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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1903

Page

2

Admiral Beresford Blasts British Policy in Speech

London dispatch reports Admiral Lord Beresford delivering a sweeping public critique of British affairs. He asserts England should uphold the Monroe Doctrine and hints at American dollars shaping policy. The question now is whether the government will disavow or endorse the remarks and whether the speech was authorized for publication.

London Lord Bersford Laelis Beresford Louis Touse Beresford T England America Beresfords Pinhp Phillip

Death notices and funeral services from local obituaries

Numerous death notices report residents passing in the city and nearby towns. Details include names such as Dr James H Low Charles Welgyrltor, Mrs Mary Smith, Mrs Mary P Torrs, William Briggs Urs Josephine Hewitt and others, with funeral times, locations at St Paul church Bellwood, Lyfehhirg, Westview, Amtech church and Cuban cigar store proprietor, interments at family plots. Services held at residences or churches, with prayers and burial arrangements noted.

RS PD H Scoilis Lyncabirg St Paul Churen Lyfehhirg Dabney Scoville Puneral James H Low Dolielte Taberible Baptist Church Len G Broughton Westview

Drummers Draw City Marching to Trinity For P T A Service

In Columbus on January 4 special Post of the Travelers Protective Association service drew a large crowd to Trinity Episcopal Church. Rev Wilmer rector of Luke Church delivered a vivid sermon on the Golden Tale. The service featured strong musical offerings and was noted as one of Trinity’s finest.

Columbus Post Travelers Protective Association Trinity Episcorl Church Trinity Church Wilmer Luke Church Trioty Wiliam Ho Seracu Flores

Terrell and Savannah Visit Invited Military Figures

Savannah lore recounts invitations extended by Colonel Gordon to Terrell and Georgi state troopers for a grand military assembly at St Mark. Distinguished visitors, including Chatham Artillery and Gearsia Husar units, are welcomed by Colonel Goram for exercises and public tributes. Interments and funeral services for local figures are noted alongside cattle drives prompting border crossing to Texas.

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Philadelphia January 4 The mining dispute between G B Vickie Co and miners continues as the strike commission meets. An authored report by John Markie outlines arbitration as a path to resolve wage and docking disputes, detailing property, physician payments, and prior employer practices. The document notes long-standing arrangements, worker accommodations, and the lack of widespread complaint, with testimony from miners and company witnesses.

Philadelphia G B Vickie & Co Anthrietic Strike Commission Ely John Markie Lirtner Dim Auterenc Dvi Wangleys Lredl Jedde Bigukers Marrica Sigs Cho B Dumands Mings Wea Dona Witehy i Ukind Snany Iquests Sriv Ind Tel Pan Dadl Qaally Tenti Scrinton Apowis Arbitration Commission

New Plant Boom in Americus Promises Growth

Report outlines bold capital investment in Americus with plans for a major cotton seed mill, a large southern cement factory, and a prominent Americus Oil Company venture. Anticipated also is a $6000 plus addition to the First Methodist Church, plus civic support from the Young Men's Christian Association for erecting a brick home.

Promisnd Americus Americus OL First Methodist Church

Old Officers Given Bounce in Americus City Jobs

The Americus city council has fully assumed government with an upset election of city employees for the year. Longtime officials and many veteran staff were not reelected, including Fire Chief Wonahin and Torerman Guer. New appointees fill the department, while salaries see reductions and reassignments. The Major’s pay remains at $1,000 and the city clerk at the prior level. The change sparks lively debate in Americus.

Amerisun Ga Jamar Americus Reina of Materilly Wonahin Torerman Guerr Merithur Pope Skelton Stephens Don P DB Hall Oakgrove Deesin

Senate prepounds a full week of statehood and bills

Senators return to a crowded agenda with the statehood bill at 2 pm daily and immediate action sought on the legislative and judicial appropriation bills. Debates loom over immigration, eight hour work laws, Philippine counts, and a Cuban treaty as committees push bills through a tight timetable. A large slate of new measures, including a canal negotiations resolution, faces early consideration with speeches planned from Burnham, Doraker, Lodge, and Hour.

Washington Senate Bri Wes al Wader Tomuros Nelson Winnesola New Menico Arizona Okhema Indian ‘Territory Burnham Doraker Tulluia Philippine Coutines Proctor Action Ca Senator Lodge Toc McComus Committee On Foreign Relations Cwlor Bomorray Mortin Executive Department Esq Government of Avolombia Costa, Rica Nicaragua

Wreck Near Birmingham Kills One, Injures Dozens

A Southern Railway wreck near Henry Ollen, 14 miles east of Birmingham, left one dead and twenty eight injured. The Atlanta to Rei Jaden express derailed after a preceding train cut rail ties, causing cars to pile up. Rescuers and surgeons aided passengers for hours as officials coordinated relief and rerouted trains.

Birmingham Southern Railway Henry Ollen Triin Atlante Rei Jaden Cohuba Riyer Birminghar Wrecl Tals Uly Wow Avonaire Dim Roper Atlanta Hiad Patton Vondale Tom Jonis Lanta Charley Slaughter Johson Bruisea Coh Mourmin George Hickmin Wif Hust Gathen Dodd Shreveport Laleg OD Holmes J Hill Duncan Wiss Stone Willman Ala Bintaed Howse Dow Brouch Meridian Vis Hun Wol Andrew Johnis Riley Thomas Inbkooda Henry Ross Woodlawn Hens Hicks Tuemingham Sian Cov Lallapsosa J 8 Doyle Wendin Isax Stone Rocks Morn Rufus Witlans Hara Alexander Pratt Sam Ford Bessemer Jeg Harrison Dickinson Farmingham John Stevens Guney Lo Shue Weems Richey Tou Strich Willng Yeems Southern Centrail of Georgia Childressers

Athens City Council Keeps Most City Employees in Office

The Athens council decided to retain most officers for another year with some resignations. Ex Alderman A W Cen ter won sanitary inspector, Joel T Dein became sergeant of police, W J Potts mas reassigned to first assistant chief, and T W Forrester to second assistant chief. Salary boosts included mayor $2, city assessor $0, clerk and treasurer $0, sanitary inspector $10, superintendent of water works $30, chief of police $10, other police and fire staff small daily raises. Dispensary commissioners rose to $600 annually. Future plans allow physicians to mend cases of continuous disease where the city provides care. Next council meeting will finalize business and transfer affairs to the new council.

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Higgs ton Lumber Company Wins Reorganization Return of Property

In United States district court Judge Sper presided a final decree ending bankruptcy proceedings for the Higgeston Lumber Company. The court authorized a reorganization returning property to its owners, with receivers operating the mill since 1991 and profits paid to creditors. The property, valued around 300000, is solvent as principal debts have been paid.

E ¢ Bruffey Constitution Bureau Brown House Macon United States District Court Sper Superior Court United States Court Judge Speer C Clarion D M Rogers Preferred Hutchinson Lumber and Supply Company John R L Smith Fugestan Lumber Company Higgston Lumber Company Wil Higgston Company Wille

Vivian Green Laid to Rest in Spartanburg

A 4 year old girl Vivian Green died a week earlier and was laid to rest after a troubled case. Her father, Mr Green, suspected foul play and initially blocked burial, with medical staff holding little hope. Church events and a week of public concern followed as the body lay at home and a fundal service was conducted by Reverend Jon Grier of Central Methodist Church.

Spartanburg Bural Vivian Green Gree Fathers Howe Church Street Green Jon Grier Central Methodist Church

Depot Destroyed by Fire in Austell Tonight

A blaze completely destroyed the Southern Railway passenger station in Austell last night about nine o clock. Across the street Dr W H Jones drug store and the hotel porch suffered damage as the flames spread. Firemen and citizens battled the fire but the depot was doomed. Wind drove flames toward adjacent buildings. bucket brigades kept others wet and possibly saved them. The total loss is not yet estimated but not likely large.

Austell WH Jones

Punished boy takes his life

A 12 year old boy, son of Jonathan Mannig, near Paterson, reportedly used a public safety item to inflict a fatal head wound on himself. The incident involved his father and occurred yesterday, with prior threats of severe harm.

Waseross Spectery Jonathan Manniig Paterson Pimacl

Bank Limited Cash Panic Hits Willemstad

In Caracaun January a financial panic erupts as many traders and private debtors rush to the Bank of Venezuela to exchange notes. The bank refuses to exchange more than 20 worth per person and closes at 1. The panic drives bills issued by one bank to 80 percent of face value. Leading firms in Caracas offer no redemption as they support the bank.

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Honolulu Fire Blamed on Defective Wire

chaotic local text notes a Honolulu store fire caused by a defective electric wire at LB Kerr & Co leading to fatalities and injuries. separate items mention a ship incident, a death by explosion, and a saloon keeper burned. references to Marcus Island claims and various names appear amid scattered report fragments.

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