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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1904
Page
17
Britain orders troops to Asia amid rumors of Korean and Chinese theater moves as Tokyo seeks to prevent war. Russia and Japan press for peace while Korea weighs appealing to the United States for neutrality and support.
In Montgomery Alabama on January 8 a special report states Crawford, a young man in personal crisis, is in precarious condition with no infirmary in the city available. Authorities fear he may not survive the night.
Washington reports the Internal Revenue Service allows state prisons to manufacture tobacco and cigars for inmates tax free, provided all tobacco is produced and used within the state institution and not removed. Any untaxed product found outside the institution may be seized and forfeited as unstamped goods.
Elberton Georgia January 8. DB Cude living near The Point where Broad River meets the Savannah plans a pressure craft to ply up and down the Savannah. The boat would run a 20 mile course, and if the government approves, navigation could open the river to Augusta from old Petersburg with boats put on.
Elbert Madison and Oglethorpe counties begin campaigns with Colonel J F L Bond of Madison County declaring candidacy for senator. Walter Whitehead of Carriion may also run. Madison County voters prepare for county office announcements from Filbert candidates this week.
Crawfordville Ga January 6 Judge H M Holden returned from Donaldsville with a resentencing order for Will Strickland to hang on February 2 The defendant was convicted at the September Madison County term for killing a Negro woman at a dance who refused to dance with him A motion for a new trial and a stay of examination followed before the case reached the state supreme court and Strickland was refused a further trial
At the eleventh annual Canton Bank meeting officers reported net profits and a per cent dividend to stockholders. Surplus rose to 28500, deposits exceed 100000. The old board of directors was reelected for the year: FT Jones, Samuel Tate, W A Teasley Sr, William Gelt Been, Perry James Brown, T M Brady, B F Crisler, N A Fowler. The board later reelected R T Jones president, Samuel Tate and William A Teasley Sr vice presidents, and William Gait and Ben F Perry cashier. Colonel Luke B Tate, recently moved here from Tate, was elected attorney for the bank.
Canton Ga January 5 special At the annual meeting of the Canton Cotton mill on Wednesday last the old board of directors were reelected as follows EB T Jones Samuel Tate William Galt H F Crisler S Hassan G I Tena Jey T M Brady Dr T W Wogan and R F Maddox The board reelected R T Jones as president Secretary and treasurer with W M Driver as superintendent of mill The mill the past year has shown a handsome profit and has a very bright outlook having sufficient cotton on hand bought at a low price to run on for another year out of the earnings of the mill 510000 was placed to a sinking fund and the balance carried to surplus
George Calhoun, labeled a negro murderer, was captured in New Orleans and returned to the city with Deputy Sheriff Hamler. He allegedly shot and killed his wife on Christmas Day and wounded three others, including a man named Tannaes of Calhoun and a Montgomery context.
A testimonial from W H Hudes of Fox Creek Ky praising Dr Miles Nervine and Heart Cure. The letter claims severe heart trouble improved after three days use and urges readers to obtain the remedies from druggists. It notes doctors spent years of medicine without relief and advertises a free book on nervous and heart diseases.
Cincinnati January 8 the Duckworth Club banquet featured Judge Judson Harmon former attorney general arguing for Democratic relief from GOP excesses and urging voters to judge by plain facts. Irgnlls urged unity and a sober reform program while Harman attacked Republican claims and touted prosperity through people rather than government.
Boston reports rising belief among Maybrick supporters that British home offices will release Mrs Maybrick in July to testify in land dispute suits worth 97090000 across West Virginia, Georgia and Kentucky. Ambassador Choate denies involvement in any resolution or talks.
A harsh critique of alcohol in patent medicines notes the harm of beverage-like tonics and the widespread use of alcoholic compounds. It cites Dr. R V Pierce and promotes his alcohol-free Favorite Prescription for women, with numerous testimonials from women in New York and Washington praising cures and health restoration.
Milledgeville Ga January 8 Special Tittle Alice Hall Andrews daughter of Mr and Mrs L H Andrews died eight hours after being badly burned while watching others burn bermuda grass along streets She attempted to stamp out the fire but clothing ignited Despite efforts of Leo Joseph and others she died at 1030 this morning Also Julia Derkel Barnes daughter of Mr and Mrs J C Barnes was seriously burned by clothing catching from a grate Her aunt Muss Deskill suffered burns while aiding the girl in a school city incident
Short items report upcoming bids from Atlanta banks for municipal deposits and a Tuesday executive committee meeting. Also noted are Epworth League anniversary at Saint Mark Methodist Church, a grand jury adjournment, multiple funeral services, and the death and burial plans for several local residents with connections to Marietta Griffin Milledgeville Oakland cemetery and the Gore family.
Mrs Ben jamin F Wyly Jr, wife of former Atlanta railroad official, died in Scranton Pa yesterday. The body will be brought to Atlanta for interment. funeral plans not announced. Survived by husband and three children. born in Atlanta 1868.
A garbled obituary roundup mentions Dr Michael L Teebinnon editor of the Babylonian Talmud dead at his New York home, Mrs George Boldt of the Waldorf Astoria, Mrs George Bailey of Brunswick, Anna Ruth Brigham widow of a former Louisiana justice, and brief notes on Miller Bell of Milledgeville Bankers Association. Also appears a cold remedy ad and a stockholders meeting summary with Judge Sanford re-elected.
General officers of Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph and American Telephone and Telegraph arrived in the city and are staying at the Piedmont hotel for a few days to inspect company property in the area. Edward J Hall of New York, president of Southern Bell, Charles H Wilson of New York, general superintendent of American, and E W Moliter of New York, connected with American, are noted as dying in New York.
During thick fog a Fall River steamer bound from New York to Tall River ran ashore near Lime Rock lighthouse. Passengers were taken aboard the Jamestown steamer. Priscilla rests on a rocky bank, possible salvage under way from Newport authorities.
In Savanneh Georgia on January 3 a planned sermon titled The Error of Protestantism and the Denier of the Proper Love and Reverence for the Holy Virgin was banned by the First Presbyterian Church. Pastor Dr McCorkle receives indefinite leave as church leaders oppose depicting worship of Mary.
Canton Georgia January 8 Special Judge George F Gober visits with Cherokee friends and plans a formal campaign announcement for reelection as judge of the Blue Ridge circuit. He faces opposition from Hon Newt Morris who has broad circuit support and will circulate campaign literature and solicitations.
On January 8 special election in Elberton to fill three alderman vacancies. Candidates Jones McAlpin Arnold and VeooE Maxwell are agreed as the only contenders. New council pledges to study a water works system if practicable.
At a stockholders meeting Hank Elberton presided as surplus after paying a 3 percent dividend rose to $25,000, matching the bank's capital. WO Jones was reelected president and J H Blackwell cashier.
Rance Jackson's six year old son Euell of Barrett was bitten yesterday by a dog said to have hydrophobia. Several dogs were bitten by the same mad dog, causing great excitement in the section.
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