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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1903
Page
1
Fort Sap Faylas at the lake entrance near Maracas Bay was shelled by German forces for about an hour. The fort returned fire with four guns and the German Panther cruiser withdrew after a fight. no major damage reported and three men wounded.
Mazatlan Mexico January 18 reports show deaths from the plague since January 1 with seven deaths by the 15th and numerous new cases. A house burned with plague victims, inspectors seized a corpse, and a woman found dead. others fled or disappeared amid fears of contagion as serum arrives aboard a steamer from Guaymas.
The German liner Lahn commanded by Captain Mathew from Mediterranean ports ran ashore at Timart near Gibraltar at 4 9 in the morning amid heat fog. About 100 passengers and emigrants were aboard. Attempts to refloat the steamer at high tide failed as weather stayed moderate with heavy seas and craft assistance from the British tug Dnner and U S cruiser Hartford.
A German mining investor plans a touring mission across the United States visiting coal regions in West Virginia Kentucky and Tennessee as well as Montana Utah and Colorado to inspect mining properties coal works and copper mines. He will return to Germany after representing German financial interests.
Dallas January 19 A San Jacinto company is placed in receivership after contracts with Texas Cotton Products Company to buy crude oil could not be fulfilled. The firm held fifty contracts with wells at Beaumont and elsewhere, producing far less oil than required, causing a shortfall of about 150000 dollars. About 100 stockholders are spread across the United States.
A two year old girl traveled alone on the Central of Georgia line from Savannah. She had no belongings and could not identify herself. A Millen conductor passed her to a Jackson ville connection, and the stewardess took charge. After a search, the name Minnie Nich old appeared in her pockets. The child was turned over to Union Station staff and will be sent to her mother in Jackson ville the next morning.
Burglars blew open a post office safe at Greers Station in Stactanburg South Carolina on Friday night, securing about 400 dollars. About 300 dollars in stamps and 100 dollars in money were seized. Investigators suspect the same party may be behind both incidents. Local authorities are tightening security and examining leads.
A dubious dispatch from Dawson Alaska recounts vast gold finds along streams like Gold Stream and Pedro Creek. Reports claim beds of pay dirt, bedrock depths, and high fragments of gold with claims staked for miles. The tale mentions hungry prospectors, a Klondike likeness landscape, and intense interest from treasure seekers. The source notes a rush underway as Dawson’s population declines while a wave of hopefuls arrives in search of wealth.
A January 18 report describes a fatal or serious explosion at a mill near Grover Janes's family farm. The blast broke his neck and severely burned his face, with the mill heavily damaged. Local details are sparse due to damaged text.
In Moultrie January 18 Spectalo reports the death of Mrs J Wo Mibean wife of a prominent citizen after taking a headache tablet given by Mr McLean. The bride of two days and formerly Wiss Sellars, she died from a heart-affecting tablet. The incident occurred nine miles from Moultrie in Fun stor.
Mrs Mary Baker Eddy responds to Mark Twain criticisms of Christian Science. She denies being the "mother" and emphasizes monotheism, the divine nature of Christ, and the spiritual basis of Christian Science. Eddy describes humility, devotion to truth, and the aim to demonstrate science through spiritual idea rather than adulation.
The crown princess of Baxony and her lover M Giron, who eloped, arrived in Mentone France. They have assumed the names Af and Mme Anarew Gerard, signaling a private stay of several months.
New York January 18 Abram S Hewitt veteran statesman and iron and steel magnate died this morning at eighty one after a brief illness of obstructive jaundice. He leaves a widow and three daughters and was a former congressman and mayor aspirant. The funeral will be held at Calvary church with Bishop Potter officiating. Hewitt rose from modest means to Columbia University honors and a prominent public career including tariff act influence and the unification of geological surveys.
Yesterday he seemed better but a bulletin reports his condition worsened and danger increased. A final morning consultation is planned as surgeons prepare a last effort to save his life amid grave prognosis.
Reports from Columbia today indicate improving symptoms in Gonzales after wounding by Lt Governor last Thursday. Physicians say he is holding his own, with intestinal obstruction relieved but liver wound still risky. prognosis remains uncertain and no bail for Tillman is deemed practical while Gonzales remains critical.
On January 1 to 4 a wireless chess match enlivened the voyage of the American liner Philadelphia and the Cunarder Lucania. Philadelphia won after the Lucania team offered resistance beyond twelve moves.
Experiments by an American Telephone Company representative used railroad rails instead of wires to transmit messages on the Dedham branch of the New York New Haven and Hartford line. Telephones at Roslindale Highland and Dedham stations connected to rails yielded clear results except where overhead streetcar lines caused interference. The New Haven company weighs equipping all stations to allow telephone instruments to operate via rails.
January 18 Captain M Gromin of the Jacksonville schooner Kairie attempted to have mate Charles Steves and three crewmen arrested for mutiny but police waived jurisdiction. Steves clashed with Captain Tomlin over coal paid to fetch and the mate struck, one crewman wounded, crew fled ashore as Captain Tomlin planned to seek government action.
Special report from Washington notes that Atlanta would gain a new federal building if the city council supports moving to a fresh site and funding about 1.0 to 1.25 million dollars. Secretary Shaw and Chairman Mercer back a full new structure rather than remodeling the present building.
A jumble of items reports city council apportionment and plans to buy the present customs house for a hall, a poisoning charge and defense, church property talks, and a prosecutor’s testimony. Also notes Miss Louise DuBose funds for the Georgia battleship service, wreck-cleavage supervision accident, missions appeal, incumbents displacement, and national developments in treasury, agriculture, and Congress. Foreign items include a German steamer ashore near Ararat and the Pekin memorial arch dedication.
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