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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1903
Page
25
Marquise de Fontency discusses the Donegall marriage to Violet Twining, detailing bankruptcy and notoriety surrounding Lord Donegall, prior divorces, and accusations. The piece notes potential succession via Lord Henry Chichester, and touches on European royal health, law reforms, and US naming origins debated by Count Hochberg with further remarks on German ties to America.
Are skilful not only as refractionists but in the art of correct frame adjustment. We employ only graduate opticians of recognized ability. Hawkes, the Optician, 14 Whitehall et.
Formal notices of contest were filed with the secretary of state against every unchallenged Democratic member of the fourteenth general assembly. Allegations include fraud intimidation at the polls ballot misconduct and voting by ineligible electors. The move aims to counter Democrats’ contests against Republican senators.
An old line ad touts Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for skin diseases, sores, cancers, and blood poisons. It asserts relief from pimples, boils, rheumatism, catarrh, and ulcers, promising purified blood and healthier skin, with requests to write for a free medical pamphlet.
Columbus Ga January 8 special at midnight Wednesday the term of Henry Woodruff a member of the original police commission expired and he stepped down after nine years of continuous service on the board. He served on the city police commission since its inception and was a central figure in early local law enforcement efforts.
Henry Woodruff, long time chair and police commission member, completed a four year term then a five year reelection ending December 1. The past year saw strong leadership and active department improvements, with six officers killed in the line of duty and doubled court collections. He is succeeded by H. S. McEachern, former chairman.
Finance Minister vileverde announces a presentation to the chamber of mance outlining value for free gold coinage and river coinage provisions. Budget surplus aimed at improving the monetary direction and currency stability.
New Yorks cotton market opened subdued amid unsettled cables and dampened demand, with prices barely steady and losses of 3 to 6 points seen. New Orleans followed with firmer contract activity and volatile moves as arrivals limited and speculative support appeared.
New Orleans reports a difficult start with Liverpool and vice markets, marking turf lower, then late buying lifts prices as census expectations grow. The piece notes a potential crop slight rise over last year, with figures around 10,000,000 to 10,003,000, while sentiment remains bullish but cautious amid uncertain receipts and upcoming census estimates. A subsequent New York note mentions Liverpool’s surprise weakness and cautious optimism for higher markets, despite mixed cables and favorable factors driving a tentative advance.
The report notes weak opposition and weather harming cotton receipts, with port figures near 47,887 and comparisons to last year. Prices vary for cattle, hogs, and sheep across Kansas City and St Louis, while cotton seed oil and meal show steady to quiet demand in New York and New Orleans. Treasury balances are listed for January 3 with available cash at 24,598,507 dollars and gold reserve at 120,871.09.
The due points about our eyeglasses are elegance of design tightness of construction and accuracy In grinding Each glass is a work of art Our grinders are specialists and their work is practically beyond competition 42 N Broad Street Prudential Building
Walter Farley, an escaped convict, surrendered to Governor Longino after a two year absence from prison. He had fled while serving ten years for a killing at Leland and traveled through Mexico and Central America before choosing to return and serve the remaining seven years in penal servitude. The governor sent him to Rankin convict arm.
A. K. Hawkes offers free adjustments for uncomfortable spectacles or ill fitting frames at 34 Whitewall on the viaduct. This service ensures proper fit and comfort for customers in need of quick tweaking.
A Charlotte child died after a well windlass handle struck her head while visiting relatives five miles from the city. The 15 month old girl suffered a fractured skull as the bucket was lowered into the well. The child, daughter of Dr Lester Morrin, died in the afternoon.
A thief entered the Littlefield home on January 3 and stole four rings and a watch, property of Mrs. Littlefield. Among the rings were two wedding-day gifts of high value.
Secretary Hay hosted the first cabinet dinner of the year in Washington honoring President Roosevelt. Twenty one covers were laid. Pink roses decorated the table. Guests included President and Mrs Roosevelt, Secretary Shaw, Attorney General Knox, Postmaster General Payne, Secretary Wilson, Secretary Moody, General Leonard Wood, and the Wadeworths among others.
An advertisement claims Partine antiseptic can heal many conditions and offers a large free trial package by mail. It touts uses for vaginal cleansing, sore throat, nasal passages, mouth wash, and whitening. Readers are urged to mail five cents to Boston, Massachusetts.
Speculative market moves fade after Pennsylvania Railroad earnings show rising expenses eroding net income. Banks report a surprising $8,644,030 jump in surplus reserves and a $5,435,000 cash haul for the week as Christmas trade deposits lift liquidity. Amalgamated Copper and United States Steel stay firm while New York rates edge higher and deposits surge, offset by calls for improved equipment and ongoing money-market adjustments.
In New York on January 2 stock traders faced a brief unease as the money rate rose to 16 per cent but soon regained optimism. The year closed with a strong, exultant tone as fears of a money crisis eased after bankers formed a 30 million dollar facility to support the loan market. A forced liquidation in steel and bank loan repayments influenced the market, while clearing house statements showed loan reductions. Observers noted increased genuine loan growth nationwide despite stock market turmoil, with foreign loan settlements shaping steady recalibration.
A St Louis firm leads a new pooling plan where thousands of small investors combine funds to form large sums. The National Securities Co offers monthly dividends, rapid withdrawal, and a $100,000 capital buffer, claiming superior access to opportunities once limited to the wealthy. A booklet detailing the plan is mailed free from National Securities Co Dept. 20, St Louis Mo.
In recent months bankers' indebtedness across Europe has fallen by millions, loosening liquidity and aiding overseas accumulations. Bond underwriting syndicates faced unexpected calls and dissolutions, while some holdings shifted among members to be held or sold. Prices across copper and oil fluctuated, rail freight hopes rose, and traders anticipated a normal money-relief in January.
The report shows a dull start with heavy uncertainty and odds of a closeout on Saturday. Declines in several stocks followed by a tentative rally later, with St Paul easing and Missouri Pacific near highs while Tennessee Coal and Iron advanced about two percent.
London and Berlin money markets show mixed shifts with cash in hand down and treasury notes up. Exchanges, bills, and securities fluctuated as central banks report unclearly parsed changes affecting Paris, Berlin and other markets.
The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad today declared and paid a dividend at a per cent rate. This marks a shift from the previous quarterly installments to an annual dividend for the coming year.
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