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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1903
Page
5
The first bale of the 16030 cotton season was auctioned at the Galveston cotton exchange. Weighing 470 pounds, it sold in bulk for 22.9 cents per pound.
A severe storm swept through Philadelphia on July 18 causing widespread damage in suburbs and farming districts. A 15-year-old boy, Edward Bricker of Huntington, Pa, drowned in a swollen stream. The excursion steamer Thomas Clyde faced dangerous conditions near Woodland Beach as a floating log jammed a paddle wheel causing panic. many women fainted as passengers crowded the decks before returning safely to their homes.
The Gainesville Second Baptist Workers' Meeting reports a lively Sunday School Normal institute with Rev Row and Rev J R Spilman delivering several lectures and Rev D Grindle and Dr S Y Jameson preaching. Delegates filled First Baptist Church as the institute continues with lectures on missions and Sunday school work and closes tomorrow evening.
Orvin L Hurlbut of Chattanooga has been named receiver for the Southern Car and Foundry. Judge C D Clark approved the appointment, and Hurlbut has qualified. He will oversee plants in Memphis and Genol City Tennessee.
Dr J C Solomon of Atlanta closed a remarkable religious meeting at Ten Mile Creek Baptist Church five miles from Baxley. Preaching began last Sunday and forty eight joined. Fervor and influence are felt for miles as old and young discuss the event.
A rumbling city hall column reports Mayor Pro Tem LaHatte’s dream of diving to collect gold nuggets and seeking interpretation, hinting at a possible mayoral run. The piece ties his hunch to the race, recounts Secretary Goodwin’s day in for the mayor, and covers city council antics over baseball, depot street grades, and charity ladies misquoted as “angels of light.”
J K Orr of Atlanta delivers principal address to the Southern Wholesalers Association at its fifth annual convention in Magnolia Mass. His paper reviews the past five years and outlines benefits and future helps for members. The Magnolia hotel is noted as an apt setting for a Georgian to enjoy a good time.
Funeral services for Mrs Wislda Pool Woolf wife of Captain Winfield Woolf were conducted yesterday at 276 Houston Street by Dr Teron H Rke and Rev Cc R Nisbett with friends singing her favorite hymns. Interment is planned this afternoon in Newnan Georgia after a brief service at the Newnan Presbyterian Church where she long belonged.
Richmond Huzzara, under orders from Captain F. E Beane, must meet at the armory in Augusta at 6 30 AM wearing khaki trousers and blue shirts. They will march to the union shed at 7 AM to take the train to Savannah for a week long training camp.
An advertisement proclaims Botanic Blood Balm can cure chronic blood poison conditions and a range of symptoms including skin eruptions ulcers and rheumatic pains. It claims to purify blood, stop coughing and spitting, heal sores, and even cure cancers, promising dramatic results for deep seated cases.
A doctor cites Schlitz beer as pure due to strict cleanliness at the brewery and Pasteurization after sealing. He says the beer is aged for months, filtered, and cooled in plate glass rooms, with the hops and barley offering tonic and nourishment. He adds that proper hydration from beer aids digestion and overall health.
The brief notes list the death of two year old Theoren Alfred Thompson at 495 Crew Street with funeral plans this afternoon and Westview burial. Fire calls at Hillard Calin and West Hunter Granger with minimal damage. Weather cooler with possible local thundershowers for today. Dr Alex Dawson shows improvement after a venomous bite but remains seriously ill. Fulton County commissioners consider Piedmont Electric Railway franchise with conditions. decision postponed to August. Mrs M L Murphy of 38 Central Avenue struck by a buggy at Mitchell and Whitehall, severe injuries and shock. R S Pope bond default noted in recorder's court. Bundy stealings noted. harness thefts and later charges. Ida Sims, Negro woman, in disorderly conduct case continued to Monday. A memory lapse costs James B Cummings a $1.75 fine for forgetting his veteran's license. Prisoners charged with simple drunk. case postponed to 2:30 and later fines discussed. Police seek two missing girls, Carle Oliver and Emma Hill, ages 14 and 16. Will Dodson of Hapeville injured dislocating shoulder by Central train at McDaniel Street crossing. White man Ellison arrested for a past fight with W S Ransom at Butler Street culvert.
Madrid July 2 cabinet members tendered resignations to Premier Silvera after a long navy vote debate. King asked Silvera to form a new cabinet, but he declined. Marquis Villaverde summoned to the palace. London July 18 Central News says crisis stems from plans to restore Spanish navy to prewar strength.
Bids opened for eleven street railway lines in Cleveland show only two bidders, each taking one route, leaving nine routes unbid. J B Hoefgen of New York bidding on Rhodes avenue line offered seventeen fares for 50 cents and thirty-oves for 1.
Louisville officials plan to land one or both national party conventions by next year. A 15 000 seat coliseum is to be built and ready within ten months. Henry Watterson and Urey Woodson attended the directors meeting as Louisville lures Democrats and Republicans to host. John W. Yerkes and other party leaders to be invited to Louisville.
The Anniston, Alabama post office is designated a depository for money orders for 149 small Alabama offices. Money received at these offices will be forwarded to Anniston, counted, reported, and sent to headquarters. The serving offices were listed by Birmingham and Montgomery. Also notes on well sinking gear and railway wage costs.
A garbled advertisement promises a tasteless discovery that can be added to tea or coffee to cure drunkards secretly. It urges filling out a form to receive more information, cites endorsements, and offers a free sample by mail. The text is riddled with misspellings and unclear references.
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