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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1903
Page
3
Funeral services were held at Mount Zion church in Hapeville for 8 year old Mya Busan Cash who died at her home. Interment followed in the church cemetery. She had lived in Fulton county fifty years and leaves three sons and five daughters.
The record shows civil docket items including Ansl Kelly v State from Glynn and Thoredey arguments on mining and iron works interests. Other entries mention Morgan, Toone, Leake, and Howsll commissioners, with a Glynn circuit session advancing to the next order.
A local trip to Birmingham is scheduled for Monday July 27 with a fare of $2.75. The outing is described as a rouge style excursion offering an affordable travel option for participants.
The United States demands two or more Manchurian ports opened, rejecting China's plea that Russian troops hold the sites. Officials cite pledges made before Hay's departure and insist the ports be opened despite any Chinese reluctance. Evacuation by Russians could allow time for a new treaty to take effect.
The fifth joint convention of the Southeastern Mississippi Valley and Southeastern Freight Associations is in Asheville with railway leaders from the South. Subcommittees will study freight statistics as routine matters are reviewed. Major J F Hanson of Macon heads Central of Georgia board in Atlanta on business. E Lute of Atlanta and West Point returns after Asheville stay. Rev Len Broughton and 200 Tabernacle Baptist choir members travel to Wrightsville Beach on Seaboard. Governor Terrell and staff depart for state troops encampment at Rome. John M Egan of Central passes through Atlanta en route to Savannah. W 28 Clements of Seaboard travels. C R Wescott resigns as Southern trailmaster for Illinois Central. Actual railroad construction starts Maryville to Wallaha branch in North Carolina, main contract awarded to W J Oliver & Co, with rapid work planned before winter.
The National Grand Lodge of the United Brothers of Friendship adopted a resolution mourning General Cassius M Clay, praising his abolitionist acts and courage. National Grand Master W A Gaines at Covington, Kentucky, was reelected.
In Mahonoy City on July 23 a water rush at Ellangowan colliery trapped several miners. Glen Savage, initially believed dead, was found alive but exhausted after breakers broke through Breist No 15. Fellow miners Alexander Lynch Peter Kleckner Matthew Chesinski and Michael Yancosky remain entombed and unlikely to be reached before Friday morning.
Police say Dennis and Lati more two top American safe blowers and bank robbers escaped from Waukesha jail with three women who planned the break in Chicago. Authorities notified. escape credited to the same female led group. Escapes at Jonesboro and Aledo, Illinois, attributed to the same crook combination.
July 27 Olta Minnesota. Joe Scott, the negro who mortally injured Ming Helen Olsen last Saturday, was moved from McLeod county jail to Minnesota Falls for arraignment on burglary charges. A field hearing drew a small crowd chanting hang the negro as the sheriff escorted the prisoner to Glencoe jail amid fears of a larger mob. Olsen’s condition improved as reports of mobs following the sheriff varied.
Gilliam, a white farmer from Union county, was fatally stabbed by his son in law W R Hatley after a dispute at Hatley's home near Union, about 12 miles from the town. Gilliam bled heavily and remained alive in critical condition as he waited for medical aid.
The last tribute of remin was paid to WwoA Tone westentav afternoon by his friends. Dr W W Tan deur conducted the funeral services at Paterson's undertaking establishment attended by many acquaintances and Knights of Pythias representatives. Pallbearers named. No interment arranged yet. likely to be held today. He leaves a wife and one child. sisters Mrs E H Carroll and Miss Ballie Lone and Miss Dena Lone among immediate relatives.
Virginia mountain resorts along the Norfolk and Western line are noted for their scenery climate and curative waters. Excursion tickets are now on sale with information provided by Warren L. Roche Western Passenger Agent and W. B. Bevill General Passenger Agent Roanoke Virginia.
A brick two story building at Agnes Scott Institute houses chemical, biological and physical laboratories recitation rooms libraries and storage rooms with hot and cold water gas and modern equipment. The science department is led by Professor H B Arbuckle Johns Hopkins. For catalogue write Dr F Hi Games Decatur Ga.
Philadelphia July 78 Lawrence Bumberfield, sought by New York authorities on grand larceny charges, was arrested and committed without bail. The arrest stems from an investigation of the Horneshos Mining Company, a corporation claimed to have caused losses totaling about 150000 among prominent Europeans and Americans. The principals were said to be in prison in New York.
The Commercial Pacific Cable Company announces new public traffic rates effective July 25 from San Francisco to Manila and other destinations. The San Francisco to Honolulu rate drops to a lower rate per word, with pricing listed for Midway Island Guam Luzon Hong Kong China Macao Japan Chemulge Funag and Seoul Korea Formosa and other places.
The Metal Market from New York notes varied London and New York prices for lead copper and spelter, with lead steady at 11 7s 6d in London and 4,004.60 here, copper rallying to about 56 pounds 12s 6d in London and 55 pounds 72 64 here, and spelt er around 20 pounds in London and 6 87 1-2 here. Iron quotes show regional fluctuation with Middlesboro and Glasgow figures cited.
July 21 reports show renewed liquidation driven by Amalgamated Copper and surrounding rumors. Copper sales, New England trouble fears, United States Realty declines, and varied bond, rail, and cotton market movements fueled a volatile session amid cautious bets on a potentially favorable bank statement.
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