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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1903
Page
7
Local coverage reports disputes over a community investigation committee led by Councilman Jamis Lokit. The Journal notes alleged bias, hints at internal dissent, and promises ongoing coverage of committee actions and potential personnel changes and findings.
The cabinet announced a state funeral for the late premier Sagasta following his sudden death. The body will lie in state in the Chamber of Deputies and be embalmed before interment at the Pantheon. The service is set for Friday, with public attendance likely.
A British protest against passage of Dardanelles by a Russian vessel under the guard of Constantinople is reported. The note asserts such action would violate international treaties and threaten Allied naval plans. The text mentions destroyers and the risk to Romanian ships, and underscores Britain’s right to challenge the move as a breach of privilege.
Mrs A D Adair presides the board as J B Taylor remains field agent for the Georgia Baptist Home Association. Prof Beck, born in Hancock County and raised in Penffeg Gi, is elected general manager for the association. Beck is a Mercer University founder descendant and longtime educator, former president of Houston College, and a noted Baptist minister. The committee expects immediate duties and notes the institution’s growing income and number of beneficiaries.
Well known Philadelphia lecturer Dr Russell Conwell will address Atlanta audiences next Monday evening at the Grand under the Atlanta Lecture Association. The event promises entertainment and mental challenge from a distinguished preacher long noted for clear, practical wisdom.
An afternoon report claimed Witham Bank at Barnes Ne was reassigned and declared in error. Mr Withim denied signing any lending or banking instruction at Barnesville and said all funds and accounts are in proper condition.
Amid anticipated changes in the Sanitary Department the city hall announcement places T D Longino seventh ward alderman as a potential president of the health board. Longino, ex officio member and former sanitary committee chair, has opposed paid visiting for scarlet fever and helped create the office of health czar, but he denies active candidacy and asks peers not to solicit votes. The shake up and board dynamics heighten interest in his possible rise.
News from Ceuta and Tetuan report anxiety over a battle outcome between sultan forces and the meetendur with rumors claiming Jitter victory. The governor plans to arm Moors while Kabyle fears grow. Also notes tourist tickets to Florida on sale for return by May 3 with sleeping car travel to Jacksonville.
Reports detail continued outrages by Whitecappers in Amite and surrounding counties. A man named B F Dixon in Amite is ordered to leave the county with all laborers or his houses will be burned, after posting a defiant notice. Dixon vows to shoot anyone who interferes with his aff ins. Officers fear reelection pressures hinder action while lawless bands operate openly. The agitation risks spreading toward Copia county near the Lineon border.
A deadly hotel blaze at the eight story Hotel Somerset on Wabash and Twelfth in Chicago left four dead and four injured. Victims include Mrs E T Ferry and two daughters who perished in their room on the fourth floor, and Mrs Saunders who leaped to her death from a window. Several injured suffered burns, smoke inhalation, or cuts from debris as guests were rescued. police investigate possible arson by a man named Clemons tied to the incident.
A London church service was disrupted by flames but the quick actions of a calm clergyman helped avert disaster. The crowded church remained orderly as prayers continued with guards and volunteers aiding evacuation and safety measures.
Unanimously approved by the county court, the resolution aims to end a Feh grabbing scheme. County officials announce investigators will examine cast bi and the jufres fuourdsUt. Compensation will be paid from a special fund, with costs later assessed to the parties.
An advertisement-like piece touts Pyramid Pile Cure from Pyramid Drug Co of Marshall Michigan. It claims predisposing causes and constipation as key factors, pledges free literature, and features a patient testimonial from Samuel Gouldie of Moyamensing Philadelphia who reports long suffering ending after using the product.
At Chicvno Sienor Pietro Vascagni the Itnien competer his Aled a fill in the circuit court petitioning for an injunction to restrain the prosecution of several suls pending aginst him At Maynard Wass the spinners of the American Woolen Compbins Assabot mills have struck as a protest against a new price Ust put in effect two weeks ago About 120 binds quit forcing a sus pension of operations in several other de partments Mires Frances Miler, Charlotte, WC. Charlotte N C January 6-Special Ass Frances Templeton Miller head milliner for Belk Bros of this city died at St Peter hospital late last night of peritonitia after a brief illness Miss Miller came to this city from Baltimore having been fitted for her business in ther cit. She was a native of Waynes boro Va. where her parents lve t he body was taken to that town this morni ng accompanied by two young women frends of the deceased Miss Miller was taken i Christmas aay She has been the milliner for Helis two seasons and was very popular here as well as suc cessful in her business
Fragmentary diary note mentions Marietta street and a person named Rona Go. Readable context is limited but indicates a standard diary entry style with a date reference to March. The readable text preserves names and place but lacks a complete event or action.
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