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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1904
Page
13
A promotional piece touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as the sole refuge and relief for dyspepsia sufferers. It claims natural action that digests food and restores digestion, promising lasting health and recommending purchase at druggists for 50 cents a box.
In Rome on January 3 Prince Frederick of Schoenberg-Waldenberg sent a lawyer to the Vatican to petition the pope for the annulment of his marriage to Princess Alice daughter of Don Carlos the Spanish throne claimant. He asserts the princess’s infidelity. He also sent a gold watch as a New Year gift. the pope replies he will not wear the watch preferring a nickel one he bought as a parish priest.
Fort Valley Ga January 3 Special about nine thirty this morning a fire broke out in the shop of J W Authoine and spread rapidly burning the workshop and the residence of Mrs Emily Glass. Total loss estimated at about 12000 with no insurance carried by Authoine. Glass home insured for 400 plus 360 on furnishings.
A navy dispatch from Washington reports the torpedo boat destroyer Lawrence rammed by the Olivette at Key West is not seriously hurt and can go to sea or be repaired at a northern yard. A board of investigation will decide whether repairs stay at Key West or proceed elsewhere.
Paris reports a sensational case of alleged hypnotic influence by Mme Martin over Mme Chappuis, leading to a will favoring the spiritualist neighbor. The 6 year old Chanpuis is named in the tale with relatives including Lt. Girdrat and bank official M. Toutain. The body was exhumed but no poison found. Mme Martin is jailed awaiting stronger evidence of direct involvement.
Georgia Florida and Alabama railroad officials led by General Manager Legg with President Uzzelle met Director McDonald in Cuthbert on a special train. The talks focused on extending the line northward, with an engineering corps to start work this month. Stockholders in Bainbridge reelected officials. Tallahassee Carrabelle & Georgia railroad purchase not disclosed. Women accompanying the officials included Mrs J W Callahan, Misses Callahan, Mer ri McTyar, Adonis Perry, and Jennie Pridgen.
Rev C E Weltner, pastor of St Matthew Lutheran Church in Augusta Georgia, tendered his resignation effective April 15 after ten years of service. The congregation will act on the resignation next Sunday. Weltner is described as active indefatigable and beloved in the community for his work.
London and Washington dispatches describe Wall Street reacting to Far East tensions as Japanese officials pursue peace yet prepare for possible conflict. Takahira signals hope for settlement while Russian war implications deepen in Korea and Manchuria. Baron Hayashi says no change, as Kasuga and Niiola cruises prepare for delivery to Japan amid potential British fleet shifts.
A broken rail derailed three cars of an eastbound Western Maryland passenger train near Blue Mountain Station Maryland killing two and injuring about thirty. A Baltimore man’s daughter Catherine Sener died in the conductor’s arms. a woman believed to be Mrs E E Ras ar Foy of Philadelphia remains unidentified among wreckage. The women’s car overturned and tumbled down the mountain side while the rest of the train cleared the break. The incident occurred at a steep grade with the five cars and engine traveling at about 18 miles per hour.
Muscogee County commissioners vow strict road law enforcement this year. At the January monthly court they sentenced many road tax delinquents to either ten dollars or sixty days on the chain gang, with road tax due set at two dollars or six days of road work as alternative.
The Far East force remains alert with extra ammunition aboard as the home squadron acts as reserve. Russian rumor of Kazan and Ekaterinoslav recall denied. Ekaterinoslav left Singapore for Port Arthur. Aurora called at Alexandria as the Far East squadron postpones departure.
The inquest into theater bedding continues with coroner Traeger planning weeks of testimony and an exhaustive building exam. Mayor Harrison vows to block openings until compliance while council considers fire and theater ordinances and witnesses are urged to come forward. A funeral panic at Carrie Sieres’s service caused a loud stampede but no injuries.
General Stephen Moffitt a leading northern New Yorker died at his home near Plattsburg. Born Clintonville in 1837 he enlisted first in the Ninety sixth New York during the Civil War, rose to colonel, later brevet brigadier general, and served on staff roles with Wessel and Gibbons. He lost a leg at Fair Oaks on October 27, 1864 while aiding a wounded private. Also noted: John W Strong Chicago editor of the Chicago Tribune died in Indianapolis hotel berth. H Fletcher of Jackson Ga died suddenly of heart failure at his home. he was brother to R M J W T Fletcher and cousin to Commissioner Wm B Merritt.
An explosion at a St John Benevolent Society dance in Keasbey near Woodbridge injures about 30 people as panic and trampling erupt. Victims include Galalia burned on head and face, a woman crushed against the ceiling, Miss Gertrude Clain with severe eye and jaw injuries, and Michael Ponger with an arm torn off. Authorities suspect dynamite set off by an attacker against Galalia or the society.
January reports a series of marriages in Cuthbert and nearby areas. Notable unions include Professor W. S. Lechlehe’s nuptials with Miss Fitzgerald of Omaha, and Mr. Robert L Dunn marrying Miss Lilian Kersey of the locality. Eva Reddick wed Mr. Robert Orr, while MF McDowell joined Miss Clara Harp in marriage.
Do not delay. J Newton Hathaway M D offers home diagnosis and treatment via self examination blanks mailed on request. He claims to have cured thousands and will send a book and information for chronic diseases. Correspondence is confidential from Suite 33 Inman Building, 22 8 Broad Street, Atlanta Georgia.
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