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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1903
Page
8
Reports from Washington discuss Judge Speer’s potential promotion and Judge McCormick’s retirement plans. Major Richardson May retire and Capt Hobson loses by Jos Ohl with speculation on senatorial and state politics. The piece notes President and party dynamics and possible statehood compromise affecting New Mexico and Arizona.
Whisky prices rose by about two and a half cents per gallon as the Herald reports the January 9 edition. Distillers in the town say the 1593 crop whiskies, in market for six months, were bid up and snapped up in small lots. Several distilleries that had sold their product bought it back, signaling a scramble for 1809 goods in the city.
Miss Florence Bruton of Lumeda New York renounces her right to inheritance in the Countess Ruspoli estate of Rome Italy. The exchange, staged in California courts, ends her adoption by the Ruspoli line and follows a $50000 settlement with the Italian noble family.
In a January special caucus the Democratic legislators gathered to choose a state officer candidate. After three ballots, Overman led with multiple rivals including Watson, Craig, Carr, and Hoke advancing and receding through the rounds as supporters fought for a final nomination.
In Montgomer y January 3 a Washington report first stated Hon Oscar Ro Hundley sought the U S Circuit Judges seat by urging the president and Alabama referees. The Huntsville exchange notes expectations Judge Jones would be promoted if a vacancy opened. Hundley, a keen politician, signaled plans and pressed the president as Jones’s rise loomed. A British steamer Mountjoy was to Bremen after towing from Sittonetn Co with broken tail shaft and propeller damage.
Advice urges those with weak lungs to keep Chamberlains Cough Remedy at hand. It claims to counteract colds or grippe from turning into pneumonia, stating the medicine is pleasant and safe to take and always cures quickly.
Charles Waldo Haskins of Hasins Sils Barker and accountants died suddenly in his Madison Avenue apartment. A pioneer in modern accounting, he led major audit and control work for New York railroads and steamship firms, organized large accounting systems, and held several public service positions. He was active in professional and civic circles and widely regarded as a man of notable ability and culture.
Obituary notices report the death of former Pennsylvania Governor Daniel M. Hastings at his home after a life of public service including relief efforts for the Johnstown flood and a related railway incident. The dispatch lists his long career and funeral arrangements.
The secretary of state issued special preliminary papers for the Macon County bank at Tuskegee Alabama with a capital of 5000 dollars. Incorporators include G W Campbell H Woeht M W G Swanson and G C Wright of Tuskegee and WoW Campbell and D C Wright of Russellville. The move marks the formation of a new financial institution in the region.
Lane alias Doc Butler, a member of the Abingdon gang, was captured at an all night restaurant while with a small party. authorities found his photo and lengthy record, and he will be taken to Galesburg for preliminary trial. Police also report major arrests in the Marcus Ill train robbery case and related Wisconsin and Illinois investigations.
An early 20th century ad mix promotes pills with bold health claims and rejuvenation, urging mail orders from Lowell mass makers Hood and Sarsaparilia. It teases miraculous results while warning readers to safeguard papers with a safe deposit box. Also notes Shamrock wave spars arriving in January, with a hollow mainmast 82 feet tall.
A massive blaze at the McClare Manufacturing Company in London Ontario injures none seriously as about five hundred workers flee a first floor stamping plant. The fire raged for hours as hydrants froze and water pressure failed before the flames burned out. The McClary firm is a leading stamping operation in the United States.
The viceroy Lord Curzon hosted a reception for native princes in Delhi January 9. The Duke and Duchess of Connaught attended and greeted guests. King Edward orders coronation gold medals to ruling Indian princes and select foreigners.
Late night blaze at WD Boyd home ends with Mrs Boyd found upright in a chair as the bed and room burn. Husband in health decline, inquest planned. Daughter entrusted to a friend with orders for care in case of tragedy. Suspected self harm noted. Title policy implications mentioned for real estate moves.
Madrid reports Buhamara, claimant to Morocco's throne, defeated near Fez and retreating to Taza. Several tribes abandon the revolutionary movement and acknowledge the sultan, signaling a consolidation of royal authority.
Vienna leads European capitals in personal crisis reports with 452 cases and 48 suicide attempts last year. The rise in women suffering is noted over a decade, with deaths largely linked to love and hunger amid January statistics.
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