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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1904

Page

2

Behr Held in Murder Case Amid Blood Smeared Clothes

Harry Behr, arrested in Louisville as a murder suspect in Bedford Indiana, shows deep facial scratches and blood stains on clothing. Detectives say he boarded with Roger White the day after the murder, claimed Memphis ties, and described a turbulent Memphis election fight. Behr’s story, opium use, and conflicting details delay conclusions.

Louisville Harry Behr Sereh Schafer Bedford Ind Bullivan Maher Behr Roger White Lonteville Jeffersonville Monon White Schafer Lizzie White Fo White Nearoes Memphis Behra Gerke Linzie White Behr'a C. Howard Hodgenville Howard

Lulu the Young Mayor of Chatham Leads Town Duties

In Chatham a three year old girl, Boulsa Mary Dawes Driver nicknamed Lulu, serves as mayor’s daughter and performs many mayoral duties. Her father William Dawes Driver, the elected mayor, has her open events and distribute prizes at church schools, delighting townsfolk with the child mayor’s presence and charity.

Theren Chatham England Lula Driver Ondon Boulsa Mary Dawes Driver Lulu Enghand William Dawes Driver Driver London Bagar Roorest

Behr Suspect in Memphis Linked Riot Murder Mystery

Report cites a Memphis man named Harry Behr as a suspect in the murder of Miss Sarah Schaefer. Behr, 22 and unmarried, was reportedly in the city around election week, with his mother asserting he had left Memphis January 19. Police found no Harry Lehr arrest records, while witnesses describe a possible struggle with a brick weapon and a bottle of cheap whisky near Fifteenth and HS.

Memphis Harry Behr Howard Loulaville Behr Miss Schaefer North Main Street Augusta Behr North Ince Harry Bedford Ind Sarah Schaefer Michael Murphy Frank Tobias

Two Probable Candidates for State Senate in Banks County

Jefferson Ga January 27 Special News from Banks County says two well known gentlemen may run for state senator G Pier Martin and P F M Farr are expected to enter the race. Martin formerly resided here and attended our local institution, with many friends hoping he succeeds.

State Senate Jefferson Banka G. Pier@ Martin P. F. M. Farr G. P. Martin Institution of Learning Martin Tia

Free two week agricultural institute for farmers in Georgia

The University of Georgia Agricultural School offers a two week Institute in agriculture from February 8 to February 20 in Athens open to farmers, wives, and sons. Lectures cover cotton and corn crops, fertilizers, seed selection, breeding, beed cattle, beef production, dairy processes, and stock judging with practical demonstrations plus afternoon dairy demonstrations and board and lodging for ten dollars for the full period.

Athens Agricultural School of the University of Georgia Fermere J. M Johnson H. C. White J. M. Johnson J. P. Campbell J M. Johnson R J J Redding Georgia R J Redding J. Willoughby C. I. Willoughby J. Ms. Johnson

Whites Fear Red Outbreak Near Greenleaf Mountain

In Fort Gibson on January 27 John Weet leads ten men to Greenleaf mountain amid reports Ketoowahs gathering. Train passengers note many Indians nearby. seven local hunters camped in the Greenleaf area have not communicated for three days, raising alarm among friends.

Fort Gibson J. T John Weet Greenleaf Mountain Bagge Greenleaf Mountains

Dublin Bank Elects Officers and Directors for Ensuing Year

Dublin Georgia stockholders elected T J Pritchett J M Winn J A Jackson W W Robinson A B Jones J H Williams and C W Brantley as directors. Officers chosen were T F Pritchett president W W Robinson vice president and J M Finn cashier. A 10 percent dividend was declared with additions to surplus and undivided profits. surplus stood at 30000.

Dublin Dublin Banking Company T. J. Pritchett J. M. Winn J. A. Jackson W. W. Robinson A. B. Jones J. H. Williams C W. Brantley T. F. Pritchett J. M. Finn State Bank

Panama Treaty Not Amended In Senate Action

Senate foreign relations panel moves to report the Panama treaty as amended no longer, rescinding prior amendments. Senator Culom chairs the panel, signaling a path to ratification without new changes. Morgan presses for retaining health and safety provisions and for access to a 1904 dispatch. Republican members signal extended debate as talks touch on Panama revolution and U.S. role.

Washington Senate Committee On Foreign Relations Panama State Department Senate Panama Republic United States John Hay Tha Aeaste Morgan Committee On Foreign Relations Cullom Fairbanks, Clay and Clark Arkansas

Elopement Ends in Chester Wedding of Baltimore Socialites

Moncure Robinson and Sarah Sisson Abell, from Baltimore’s elite families, eloped to Chester Pa to wed, but a telegram from Baltimore ecclesiastical leaders halted plans for a church ceremony. Police arrived, yet the couple secured Mayor Howard Houston’s approval after presenting a regular license, with the bride claiming age. The bride’s mother arrived too late, and religious differences were cited as the motive behind the attempted阻 stop.

Philadelphia Moncure Robinson Sarah Sisson Abell Baltimore Chester Howard Houston Robmegon Ecclesiasts Battimore

Deutsche Klob celebrates Kaiser Wilhelm anniversary in Atlanta

The Deutsches Klob of Atlanta, formed recently with 28 leading German Americans, marked Kaiser Wilhelm's forty second anniversary with a telegram to the emperor. The group met at the Klindworth conservatory of music where Professor C Miller, Charles Hehre and Harry Stahl spoke amid musical numbers.

Deutsche Hilob Atlanta Kaiser Wilhelm Deutsches Klob Klindworth Conservatory of Music C. Miller Charles Hehre Harry Stahl

Spooks Play Queer Pranks At 360 Chapel Street

A reported haunting at 360 Chapel Street near Smith & Simpsons lumber yard drew over forty thousand visitors. Police officer Luck and Sergeant Beavers witnessed a table jumping and breaking dishes while neighbors claim the old man’s family is beset by supernatural activity.

Chapel Street Smith & Simpson Luck Chalds Heavers Puch Lula Hurst

Berlin Birthday Celebrations for Emperor William II

A January 27 scene in Berlin shows a large crowd at the palace to honor Emperor William II on his birthday. The emperor appeared at a window to acknowledge acclamations as royals, ministers, military leaders, visiting kings and ambassadors, including United States Ambassador Tower, filed by to offer best wishes. King Oscar of Sweden and Norway created the new order of the Lion of Norway in his honor. Chancellor von Buelow hosted a dinner for about 100 princes, diplomats and cabinet members.

Berlin William Carriagea United States Oscar Sweden Norway Eimpers William Fratchevialier Order of the Lion of Germany Fie Aslesunu Inez Cancellor von Buelo Willian

Carrollton Church Purchases Block Adjoining Site

The Methodist Episcopal church south of Carrollton Ga has bought the property adjacent to its site, completing the block. A committee will continue solicitations for subscriptions and assign work to the holding committee. Already many subscriptions have been received.

Carrollton Methodist Episcopal Church South

Rail timetable fragment for several lines and stations

Schedule excerpt lists arrivals and departures across multiple railroads including Western and Atlantic, Atlanta and West Point, Seaboard Air Line, and Georgia Railroad. It names lines between Nashville, Marietta, Chicago, Chattanooga, LaGrange, Montgomery, Selma, Norfolk, New York, Augusta, Covington, and surrounding stops with times such as 7:30 am arrival Nashville and 8:25 am departure Nashville, plus sleeper notes and via routes through Macon and Savannah.

Savannah Macon Trevis- Suburban Jonesboro Jones Western and Atlantic Railroad Arriva Nashville Marietta Ami Marietta Chicago Chattanooga Naahville Atlanta and West Point Selma Montgomery LaGrange

FRAINS LE Southern Railway Services To Atlanta And Connections

Southern Railway advertises multiple through trains from Atlanta with solid vestibule cars to Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Detroit Louisville Columbus Toledo and Indianapolis. Highlights include the Chicago and Florida Special with through sleeping cars, the Washington and Southwestern Limited to New York via Washington, and the Florida limiteds to Jacksonville Brunswick and St Augustine. Services list numerous daily schedules, through sleepers, dining cars, and connections, with ticket offices at Kimball House and Taloo Depot.

Southern Railway Atlanta Chicago Florida Cincinnati Cleveland Detroit Louisville Columbus Toledo India Depolis Birmingham Hansse Ciy Kansas Cty Brunawick Charlotte Danville Richmond Chattanooga Jacksonville St. Augustine Washington and Southwestern Washington New York New York Express Washingt Fort Valley Maron Pullman Memphis Pullman Palsce Air Line Belle Toccoa Loulaville Louieville Anniston Brunswick Augustine Kimball House Taloo Depot

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