No Color Line on Grand Jury
The U S Supreme Court reaffirmed that excluding negroes from grand juries in cases involving racial charged crimes violates the constitution. Justice Holmes delivered the decision in Rogers of Alabama, reversing a state ruling and remanding for proceedings not conflicting with the ruling. The Carter v Texas precedent holds that excluding Africans from a grand jury solely due to race denies equal protection of the laws under the Fourteenth Amendment. Also notes ex Governor Aga Bushnell funeral in Springfield Ohio with out-of-town attendees. Reports of alleged Rocky Mount bank robbers caught in Salem County with $4000 stolen and a $500 reward. Two hundred boilermakers strike in Chattanooga area over eight-hour day demand. non-union replacements anticipated.
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Washington
United States Supreme Court
Carter
State of
Texas
Justice Holmes
Alabama
Rogers
Supreme Court
United States
Hoiler
Chattanooga
Walsh &Weldmeyer & Co
Sherman Company
Lookout Holler Works
Battalle
Ala
NO QUARANTINE AGAINST ALBANY
State health officials visited Albany to assess smallpox danger amid complaints from Camilla and Pelham. They found vigorous controls and mandatory vaccination with isolated cases, deeming no broader quarantine needed as the outbreak remains mild and not spreading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
A. P. Taylor
Thomasville
H. F. Herris
Atlanta
State Board of Health
Camilla
Pelham
Taylor
Harris
State Board
Funeral of Judge Anderson at First Baptist Church
Funeral services for Judge James A. Anderson were held yesterday at 2 p.m. in the First Baptist Church conducted by Dr W W Landrum. Interment followed at Westview cemetery. Delegations from the Atlanta Bar Association Odd Fellows and Confederate veterans attended. The bar association drafted memorial resolutions and marched from the courthouse to Judge Anderson's home and church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First ‘Baptist Church
Landrum
James A. Anderson
First Baptist Church
W. W. Landrum
Judge Anderson
Westview
Atlanta Bar Association
Odd Fellows
Superior Court
Bar Association
B. F. Abbott
John L Hopkins
Anderson
Bryan Speech in Lincoln Dollar Dinner Urges Honest Action
In Lincoln Nebraska a testimonial dinner for Willem J. Bryan drew about 700 Democrats. He condemned corruption, urged a moral appeal to the country, and called for an unwavering, straightforward stance on public questions. He warned against imperialism, trust magnates, and changing positions for votes, urging reaffirmation of the Kansas City platform and new planks reflecting current issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Nebr
Willem J. Bryan
Europe
Bryan
Congress
Ana Py
Dea
Kansas City
Wall of Water Destroys Bloemfontein Resort Area
A reservoir burst in Bloemfontein at Grange River Colony on January 18 precipitating a wall of water that drowned about thirty people and destroyed three hotels and 170 houses. Hundreds were left homeless and destitute by the disaster.
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Bloemfontein
Grange River Colony
Democratic National Convention Call Issued for July 6 in St Louis
Chairman James K. Jones announced the call for the Democratic National Convention to convene on July 6, 1904 in St Louis Missouri. The Democratic National Committee set the representation formula, inviting all Democrats to unite for a pure economical constitutional government and to send delegates. A arrangements committee meeting is scheduled for February 2 at the Southern Hotel, St Louis, with members listed including Willam J. Stone and J M Guify among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
St. Louis
Democratic National Committee
Congress of the
United States
Alasaka
Indian Territory
District of Columbia
James EK. Jones
C. A. Walsh
James K. Jones
Committee
Southern Hotel
Willam J. Stone
J. M. Guify
Pennsylvania
D. J. Campau
Michigan
N. E. Mack
New York
J. G. Johnson
Kansas
John R. McLean
Ohio
J. M. Head
Tennessee
J. E. Osborne
Wyoming
Daughters of the Confederacy service in Griffin
At the Methodist church in Griffin Georgia on January 19 the Daughters of the Confederacy hold services at 11 o clock honoring General Robert E Lee. Crosses for the Confederates will be distributed Joseph D Boyd will preside and Judge W C Beeks and Rev T C Betterton will speak on Lee's life and character.
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Griffin
Methodist
Daughters of the Confederacy
Robert H. Les
Joseph D. Boyd
W. C. Beeks
T. C. Betterton
Riot at Bethlehem of Judea Church Ends in Violence
A riot erupted at the Bethlehem of Judea church on Fraser near Clark Street as police arrived to quell clashes among congregants. A deacon and a janitress were involved in violent confrontations and a knife wound was inflicted on Mattie Henderson, the janitress. Rev Lewis narrowly escaped serious harm while deacons and others threatened the meeting, which was adjourned amid accusations and years of church strife.
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Church of Bethlehem of
Judea
Fraser
Clark Street
Testa
Bethlalem Church of Judea
Recorder's Court
C Lewis
Doyal
Tibbs
Mattie Henderson
Tom Williams
George Carroll
Fannie Stewart
Stewart
Charley Sewell
Lewis
Birmingham
Rev Mills
State Courts Not In Session In Memory Of Judge Anderson
The state courts were adjourned in respect to Judge James A. Anderson whose funeral occurred today. The criminal branch will be convened tomorrow under Judges Roan and another, with many cases expected to be disposed of this week. The grand jury starts Saturday to act on felony cases, and next week the criminal court resumes. Assistant Solicitor John Monaghan prepares grand jury and court work. The will of Green B. Roberts was probated in common form. estate valued at 75000 with Mrs. Nettle Roberts Executrix. A suit for 2000 was filed by James Prince against the Southern Railway for injuries from a December 24 incident. Divorced suit filed by Joseph Blankinship against Ida P. Blankinship for cruelty and mistreatment of their child.
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James A. Anderson
Robert BE. Les
Roan
Aszlutant
John Monaghan
Boulevard
Southern
Arnold & Arnold
Joseph Blankinship
Fulton Superior
Ida P. Blankinship
Blankinship
W. H. Huirey
Buit
Bouthem Railway Company
Mary & Riley
Man Dies After Street Crossing Injury Lawsuit Filed
Peters street crossing incident left a man fatally injured minutes after, with the railroad company charged with negligence. Attorneys Reuben R Arnold and Harvey Hill for the plaintiff Eads seeks 2000 dollars. Henry Hads sues Pintsch Compressing for 2000 dollars for injuries from a fall into an excavation between Magnolia and Rhodes streets near the Central and Western & Atlantic Railroads. Sidney C Tapp filed the suit.
Prison Expansion Bill Favored for Atlanta Federal Penitentiary
The attorney general urged Congress to include 200000 in the sundry civil bill to enlarge the Atlanta federal penitentiary with an isolation ward, to pay architects and staff, and to continue construction in the coming year. The telegram was received by The Constitution office, dated January 18 from Washington.
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Attorney General
United States
Congress
Atlanta
Consitulion
Washington
Apostolic Appointments Issued From Rome
The apostolic delegate at Washington on January 18 announced three briefs appointing Monsignor G. Messmer Archbishop of Milwaukee Right Rev J J Hartley Bishop of Columbus Ohio and Rev J M Lucey of Little Rock Ark as domestic prelate to His Majesty.
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Washington
Rome
G. Messmer
Milwaukee
J. J. Hartley
Columbus
Ohio
J. M. Lucey
Litttle Rock
Ark
Mitchells Men At Indianapolis
Indianapolis January 18 The fifteenth annual convention of the United Mine Workers of America opened with about 1000 delegates in Tomlinson hall. Mayor Holtzman and Central Labor Union President Barry welcomed. President Mitchell announced the credentials and rules committee, then delivered the annual address. Vice President T L Lewis reported on organizing work across multiple states and mentioned sixty organizers employed during the year.
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Indianapolis Ind
United Mine Workers of America
Tomlinson Hall
John Holtzman
Barry
Central Labor Union
Mitchell
Committee On Rules and Order of Business
G W Lackey
Earward Cahill
Adam Rescavagne
Committee On Credentials
Committee On Rules
Vite
T. L. Lewis
Lewis
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
Kentucky
Alabama
Missouri
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Oppenheims Bulletin
Oppenheim
Callon
Bushnell
Springfeld
Aga Bushnell
Foraker
Herrick
George K. Nash
Loomis
Roanoke
National Bank of Rocky Mount
Rocky Mount
Akien
Salembla County
Board of Health
St. Augustine
Et. Augustine
Fla
Mississippi River
Ponce de Leon
W. J. Bryan
William J. Bryan
Muse
Whitehall
Call 15
St Louis
James X. Jones
Neal Loan & Banking Co
Fexi
Eatate
Furniture and
Fixteras
Wroeks
Billies
Thornton
W. F. Manry
H.C. Caldwell
Asst
Rock Island
Calfornia
el Paso
Colorado Springs
Salt Lake City
L. Parsort
Pryor and
Decatur Sts
Atlanta, Ga
Messmer
Mitchells
Indianapolis
Hathaway
Ad. Newton Hathaway
M. D
Inman Bidg
Broad Street
Atlante
Tam m Bunday
Wem
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