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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1904

Page

18

WEEPING WOMAN LED FROM COURT IN POSTAL TRIAL

Defense opens in postal trial as Machen and associates face questions of orders and debts. Miss Ina Liebhardt testifies Machen’s clerkship limited his daily duties and that Groff fastener was a fixed supply. Court adjourns with more testimony to come.

Washington Mransdox Gro?s George FE. Lorenz Kumiler Machen George E. Lorens Ohio George E Lorenz Lorenz Conrad Syme Maddox Kumler Mra Lorenz Phillips Machens Sha Miss Ina Liebhardt Special Free Delivery Madhen Wynne Stern Hawley Miss Liebhardt

Needs of the Homeless Supplied Berlin

Official information states the needs of Aalesund Norway after a triple fire were provided for. 13,000 residents fled to neighboring towns while the American steamer Phoenica, sent on Emperor William’s instigation, carries 4,000 more people and twenty days of supplies.

Berlin Alesund Norway Sven Aalesuml Ham Burge Phoenica Asles Re Ifef William

Cotton Shipment for Japan Leaves Houston for San Francisco

A shipment of 3600 bales of cotton bound for Japan departed Houston tonight via the Southern Pacific to San Francisco. The load required forty one cars and a crane, with the freight bill listed at 29000 dollars, highlighting trade with the Orient.

Japan Houston Tex Southerm Pacific San Francisco Orients Trade

Footwear sale prices listed for men and hunting boots

The notice lists rubber boots for men priced at $5.00 and $6.00, waterproof hunting shoes at $3.50, $4.00, and $6.00, and Arctics for men at $1.00, $1.25, and $1.50.

Gotch Beats Jenkins in Pivotal Wrestling Showdown

In Bellingham Washington on January 28 Frank A Gotch from Humboldt Iowa defeated Tom Jenkins of Cleveland Ohio in a hard fought match watched by about five thousand. Gotch showcased faster technique and leg work while Jenkins struggled to counter. The bout, for a 2000 purse and 3200 side bets, ended with heated exchanges before officials separated the fighters. Jenkins weighed 210 pounds and Gotch 190 at ring side.

Bellingham Wash Frank A. Gotch Humboldt Iowa Tom Jenkins Cleveland Ohio Gotch Jenkins Og Toul Jenkine Gharonten

Peonage Charge Holds Pittman in Georgia

Athens report states Judge Himbrew issued a warrant against Lucius Pittman a Madison County farmer on a peonage charge for allegedly detaining the children of a Negro woman named Griffith The federal court case was set for a preliminary hearing before Judge Kimbrew tomorrow

Athens Angler Himbrew Lucius Pittman Madison County Griffith Kimbrew

Savannah Cotton Market Surges Amid High Prices

Savannah Ga January 28 Special reports describe a day of great excitement in the cotton market with heavy buying and expectations of higher prices. Some brokers cite 18 to 25 cents, others hold for 25 cents as buyers across Georgia Alabama and South Carolina refuse to part with cotton. Numerous farmers profit from rising prices, with substantial cash sales and bank balances noted. Other items include a large lumber fire in North Tonawanda and a Panama Canal treaty petition from Brunswickia’s board of trade.

Savannah Monthe Georgia Alabama South Carolina North Georgia Pyokere Jackson Farmers Bates Hatonton Eatonton Jefferson Jefferson, Ga Gatesville Hawkineville Hawkineville Ga R. L Partin

MANGLED MEN LAID IN GRAVES IN PITTSBURGH AREA

Burial processions and rescue parties moved bodies from the Hardwick mine to the morgue as 103 recovered. Thirty identified, eighteen buried. Funeral services held, priests led simple rites. Foreign miners mostly refused entry to aid the rescue. Relief fund exceeds $10,000 with more contributions arriving.

Pittaburi Herse Hardwick Frst EO Graham Lutheran Church New Kensington Chelawick Tlis

Girl Is Long on Husbands

San Antonio January 28 Jeeale Evie, 68, daughter of Mount Vernon, Missouri, family, placed in county jail on bigamy charge. She married a Mexican barber on January 17 after leaving Georges A King, a stockman with a ranch near Tucson, whom she wed over a year earlier. She lived with King briefly at Wichita Falls then disappeared, saying she had no funds for divorce. Arrest followed a King's ally recognizing her.

San Antonio Jeeale Evie Mount Vernon Sbe Georges King Tucson Arla Wichita Tallis Selma

Crum Working Without Pay Questioned Over Charleston Collector Post

Washington reports Senator Tillman’s inquiry into William D Crum who served as collector at the Charleston port starting March 29 1903 and January 8 1904 on temporary and informal terms. The Treasury confirms no third or fourth appointment and notes Crum has no pay due under section 176 while the judiciary must decide his official status.

Washington Tillman Senate Wiliam BD Crum Tharleston Treasury Shaw Pro Tam Frye Willam D Crum Charleston BR Tilman William D Crum Port of Charleston

Picture Auction At Thurmonds Gallery Today

The Fisher collection watercolors by Hugo Fisher and drawings by Harrison Fisher will be auctioned at Thurmond's gallery on Peachtree Street at 10:30 this morning. Postponed by yesterday's snow, the sale attracted many visitors and calls to Mr Fisher.

Fisher Thurmonds Gallery Peachtree Street Hugo Fisher Harrison Fisher Thurmond

Republican MP Pegs Wins Maiden Speech in Senate Row

Minnesota Republican J Adam Pegs delivered his maiden Senate address in Washington January 28. His wit drew laughter from both parties as he praised Roosevelt, attacked populists, and debated race questions, party unity, and southern policy amid broader fiscal clashes.

Washington J Adam Pegs Minnesota Beds Cleveland Bryan Roosevelt Fundni Wall Street Scudder New York Bede Thayer Massachusetts Democratic Party Mr Bede Congress Hede West Richardson South Dir Richardson Alabama Grosvenor Richardson Eat Baker Southern States Mr Richardson

Waycross Cows Lose At Last Election

Waycross Georgia January 28 special reports the contested cow election was settled by recount showing the cows lose by five votes. The election held Saturday saw an amendment to curb cows running on streets fail by one vote. Alderman Murphy filed a protest and the recount discarded twenty six votes, altering the result by five votes.

Waycross Ga Murphy

Atlanta Man Gaton Europe Tour With Auto and Escort

New York January 28 Special E E Mathers owner of McChesney and Major Delmar sails on La Touraine with 40 horsepower car for a grand European tour. He plans to visit Paris Monte Carlo and return via southern France as yearlong journey with Horace Bradley. Gating a prominent Atlanta financier, his departure excites local friends.

New York EE @mathers McChesney Delmar Atlanta Ireland England Germany Irance Switzerland Zjnpin San Francisco Gatins Sild Europe Ufa Dresry Horace Bradley Harvard Familley Bradley Les Paria Monte Carlo Gating Kew York ELS Orients

Ferry collision injures no one in foul of strong tide

In New York on January 26 a collision between the ferryboat Princeton and the steamship Nacoochee left a damaged paddle wheel and a hole in the Princeton. about 300 passengers panicked but none injured as the Nacoochee backed away and tugs assisted the Princeton. Several women fainted in the ferry’s women’s cabin during the fright.

New York Princeton Pennsylvania Railroad Savannah North River

Toomer Works 500 Convicts

Washington January 28 The Sibley bill to bar government purchase of convict made goods was before the house committee on labor. E J Roche AFL supported the measure while Toomer of Georgia testified he holds a five year convict labor contract and contends convict labor funds public schools.

Washington Sibley Bdl House Caremittee Labor Today E J Roche American Federation of Labor W Om Toomer Georgia

Monument to Kosciuszko Rather Than Pulaski Urged by Roosevelt

President Roosevelt sent a recommendation to Congress to replace a Pulaski equestrian statue with a Kosciuszko pedestrian statue. The plan would place Kosciuszko at a Lafayette Square corner beside Lafayette, Rochambeau, and von Steuben statues.

Pulaski Roosevelt Washington Copeless Pensylvania Avenue Thirteenth and Fourteenth Street Kancluska

Banquet to H. Clay Evans Held in Chattanooga

The chamber of commerce hosted a banquet tonight honoring Hon H. Clay Evans, consul general to London, with about 180 guests including Southern officials M J 0 Brien of the Southern Express Company and several army officers in attendance.

H. Clay Evans Chattanooga Tenn Jemiar Cumber of Commerce London The Southern M J 0 Brien Southern Express Company

Woman Slayer Trailed as Bedford Murders Case Grows

Detectives search for a Palois registered man after Miss Sarah Schaefer was killed in Bedford. Authorities describe a suspect seen near the alley and hotel as a brown suited man with a large mustache. A separate report states Harry Behr was released after police doubt an alleged confession tied to narcotics or joking questions.

Bedford Park Hotel Palois Sarah Schaefer Miss Schacter Monon Manan Greencastle Crawford Auille Drs Freeland Emery Short Hate Court of Inquiry Schaefer Palo Ils Savn Min Harry Behr Troufsvile Bedford Ind Spon Memphis Behr Bohra Bitt

Former Jeopardy Clerk Faces Larceny Case in Savannah

In Savannah on January 28 Judge George T Cann ruled on the case of J B Olivero a former Atlantic Coast Line cashier charged with larceny after trust involving about 5000 dollars. The mistrial was declared due to Judge Barrow having expressed an opinion on evidence, later reversed by the supreme court, sending the case to trial. Olivero, a widely connected Georgia and South Carolina figure, faces upcoming proceedings. A separate note records the Glen Raven Cotton Oil Company charter in Alamance County with capital stock of 150000 dollars and J Q Gant J E Gant and Kennette Gant as stockholders.

Savannah J B Olivero Atlantic Coast Line Susanmah George T Cann Pope Barrow Barrow Supreme Court Cann Clcerogre Georgia South Carolna Raleigh NC Glen Raven

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