 350,870,800 assets, a 5.6 percent rise in failures. Despite growth in business, 1902 assets to liabilities ratio sits around 48 percent, the lowest failure counts in fourteen years and a notably limited death rate for the period.
Magistrate Dunn ruled Police Inspector Brooks violated section 120 of the penal code and overstepped authority in forcible entry of Cantleid's alleged gambling house on December 1. Brooks must answer in the court of special sessions after a preliminary hearing.
Alpha Tau Omega fraternity holds its eighteenth biennial convention in Chicago with over a hundred delegates present for the three day opening session. Dr. Howard S. Taylor spoke for Mayor Harrison, and Robert W. Bing ham of Lowville replied.
Fragmented report notes Jackson’s farm damage and possible amputation, with proposals to inform the Chinese government about protocol obligations. It cites United States pressure and disagreements blamed on American policy, detailing tension over enforcement and delivery of a note to China.
Twenty two residents of New York sue the Brledui and Pennsylvania coal firms for 50000 in damages claiming they were deceived into leaving the city during a coal strike, locked in a Hoboken car and driven to Pennsylvania mines as strike breakers under threats. They say they escaped mob danger on the return trip. An Erie officer said no complaint was served and the firms face possible grand jury action.
Postmaster Brodsett announces holiday hours for today only from 8 to 11 in the morning. Money order department remains closed. Home delivery to residence area and two business district deliveries will occur in the morning.
New York report says collector Mr Stranahan and authorities plan a wide crackdown on an organized tobacco smuggling ring. Seizures of bumimatra wrappers with $1.95 per pound duty mark have grown, and officials claim to know the principal operators and aim to arrest the ringleaders and seize tools and undertrisis.
December 31 New York J P Morgan announces that Robert Bacon retires from the firm J P Morgan & Co along with related houses. Health issues cited. Bacon to withdraw from active business while remaining a director in steel and other companies. Morgan notes Bacon retires on health grounds and his future in corporations remains uncertain.
A mining accident in Kentucky on December 31 reports a gusher blowout at an oil derrick injuring and killing a man. Early accounts say the shaft blast hurled debris and fire, halting operations and prompting emergency efforts.
Kingston reports a fatal g appraisal on the American brig Sunlight after a dispute on color quarrel. Gardner of Maine allegedly fired at the second mate, fatally wounding him, prompting police to arrest him and guard the jail against mobs. Sunlight was logging logwood for Boston.
Correction from Las Grange Female College's recital notes Miss Linda Harrison recited beautitude at a late Southern Educational Association event. The report misattributed the college and Miss Harrison's talent reflects credit on herself and the institution.
Montgomery postmaster Birkley issued the removal order for Egbert J. Hughes the money order clerk who appealed to the president. John Savage is promoted to fill the vacancy with the order dated December 17. Hughes plans to appeal to the civil service commission for a full hearing.
New York reports indicate lucrative business across banks and trust firms, with life insurers leading. The New York Life Insurance Company cites unprecedented paid for business nearing 390 million dollars and total in-force around fifteen hundred million, signaling strong financial growth amid broader US and Canadian market gains.
The Nashville conductor Jeff Keene, wounded in a pole robbery near Louisville, identified Guy Hyatt as the assailant from a photograph shown by Chief Sullivan. Passengers and officers recalled the morning attack on a Southern Railway train at Lebanon Junction with twelve suspects held until January 2.
East Tennessee Hardware and Implement Dealers Association advises Chattanooga wholesalers to refrain from signing new contracts from the International Harvester Company of America, known as the trust. Local McCosmick company representatives vow to switch allegiance to another trust affiliate, signaling a broader industry clash.
Robert Fuller, a knitter at Fort Valley knitt ing mills, had his arm mangled by machinery this afternoon. Dr M S Brown dressed the wounds and believes amputation will not be necessary. Fuller is resting easy.
Augusta Ga December 2 Special Tom Hardy the negro sentenced to be hanged on January 2 has secured a stay of execution pending the review of his case by the supreme court AP news desk reports the court action in a capital case.
A gentleman and a lady residing in Ambricus Georgia narrowly escaped a fatal accident last night when they drove onto Browning Bridge over Muckalee Creek, fearing they would plunge into the water. The incident ends without serious injury.
A Milwaukee reader describes headaches, back pains, and dizziness blamed on female weakness. The ad claims Peruna cures catarrh across organs, noting many begin with head catarrh and that treatment should address pelvic organs too.
Chicago December 31 The attorney general and aldermanic committee began a joint inquiry to determine the cause of the coal famine. Subcommittee meetings with the attorney general aim to reveal if dealers or railroads are withholding coal for contracts or benefiting from favorable distribution. Railroad men testified that coal was being allocated with preference and that large quantities were on hand or being diverted from the market.
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