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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1903

Page

8

Pettus Reelected U S Senator in Alabama Legislature

Alabama lawmakers at noon separated ballots reelect Senator Edmund W. Pettus as his own successor by near unanimous votes. In joint session tomorrow both houses will confirm Pettus election and he will deliver an invited address.

Tbia Sos Tangas Latimer General Assembly United States John T. McLaurin Pettus Montgomery Ala Alabama Edmund W. Pettus Iis Santor Pettus Fairbanks Toga Indianapolis House Senate Hall of Representatives C. W. Fairbanks

State Gossips in Capitol Corridors Hear Planned Senate Moves

Two probable next state senators were in the city, with Reid of Campbell County meeting the governor and rumors centering on Reta Wil and Bud Blalock. Governor Terrell departs for Washington and New York with Chancellor Howell, while debates over state depositories unfold and pension funds reach about 200000. Smallpox vaccine paints reach Dartersville and Wilkes County.

State Senate Capitol Reid Campbell County Reta Wil Senate Ways and Means A. O. Blalock Ftte Alex Atkinson Fayette Bud" Blalock Blalock House Appropriations Committee House Terrell Washington New York Chick Howell Ter+ey Howell Georgia Society of New York City Odell Washington ‘County Sandersville Washington County Monroe Campbell Milton Furlow Maddern County Dartersville Wilkes

Speck Von Sternberg Promoted envoy to Washington

Berlin reports Karon Speck Von Sternberg has been named envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary, succeeding Dr Von Stellwagen as Germanys representative in Washington.

Speck von Sternberg Berlin Karon Speck von Sternberg Dr. von Stellwgen Germany Washington

Count Boni Makes His Bow in Chamber of Deputies

Paris January 27 Count Bont de Cas tellane reappeared in the chamber of deputies for the first time since reelection. He was surrounded by deputies and warmly greeted. Former Premier Rihat and other notable figures congratulated the court.

Paris Bont de Castellane Chamber of Deputies Rihat Othe

Wrecked Schooner A Montencere Rescues Crew Near Galveston

The British steamship A Montencere, sailing from Boston, reports picking up the lumber laden schooner OSs and its abandonment en route to Havana. The crew were taken to Port Arthur after the rescue near Galveston, Texas on January 27.

Galveston Tex

Tennessee Royal Arch Masons elect officers in Nashville

Grand Chapter of Tennessee Royal Arch Masons in session at Nashville elects officers for 1925 with George F P Chandler of Knoxville named grand high priest and Fred C Watkins of Troy deputy grand high priest among others including W G Good, Nathan J Woodward, W A Clendenning, George J Cowan, Samuel Slager, Charles Taylor, and others from Knoxville, Nashville, Memphis, Bon Ain, Union City, Morristown, Chattanooga, and ashville.

Masons of Tennessee Nashville Tenn Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons George FP. Chandler Knoxville Fred C. Watkins Troy W. G Good Greenville Nathan 3. Woodward W. A. Clendenning George J. Cowan James W. Hatcher Blanche Bernard A. Phillips Ashville Grand Sentinel

Armour Plucks Half a Walling Wheat Move Ends in Millions

In Chicago on January 2 the May wheat bull campaign faced a sharp setback with a over two cent decline prompted by weak foreign advices and a flood of long wheat. Armour, the market leader, sold seven to fifteen million bushels and concentrated on shaking out smaller traders, yielding an estimated profit near six hundred thousand dollars for the day.

Chicago France Elf Jeader Armour

Washington Notes on Bills and Appointments In Congress

The House and Senate committees advanced measures on interstate commerce powers and military pay marks, with discussions on marking Gettysburg positions, papal vacancies, and cardinals. Reports mention a silver coinage bill, naval cadet eligibility amendments, and anti trust regulation through a new commerce bureau.

Patterson Tennsee Bureau of Coorporations Department of Commerce

Steamer Rumors and Arctic Rescue Across Atlantic

The report notes ships ashore at Aberfraw Portn Isle of Anglesey and a German vessel lost, crew landed safely. Graffoe sunk off Ramsey. sixteen crew rescued by a lifeboat. Kansas City railroad president arrives from Petersburg after a midwinter trek via Moscow in 17 days 19 hours. Hague judge Rouse denies arbitration costs totaling 200,700 with counsel fees at 26,000.

Aberfraw Potn Isle of Anglesey Boshilde Ri Downa Liverpool Csr Graffoe Glasgow Buenos Ayres Ramsey Falar Ufe Hi Fe Leish Sea Mis Kansas and Treailroad Bestin Petersburg Pekin Moscow Rouse Ruse Sli Lammmasch Hague Court of Arbitration

Princess finds her nephew in distant search

Vineland Nova Scotia January 27 dispatch reports Princess Salm Salm of Prussia located her nephew Frederick Johnson. He had disappeared in Belgium months ago while returning from a visit to the princess and was found in South Africa before being brought to Antwerp and then to his home. Detectives traced him across Europe amid concerns of foul play and heavy baggage with him at Antwerp.

Madame Salm-Salm Vineland Princess Salm-Salm Prussia Frederick Johnson Arabie Antwerp Johnson Edmund Johanson Belgium Europe South Africa

Fifty-two insane women die in London asylum fire

A fire at Colney Hatch asylum in London destroys a Jewish wing housing about six hundred patients. Fifty-two female inmates perish as flames engulf dormitories and doctors’ apartments. Nurses struggle to rescue panicked residents amid a furnace-like blaze and widespread devastation.

London Colney Hatch Asylum

Hebrew origins questioned by Dr Fishberg at New York meet

Dr Maurice Fishberg, an anthropologist, argued there is no Hebrew race and Hebrews are Armenians. He contended Aryans are not a distinct race and claimed Semites originated in Africa rather than Asia, reviewing ancient and modern Semite characteristics at a joint meeting of the American Ethnologies Society and the New York Academy of Sciences.

New York American Ethnologies Society New York Academy of Sciences Maurice Fishberg Alranam Isaac Jacob Fishberg Africa Asia

Child Victim of White Brute Seeks Suspect in Atlanta

A P event recounts an attempted assault on Mlle Gene Middlebrooks, 10, near Nelson Street in Atlanta as she walked from Walker Street School. A drunk, shabbily dressed man with a red moustache, about 30s, enticed her to a basement, choking her before fleeing. Police, led by Detective Lockhart, circulated a description. a $100 reward offered by local mail carriers, potentially rising to $200.

Mlle Gene Middlebrooks Thomas J. Slebrooks Garnett Strees Atlanta Nelson Street Buite Walker Street Ridge Logan Lockhart Middlebrooks Uuiity Party

Congress to Honor Confederate Prison Dead

Washington January 2 The house committee on military affairs reported favorably a bill to appropriate 200 dollars to mark the graves of Confederate archers and sailors who died in northern prisons.

House Committee On Military Affairs Infantry Arillers Cavalry Washington House Foraker DS

Fen introduces bill to buy Appomattox surrender site

Washington January 21 Senator Fen rose today in the senate to introduce a bill authorizing the purchase of the farm at Appomattox where General Lee surrendered to end the Civil War. The measure seeks the United States to acquire the historic property for preservation and public access.

Spooner Madison Wis Assembly Senate United States John Sweaner Delaware Dover Dela Penrose Appomattox Washington Fenrose Lee

How One Man Takes Advice

A reader recalls buying Cheney's Expectorant after a fellow passenger suggested it during a trolley ride. He reports rapid relief from a cold and says the product offers lasting satisfaction, endorsing its use. A note from H. O. Robertson of Jersey City, N. J.

Cheney

Idaho Gold Mining Company Formed to Exploit Clay County Mines

J H C Weeden, president of Hercules Tron and Supply, returns from Boston having organized Idaho Gold Mining Company with New York and Boston investors. A $75,000 cyanide mill will be installed at once to process ore from Clay County mines near Idaho post office. Ore assays 30 to 0 per ton, with mill expected to yield a profit on ore valued at 2.30 per ton.

Anniston Ala J— H.C. Weeden Hercules Tron and Supply Company Boston Clay County New York Weeden Idaho Gold Mining Company Idaho Post Office

Club Meeting in Atlanta Athens Educators Session in Athens Ga

The Schoolmasters Club is in session in Athens with state and local education leaders. Plans for inspecting schools and improving systems were discussed, and reports criticized Athens city schools while committees visited six surrounding school sites. Next annual meeting set for Atlanta in January 2004.

Athens Merritt Pollock Mercer University Stewart Dahlonega Otis Ashmore Atlanta University of Georgia State Normal School Toda

Bought Whisky for Boys Leads to Bound Over

G H Peel a young white man was bound over to the city criminal court by Recorder Nash Broyles on a charge of buying whisky for minors. Three boys testified, including Walter Dobbins son of Policeman Dobbins, who helped expose the scheme at a Decatur Street saloon. Detectives trapped Peek, who allegedly supplied the whisky and handed the bottle to one boy before drinking himself.

B. Peek G. H. Peel City Criminal Court Nash Broyles Tate Walter Dobbins Dobbins Peek Decatur Street Peak Lockhart Campbell The Mater Oth

Wolcott's Friends Condemn Teller Reelection Supporters

In Colorado a Republican central committee in Arapahoe county adopts resolutions by 106 to 19 condemning Philip Stewart Frank Goudy and Walenti leadership for conspiring with Democrats to defeat the Republican party in the Colorado legislature. They denounce alliances that helped elect a Democratic Senate leader who will oppose Roosevelt era policies and obstruct Republican measures.

Teller Denver Colorado United States Henry M. Teller Republican Central Committee Arapatoe Philip Stewart Frank ©. Goudy Anil Walenti Republican Therm United States Senate Theodore Roosevelt Senate

Dr Wine not murdered in wreck findings stated

Virginian autopsy ruled heart disease as cause of Dr. W. B. Wine’s death at Dupuyer Montana and officials say wreck mutilation occurred later in Staunton. Elliott reports remnant remains disfigured by wreck, clearing murder claim. Joint conference in Jankeen Mississippi seeks plan for joint tariffs to curb filings and complaints.

Ciroat Falls Mont BR Tt Great Norther St. Fual W. B. Wine Dupuyer Staunton Va., Friends of the Dead Man Found the Body Mutilated and Geriated Dr. Wine Elliott Jankeen Miss Mississinorailwoag Commission New Orleans Trate Fe Mississippi

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