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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1904
Page
22
London January 26. Whitaker Wright, jailed for seven years penal servitude, collapsed and died in a court ante room shortly after his conviction. Postmortem likely to determine poison versus natural causes. inquest expected Thursday. Wright, once a global financier, faced immense ruin tied to London and Globe ventures.
St Louis reports Morocco may skip the world’s fair amid a $5,000 appropriation dispute. Commissioner Langerman’s aide Danforth recalls an exasperated autogen quote about funds and a dismissive remark to President Francis, reflecting confusion over Morocco’s participation.
In New Haven on January 26 Hamlet faces trial before Yale law students over the murder of Polonius. Judge Epaphobitus presided as jurors debated whether Hamlet acted with malice or insanity. After twenty minutes, the jury could not agree with nine votes for murder first degree, two for manslaughter, one for acquittal. Juror Legch from Gloversville hung the jury, holding out indefinitely.
Dr Lisbertanz of Zurich Switzerland, a passenger on the North German Lloyd Steam Ship Hanover from Bremen to Galveston, was found dead in his stateroom in Baltimore harbor. A vial containing morphine was on a chair beside the bed, and it is believed he committed suicide. Dr Lisbertanz was bound for Austin, Texas.
St Louis January 26 David R Francia president of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Company said he is not a candidate for the presidency of the United States He refused to discuss the boom from eastern democrats noting he is focused on his current role and has no time for other offices.
The first annual Atlanta Poultry Association exhibition opened at 46 48 Whitehall Street with about 1000 birds. Judges announced winners across Barred Plymouth Rocks, pigeons, and other classes, with Robert Riley of Atlanta winning the large fan tails cup. The event aims to grow annually and raise funds for prizes to improve future birds.
In Savannah Georgia on January 26 Mark Apple a carriage and other vehicle merchant filed an involuntary bankruptcy petition citing debts of 16321 dollars with assets around 1537 dollars He previously faced an involuntary filing about three years ago indicating ongoing financial difficulties in the carriage trade in Savannah.
Dr W G Kilvington, superintendent of Tennessee Industrial Farm at Nashville, appeared before Fulton County grand jury and urged broadening the reform institution. He proposed two new buildings and urged state control to secure legislative funding. Kilvington praised Fulton reformatory, noting trades training and humane handling, with inmates advancing to jobs across the country.
Albany Ga January 26 Special Mrs O Brooks a well known lady was severely burned at her home today She was seated before blazing the bathing her month old baby in some manner her dress ignited and she did not realize danger till the flames reached the back of her head Her first thought was of her baby and it was promptly placed where the flames could not reach Miss May Douglas of Missouri Mrs Brooks sister was in the room and her efforts extinguished the flames before Mrs Brooks was burned to death Her burns are very severe covering her back and hands She suffered intensely but is not believed to be in any danger
Alamance county mill representatives met in Burlington to unanimously resolve a one quarter curtailment of production due to high cotton prices and inability to profitably sell goods. The county has twenty cotton mills with about 10 000 spindles and 5 000 looms employing thousands.
Word arrived that 200000 dollars for the federal prison project in south Atlanta was placed on the urgent deficiency bill and will pass Congress. Ground will break soon for a new 820 double cell block and administration building, enlarging capacity to 2400 inmates and surpassing Fort Leavenworth in size and utility. The project will boost local labor and training, with prisoners taught trades, and use material largely from Georgia. Congressman Lon Livingston aided the swift funding.
J A Brannon of Statesboro declares candidacy for Congress facing incumbent RE Lester in the First District. Republicans may field a rival following President Roosevelt guidance. Also notes a political clash cited involving Tulson Lyons against H Edwards of Macon. Also reports in Fort Blackmore Virginia Henry Greenwhite and Manros Strong jailed for Harris store robbery with a $1200 safe breach.
A notice details the entire building up to six floors and basement with sections for Men’s and Youth activities. It specifies first floor center Boye and second floor positions, outlining access or usage for each level.
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