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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1904
Page
10
Portland January 13 The National Live Stock convention endorses forming a stockmen run independent packing company to compete with the packers trust and restore cattle prices. A proposed capital stock of 1 000 000 with 250 000 already pledged was approved unanimously to raise funds and establish independent plants.
Everett of Waynesboro Mississippi, a telegraph operator, was rushed to Grady hospital after an overdose of laudanum. He survived the incident, which followed a statement of intent to take his own life. He is around 25 and had recently been unemployed. An open bottle of laudanum was found on him.
Frank Stapleton superintendent of the Aama J stove works in Gadaden Alabama was killed in a mounting room accident. While climbing a ladder to adjust a belt his coat sleeve caught in a gear and he was drawn into shafting at fifty revolutions a minute. His body was mangled with multiple injuries and he died after more than three hours of consciousness. He leaves a widow and three children.
A serious mutiny broke out in the garrison at Van in Turkish Armenia as pay remained in arrears. About five hundred armed soldiers plundered shops and attacked Armenians. The mutineers attacked from the garrison commander’s retreat over adjoining roofs before fleeing the area.
Travel info describes daylight Chicago and Florida Special departing Atlanta 11:40 p m and Florida Limited leaving Atlanta at 11 50 p m both running through to Jacksonville and St Augustine with dining car service on board.
A local shop showcases an attractive collection of trays in round and oval forms. Borders feature grape designs with Rococo and Renaissance influences.
A jail fire in Pratt City Alabama killed five men including a white man named Jack Kelly and four unidentified Black inmates. Twenty others escaped and authorities and citizens search for the remaining prisoners.
Indianapolis January 13 William J Bryan spoke to a large crowd at Tom Imgon hall on political foresight and faith in doing right He avoided political specifics and stated no public preference for the Democratic nomination He said he would likely be a Nebraska delegate to the national convention and noted Saint Louis as the convention city.
The pardon board and Governor Terrell could still intervene for John Harris who confessed ordering Policeman Drasbach. Crane’s appeals for a new trial or delay were rejected by the Supreme Court, leaving two steps possible before the hanging becomes certain.
An old advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure claiming no mercury and internal use, urging authentic product sourcing. The Alabama Supreme Court decides several cases in Montgomery, including reversals and affirmations, with a Greenville bank declares a 10 percent dividend amid board re-elections, plus obituaries and local notices.
Washington January 13 The Attorney General Knox sent to the House a detailed account of the 600000 anti-trust appropriation expenditures totaling 25985 disbursed to assistants and clerks including 10000 to Watson for special counsel in the Northern Securities case. He lists cases before the Supreme Court and circuits, from Northern Securities to railroad injunctions and salt trust in California, with ongoing proceedings and testimony. He urges a permanent staff increase to improve efficiency.
Representative Maddox at the postoffice department discusses two suspensions in the Rome post office. Captain Williamson admits opening a lie insurance circular and drinking for medicinal purposes while Captain Maddox notes he had authority. Williamson admits entering the building off duty to obtain a rain coat. Parker, a gro clerk and active politician, is alleged to have robbed the mall and was arrested with guilt evident. his suspension is likely to stand.
A brief ad notes Florida as a destination for rest and recreation describing a nine hour ride to Jacksonville via Boutherd Railway and inviting travelers to enjoy the warmth and leisure opportunities.
The Knickerbocker Girl praised as clever musical comedy by Little Chip and company in two acts at the Bijou. Mary Mark and Otis Harlan receive strong notices for charm and versatility as the cast shines. The run extends another week with a Mammoth production of A Milk White Meg to follow and Rose Coghlan scheduled at the Grand Monday. Denman Thompson starring in The Old Homestead to visit next week with Mr. Thompson’s usual care for scenic detail.
Two freight trains on the Georgia road collided head on near Dearing. Engineer Louis Davis and Henry Dowing escaped by jumping before impact. Fireman Ed Johnson was hurt but not seriously, and Giles Drake the brakeman had slight injuries. Both engines left the track, livestock cars wrecked, several moles killed, track damaged and blocked for hours.
The will of Lewis C. Vanuxem, who died in Philadelphia, entitles William Kennedy of Knoxville to the entire estate valued at about 1,020,000. Vanuxem, born in Knoxville forty three years ago, was his uncle. The will has just been probated.
Judge H B W Palmer ordered the county commissioners office closed today as a mark of respect to General Gordon. The closure reflects the city’s tribute to the late distinguished citizen who had ties to Nashville and the local dairy industry.
The estate of the late George Washington Collier is valued at 748 950 dollars by appraisers Judge W H Hulsey Thomas Northen and B Turman after reviewing all city and country property. Administrator Judge John T Pendleton will file the return in the ordinary's court soon. Some Peachtree Street land lots may go to administrator sale next spring for high prices.
A fragmented item lists players with odd spellings and nicknames linked to a catalog entry from The Columbian Book Co. The text references a pack and a prize or weight and mentions January at a Whitehall Street address in Atlanta.
Superior Wisconsin January 13 The run on the First National bank stretched into the night with savings depositors paid and doors locked until morning Bank officials faced renewed pressure as cash receipts were reported including 160000 in currency from St Paul and 206000 from Chicago expected today Cashier Benson said the bank can meet every demand and prove its strength to critics.
Henry Foster escaped the hangman when a tiny bacillus intervened after he shot Thomas Gentleman of Fremont. Doctors said Gentleman had one chance in a thousand of recovery, a chance lost when the microbe appeared, leading the county attorney to withdraw the murder charge. Morley's Lemon Hot Drops advertised.
A notice highlights an entire six story building with basement and emphasizes consistent patronage over decades. The copy stresses superior quality as the main reason for sustained demand and compares competition and shifting shopper tastes.
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