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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1903
Page
6
A disturbed man in a criminal court cabinet hurled insults at jurors and the prosecutor, calling the jury a cowardly lot of dogs. He raged as verdicts were read, shouted threats, and was escorted to a Tombs cell after being dismissed from the apartment yesterday.
New York January 20 The complete organization of the International Mercantile Marine Company was announced today with officers led by President Clement A Griscom and Vice Presidents in Britain Sir Clinton E Dawkins and in America Pbuull A. Franklin. The report lists global officers and managers across the White Star Line and allied firms, detailing roles from treasurer James J. Swartz to general managers in Europe and America.
General Manager A G Feltz of the Santa Fe railroad west of Albuquerque announced all west line firemen will receive a wage raise of 60.6 percent after their demand for 10 to 15 percent was refused. In Chattanooga Tennessee Mooney College beat Tron by 18 to 11 in a college basketball game.
In Vienna a heated session of the Reichsrat over the sugar question led to disruptions as sugar refiners met without authorization to push views before lawmakers. Members denounced this as Parliament within a parliament and violence erupted as deputies forced the refineries to leave.
Athens Ga January 80 Special The transportaton committee of the Chamber of commerce has taken up the task of securing better schedules for railroads serving Athens. Only one morning passenger train reaches the city on four lines, harming retail interests and daily papers. The committee will study advantageous schedules and push the issue with the railroads, led by Captain J C McMahan as chairman, with C S Grif ford WV 2 Wawe J Dorsey and J F Rhodes.
Special from Raleigh notes information from Marion claiming convicts from Spruce Pine in Mitchell county traveled by train with deaths reported. Officials deny any convict death and say transport across the mountains was the only route. Governor Aycock and penitentiary officials defend humane treatment amid sparse details.
Eli Rorees, a white man, was captured after a manhunt in Union County amid a series of violent crimes including the killing of Jexsley and a negro youth. He resisted surrender, saying he would die first, and admitted the double crime citing love for Muss Pressley and contempt for the victim’s race. He is to be sent to Morganton State Hospital for evaluation.
Ingerpool January 12 four seamen of the British ship Veronica were remanded to stay on charges of murdering Captain Shawtwo, two officers, and four seamen. Two prisoners implicated themselves. another, WHNam Smith, an American, denied the statements.
Raleigh January 3 The North Carolina General Assembly met and Hon Lee S Overman was formally elected United States senator to succeed Jeter C Pritchard. The joint vote stood 138 for Overman and 50 for Pritchard, the Republican nominee.
Washington January 39 The last private claims day of this congress in the House saw five bills acted on favorably despite GOP opposition led by Mr Can non and others. Many claims dated back to the civil war some earlier. Pay ne criticized the fraud in many claims and urged payment save for later. The House voted down a quorum issue and adjourned until tomorrow morning.
Berrien County farmers organize a Georgia clinic in Tifton to showcase corn and cotton yields. Seven members pledge contests with a barrel-based corn yield prize and a one acre cotton contest with cigars as rewards. The group plans fall gatherings to review results and promote wider local farming. The Western Union Telegraph Co also installs electric call bells and extends hours in downtown Tifton.
Berlin reports 37 year old Countess Isa weslerska Kwilki, known for her wit and grace, is charged with fabricating having borne a son six years ago to claim an estate in Wrobdlero, Posen. Allegations state two rank ladies aided by a railroad worker's daughter produced a baby, carried via cab, possibly drugged, kept two days, then presented as the heir. The Countess denied access to the attending doctor while contesting the birth.
Oakland California January 2 The wit of Amos McCartney an eccentric capitalist who died January 34 has just been opened It directs that no religious services be held at his funeral but summons that a band of music be provided for the entertainment of the mourners The estate left to his daughters includes valuable property Lay Farm inland this state realty in Kansas 5000 acres of land in Missouri real estate in Chicago besides stocks bonds and mortgages
A lightning caused transformer explosion at the Niagara Falls Power and Conduit Company last night disrupted power citywide. The blast damaged cables, halted trolley lines, and shut down most Lockport factories, with services to Buffalo and surrounding areas reduced as crews repair the system.
Omaha Neb January 36 The conference between President Burt of the Union Pacific and the striking shopmen representatives ended without result. Labor leaders plan a mass meeting and steps to extend the strike across the Harriman system. The Southern Pacific and other lines may be drawn in, while talks with Burt are not to continue at present. The company cites six months of piece work and no changes planned citing a busy season ending, with new hires filling former positions.
The January term of Haralson superior court opens under a new judge and solicitor general. Judges Bartlett and Colonel W. Pieler preside as cases are tried, including Mo Phillips vs Southern Railway for overcharge after train passenger refused to pay extra fare. The trial marks the fourth appearance of the case with prior verdicts and ongoing questions in railroad law.
Tennessee pension measure for old Confederate veterans gains broad support in the legislature and among Grand Army posts. Missionary Ridge Post No. 4 started the push with drafted resolutions sent to Hamilton County delegation urging passage.
The Southern Golf Association executive committee meets in Chattanooga Tennessee to choose the venue for the second annual championship tournament. Chattanooga Louisville Asheville and Masheville contend to host the event.
Pensacola Florida January 20 Special John Eagan United States district attorney for the northern district of Florida died at his home this afternoon of pneumonia after a brief relapse. A native of Elmira New York he was about 58 years old and had been in office since 1919.
Mrs. F Dy Rowe of Candia New Hampshire credits Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with curing severe rheumatism after two years of agony. She reports swelling in fingers and joint pain easing after a few boxes, with her husband also noting relief. The ad claims purifying the blood and removing poisons to restore health. Pills sold at fifty cents a box or six for two dollars, via druggists or the Williams Medicine Company.
Justice Cla baugh ruled that Antonia M. O. Pisso de Yosa, a Filipino youth who sought U S citizenship via mandamus against Vick John R. Youngs, remains an alien. The decision allows his citizenship declaration to be received, but an appeal followed. The case touches on allegiance and nationality amid a change of sovereignty.
Specials across Savannah shift as druggists agree to cut expenses and end the Bell system by switching to a unified Georgia telephone setup. Bell representatives promise a hearing to restore telephones and contest the move.
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