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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1903

Page

3

Coal Train Stolen By Chicago Mob At Wisconsin Line

A mob in Chicago seized a coal train at the Wisconsin line and carried away the coal while the crew was confined for three hours. Women led the assault. several arrests followed though some women were released. The city then began selling coal at basket and stockholder rates to aid those unable to pay extortionate retailer prices. The commission aims to supply coal to needy residents at lower rates.

Ubka Pattern Northwestern Wisconsin Coh Teil Chicago

Get Coal Now Demand at Detroit Meeting Sparks Antitrust Push

A January Detroit convention of over twenty delegates from major cities opened with criticism of federal officials for lax enforcement of Sherman antitrust and interstate commerce laws against coal monopolies. Mayburt, Mason, and Gunes led calls to petition judges, seek prosecutions, and even impeach officials failing to curb price fixing.

Detroit Mayburt of Terfort Mason Illinois Mayburt Gunes Tennessee Gneral United States Dhe Interstate Commerce Commission

Big Orchard for Americus

Americus January 27 special report announces the Bagley Gober Orchard Company forming with Captain H Bagley and Judge George T Gober. Capitalized at 100000 with 3000 acres planned near Americus, two rail lines, a new town Bagley, and a large refrigerating plant. Orders placed for half a million trees to plant a vast peach operation expected to spur regional fruit culture.

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Rome man sues U S for 140000 cotton claim

Warry G Stoffregen of Rome files a special large cotton claim against the United States government seeking 140000 dollars. He is nephew of the late H G Peters and heir to Peters estate in Columbus Ga. The claim targets losses from destruction of cotton tied to Peters estate after the war.

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Barons Cooked Wages Figures in Lehigh Strike Hearings

January testimony before the amthra ike coal strike commission highlighted wage figure manipulation by G B Markle and other companies. Albert Leisenring testified to meetings benefiting both sides, while Edward Ross admitted altering figures in company accounts. Willard Young claimed a Lehigh terror reign but later hedged on specifics. A P Platt denied such a reign yet avoided full commitment on troop use.

Philadelphia Amthraike Coal Strake Commission Reading Company Jowand Albert C Leisenring Upper Lehigh Aal Company Leisenring IL Iv Chust United Mine Workers Edward Ross G B Markle Met Gray Attorney McCarthy Willard Young Ir Young Lehigh Vr Youngs P Platt

English Must Be Taught Pursia Mex Decree on Language Teaching

A state decree mandates the Daelish language be taught in all hospitals as part of compulsory instruction. The measure aims to ensure language proficiency among medical staff and improves patient communication across the state.

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War brewing in the South

Washington reports Secretary Hay and Brazilian minister along with Bolivian chargé d affaires hold talks on Acre as President Pando moves an army. U S seeks to curb rupture, offering good offices while noting the Acre syndicate backed by American capital underpins the dispute.

Washington Assy Brazil Senor Falles State Department Hay Acre Pando of Bolla Thare Secretaryias Bolivia

Herran Presents Credentials After Attack by Senator Morgan

Washington reports Senor Herran, Colombian chargé d affaires, arrived to assume duties at the Colombian legation, after his credentials, sent from Boston, were found valid. The secretary of state confirmed Herran's authority, with notification from the U.S. minister in Bogota, as negotiations on the canal treaty proceeded.

Morgan Washington Herran State Department Legation Senor Concha Bosote Hay Cabe Hart Bogota

Miners Push Wage Demands and Anti Injunction Plan

A West Virginia led miners convention near Indianapolis outlines wage increases of 124.5 cents per ton and a 15 cent per ton differential for mine types, with calls for anti injunction law and a defense fund. Delegates discuss state legislation and a national conference set for April 7 as union leaders warn of funds and unity challenges.

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Cuban policy debate warms then cools in Washington

Feeblean conservatives leader Senor Capte, head of the party and foreign relations committee, responds to a question from Asworkitel Press about a bill and its toll on costs. Reports from Washington suggest a Senate vote is possible but parties remain divided. The clash centers on taxation of certain activities as reforms move toward potential passage.

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Three Ballots But No Choice In Local Primary

Fragmented OCR notes show multiple ballot instances and names such as Larus B Watson and William Fabirs with references to machinists organize meeting in Athens Georgia. Vague lines hint at political process and local lodge activity with dates and officials mentioned in garbled form.

Judge Broyles Receives Peculiar Insane Letter from Davey

Frank P Davey confined in polling station writes Judge Broyles asking if he is a Mason. He requests release with help from “Major Sylvester” and Senator Clay of Georgia. Washington residents reported as kin and supporters. Police await definite action on Davey’s case.

Ffp Davey Broyles Nash Broyles Frank P Davey Poles Major Sylvester Sen A S Clay Georgia Frank P Davey Dare Washington

Two Winners Picked by Talent in Turbulent Race Day

Historical racing notes detail Fair Lass at 10 to 1 and Floyd K at 7 to 1 as the longest shots failing to pass under wire in a confusing front-up event with multiple races. The card cites a feverish start by starter Chris Titgerald and a clouded, sultry track with heavy FIRS conditions, recounting results across seven furlong heats and a variety of horses including Mip to SL20, Lime 1639, and Prince Herman.

Floyd K New Gileins Optiona Ahumata Search Easy Willim Wurrat Chris Titgerald Ings Siet Memphan Biwasa Prince Herman Anzemer Inbend WW Hicks Bummer Robbins Mollie T Adsea Shadkight Hunt George Star Ube Sue Johnson Fuller Scully Glsasun Ermuk Willard John Storm Florham Redfern Tan Lituka Us Donnegra Q Cullen Gladen Barkin Uranium Floyd Hows Etaer Mock Peu Wi Garnent I Juris Prince Real King Bay Leveorn Glenzen Miss Shanks Jara Levy Dirmy Titss Mashal Beil Garson Rennon Calimelt Winkfield Gotu Creleva Uberte Aster Kate Travis

Lorillard's Dog a Winne Champion Field Trials Stakes Grand Junction

Keng Geneva owned by P Lorillard of New York City and handled by OC Tucker won the champion stake at the United States field trials in Grand Junction. Mohawk, owned by Avant and Dursea, placed second. its owners declined a substantial offer. The event featured Gates Tick, Count Dunstine, and Sports Tady Gneva among top finishers, with Geneva achieving multiple prior victories in aged and open stakes.

Grand Junction Sax Fie United States Association Geneva P Loilliard New York City OC Tucker Mohawk Avant & Dursea Mohawk Lonard Gus Dunstine Tady United

Coincidence prompts major tower inspection in Chicago

The Grand Central station tower in Chicago faced a thorough check after a questionable event the prior summer. President Fathra urged a full brick-by-brick review, with architects initially unconcerned but urged action by the leadership.

St Maras Grand Cental Siiton Chiengo Pre Dent Farthorn Cheller

Reed's Corrections and a Ranger's Strength Claim

A garbled OCR fragment describes Reed's correction of a public dispute. It mentions an official, a constituent, and a ranger described as a tower of strength in the community. The text preserves references to promises and negotiations, with unclear names and actions due to damaged text.

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Wilson Beats Douglass in Augusta First Round Fight

In Augusta Wilson, a Savannah fighter, defeated Douglass in the first round of a pugilistic bout. Wilson, fifteen pounds heavier, used measured blows and clinching to wear down Douglass who staggered, then a single punch opened a cut over Douglass eye ending the match. A follow up bout with Pat Raedy of Savannah was announced for February.

Augusta Frei Douglass Suvariian Georg Chas Himmer Maryland Jack Wilson Savannah Wilson Dor Slop Douglas Walson Busines Pat Raedy

Brown Delivers Plain Lively Jackson Lecture at Grand

William Garrett Brown spoke on Andrew Jackson to a large Atlanta audience despite bad weather. The lecturer, noted for clarity and earnest delivery, presented a plain, engaging portrait of Jackson, praising the man and his era without flamboyance. He made a favorable impression.

Alliam Garrett Brown William Garrett Brown Andrew Jackson Atlanta Lector Association Brown Ernest Jackson

Old Officers Retain Position in Athens School Board

Athens January 27 Yesterday afternoon the Athens board of education reerected its officers for the ensuing term Rev John D Mell remaining as president and C D Flanigen as secretary The board has had two changes in membership since its organization and under its direction the city of Athens has been given as excellent a system of public schools as can be detailed Soyt ape

Athens Athens Board of Education John D Mell C D Flanigen Board of Education

Oakland race meet reports show multiple winners and margins

A long Oakland card features several purse races with winners and prices. Highlights include Gold Van Waldo winning the mile event at 3 to 1, with times around 11 seconds for the sprinted miles and new names like Akaitel and Azarine in place. Other races list Bugear, Golden Collage, Yellow Stone, and more with various finishes and odds, plus a dramatic finishing stretch in the sixth race. The narrative also includes anecdotal crowd chatter about flowers and seeds unrelated to the races.

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