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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1903

Page

6

Loved After Married Fiat Publishes Love Letters From Him

New York date January 5 Mrs Maria Covetta Hannan Bruce claims her husband Thomas Bruce, great grandson of Patrick Henry, is a bigamist. She cites letters from multiple women including Louise Howard of Richmond and Clara Arnold of Hoboken, and quotes from letters to May Clark and Blanche Wells Craven, alleging infidelity and deceptive dating.

New York Maria Covetta Hannan Bruce Hersband Thomas Bruce Fatrick Henry Tn Mwirk Bruce Ind Louise, Howard Richmond Clara Peart Arnoul Hoboken Hk “Dyson May D. Clark Broadway May Thomas Iol Brucie

Demand for More Wages by Western Railroad Men

Grievance committees representing railroad workers in Chicago began negotiations for wage increases, eight hour day, and overtime pay. Similar committees met in western centers. unions include the Order of Railway Conductors and Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen. Aim is uniform agreements across roads. widespread action anticipated. King of Saxony reportedly better after influenza, fever gone since January 3 but lingering chest congestion and cough.

Chicago Order of Railway Conductors Brotherhood of Railway King OF Saxony

Bishop Gulstan F. Ropert Dies in Hawaii

Honolulu January 5 Bishop Gulstan F. Ropert head of the Roman Catholic Church in the Hawaiian Islands died late last night after a period of illness. The Pacific Cable brought the news and a final message from the bishop to Rome asked for his blessing as his end approached.

Hawaiian Islands Honolulu Pacific Gable Gulstan F. Ropert Ropert Bishony Hopert Rome

Western Union Loses in New Hope Telegraph Case

Washington January 5 The United States supreme court today decided Western Union Telegraph Company versus the Borough of New Hope in favor of the town. The case tested an ordinance requiring a license fee for telegraph wires and poles within the town.

Western Union Washington United States Supreme Court Today Western Union ‘Telegraph Company New Hope

Quick Vamose Made by Pegleg

Als county residents report labor agents harassing farmers. Labor agent Pegleg Wail Hines was invited to a conference and left town after rain. Two to three hundred black workers lured from farms have been sent to Mississippi, and planters warn against welcoming further agents.

Mustsville Als Fegleg Wail- Hines Williams Aliseissippi

Senate Elects Seay Speaker In Tennessee Legislature

Nashville January 3 Special The senate nominated and elected officers including Speaker Eu T Seay of Sumner chief clerk James A Kirby of Robertson assistant clerk Edward W Thomas of Humphreys sergeant at arms Allen F Baesan of Carroll engrossing clerk Miss Graham R German of Williamson pages Pink McCarver of David- son and Alex Barnes of Putnam The house elected J W Cooper of Cumberland temporary speaker and adjourned The next day two ballots for speaker were held Seay led with thirty one votes while Tyson Abernathy contended The Republican members backed D J Stone of Grainger for speaker

Nashville Fern Senate EU 'T. Seay Sumner James A. Kirby Robertson Edward W. Thomas Humphreys Allen F. Baesan Carrill Graham R. German Wliliamson Pink McCarver David- 300 Alex Barnes Putnam House J. W. Cooper Cumberland Seay Tyson and Abernathy D. J. Stone Grainger

Mortuary notices and brief regional deaths in Georgia

Obituaries from Georgia papers report the death of James A. Wier at 88 in Jackson County with funeral at Mizpah church. Also noted are Dr Joan Davies Jones of Morristown and Washington, Emma Sanders of Danielsville, Baker A Bass of Thomasville, Neill McInnes of Augusta, and John B Primrose, all ages and local ties. A separate dispatch covers Philippine pardoning authority, stating the president holds reprieve and pardon powers.

J. A. Weir Athens James A. Wier Jackson County Wier J. G. Wier Samuel Wier J. C. Wier Fannie’ Harmon Lizzie Hunter Summerville Augusta Jones Bureau of Forestry United States Department of Agriculture Asia Hawaii West Indies Department of Agriculture and Commerce Japan Chokunin Emma Sanders Danielsville Elmorma Sanders Mosely Otie Sanders Planter Myrtie Sanders Senvia Baker Bass Thomasville Baker A. Bass Brooklyn Ebass Atlanta B. A. Bass Bat Neill McInnes

Dewey's Aid Among Missing at Fort Leavenworth

Leavenworth Kansas January item reports Lieutenant O D Perkins fourth cavalry US Army left Fort Leavenworth December 30 on four days leave and has not returned. Creditors sought attachment of his property. Yerkins once Dewey's Manila orderly, later Army officer. A woman claimed to be Perkins wife and said he used alias Edward C Raynor after fourteen years’ marriage at Fort Stanton New Mexico.

Fort Leavenworth Lieutenant Perkins Fort Stanton, N. Mex Edward QC Raynor New York

Blockade Tensions Rise Over Venezuelan Crisis

Reports from Washington indicate allied powers pressuring Venezuela through a sharp blockade and pending arbitration protocol. Castro’s position remains under scrutiny as protracted tensions threaten American interests and prompt protests over treatment of the steamer Caracas at La Guayra.

Washington Castro Venezuela Tre Hague Bowen Caracas Hay West York la Guayra United States la Guayta

Arthur Lloyd Named Bishop Candidate for Mississippi

Jackson Miss January 6 Special It is conceded that when the Episcopal council of Mississippi meets in this city on January 20 that Dr Arthur Lloyd of Richmond will be chosen as bishop of the diocese to succeed the late Bishop Hugh Miller Thompson Dr Lloyds name is foremost among those suggested and it is asserted by eminent churchmen that no other name will be presented and he will be elected on the first ballot Dr Lloyd is at present secretary of the general board of missions of the Episcopal church with headquarters in Richmond although a great portion of his time is spent in New York

General Board of Missions of the Episcopal Church Richmond New York

Demanded Crank Tries to See President Loubet at Elysee Palace

Paris scene reports an anarchist entry attempt at the Elysee palace. The visitor, Romain from Laon, gained access to the yard, aimed to contact President Loubet about an attempted assassination claim, seeking 200000 francs for an investigation. He was taken to the police hospital.

Paris Elysee Palace Romain Laon Betain Loubet

O Connell Favored for Washington Catholic Univ Rector

Rome January 6 It is believed Mgr O Connell bishop of Portland Maine and former rector of the American college at Rome will be appointed rector of the Catholic university at Washington, the capital.

Mgr. O'Connell Rome Portland American College At Catholic University At Washington

Court session in arms tale at Beale and Williams trial

San Francisco on January 3, the trial of Truston Beale and Thomas Williams proceeded with Williams on the stand. He produced a revolver and a dagger claiming self defense against Richard Marriott, and the court seized the weapons as he testified he carried them to guard against dishonest horsemen he had barred from racing.

San Francisco Truston Beale Thomas ‘Wiliams Rdlard Marriott Williams California Jockey Club Marriott Willams

Emma Calve to Wed Jules Bots in Paris Announcement

It is announced that Emma Calve will marry Jules Bots, a journalist in Paris. Her marriage will not prevent Mme Calve from fulfilling her engagement in the United States.

Midnight Burglaries Hit Two Atlanta Stores

Two store burglaries occurred in downtown Atlanta during the night. A cigar shop at 11 North Broad Street and the produce store at 37 West Alabama Street were entered from the front. The Albright & Prior cash drawer was rifled and items lay scattered, but no arrests have been made and the stolen goods were not identified.

Atlanta Widnight At & Clgar North Broad Street ATL Bright & Prior West Alabama Street Albright & Prior

Regress Flees Frog dladla Indianola Post Office Closed

Indianola Mississippi January 5. Mrs Coxe the colored postmistress resigned prompting the government to close the office. She leaves with her mulatto assistant for Birmingham Alabama amid limited danger of violence. Husband with the railway mail service says no threats were made. The bondmen dispute a warlike telegram claim and insist no lawlessness occurred. Senator McLaurin predicts it may reopen soon if no intimidation occurs. A white mob in Boeuf River Louisiana threatens a black carrier with death for delivering the mail.

Indianola Coxe United States Railway Mail Service Mage Minnie Coxe Offie Washington Teligf Mississippi I. Holmes Bakor B. Martin Aa. B. Smith A. B. Smite JH. Baker A. B. Martin McLaurin Payne Senator McLaurin Fayne Miss Ayhe Boeut River Louisiana Charles Jackson Pas Paters Orleans Sirard

Macon Brokers Indicted Over Larceny After Trust Case

The Macon grand jury returned a true bill against Elis M Talbott and T Wallace Palmer for larceny after trust. Warrants will be issued and served by Sheriff Westcott. Once known as trusted brokers Talbott Palmer faced claims from clients including Willis Sparks who alleges $5410 was misused. Other indictments include Sethay Holder and Jim Andrews. Felton to handle criminal docket next day as grand jury adjourns.

Bruffey Constitution Bureau Brown House Macon Talbott & Palmer Hibb County Grand Jury Elis M.talbott T. Wallace Palmer Clerk Nesbitt Westcott Willis B. Sparks Sparks South Sethay Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company Jim Andrews Empire Coal Company Felton

Four babies at one birth headline from Toledo story

Rivals of the Orisby quads were born in Toledo yesterday. Stanislaus Spychulski is the mother of the Hiunts, with four newborns, three arriving last night and the fourth today. The mother and quartet are well and strong. This is her second motherhood, her first child born nine months ago.

Yaleda Toledo Stanislaus Spychulski Mrs. Spychalski

Oglethorpe Club objects to liquor license listing

Savannah January 5. The Oglethorpe Club protested being listed on license records as a retail liquor guaranty. President George W Owens secured a change to social club dispensing liquors, with the license issued under that designation. Americus seeks better telephone service as business houses petition manager to improve conditions.

Oglethorpe Club Savannah George W. Owetts Court House Owens Americus Spectad Amnricus Gentra Adalanta

Daughter of Garibaldi Dead in Caprera

Teresita, the daughter of Garibaldi and wife of Geners Ganzi, died suddenly this morning at Caprera. She accompanied Garibaldi in all his campaigns.

Garibaldi Rome Teresita Geners Ganzi Caprera

No Objection to Lynchings in Sullivan County

Sullivan Indiana January term opens as circuit court reappoints John Tr. Dudley as Sheriff amid controversy. Governor Durbin refuses the appointment noting Dudley allowed a mob to lynch someone, in light of a new law that would forfeit office under such circumstances.

Sullivan Ind Sullivan County John Tr. Dudley A.B. Hare Dudley Durbin

Branson Goes East for Georgia summer session event

President Branson of the State Normal School has attended Florida Teachers Association sessions and left for New York to join educators for the University of Georgia summer school planning. He will attend a Waldorf-Astoria banquet hosted by the education board, with southern leaders among the guests.

Branson Athens, Ga Presergent B. C State Normal School Florida State ‘Teachers’ Association New York University of Georgia Branser Waldorf-Astoria Merst Education Board

Athens Dispensary Profits Reported in Clarke County

In Athens Georgia the dispensary reported profits over the past year, noting a strong rise vs the prior year. The figures show profits four to one higher in Clarke County compared with earlier periods, indicating a sharp growth in business activity.

Athens Clarke

Boiler Falls on Allen in Americus injures man

Lee Allen prominent citizen and painter was injured when a boiler fell during loading of machinery on a steam crane in Americus Georgia. He was crushed in the abdomen area and his condition was described as possibly serious with full extent of injuries still undetermined.

Allen Americus Lee Allen

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Ewer Bigamny Patrick Henry—Case G. F. Ropert Huntsville Tennessee Mortuary John B. Primrose Foun B Primrose Philippines Philippine Archipelago Charles F. Magnon Bureau of Maular Affairs Gaur Fulton Benjamin Benjamin Eck Prince Albert Urragy Eiait Club Odies A. Magnus & CO Cincinnati Dewey Manila Porto Cabello Foreign Office Navy Department Sperber Kiel Chitin Priiz Atl Pru Arthur Lloyd Crank The Truxton Beal Emma Calve Scott Scott & Bowne Pearl Street Bimingham Progress Bussey Talbott Palmer Muse’s George Whitehall DR. Jaeger MUSE Cava Sf Gov Cupiben Ny Mall Pddrefa 1Avor Medicine CO Cal DeLamater & Todd Mettey LE & Fe BACH
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