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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1903
Page
5
The article reports a train accident near Macon causing injuries. It notes an engineer injured in a switch collision and describes passenger trembles and damages to a rear coach. It also covers a dog tagging crackdown and impounding rules affecting urban dogs. Further items include bankruptcy petitions in Macon, a missing U S attorney Marion Erwin, and funeral notices for Thomas Conrad.
In St Louis on January 7, leaders Morrher and Garrettson met with railroad conductors to press a 20 percent wage increase and then 2 percent gain. Agreements stalled as unions demand double pay for long freight trains and multi engine operations. In St Paul and Topeka, wage talks broke down with managers calling raises impossible and preposterous demands.
For twenty hours Culuznota buzzed with rumors of a major criminal development. Four ringleaders were brought before a United States commissioner on charges of jobbing in South Jarehind Wurm, with bonds set at 29 dollars each. Police seized a crackman's kit, maps of Georgia and South Carolina, and luxury furnishings from their Charleston area hideouts.
Fort Valley January 7 Specal The commitment trial of Wl Joiner on the charge of murder filled the entire May and Wednesday in Justice J W Mathews court. Joiner shot and killed W H Wells in the business district two weeks ago. The shooting followed a dispute over a case in which Wells had been fined in the mayor's court. Joiner has been confined to his room under sheriff guard. The court room was crowded and testimony from about twenty witnesses was conflicting. The state was represented by County Solicitor Robert N Holtzclaw. the defense by H A Mathews and A C Hilen. Joiner was bound over for voluntary manslaughter in the sum of Su and gave bond.
Thomas Yeaves, head of Lehigh Valley Road, selected Mr Middleton as assistant director while remaining on the Erie board. Directors accepted resignations of TB B and J A Middleton from secretarial roles effective January 1 and February 1 respectively. Underwood to assume chairman duties. semiannual 112 percent dividend on Erie first preferred declared. Norman B. Ream to join executive committee.
In Bibb county a grand jury focused on Talbot and T Wallace Palmer amid failing obligations by their firm. Willis Sparks testified detailing loans and unsettled cotton holdings tied to New York and New Orleans markets. Warrants now target Talbot and Palmer, with trials slated and sheriffs to execute across Macon and Richmond.
An ad urges using Stuart's Catarrh Tablets for lingering coughs and catarrh. It claims the tablets, with blood root extract and eucalyptus, soothe nasal and throat membranes to fight bronchitis and consumption risks, with no hospital visit. Spruggists sell 50 cents per package, touting internal action over alcohol-based syrups.
Augusta Ga January 1 Special The Johnson case ends with a guilty verdict and a February 6 hanging sentence amid tight security. Officials say there was no mob violence, soldiers and deputies guard courthouse entrances, and the prisoner arrives under military protection after a train from Savannah.
Muscogee county pledges strict enforcement of the road law for 1917. All males eligible for road duty must either pay an annual road tax or perform ten days on county roads. The move follows earlier questions about the law’s validity and aims to solidify its permanent place in county policy. Columbus voters also formed a water works board tonight, electing four commissioners to oversee the system’s source and construction. T. B. Guides, I. F. Roberts, George Pearce, John C. Cook, Roth B. YF. Roberts, and Rankin named for terms. final ballots favored Roberts and Rankin for the three-year seat, with Pearce and Cook chosen for others. A man named Parish, a plumber, was arrested on murder charges connected to an employer’s death in Virginia, held on a possible $500 reward.
Louisville January 7 The Insurance committee of the Kentucky Distillers Association voted to form a mutual insurance company with paid up premiums of at least 100000. The move has been in planning for some time.
Mrs Carrie Nation closed negotiations for a large residence in Kansas City to serve as a home for drunkards' wives. The price was 750 and Mrs Nation plans to spend several thousand dollars on improvements. The funds were raised during a recent eastward trip.
John Wilson a Nesro was caught in a shoe store on Gordon Street around 1 o'clock this morning by Pero men Cark and Connelly. He had a bag of shoes and a stash of goods from a nearby barber shop. officers Mors and Fincher locked him in the structure. He is believed to be part of a gang active in Atlanta recently.
Washington January 7 the army board led by General Young and Major John French reports on the 850000 appropriation for post exchanges and amusement rooms at army posts. Funds include 1250 for worthy cemeteries and are to be spent at Fort Hancock Fort Monroe and Wildings under Young Men's Christian Association plans.
Paris dispatch notes The Matin correspondent reports the Italian cruiser Alberto began the blockade of Core on Wednesday morning. The action follows escalating tensions in the region as naval powers enforce blockades near strategic waters.
After over six hours of voting and a split Republican majority the fourteenth general assembly secured a compromise. A fusion of anti Wolcott Republicans and Democrats elected J. M. Sanford speaker, granting the party patronage but protecting Denver’s eleven seats. It is doubtful a U S senator will be chosen to replace Teller this session.
A Savannah Savannah and Sea Board Air Line freight train toppled a bridge section at Ochwalkee causing the engine and two cars to plunge into the Oconee river. Engineer and brakeman escaped unharmed. one negro trainman Elijah Cobb was injured lightly. The engine lies 24 feet underwater, a cotton car on top, and the second car with timber floated to a sandbar. Recovery efforts to follow.
Vanderbilt Southern History Society pursues corrections on tea fate shipped to Charleston before the revolution. Dr Dayla Duncan Wallace notes most histories misstate tea perishing in damp cellars. The society has informed authors and editors of several histories and the Comet fraternity annual board has been chosen for work.
Eureka Nev January 7 A Traylor manager of the Nevada Copper Company mine near Ely White Pine county was attacked in the Keystone company office by twelve men said to be miners union members. They dragged him down but he escaped and opened fire killing James Stages Sam Johnson and J S Smith and wounding three others. The strike against the company over wage reductions ordered by Traylor has been active for weeks.
In Norman Oklahoma the state university building was burned devastating the campus. Fire and an explosion caused extensive damage and may have involved explosive chemicals in a laboratory. Faculty planned a Wednesday morning meeting to discuss rebuilding and response.
A Calhoun mill, the roller mill at Calhoun, burned early today. The fire caused about 5 000 dollars in damage with the origin and extent of the loss still undetermined. Fire officials and owner F. Beild were reported on the scene as investigators began. Insurance status unavailable.
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