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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1903
Page
7
A fragmented obfuscated report describes city actions on coal sales to support war efforts, with further discussion of a public health notice and a belief in remedies claimed by druggists. The text mentions meetings, committees, and proposed investigations, alongside unsafe claims about curing kidney trouble and malaria.
A Rockwall bank assignment dated January 5 transfers partial control to Maria & Co. The group includes farmers among depositors, and the move has stirred notable excitement in the surrounding county.
In Woonsocket on January 5 Emanuel Larmamots exited his chair during a council session as the newly elected president of the board of aldermen, amid a disrupted speech. The event halted normal proceedings while officials addressed the sudden lapse.
The house adjourned after a roll call showed about thirty short of a quorum. Dewit Glanagan of New Jersey took the oath to succeed Salmon. The military affairs committee backed a general staff bill but faced opposition from Sir Richardson. Vocal exchanges questioned power to place commanding generals, with votes 108 to 57 and attendance at 150.
Birmingham News reports from Onomte Altates that during a night Sheriff absent Miss Allldrigde daughter of Lift escapes with Louk and another, a 22 year old woman described as very handsome. Officers warn the public as search efforts continue and a deputy confirms the events.
The president transmitted a broad slate of nominations to the Senate on January 5. Appointments include United States Marshals for South Carolina, collectors, surveyors, consuls general, naval officers, and postmasters for West Virginia, Missouri, Georgia, Mississippi, Alabama, and other states, with several promotions to flag and staff ranks in the Navy. Names include Duncan Adams, William Crum, Hugh Pitcairn, William Estes, James De Bruler, John Lovell, George Baird, and others.
An advertisement offers one hundred dollars for any case of quackery not cured by Halls Cure. It asserts the firm West & Trusx Wholesale Druggists Taedo Walding Kinnan & Marvin Wholesale Druggists and others will honor obligations. It claims internal use and testimonials and is signed by F J Cleney as a credible merchant for many years.
Senator Mallory of Florida proposes limits on district judges absences. No judge may be absent over three months in a calendar year without prior written petition to the U S Supreme Court chief justice and permission. In Montgomery Alabama a deserter case involves E J Reaves of Orange Virginia held after a preliminary hearing with bail set. the man claims to be 17 years old.
Charleston merchants and Southern railway dispute over discrimination and delayed shipments. The state railroad commission finds no unjust discrimination against Charleston but sustains a charge of unreasonable delay two years ago. The board orders steps to improve service and notes Charleston terminal charges affecting the port while promoters pledge adjustment with Southern railway officials. Freight tariffs show a proposed 10 percent rate reduction for local territory and efforts to route cotton via Charleston under shipper requests.
A vague report describes a fire at the Norerars Building linked to arguments over potential profits and the use of safe deposit boxes at Tito Guarantee and Trust Compire Build mg. The fragment mentions Lou and possible interest in gains.
Fragmentary timetable reads about sleeping cars to Albany via Central through Georgie Hal way leaving Atlanta at 14 mar arrive Albany and depart Albany for Atlanta with passengers ready to occupy. Traveling Passenger Agent 16 Will treet Atiquia Ga.
Washington Jannery reports that at a meeting of the Widlanal Association of State Universities executive session decided that Rhodes scholarships to Oxford must be based on educational and social tests with no regard to political influence, aligning with trustees’ views. George Parkin offered the ascent of the Cecil Rhodes scholarships in America regarding local education.
Judge Puimell in chambers today heard argument on a motion for the appointment of a permanent receiver for the Carolina Northern Railway and related companies. The bond and creditors supported the motion. W J Rdways of Bedford was named permanent receiver with a $200,000 bond. Temporary receivers Augustis Welker and JC VWeN Ly had held the duties for weeks as the case involved over half a million dollars.
A crowd along the Connecticut River witnessed an ice jam breaking attempt near a temporary bridge. An ice sheet shattered and struck Frank Sinalo, age 16, fracturing his skull. He was hospitalized in critical condition with no consciousness regained. Authorities say no criminal negligence but spectators were pushed back.
An explosion at a copper mine near Cananea Mexico killed two men, George Thises and Idrick Goldst, in January. The blast reportedly resulted from careless handling of dynamite by unskilled workers.
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