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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1903

Page

6

Death of Tucker Charged to Wife

Eastman Ga July 23 Special The poisoning of Rob Tucker at his home four miles above Dabels and 13 miles north of Eastman created excitement Sheriff's J C Rogers was wired to come up and returned with Mrs Charlacy Tucker and Bob Cowthorn both jailed charged with the crime Each accuses the other of the crime and claims innocence Improper relations between Cowthorn and Mrs Tucker is given as motive Dr J B Clark tested the stomach contents and state chemist to analyze There is no prospect of a lynching as the community lets the law run its course Mrs Tucker has three children aged 8 9 and 12 The death recalls suspicion about Joe Horn who died suddenly after visiting Tucker and drinking brandy allegedly poisoned with strychnine by Tucker and Cowthorn

Eastman Rob Tucker DaBels J. C. Rogers Gresston Charlacy Tucker Bob Cowthorn Cowthorn Tucker JB. Clark Joe Horn Horn Tuckers Cawthorn Mr. Tucker

Cigar Label Counterfeiter Fined in New York Trial

Charles W Salomon, a tobacco dealer and cigar maker from Key West and Red Lion, Pa, was found guilty in a special session court of counterfeiting the Union cigar label and fined 8200. He was sent to bail set at 1008 for an August 4 arraignment on a revenue fraud charge involving forged bottoms in boxes of Pennsylvania cigars.

New York Charles W Satomon Pennsylvania Key West Salomon Red Lion

Fort Worth man hangs self in jail after assault charge

Isaac Ford, a negro accused of criminal assault on a little girl in Gragson county, died by hanging in the jail today using a blanket rope. In another item, Mrs Wilhelmine Barrington is granted a divorce from Lord Barrington, with the decree restoring her to her maiden name Cochrane. Dr Albert Lefevre resigns as Cornell professor of philosophy to join Tulane. Pennsylvania memorial dedication plans set for November with a trip by state officials to Andersonville.

Fort Worth Tex Isaac Ford Gragson County Mensas City Wilhelmine Gerace Barrington Lord Frederick Evroour Barrington Mrs. Barringtom Cochrane St. Louis Tulane Flance Albert Lefevre Cornell University Tulane University New Orleans

Georgia Day at Knoxville under auspicious conditions

Georgia Day at the University of Tennessee summer school in Knoxville opened under favorable conditions with over 150 Georgian teachers registered. Lawton B Evans of Augusta delivered the main address focusing on educational work and national progress through education.

Shaffer At Birmingham

President T J Shaffer of the Amalgamated Association arrived in Birmingham from Pittsburgh to consult with steel owners on wage scales for plate mill workers at Hoesgemer and Birmingham rolling mills. James H Nutt of Republic Iron and Steel Company attended, representing the owner. No trouble anticipated amid talks.

Amalgamated Birmingham Ala T. J Shaffer Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Pittsburg Amalgamated Association James H. Nutt Bureau of Labor The Republic Iron and Steel Company Hore Glae

Bailiff Martin Arrested Over Temporary Appointment

In Columbus Georgia on July 23 special charges arose as bailiff Martin with Bud Howard and Jack Lloyd faced trespass warrants. The case questioned whether a temporarily appointed bailiff could serve long-term. warrants were withdrawn after mutual adjustment in Judge Crawford's court. A separate Louisville report notes the discovery of Paul Caine's body in the Ohio River, linking to his mother’s suit over the estate and his social prominence.

Columbus N P Martin Bud Howard Jack Lloyd George E Smith Crawford Louisville Paul Caine Ohio John ¥. Caine Jeferson County Paul Cain Caine Young Caine

Drum Corps Concert Report From Munford and Nearby

A local drum corps concert was held with performances by the Efroy band from Munford and the Gephant group. The event drew attendees from grid area communities and showcased marching displays and percussion numbers.

Grid Tha Drim Efroy Munford Abel Pardes

Council Acts On Tax Bill Adopts Amendments

City council adjourned after debating tax bill amendments to relieve Georgia Railway and Electric from paying both gross receipts and franchise taxes. Provisions insert new section 2, clarify credits, and redirect funds to counties towns or villages as needed. Debate centered on legality of double taxation and local impact.

House of Representatives Georgia Railway and Electric Company Senate General Assembly

New Move Against Arnold in St Louis

A new information was filed today against El J Arnold, head of a two‑million investment firm that collapsed months ago. Bail is dismissed on previous embezzlement charges as the updated case accuses Arnold of grand larceny based on William Slevers’ complaint claiming $400 entrusted for investment was not returned. Arnold appeared and posted a $1,000 bond.

Arnold St Louis el J Arnold 2 Lurt Investment Company Eloven William Slevers

Putnam Seeks Bloodhounds for Fugitive Tracking

Eatonton Georgia July 23 a petition circulates urging Putnam’s state representative to push a law enabling the county to purchase and keep a pair of bloodhounds at public expense to track fugitives and identify crime suspects.

Putnam Eatonton

Wrong Negro May Have Died

Savannah reports Deputy Sheriff E G Craigming says a mob lynched the wrong man near Eastman after a Darlen Junction assault. He identifies Harry Watson as the assailant, notes a highway robbery warrant, and says he left tonight for the location Watson has used, with rewards offered.

Savannah E G Craigming Monteith Eastman Darlen Junction Craigmills Harry Watson Watson

King Edward reviews 16 000 troops in Dublin Phoenix Park

King Edward and Queen Alexandra observe a vast Dublin parade with 16 000 troops and 5 000 naval personnel in Phoenix Park in bright weather. Duke of Connaught commands. colors presented to Royal Hibernian Military School. Later the royal court at St Patrick's and castle reception with Irish nobility and guards.

Dublin Edward Naval Brigade Phoenix Park Ireland Duke of Connaught Alexandra Jancer

Capture of Ciudad Bolivar Ends Lengthy Venezuelan Battle

The fall of Ciudad Bolivar after fifty two hours of fierce fighting is confirmed with government troops in control. General Gomez says the capital and surrounding lines were breached, many rebel leaders captured, and the city left a scene of devastation likened to a cyclone and fire. The report notes intense courage on both sides and describes widespread ruin across the ramparts.

Boledad Venezuela Ciudad Bolivar Associated Press Rivas Gomez Eihef Jali Nicolas Rolando Pablo Guzman Francisco Vazquez

Prohibition on Cattle Exports Eased by Wilson Order

Secretary Wilson issues order removing prohibition on exporting cattle sheep and swine from Boston port due to foot and mouth disease. shipments resume once British embargo on New England is lifted.

Washington Wilson Boston New England

Garber Visits Huntsville Lodge in Alabama

Grand Chancellor Alex M. Garber of the Knights of Pythias of Alabama paid an official visit to Monte Sani lodge No 1 in Huntsville on July 2. He conferred veteran jewels for twenty-five years of membership while Mont Sani lodge hosted a banquet in his honor and for the grand prelate.

Garber Huntsville Lodge Huntsville Ala Alex M. Garber Knights of Pythias of Alabama Monte Sani Lodge No 1 Aspen Monts Sani

Smuggled cigars buyers pay duties to Brinson case

Savannah July 23 Special Four of the forty seven people who bought smuggled cigars from Judson G Brinson now held under five thousand dollar bond to the federal grand jury for smuggling have paid three thousand dollars in duties to Assistant District Attorney W R Lepken. The payments aim to avoid prosecution and more restitution is expected from others connected with Brinson. The duties show buyers that they were liable for the market value of the goods. Many buyers assumed they were not subject to the law.

Savannah, Gai Savannah Judson G. Brinson Federal Grand Jury W R Lepken Brinson Mann

Virginia Man Finds Ice Cave Near Pocahontas County

Richmond, Va July 23 A Virginia man identified only as Carpenter while building a house near Academy in Pocahontas County discovered an ice cave nearby. Access is difficult with a rugged descent and ropes used for safety. He visited the site frequently, not for exploration but to obtain ice for hot weather use. The entrance leads to walls and ceilings of coal ice blocks and fragments.

Richmond Academy Pocahontas County

Berlin closes talks on uniform currency for China

American and Mexican monetary commissions with German representatives concluded a week of talks in Berlin. They reached unanimous resolutions on a gold standard for China with silver circulation, urged regular silver purchases by gold countries, and noted Germany does not need to buy silver. Representatives from China welcomed a uniform currency plan.

Berlin St. Petersburg China Germany Creel Mexican Commission Europe United States London Paris Koch Reichsbank

Pulaski Beats Huntsville 7 to 3 in Baseball Collision

Pulaski defeats Huntsville 7 to 3 as Pujaek scores on a home run and errors, with Hat terley Weaver and Vaughin leading Pu roel while Norwgod and wain pitched for Hunts ville.

Hunteville. Sia Hunteville Dlemond Tnan al Bet Pujaek

A Lease Renewed by Smiths Blood Syrup In Atlanta

A testimonial from John Lawrence of Atlanta Georgia claims Smiths Blood Syrup restored his health after using three bottles. He says he feels strong and well again and credits the product with a new lease on life.

Smith John Lawrence Atlanta. Ga

Free Sampie. Address, SMITH BLOGS SYRUP EO

A fragmented item notes an address and names SMITH and SAMPIE in terse, unclear wording. The readable fragment suggests a post or notice involving a person and a blog or message about syrup. Further context is missing to confirm event, date, or location.

SMITH

Columbus to Meet Augusta Next Week in Six-Game Series

Columbus Georgia baseball fans will see a six game series against Augusta next week at the Augusta grounds. The Columbus club, formerly the Knoxville Tenn team, has defeated every nine that has played on the local diamond this season.

Columbus Augusta Knoxville, Tenns

Watchman Burned to Death in Chattanooga Fire

The Keyser Manufacturing Company refrigerator plant house burned today in Chattanooga. The watchman Benith was killed, with property valued at about 45 000 dollars and 40 000 dollars in insurance.

Watchman Chattanooga Keyser Manufacturing Fl Ao AL Benith Ht Watchmen Tost Lels Insura

Requiem Mass for Dead Pope to Draped Churches

The Diocese of Georgia will drape churches for thirty days in memory of Pope Leo XII with solemn masses planned at Sacred Heart and the Immaculate Conception. The event is hailed as a historic, worldwide prayer for the late pontiff, uniting diverse believers in sorrow.

Diocese of Georgia Church of the Sacred Heart Church of the Immaculate Conception Pope Leo Sacred Heart J. Lewis Brown J. A Rela Wis Father Bazin F Kelley Savannah Georgia Chwstendom Rome Tau Christ Vatican Provence Tirol Church of the Pontiff Mfe Atlanta Leo XII

City Light Guards Enter Georgia Drill Contest

Columbus City Light Guards announce their entry for the 400 prize drill contest at the Georgia state fair in Macon in October. Recently reorganized, the unit has practiced and hopes to win the prize, recalling their noted Griffin encampment attendance.

City Light Guards Columbus Macon Gai Georgia

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