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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1903
Page
8
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Enquiry in Decatur County follows sheep deaths near a spring. Mrs Ray Nelson, a New Decatur geologist, finds copper in water and surrounding soils, with tests showing 83 percent copper. She secures mineral deeds and plans development, experts valuing the find as lucrative.
Confederate veterans in Mississippi report a grave error by the legislature in creating county pension patrols of five members to pass on all pension applications. They urge repeal at the next session. Veterans in Carroll County plan a January meeting at Carrollton to discuss changes. Across the state, critics cite rampant increased pension rolls and insufficient investigations, with several camps voicing strong disapproval.
In Athens Georgia the first week of January saw fraternal bodies install officers for the year. Mount Vernon lodge 2 A.M. installed W F Dorser as worshipful master and other officers. St Elmo lodge Knights of Pythias installed Dogier Hart prelate and W 1 Nieker as M of a. Williams lodge No 15 T O F installed R W Bailey noble grand and I A Messer recording secretary with L P Gara as treasurer.
In Charlotte North Carolina January city officials issued a vaccination ordinance directing health officers to carry out a citywide program. The measure aims to ensure all residents receive immunization and outlines enforcement and scope for the vaccination drive.
Charleston authorities consider an ordinance to prohibit toy pistols amid seven blank cartridge fatalities since Christmas. The plan, urged by Officer Green and Mayor Smyth, would place toy pistols under tighter control and ban sales in the city.
A steerage party from Irwin County Georgia sails on the White Star Line steamer Teutonic for Liberia. Thirty two colored men twelve women and ten children seek new beginnings with about $2000 among them. A farmer notes that poor times forced the move as they left their farms to start life anew in Africa.
Savannah Ga January 7 special. The Chattahoochee and Gulf railroad from Columbia to Sellersville Ala held its annual meeting. All board members were reelected and officers renewed. Directors E T Comer John Flannery Henry Bion T J Charlton A Leffler S Meimhard TL M Comer. Officers elected President B T Comer Macon Vice President John Flannery Savannah Secretary Treasurer EL Wiley Johnson Savannah. The railroad is under lease to Central of Georgia railway.
Miss Lee Palmer, 18, of Knoxville Tennessee, shot herself in the left breast at the home of Frank Dawson where she had been staying a week. She reportedly said she was tired of life and did not want to live longer, claiming she was in the way after the attempt. She had worked in a skirt factory in the city.
In Frankfort Kentucky on January 7 indictments against former Governor Taylor Charles W Finley Joan L Powers and Green and Wharton Golden were reached in the Franklin circuit court and were continued Bench warrants were issued for Taylor Finley and Powers and Power.
Springfield July 7 Captain Bejamin H. Ferguson president of the Springfield Marine Bank collapsed and died in his bank office before noon today. He once commanded Company B of the 104th Illinois Infantry and served gallantly during the Civil War, resigning before Vicksburg in 1864 due to renick issues.
Actress Etta Butler of New York died today from typhoid fever. Her stage career began in 139 and she was renowned for mimicry. She recently appeared with the Liberty Bells company. Linemen’s strike in Asweville North Carolina ended with workers returning to duty after settlement.
A vintage claim for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy that it acts on nature to loosen the cough relieve the lungs and open secretions. It is said to shorten a cold for both adults and children and is described as pleasant to take with a large size price.
The article misstates Mr. Witham's ties to the People's Bank of Barnesville amid a bank failure, asserting no connection. He sues for $50,000, noting he has no bank there and accusing the piece of harming his business reputation and private fortune.
Cleveland and Chicago files reveal witnesses claim retail coal dealers conspired with wholesalers to control prices. Small dealers allege coercion to join a price association under threat of cutoff from coal supplies. Manufacturers report fuel shortages and inflated contract costs across Illinois and beyond.
A. K. Hawkes has built a strong reputation for quality and accuracy in eyewear, driving high optical business across the southern states. Located at 4 Whitehall, the firm is noted for its widespread respect and tragic loss of a valued founder.
Ex Governor J Hage Tyler and others are summoned as a legislative committee begins an inquiry on January 14 into a diary linked to Judge Clarence J Campbell. The Amherst count case sparked a storm as citizens accuse Campbell of disgrace and seek his expulsion while Tyler’s election to the bench is noted.
The Gainesboro Long Distance Telephone Company has purchased the Cedartown exchange adding extensive service. The Cedartown firm, in operation about forty months, built lines and pay stations across the county and extended to Buchanan and Cedar Town. Combined network includes several districts, with new stations planned at Youn on and others nearby.
A negro man at the Dean and Ferlume plant in Athens Georgia was caught in machinery during a special afternoon shift and was killed instantly. The incident occurred January 7 and authorities reported the death as a workplace accident with preliminary investigations underway.
Raleigh January 7 Special. It is learned that Congressman Shen ger Blackburn is seeking support for senator and has written letters to several legislators. Washington January 7 Special Judge Samuel Hardeman of Washington Georgia is in the city on legal business.
Athens Georgia January 7 Special report the city council assumes control of city government this day after reading annual reports showing total property value almost six million dollars and year receipts around 190 thousand with expenses near 199 thousand. New officers were elected including mayor city clerk attorney and department heads with salaries set and plans discussed for a city hall building costing about 40 to 60 thousand dollars.
Jackson January 7 Special The Episcopal council of the Mississippi diocese meets January 20 in Jackson to elect Dr Arthur Lloyd as bishop to succeed Hugh Minter Thompson. Lloyd, Virginia born, is secretary of the general mission board and active in New York and Richmond. Some Mississippi clergy oppose Beverly Warner of New Orleans as a candidate. The session will be at St Andrew or St Catharine church.
An advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It cites endorsements from I F Cheney and others, claims the remedy acts on blood and mucous membranes, and lists price and wholesale druggists as sellers.
In Hursville Alabama on January 7 Catherine Vorenverz daughter of Dave Y Vorenberg was badly burned yesterday afternoon at the Bratshaw seminary. Her dress caught fire while she was poking the tire and Miss Annie Bradshaw smothered the flames by wrapping her dress around the child.
The Decatur cotton compress reports its busiest season ever with over 5000 bales compressed and yards and warehouses filled to capacity as the year remains unfinished. Special report notes the facility’s historic performance and current congestion from high demand.
A treasury ruling compels the Commercial Cable Company to pay. The Pacific cable at the midway islands faces action. At Jit Hiver Minnesota a Shelton block building housing Helton's bank hotel gene stores post office lodge reps and offices burned. loss about 5 000 with partial injuries. Atchison Topeka Santa Fe directors reelected at annual meeting. New York Central and Studson railroads filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission to justify a recent freight rate rise on grain products dressed meats and packing house goods. U S aims for one Cuban coaling station at Guantanamo though navy prefers two at Cin Fengos and Prahu Honda selections. Crust Company and Little Guarantee offer tile insurance and real estate protection via Empire Building.
In Pekin Russian customs negotiations continue as British and Japanese envoys urge rejection and China vows to do so The Russian side proposed delaying the original plan to gain control of Manchurian customs A flood catastrophe in Australia has claimed lives after river ice breaks up downs.
The president sent a nomination to the Senate for Lieutenant Catone John A to be major general. The Senate confirmed several nominations including Charles Page Bryan minister to Paraguay David J minister to Switzerland Francis B Loom assistant secretary of state Joseph W Dibia surveyor of customs at Nashville Tenn Postmisters South Carolina G TD Shore Sumner.
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