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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1903

Page

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Body Taken to Church Just Before Nightfall

Rome July 2 Tonight the body of Leo XIII lies in state in St Peter's Basilica. Beginning tomorrow at sunrise the people of Rome and pilgrims will be admitted to pay their last farewell. The solemn procession moved from the Vatican to St Peter's with Archbishop appointees and dignitaries in mourning regalia. The rite included clergy, diplomats, and papal guards as silence fell and the bier was placed for final rites.

Rome Leo XIII Nex St Peter Biliona Vatican Basilica of Leo XIII Farley York Quigley Chicago Pana Noble Guard Ricardo Callio Pecci Canarll Mar Thomas Kennedy United States X Pcession Palafraniere Hall of the Arm Knights of Malta Chigi Holy Hospice Ruspell Rospignosi St. Peters Bediere Tssistine Chapel Ion Arggada Loggia Fen Damascang Bel Vate Basilica Leo Iit

Famous Kentuckian dies at White Hall aged 93 in Kentucky

Lexington Ky July 2 General Tas sius Marcellus Clay ambassador to Russia under Lincoln abolitionist and author died at his Whitehall Madison county at 910 oclock tonight Cause general exhaustion Survivors include Brutus J Clay Richmond Miss Laura Clay Lexington Mrs Dab ney Crenshaw Richmond Va Mrs Macy Barr Olsy and Mrs James Bennett Richmond Ky The life of the controversial figure included duels vigilant home guards and a sensational marriage to a 16 year old girl.

White Hall Clay Lexington Tassius Marcellus Clay Russia Lincoln Whitehall Madison County Brutus J Clay Richmond Laura Clay Weewan Dabney Crenshaw Macy Barr Olsy James Bennett Hiee Anxiles Kentucky Lita Dora Brock Brock Soma

Minnesota Mob After Sheriff Chase Over Negro

Glencoe Minnesota July 2 a mob pursues Sheriff McKenzie and Sheriff Hartley as they move to take Joe Scott a negro accused of assaulting Biss Helen Olsen to Watson. Officers return toward Glencoe with revolvers drawn and drive the prisoner toward Montevideo but face a mob from Minnesota Falls 70 miles from Glencoe and Bird Island in pursuit.

Glencoe Minn McKenzie Hartley Joe Scott Biss Helen Olsen Watson Scott Washington Minnesota Falls Montevideo Bird Island

Man Had Mania for Speculation in Buffalo

Mrs. Frank V. La Bountie, wife of a Wilson & Smith clerk, claims her husband’s real estate dealings were far larger than known. She says the figures near a half million and the investigation not finished, predicting a profit of at least 100000 for men “insane on real estate speculations” driven by overwork. His salary was 260 a month.

Buffalo Frank V. la Bountie Wilson & Smith

Attempted Escape from Anniston Jail Aids Convict

Charley Rehmer, a young white man convicted of burglary in Police Court, tried to escape from Anniston city jail yesterday afternoon after removing several ratches from the cell wall before being discovered.

Anniston Ala Charley Rehmer

Lynching of John Gilbert Near Pinckney Landing Ark

Memphis reports the lynching of John Gilbert a Negro Monday afternoon near Pinckney Landing Arkansas 30 miles south of the city. Gilbert was accused of shooting H J Hubert a white planter. Captured by a posse he was bound over but taken by Hubert supporters and hanged at a nearby tree. Hubert died the next day. Authorities seek Jim Hawker another Black man linked to the shooting believed to be the real culprit.

Memphis John Gilbert Pinckney Landing Ark Gilbert H J Hubert Posse Criminal Court Huberta Hubert Jim Hawker

Blackmail Allegations Haunt Labor Unions Trial

In New York on July 23 Judge Newburg began testimony in the grand larceny trial of Lawrence Murphy former treasurer of the Journeymen Stonecutters Association. The defense argues funds were extortion payments rather than union dues and fines. Builders reportedly paid unions large sums to settle disputes, including a Brook lyn case of 10 000 and other large sums cited during questioning.

New York Newburg Lawrence Murphy Journeymen Stonecutters’ Association Brooklyn

United States Wins Leave to Appeal in Gaynor Greene Case

London reports grant of leave to appeal by the Privy Council, described as a notable U S victory. Canadian and British officials discuss extradition and the potential impact on the Green and Gaynor case as authorities in Quebec relay contrasting cables.

United States London Waites States John F Gayner Privy Council Edward Clarke Councel Charles Ruasel Jord Washington MacMaster Green and Gaynor Privy Council of England Greene and Gaynor Quebec Gaynor-Greene Associated Press

Russia Warned to Keep Pledge

Washington reports quote officials insisting China and Russia promised Manchuria port openings and US aims to enforce those pledges. Tokyo doubts Russian pledges but Washington sees no reason to doubt. Prince Ching refuses to open Manchuria towns but hints at a possible compromise including Ta-Kung-Ka-O in a new treaty.

Washington China Russia Manchuria Hay United States London Dispatch Japan State Department Prince Ching Pekin Foreign Office Conger Fetter Ta-Kung-Ka-O

Byron Trammell Murder Case Heats in Montgomery

U S Deputy Marshal Byron Trammell charged with the Roanoke murder was brought before Montgomery city criminal court. Solicitor and state attorneys demanded rearrest under the grand jury indictment. Judge Thomas adjourned the case for further advisement until tomorrow.

Trammell Montgomery Ala United States Marsal Byron Trammell Ofc BE. Taylor Roanoke Dent J. B. Puller Hall Thomas Took

Carroll County Doctors Gather for Monthly Medical Meeting

Carrollton physicians from across Carroll County attend the regular monthly Carroll County Medical Association session on Tuesday. The gathering featured an active discussion and debate as members heard from representative doctors about county medical matters and fraternal affairs.

Carroll County Carrollton Carroll County’ Medical Association

Strike on Miller Backfires as Bookbinders Threaten Work Stoppage

Washington July 2 The union of government printing office bookbinders vows to quit if W A Miller assistant foreman is allowed to return. They accuse him of abusive language and misconduct, say he was discharged on civil service charges, and report affidavits sent to officials for full investigation while Miller is reported to be in Minneapolis.

Washington Ar- Tett of Bookbinders Government Printing Office W A. Miller Cortelyou Department of Commerce and Labor Miller Bookbinders Organization Miler Jawa Miller Ie Minneapolia Ees

Southern Car and Foundry Company Declared Bankrupt

Proceedings filed in the United States district court seek to declare Southern Car and Foundry Company bankrupt. Thomas Gillespie of West Orange, NJ, named receiver by Judge Kirkpatrick, with Thomas G. Bush of Birmingham, Alabama, also serving as receiver. Creditors’ property tied to plants in Tennessee and Alabama is at stake.

Southern Car and Foundry Trenton United States District Court Southern Car and Foundry Company Thomas Gillespie West Orange Kirkpatrick United States Circuit Court Standard Breed Car Company of Pennsylvania Tennessee Alabama Thomas G. Bush Birmingham Ala

Encampment at Columbia by First South Carolina Regiment

The First South Carolina Regiment of Infantry arrived in Columbia yesterday and will encamp for ten days at Hilton Knell behind the Hyatt Park Casino on the officers quarters site. Colonel J Boyd of Greenville commands the regiment, continuing memories of the 1898 camp with about eight hundred men in residence last night.

South Carolina Columbia S.C Speriale South Carolina Regiment of Infantry Hitle Knell Hyatt Park Casino J. Boyd Greenville

Barcross Bros. Contractors Fail Under $9 Million Liabilities

Receivers appointed by Judge Brown in Boston after a widely unanticipated failure of Barcross Bros. Co. extensive contractors and builders. The United States circuit court heard the matter this afternoon. Estimated net liabilities exceed $600,000.

Boston Barcross Bros. Company Brown United States

Election by Pipe Fitters Amniston Ala

In a spirited race last night Thomas Colling of the Pipe Fitting union was elected president of the trade council for the ensuing term. Other officers named were vice president W A Pilkington recording secretary Les Ferguson delegate to the American Federation of Labor Lee Ferguson alternate C C Eckhard.

Amniston Ala Thomas Colling Pips Fitting Union Trade Council W A. Pilkington Les Ferguson American Federation of Labor Lee Ferguson C C. Eckhard

Operators and Miners Resume Work in New River Fields

Charleston July 2. Operators and miners in the New River coal fields settled their differences and miners will resume work after an eighteen months strike. The strike began over operators refusing to recognize the union and the committee’s failure to reveal breakages of active rates.

Charleston W. Va New River Unién Ao Chénsmittes Knowa Brexenj Tae Fertas Actiie- Ats

Letter Exposes Lee Bribery Claims in Ontario Letter Firestorm

Niagara-on-the-Lake reports Daniel J Kelley under indictment in Missouri reveals letters from former Lieutenant Governor John A Lee. Contents show demands for postage stamps and bribe-like statements about influencing legislators and political aides. A separate note records editor fines in Jefferson City for criticizing the court and editor apologies.

St Louis Niagara-on-the- Lake Ontario Daniel J Kelley Kelley John A Lee Missouri Lee Phelps Carrol Jefferson Cay Supreme Court Today J M Sheppard Stamford-Herald Warrensburg Supréme’ Court Sheppard Citi Jeneburg Cundiff Sedatta

Weather forecast and local notices from Georgia

Summary of forecasts shows showers in Georgia on Thursday and Friday with cooler interior highs and varied winds. Local items report Calhoun property sold for 55000 cash. legislative aims to protect public schools. a salesman in Atlanta commits suicide after debts. city committee set dates for meetings and tax considerations. Macon grocers in session. Civil War era units and regional incidents noted including a storm in Paterson and various political updates.

Georgia Calhoun Peachtree Fourteenth Streets John E Murphy House of Representatives Gua Long Ahanta Georgia Railway and Electric Company

Official is Summarily Discharged for Government Work

Charles Hedges removed as superintendent of free delivery in the post office department after accusations of false diary entries and per diem fraud. He allegedly reported be at many places while elsewhere, with later statements explaining pay disputes. Ervin H Thorpe appointed to replace him as superintendent in New York.

Washington Charles Hedges Post Office Department Hedges Bristow Joplin Mansfield Ohio John Ghoriins Hodges Tenth Congressional District Texas W Machen New York Maehen Herbert W Valentine New York Post Office Valentine Post Offices Genere Machen Johnson San Antonio Mexico Mansfeld

Will Encamp at Bickett Spring, Montgomery Alabama

July 2 report notes Second regiment Alabama National Guard to encamp at Pickett Spring near Montgomery. Governor Lauren and General Brandon oversee arrangements but text is garbled. Detailing dates or officials is incomplete. core fact is encampment planned at Bickett Spring area in Montgomery.

Will Bickett Montgomery Ala Alabama Pickett Sre Gust Lauren Una Fant Eral Brandon Toda

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