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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1903

Page

8

Convict Hanged for Murder in Richmond and Lynchburg

A draft from a Richmond Virginia report notes the hanging of Thomas Dunn a Colored man for killing Peter Jackson in a quarrel over money. The event drew nearly four hundred spectators including women and children at the jail yard as Dunn prayed before execution. A separate note from January 2 records Jack Brown a convict hanged at the state farm for murdering a fellow convict shortly before.

Louis Thomas Dunn Peter Jackson Ichmond Jack Brown Tau State’ Farm

Known Man Jumps From Columbus Bridge to River

In Columbus Georgia an unidentified man leapt from the upper railroad bridge over the Chattahoochee River about 40 feet, observed by carpenter H F Newsome as he crossed toward home. Newsome saw a splash but no body or distinguishing features. The incident remains unexplained with no confirmed identity.

Columbus Chaboschee Newsome Ventx City Cambus Ts Home Road Alabama Newme Newsom

Bien Bar At Banquet Ejects Officers To Serve For Year

The annual banquet of the Berien y Bap Assocation was held to mark year end. Officers for the coming year were elected in a brief session with Judge Henry Peepies named president and W D Bule secretary. The dinner featured Myers hospitality and remarks from several attendees, including the Bar and local officials.

Berien B. Peepies J. H. Gary Bute Boenquet Titton

Death of Washington Merchant John J. Toomey

John J Toomey a prosperous merchant and popular Washington Georgia citizen died this morning from pneumonia at age 44 He leaves two children and a large family Interment is planned for the Catholic church tomorrow morning

Washington, Ga Ashington J. Toomey Ington Ness Sarah Elizabeth Brightwell Jonathan Brightwell Henry Tesiaenes Westylew

Stevs Plant to Erect Large New Stove Foundry Plant

A Special committee in Monde r Bowie, Georgia, has secured funds to purchase land for J. Park ie’s stove foundry. Members J. L. Bass J. A. Glover and A. Patton lead the effort to build a modern south plant after the previous one burned. The committee will begin active work. A New Year greeting from Brooklyn author Alice C. Woitman is shown.

Stevs Ome J. Park Srs J. L. Bass J. A. Glover A. Patton Monder Bowie

End of the Year Reflections in a Poem Fragment

A fragment from the New Orleans Times-Democrat reflects on year endings, memories, and unsung sonnets. The speaker notes forgotten dreams, brittle hopes, and the calendar as a silent witness to time passing.

New Orleans Times-Democrat

Fire destroys three Gadsden buildings in central business district

A morning blaze in Gadsden's business district destroyed three large structures. Joe Wilson died in the room where the fire started, while his roommate J B Gowin survived with serious burns. Losses total about 15,000 with various insured amounts and property owners including Cudahy Packing Company and Mrs M J Hollingsworth. Fire spread rapidly aided by a east wind. Anniston dispatched aid but Gadsden crews gained control before further action.

Gadstein Als Gadsden Joe Bretten

Preacher's Snake Tale Tops Year In Mexican Herald

Dr Watkins recounts a sensational mine shaft encounter with a giant venomous serpent described as a dragon headed monster. He and a miner fired at the creature, killing it after a dramatic descent into the shaft. The tale ends with the monster’s remains secured and studied.

Mexican Herald Watkins Guerrerg Mrt USA Wipene

Rich but Starving Mary Gallagher Found Owner of Large Property

From squalid Fort Tee surroundings in New York American reports Mary Gallagher, long destitute and believed to be starving, was found to own cash and real estate valued at about $40,000 after a hospital rescue. Neighbors had given food for weeks. authorities uncovered deeds and bank books proving substantial holdings.

New York Mery Gallagher Fort. Bee Mary Gallagher Fort Tee Fand Fer Englewood Hospital

Secretary Root and Two Guests Dinner Meeting

Secretary Root invited two men who knew much about the Philippines to breakfast in the Arlington hotel then talked in his office for hours. The next day he remembered them and spent the forenoon tracking them down while chatter about graft and liberty loomed in the background.

Shere Root Philppines Arlington Bunery

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Receives Thousands of Testimonials

The manufacturers report thousands of flattering testimonials praising its soothing effect on persistent coughs and colds. Users claim it wards off pneumonia threats, cures dangerous croup, and eases aggravating symptoms with notable effectiveness by a trusted medicine.

Chamberlain

Blue Ridge Mining Company Put In Receivership At Cartersville

Cartersville Georgia January 2 Special The Blue Ridge Mining Company has been placed in receivership. A D Molloy of New York and Judge Joe Branham of Rome were appointed receivers and will manage the companys affairs immediately. Mortgagors claim 300000 loan. The firm owns 17500 acres of mineral and farming lands along the Etowah river including a water power site and iron manganese baryte and ochre deposits. It was operated in the past under the late Mark A Cooper who ran a rolling mill furnace and foundry making arms for the Confederacy. Hope remains that operations on the property will resume soon.

Cartersville Blue Ridge Mining Company A. D. Molloy New York Joe Bran~ Hem Rome Mortagees Etowah Etowan Mark A. Cooper Confederacy

Local Health Board Shifts Stock to New Stable Site

The Board of Health met at city hall to discuss sanitary needs and ordered Chief Hope to move stock into the new stable. The move aims to prevent lack of space if a sale occurs and to justify purchasing a new site. The Streets Committee adjourned after denying Martin Dooly’s billboard around Norcross corner, requiring removal or a new council filing.

Board OF Health Regar Sanitary Department Cage Councilnan C. Glass Cnairman Martin Docly Norcross Dooly

Elephants Recovery Aids City Move To Grant Park

The elephant shows improvement under Dr Coker and Dr Fitzgerald at the Grant Park zoo. Officials plan a street parade to the new park home next week once veterinarians report safety, inviting citizens especially children to witness the relocation and celebratory presentation.

C. D. Coker Grant Park Zoo Dick Fitzgerald Grant Park Ormond Board of Pat Commissioners Atlants Board of Park Commissioners Dra. Coker Fitngepud

Negroes Sail for Liberia from Georgia

A delegation of fifty four negroes bound for Liberia arrived in Savannah from Ocilla and Alapaha. The group plans to sail on the steamship Kansas City to New York tomorrow, then to Liverpool and on to Monrovia in the voyage to their new home.

Savannah Liveria Ocilla Alapaha Kansas City New York Liverpool Monrovia

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