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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1903
Page
5
Tennessee senator accuses Indiana’s Beveridge of cowardly falsehoods as a heated debate erupts over reports of Philippine conduct. Rawlins denounces killings of Father Augustin as murder while Proctor defends Captain Brownell. The session roils with charges of treachery, inquiry limits, and calls for investigation before adjourning at 5:15.
Nashville January 28 Special The grand chapter Order of the Eastern Star today elected officers for the year including Worthy Grand Matron Mrs Belle De Fossett Crossville and Worthy Grand Patron A P Jackson Sycamore with numerous Nashville and area appointees such as Grand Secretary Mrs Mary R Forbes Grand Treasurer Mrs Mary L Spaulding Grand Conductress Mrs Geor ale Walté and Grand Organist Mrs Belle McMurry among others.
The Southern railway announces the appointment of J. B. Michaels master Mechanic of the Southern's shops in Knoxville to be assistant mechanical superintendent of the entire system. He reports to Mechanical Superintendent J. Higgins with headquarters in Washington, effective February 1.
Knoxville January 28 Special Tie Louisville and Nashville finally secured a Knoxville entry route by condemning property on Tugh street owned by B F P Badgett. The railroad pursued an order directing sheriff to seize possession if Badgett fails to vacate by February 2. The bond offered was 8200 and removal of houses was proposed, but Badgett refused. Possession now appears certain to advance the terminal plans.
The British steamer Sagam from Norfolk via Manila arrived with its cargo in the second hold on fire. Water is being sprayed on the cargo to extinguish the flames.
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In Columbus Georgia a dispute over a large sycamore in front of Gen. GL Benning’s former home heightens as the city’s street improvements threaten roots and curb lines. The Benning heirs obtained a temporary injunction to halt work, with February hearings to determine permanence. The case sits alongside other legal actions including a library ownership dispute and local real estate deals as judges weigh property value and public works. Two young girls, Lena and Jennie Read, were placed in an aunt’s care after grand jury action prompted the ordinary to intervene regarding their welfare and guardianship. The story blends civil action over trees with municipal development and local family affairs.
In Savannah Georgia a posse of deputy sheriffs T J Sweeney and Ed McCalery Lada confronted a manhunt for Wil la Scruggs alias Jim Northcutt in Mentieth fourteen miles from Savannah. After Scruggs fled Hazel opened fire wounding none as thirty shots were exchanged. Scruggs is held on murder charges with a 7200 reward. Washville officers were notified and Scruggs will be held pending instructions from Nashville authorities.
A committee arrived in Indianapolis to study moving the Knights of Pythias national offices from Chicago. Other cities under review include Nashville and Indianapolis as possible destinations.
In Columbia on January 28 the senate approved the biennial session bill with a two thirds majority, awaiting house action. The Marshall labor bill passed 13 to 0. The education bill faced a lengthy debate and adjournment. Associate Judge election settled at 187 to 67 for C. A. Woods. Elliott elected code commissioner 74 to 40 after multiple ballots. John J. McMahon named trustee of the South Carolina college.
Washington January 28 Representative Burleson of Texas introduced a concurrent resolution asking the secretary of the interior to report what steps have been taken to curb the illegal fencing of the public domain in New Mexico Wyoming and Nebraska. He seeks data on filings for lands in Nebraska and Wyoming during 1901 to 192 and directs the attorney general to pursue actions to declare fraudulent land appropriations invalid and recover Bald lands for the public domain.
In Columbia on the fourth ballot the General Assembly elected Charles Albert Woods of Marion to fill the unexpired term of Pope as associate justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court. Woods, 50, received 37 votes to 8 for Robert Aldrich of Barnwell and is president of the State Bar Association. William Elliot Jr. of Columbia was chosen code commissioner to serve an unexpired term of years.
In Columbia today subscriptions opened to raise a monument for N. G. Gonzales, late editor of The State. One thousand dollars was subscribed in the morning and the fund may reach five thousand by week’s end. All Columbia banks are authorized to receive subscriptions.
Mazatlan reels from plague with many at the lazaretto and a mass exodus underway. A disinfecting apparatus arrives aboard the steamer Limantour and plans to disinfect circulating money. A child abandoned by parents is placed in the lazaretto as relief contributions continue to pour in.
In Chicago the Northwestern University professional school building at Dearborn and State was dedicated during a celebration marking the university’s 52nd anniversary. President Hadley delivered an address on the Place of the Professional School in the Modern American University.
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Washington reports Senator Lodge deplored a speech as Senator Quay, in charge, quietly added statehood amendments to two appropriation bills. The changes propose admitting Oklahoma, New Mexico and Arizona as states, aiming to influence passage of the funding measures. Quay’s committee is friendly to admitting all territories as states.
January term of Spalding Superior Court in Griffin Ga likely adjourns tomorrow after grand jury presentments. The body condemns ladies playing prize cards as improper while cases include the murder trial of Jake Pryant, with defendants all colored, nearing noon tomorrow.
In Griffin Georgia on January 28 a negro boy about fifty years old was shot in the head by a shotgun fired by fourteen year old Goodrich Manley son of R J Manley a leading Spalding county citizen. The accident happened near Pomona as the boy and Manley hunted. No blame attached to Manley.
Special meeting of the Chatham artillery in Savannah, Georgia, nominates Captain George P. Walker and Lieutenants H. S. Creese, W. D. Krenson, and A. S. Cooper for reelection. Walker, after eight years as captain, had announced retirement but remains persuaded to stay.
The Jackson Rifles held a Monday night primary to select captain first lieutenant and second lieutenant FR A Franklin was elected captain He is a Gordon Institute graduate Barnesville and has Georgia and Maryland service Frank Othousa moved from second to first lieutenant He served in the Third Georgia during the Spanish American War W P Hzell was elected second lieutenant The officers aim to make the company one of the state’s crack units in their new armory.
Augusta report notes push for Emory Speer and Marion Erwin to receive federal judgeships amid partisan debates in Macon and Savannah. Key backers include Macon bar and Augusta business leaders urging Roosevelt to name Speer to the circuit court of appeals, with opposition framed around geographic and party balance concerns.
A fragment mentions selling a Five Per Day Twenty-Year Gold Bond or instalment plan. It notes requirements such as stating age present occupation and providing bank references or other good references. The text reads as an inquiry or pitch for investment arrangements.
Belgian agents to receive customs and distribute shares for various claims as nations press for payment. Venezuela seeks broader participation in proceeds, allies resist. Blockade expected to end soon after a Fort San Carlos incident involving the Panther misinterpretation. Count Quadt explains German stance on the Panther episode.
A fragmented report argues the harbor blockade claim was misapplied as the vessel could not cross the bar while drawing deep water. The analysis asserts the tug of Colombia border patrols was unnecessary since the ship did not intend to import supplies and could not have entered harbor.
Washington January 28 The state department today received a cable from ex Minister Junter Guatemil City asking if the United States would waive immunity in a case arising from a killing. It is thought the Guatemalan government is pressing for its verdict to be honored by Washington as to jurisdiction. The department has informed that all rights are preserved in the case of the person who was not attached to the American government at the time of the killing.
A severe winter storm rages across the western region including Salt Lake City and Mt. Forge area. Rail traffic delayed as trains face weather damage and mountain pass closures. Desert regions report heavy precipitation with limited accessibility through the high country.
New York January. David W. Bucklin, reputed manager of Canfield's alleged gambling house, pleaded not guilty to the grand jury indictment accusing him of abetting the maintenance of a gambling operation.
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