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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1903
Page
9
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Authorities believe arbitration will grant Canada 19 more miles while the provisional boundary encroaches on American territory, as shown by maps of the Klondike era. The dispute crosses tidewater in the contested region.
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The article defends The Constitution against claims of lottery law violations in postal receipts and contends post office reports predate its contest. It then explores Cuba’s cotton potential, detailing long staple strains, pilot yields, expert estimates, and prospects for substantial profits from sea island cotton with Cuban cultivation improvements.
A fragmentary note recalls a January 25 Aragon event with Robbie Burns references and a recital by Starlite under themes of earthly joys and poetic tapping of Greek imagery. A Hillville parent letters from New York describes a doctor visit for appendicitis.
A long, mixed letter page appeals to Confederate veterans at Ohio prisons Camp Chase and Johnson's Island. Readers are urged to send prisoner names for a memorial record, while other items include political notes on post office reforms, poetry, humor, and letters from readers about wartime memories and religious debates.
The piece argues Americans favor arbitration in principle yet distrust the Alaska Canada boundary case. It claims Canada seeks to gain coastlines and harbors, including Skagway, while Alaska would lose valuable coastline. It notes Russia sold Alaska in 1867 and questions the vague boundary, urging a final determination for peaceful comity.
Mr Edgar Nash and Miss Bertie Arendall were married last night at 90 cloc at the brides parents residence on Alexander street Rev F Sims of Macon officiating. The ceremony drew a large gathering and a delightful reception followed. The couple, formerly of Atlanta and now to reside in Birmingham, leave for their new home tonight.
Attendees from across the city gathered at Labor Hall 12 Winter Street for the twelfth anniversary of the Atlanta Federation of Trades A literary evening featured Mayor Howell and a soprano solo by Mrs Wilson of Washington D C The Typographical quartet from The House of Blosser performed music and a social hop followed The program listed multiple recitations solos and performances by local artists with floor managers named and plans for future events.
Several civil actions were filed or continued in Atlanta courts. John Arnold sues Georgia Railway and Banking for alleged permanent injuries. James Daly sues Fulton Bag and Cotton Mill for 2000 alleging a conspiratorial plot by a foreman and wrongful discharge. Odessa Holbrook sues Seaboard Air Line for 00000 in a federal case over her husband W A Holbrook’s death in a freight derailment. John M McLaren sues Atlanta Terra Cotta Company for damages after burns from hot plates. The Board of Water Commissioners awarded a water mains contract to F We Alexander & Co and discussed future land purchase for a new reservoir. Council committees delayed meetings due to scheduling with Georgia Railway. A Hyn ds committee on electric railways postponed. A judge ordered production of documents in a case against H A Rucker, collector of Internal Revenue. A colored man, Willary Jones, was injured by a streetcar. a white infant’s body was found in a sewer and buried after investigation. Chief Ball instructed post force to enforce city ordinance on property cleanliness during muddy weather. Pension payments announced for Richmond County Confederate veterans, about 20 claimants to receive 14 210.
In a dispute at Pachtree street property formerly occupied by Snook & Austin Furniture, Steiner & Emery seek to rebuild after a fire, claiming termination of Snook & Austin’s lease. Judge Lumpkin granted a temporary restraining order as litigation unfolds between the businesses and their contractors.
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