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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1904
Page
5
A St Petersburg report notes optimism that Japan may concede enough to avert war, while Russia’s reply to Japan is expected within the week. Dispatches say Koreans largely sympathize with Russia, and China seeks mediation to prevent conflict after Russian troop movements toward the Korean frontier.
Birmingham Ala January 26 The safe of Jacobs Pharmacy on 19th Street between Second and Third Avenues was found open shortly after noon and from $400 to $6500 in cash missing Police believe no violence was used and that keys opened the front doors.
St Louis reports steady snow from dawn with six inches by night and subfreezing temps. Chicago endures 16 below, widespread cold snaps shut schools and traffic. numerous locations record 30 to 48 below with Manitowoe and Minnedosa among the coldest. One man frozen to death. public notices of severe conditions and a cold remedy advert follow.
Governor Terrell announced rewards totaling 1250 for three criminals across Georgia. The largest 750 reward targets an unknown arsonist who burned Tabe Mims’s gin house in Berrian County after Mims posted land to bar hunting. Letters signed Death Hell and the Grave warned of further harm if postings were not removed. Other rewards were 100 each for George Broughton over a 1903 Sumter County murder and Frank Nicholson for Edger L Strickland’s 1907 Wilcox County killing. Commissioner Lindsey paid pensioners in Cobb Clayton De Kalb counties, with many traveling to Atlanta. Fulton County will receive most pension funds. many widows and disabled veterans are slow to claim. Commissioner Lindsey will pay Herty and Gwinnett counties today. Colonel W L Calhoun received an invitation to a memorial meeting for General Gordon, Longstreet, and Colonel W F Smith in Buford, Gwinnett County. Colonel Calhoun may speak. Commissioner General Dudley M M Hughes of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition for Georgia is ill in Danville, delaying a St Louis grant conference. meeting postponed until next week.
Griffin Ga January 26 Special A rumor of a true bill against W W Champion chairman of the county board caused excitement. The grand jury heard charges that as county purchasing agent he bought county provisions from J B Reeves Co Vaughn Station at a price higher than elsewhere. A copy of the indictment was served and he posted bond to appear next Friday. Champion, a popular official, denies wrongdoing and aims to prove his disinterestedness. He has long served as commissioner and chairman.
Washington January 28 Senator Latimer of South Carolina and Representative Brownlow of Tennessee addressed a National Good Roads Association committee. They urged no special bill but steady support for government aid to the good roads movement, proposing the government defray at least a third of the cost. They said politics should be removed from the issue and warned that farmers now seek federal help for highways.
The Confederate veterans camp of New York held its fourteenth annual dinner at the Waldorf Astoria with General Fitzhugh Lee and General Joseph Wheeler as principal guests. Mrs. Jefferson Davis sent regrets due to ill health. Flags largely displayed, with two exceptions. Commander Edward Owen presided.
A fragmented 19th century sales pitch promises to send a book on Dr Shoop's Restorative and outlines a bargain to cover costs if the remedy fails. It claims high cure rates, explains nerve restoration as central to healing, and lists several book titles to request by mail.
In Quitman Georgia the funeral of Dr J O Branch was postponed due to railway delays and will be held at Dixie at 10 o clock tomorrow. Many ministers and pallbearers are expected and selection will wait until morning. A large gathering from the area plans to attend.
Jackson miss January 25 special the supreme court ruled the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley cannot buy the Itta Bena branch of the Southern railway The decision blocks the purchase and flags the merger of Mobile and Ohio with the Southern as unsettled The Pearl River bridge in New Orleans was smashed by a blast and traffic will resume after a nearby replacement is built
The Mine 18 disaster in a Pennsylvania coal field leaves multiple men dead or missing. Rescuers struggle through toxic air after an explosion at the 220 foot main shaft. One survivor, Adolph Gunia, is found gasping, while families gather at the pit mouth awaiting news as crews work to reach entombed workers, including engineer Taylor and North, with salvage efforts ongoing.
The article argues that true female beauty rests on health and urges women to seek medical guidance from Dr. R V Pierce of Buffalo. It promotes his Favorite Prescription, claims cures for leucorrhea and other female disorders, and shares a testimonial from Mrs. H. M. Rude praising the treatment and urging others to try it.
An explosion this morning tore through the shaft blowing cages over 200 feet and injuring three miners. One man died at once, the other two are badly hurt but resting. About 150 workers were in the mine with several others unreported on pay rolls.
A short note describes an engaging card game titled FINGING A SWEETHEART played with a single pack of Trail cards priced at 75e, offered by Giltedge and published by the Columbian Book Company in Atlanta, Georgia.
President L. F. Loree and Vice President B. L. Winchell lead a party of Roca Island railroad officials into Birmingham bound Birmingham for morning departure. The group travels from St Louis via the new Mississippi River Valley line, with Mrs Loree accompanying the president and other family members.
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