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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1904
Page
17
Berlin reports Russia applied to Turkey for permission to send a flotilla through the Dardanelles and renews the effort, while Britain and Germany weigh Japan’s influence and the chance Russia will yield to firm pressure. Hayashi says no war declaration from Russia yet and U S support for Japan lingers.
Mrs HR Jobe formerly of Birmingham Alabama praises Dr Miles Restorative Nervine and Heart Cure claiming severe heart pains and nerves improved after three bottles. She details long illness, past remedies failed and says her heart and nerves are now well and she recommends the products. The testimonial calls for the Miles Medicine Co Elkhart Indiana.
Extraordinary activity in Japan signals possible war preparations as State Department notes tense Russo Japanese talks. Diplomatic efforts, including Hay Cassini meeting, aim to reassure U S commercial interests in Manchuria while avoiding political intervention. Casualty-free ad for cold remedy follows.
Howell Cobb, a Georgia veteran and El Paso policeman for one year, shot and killed Roberto Emma, a Mexican, during an arrest attempt. Cobb, knocked down, fired from a bent position, the bullet struck Emma in the heart, killing him instantly. Cobb was exonerated and noted to come from a prominent Georgia family.
Suez January 15 reports the Japanese cruiser Kasuga proceeded on its voyage while Mousin arrived to coal. London January 1 says Russian and Japanese legations are optimistic but press and public fear a crisis. Tokyo pacific stance denied by Japan. Nika Maru and Kasuga Maru used as dispatch vessels. London sailings continue though Nippon Line has canceled Japan departures amid freight drops from high premiums. London January 18 cites Moscow’s Pavlov on Korea, Russia will defend Korea and resist opening Wu. Russia vows to protect Korea from Japanese moves, while Praising tactics may lead to Japan self-defeat.
Washington scene opens with passage of several bills then Sen Teller rebuts President’s Panama policy as contrary to precedent and international law. Senator Tillman and Spooner press doctrine of international eminent domain while jokes about parenthood break the serious clash. Debate questions whether there is an international right of way and if Panama’s government is republican. Senate adjourns until Monday.
Three masked men enter a Goshen Indiana house near Weukausa by gunpoint in January threatening Jonathan Herr with death if the safe isn’t opened. They escape with 8000 in cash and clothing, while authorities investigate. In Macon Georgia a separate report says George Bulce survives after severe injuries with no hope of recovery. his family is well known across Georgia, Alabama and Tennessee.
Eight reasons why Scott's Emulsion is an ideal food medicine. It is partly pre-digested and passes quickly into the blood. It imposes no tax on the stomach and digestive organs. It does not cause fermentation. Its action is mild and nourishing with least effort. Its quality is uniform. It feeds bones blood nerves and tissues. It is a great flesh producer and palatable. Sample free upon request. Lott and Dowke 409 Pearl Street N.
Washington January 15 Bids for the 1000 ton battleships Idaho and Mississippi were opened. Cramp & Son Philadelphia offered one vessel for 2 3 4 million or two vessels for 5 9 9 5 hundred thousand each. Newport News Shipbuilding Camden and others submitted bids between 3 1 4 and 3 5 0 million. It has been practically decided to award both contracts to Cramp.
A brief ad notes Bramo Quinine as effective against grippe symptoms. It promises quick relief by addressing the underlying cause and endorses the product at a price of 25 cents.
Western Union Telegraph Company wins a temporary restraining order from Judge Simonton to halt North Carolina tax collection on a 25 cent per mile license tax. The case, set for January 29 before Judge Parnell, challenges the privilege tax as unconstitutional under interstate commerce law.
Valdosta Georgia January 15 Special The city council investigated charges against the water works management and fire department after a December 27 fire that burned three Hill Avenue residences. Twelve to fifteen witnesses testified from 7 PM to 2 AM. Testimony blamed and defended water pressure. council to render a decision at the February first Wednesday meeting.
Tom Turnham and Jesse Edge were killed when a south bound Central of Georgia train from Roanoke struck near Lafayette at 3 PM on January 15. They were returning from shopping, ten miles northwest of town. The wagon and supplies were destroyed and the men were badly mangled. Edge died instantly. Turnham lived about thirty minutes.
Marvin Heith, a 27 year old white man, was found near a railroad track three miles west of Commerce, Georgia, in critical condition with a crushed skull and broken arm. He died about 10 AM after being brought to his home nearby. Neighbors heard cries during the night but did not report anything. the death is attributed to an unknown hand.
Piedmont College adjourned yesterday in honor of General Gordon F. Ford and J Campbell. Professors Ford and Campbell delivered eloquent eulogies on the deceased while Professor Smith read a poem by a northern author.
January 15 report from New York cites Panama insiders claiming Colombian forces move on the Isthmus. Panaman troops prepare to march with 12 000 ready among Indians to join, while San Blas allies may refuse. Fever cases rise among US Marines in camps near the rail routes. Canal treaty amendment grants partial US harbor jurisdiction at Colon and Panama to protect shipping interests. Republicans push minor tweaks to secure ratification by Panama's constitutional convention.
New York January 16 Inspector McCluskey and post office officials probe a petty swindling ring excreting $50,000 from subscriptions. Three men behind the scheme used circular letters falsely claiming a friend ordered a year of a barred magazine and a prize watch. Victims were invited to send $135, many never being able to testify due to the small sum, police say they are powerless to stop the scam.
Oscar C Brucker, a special clerk, was arrested on charges of stealing high denomination postage stamps from letters to foreign countries. Authorities say he admitted taking stamps for over a year to fuel a personal collection. A second item notes a January 16 meeting at North Georgia Agricultural College honoring General John B Gordon with reflections by I H Cochran and Z D Gortowsky.
Captain Richmond P Hobson arrived from Birmingham Alabama and is at his mother Mrs Hobson's bedside. The condition is very serious but she is reported to be resting easily.
In a Chicago inquiry Chief Musham and officials clash over enforcing theater ordinances. The Building Commissioner Williams defends strict enforcement amid unsafe fire escapes at Iroquois halls and 17 venues plus six churches ordered closed. Mayor Harrison and council aware, law now to be enforced with inspectors pursuing violations citywide.
Jackson Mississippi January 15 Special The lower house refused to cut the common school appropriation and voted an allowance to 1 500 000 for two years The fund will grow by a constitutional amendment allowing poll taxes to stay in counties where collected Poll taxes exceed 300 000 per year Inauguration Will Be Simple Governor elect Verdaman will take oath before Chief Justice Whitfield and deliver inaugural address A public reception will follow The next Georgia Saw Mill Association meeting will be held in Valdosta February 16 at 5 pm The association funded lumber for the Georgia building at St Louis and donated 500 to the building fund
A Missouri Pacific conductor shares how nerves are kept in check on long freight runs. He details fatigue, irregular sleep, and anxiety, crediting Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with stabilizing his condition and aiding rest, urging others to use the remedy.
An 1880s style advertisement extols Tutt's Pills as a universal cure for sick headache dyspepsia malaria constipation and all kindred troubles. It proclaims the pills as the fly wheel of life and credits J Fairleigh Platte Cannon Col. for gratitude upon learning of them.
Special Treasury agents report seizing about a dozen sets of furs imported from Canada into New York. The items, valued between 150 and 1090, were obtained by well known citizens who traveled to Montreal and bought them with the understanding duties would be paid here. A petition seeks restoration of the garments upon payment of government duties.
The board of Lewman & Co of Atlanta had its bid for Savannah city hall construction rejected at today’s council committee meeting. Seven other bids were rejected yesterday, and the committee will invite a new set of bids tomorrow.
A fire destroyed the turpentine distillery of Norman & Co at Barbers in Colquitt County early this week. The blaze caused about 500 dollars in losses with no insurance, and worker Hot Qosin fainted while the still was being emptied.
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