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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1903
Page
6
Disjointed notes discuss arbitration concepts involving The Hague and the United States. Mentions Germany Britain and France, proposals and preparations for trials, and possible intermediation at Washington. References to shipments and orders hint at wartime logistics and strategic discussions amid unclear text.
George W Williams, president of the Canal Savines bank, died suddenly this morning at 3 o clock in his office. He was 63, born in North Carolina, rich from a capital of 14000 and leaving an estate valued around 2,000,000. He was a prominent Charleston figure with many educational and charitable ties and had numerous business partners over his career. He leaves two sons and two daughters, including Mrs Patrick Calhoun of Cleveland, and property in Natchez, Georgia. Williams was formerly with Crane Langston Williams on Alabama street in Atlanta.
William Fears a Hampton Ga minister for over fifty years died at his Tampton residence aged 81 years 1 month and 3 days. He spent his life in blessing others and in devout service to God. his funeral was led by Rev A G Thomas. His remains were buried in the yard of the Christian church. Woodstock contest notes report a mayoral election with candidates Speer McAfee Paden Towter Johnston and Perlinson.
Three men identified as John Estelle George Rogers and Thomas Clark were arrested by six police on Main Street Memphis after being shadowed from Jonesboro Park by a Kansas City detective. A half pint bottle of nitro glycerine and heavy armament were found with the trio along with fuses caps and soap. One suspect attempted escape but surrendered after a shot. The police report the capture as highly important and the lodging house remains guarded.
Athens Georgia January appeal reports the Winnie Davis memorial hall project nearing completion. A $4500 donation from the Southern Education Board brought total receipts to $7,178.64 against a $10,900 goal, with $67,600 still to be paid by the State Normal school faculty and teachers. Chapters statewide urged immediate pro rata payments as completion is expected by fall for sixty women students, easing a core need at the Normal school.
The wedding of Rev John T D Mell and Miss Helen Carlton is set for January 21 at the First Methodist church in Athens Georgia. Mell, son of the late Chancellor P H Mell, is a Baptist minister of prominence. Carlton, daughter of ex Congressmen Henry H Carlton, is renowned as a popular and accomplished young woman in Athens.
Twenty two men mainly miners spoke at the anthracite coal strike commission in Philadelphia about persecution for working during the strike. Sheriff Charles H. Schadt of Lackawanna County testified under cross examination by John Mitchell, noting a reign of terror in parts of the county. Witnesses described beatings and intimidation, while attorneys for non union workers pressed for broader testimony. The commission may take up to two weeks to hear all sides, with hearings continuing in Scranton and Philadelphia.
Harrisburg January 6. The general assembly opened in session. Governor Stone’s message centers on the anthracite strike, deeming it the most momentous state event and detailing costs surpassing $1,000,000. He urges compulsory arbitration to prevent future disturbances and better protect public safety and property. The governor also discusses child labor protections and factory safety, while noting Pennsylvania’s exhibit at St. Louis and the legislative organization today.
Savannah Ga January 6 Special finding announces that C J Bruner will succeed the late B C Epper son as superintendent of the second division of the Central of Georgia railway at Macon. Bruner is presently trainmaster of the division.
War department orders officers to report by letter to the department commander in the United States after eight Philippine regiments have been ordered home on leave. Also notes safe deposit vaults of the Guarantee and Trust Company in Empire Building basement as safest in the south with urging to rent a box.
The Miram Rebekah Lodge No 7 installed its full line of officers on January 6 in Columbus. Reads list of officers including Mrs M C Bartow past noble grand and Mrs L E Aenenbaches noble grand with various others serving as vice grand secretary treasurer and conductors. Addresses were given by George O Berry B McEachern and Rev H C Hurley, plus a musical program.
Raleigh January 6 Special The Democratic caucus of the legislature tonight elected Samuel B Gattis speaker receiving 31 votes George Morton 10 W B Lucas and T L Smith 7 each The caucus names Gattis as the candidate for the speakership in North Carolina's house.
Dr James L Griffith of Deuce street was fined 2573 by Recorder Nash Broyles for failing to report a suspicious smallpox case, as health officers Gartrel and Watkins charged. The case led to two deaths and spread to others. Dr Kennedy pledged stricter enforcement of the reporting ordinance.
Andrew Carnegie has proposed giving Philadelphia 1.509 million dollars to extend its free library system. The funds would build thirty buildings to serve as main library branches with yearly maintenance costs of at least 5 thousand dollars per building. The main central library is excluded from the offer and city has already allocated 1.001 million. City council must consider the proposal before acceptance.
Berlin informed Russia that Germany will not participate in protests by Britain and Italy regarding the passage through the Dardanelles to the Black Sea of four unarmed Russian torpedo boat destroyers. The Associated Press reports the German government’s stance.
A promotional takedown of diet and digestion extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as the cure for thin, peptic people. It claims tablets supply natural peptase and diastase to aid digestion and restore natural tone, touting broad use from adults to children and even delicate individuals.
A vintage advertisement extols Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as the premier kidney and bladder remedy. It features testimonials from Hubert Berner and others, claims dramatic relief of kidney problems, and promotes free sample bottles via mail from Binghamton New York, with warnings about if kidney trouble is neglected.
In Toenma Washington January a hundred of the two passenger trains at Maywood broke through to Palmer last night. Passengers sent letters to families as wire service resumed. Northern Pacific says the train line reached Palmer and all passengers arrived. Delays persist as washouts and track damage slow movement. The Grays Harbor line cleared to Centralia, but the Olympia route remains blocked by washouts.
Representative Maan of Wis t today reported for the house committee on interstate and commerce and labor the features of which have been announced spokesman says one direct of the new department is to consolidate as far as possible all of the statistical data and reports used by the department into a single unit for efficiency and uniformity in administration the proposed reform aims to streamline functions and reduce duplication in federal commerce and labor statistics programs
A detailed account outlines the plan to merge labor into the commerce department, creating a bureau of corporations to regulate interstate business. The majority supports centralized control while a minority warns it could dilute the authority and dignity of labor.
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