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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1903

Page

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Wall Street Sinks After Talbot Taylor Suspends

New York July 4 The stock exchange suspends Talbot J Taylor Co and W L Stowe Co after a day of extreme stock selling and price cuts. The firms are tied to speculative pools and market manipulation schemes linked to James R Keene and Southern Pacific, fueling a dramatic Black Friday collapse. Brokers report squeezes and frantic trading as authorities monitor possible further trouble.

New York Stock Exchange Talbot A. Taylor & Co W. L. Stowe & Co Setin Securiti Is W. L. Wise & Co Southern Pacific Talbot J. Taylor & Co Arillon Pacific Norrow James R. Keen

Dey Shift of 125 Men Revolt at Georgia Coal Mine

One hundred and twenty five convicts, working the day shift at Coal City mine in Georgia, barricade the shaft and refuse to come out. Guards fire as convicts hurled missiles, two dead. Prison officials seek to starve out the mutineers while Deputy Warden Moore heads to Coal City.

Dade Coals G@hal City Prison Commission Turner State Prison Commission J.D. Goode Coal City Jaks Moora Moore Dade Coal Chattanooga Georgia Georgia Tron and Coal Company Joel Hurt Hurt Vin Withi Grept

Fire destroys Commercial Hotel in Nashville

At 3 26 a m a blazing Commercial Hotel in Nashville Tennessee a brick three story structure is burning and likely to be consumed authorities estimate loss around 100 000 several guests escaped in their night clothes the scene is chaotic with no confirmed casualties as yet and the Duncan hotel is referenced as a nearby landmark

Nashville Tenn Duncan Hotel

Cubans Want No Overseer

Havana reports President Palma rejects a U S statement that Washington would supervise the Cuban loan under the Platt amendment He says Cuba will not accept intervention and notes a large treasury surplus While U S officials may seek to ensure compliance three commissioners will soon be appointed to travel to the United States and possibly Europe to negotiate and report on the loan

Havana United States Washington Palma BMY H? Dupéreaten Cube Europe

More grafters must face bar

Four indictments from the postal investigation are likely to be returned by the federal grand jury in Washington on Monday. The cases involve postal officials and a contractor tied to contract matters and transactions. The jury has studied these matters for some time amid sweeping actions by investigators.

Washington Federal Grand Jury Payne

Americans Involved in Troubis in Ecuador

A dispute grows between the American firm building the Quito railway and the government over further funding. Officials claim contractors have already been overpaid, and the swatter will be discussed in Congress in August.

Gueyaquil Quito Railway Congress

Inspector Shea Dead in Chicago After Long Police Service

Inspector John D. Shea, a longtime Chicago police official and former chief of detectives at the World’s Fair, died during the night. The report notes his six years of service and prominent role in the force. In Chicago, the Alabama Editors Association arrived for a return trip from Canada and will depart by special train to the South tomorrow night.

Alabama Chicago Alabama Press Aveociation Canada South Claude O'Brien Earl Whitney Tennessee A. B. Ching Lexington United States Army Charleston Montgomery

Marginal Note from Budapest July Report

Fragmentary Budapest July dispatch notes a military maneuver and a rapid advance near a ring position. The terse account mentions marching troops and political leadership, but readable details are limited and names or places are uncertain.

Turner Sworn In as Associate Justice of Georgia Supreme Court

Judge Henry G. Turner took the oath of office as associate justice yesterday morning. Governor Terrell administered the oath and Chief Justice Simmons presented him to the court. Turner was assigned to the second division, with Justice Flesh as presiding, and the Plant Hospital and Relief Association v. J. Dickerson was the first case called. A large group of attorneys attended and offered congratulations after adjournment.

Udge Henry G. Turner Offce Supreme Court Simmons Terrell Supremé Court Room Samuel Lumpkin Brooks Fish Savannah Justice Turner Candler

Factional Fight Looms Over Rampolla Papal Chance

Rome July 24 The conclave shows sharp splits in the sacred college over Cardinal Rampolla with blocs for and against him. If on first ballot he gains strength he may press on, else backers shift to Cardinal Gotti or Di Pietro. A parallel report notes Pope Leo XIII’s embalming proceeding and funeral rites in Rome with Masses held at St Peter’s and a formal funeral display.

Rome Sacred College Turta Livi Rampolla Cardinal Gotti Gotti Leo Gott France Spain Philippines Aimostaure Cardinal di Pietro Celestia Palermo Oregna Serafino -Vannutelli Satolli Agiardi Cardinal Capaculato Ching Cardina Sarto Yenles St. Peters Pr. Lapponi Pope Leo Vincent Anastasius Sixtus V Pontfity Mgr Virill St. Peter Papa Ciudad Bolivar Ferdinand Bulgaria Jagtan Russia Manchuria Japan United States Great Britain College of Cardinala Cardinal Rampolla

Georgia Weather Forecast And Local News Summary

The forecast calls for partly cloudy Georgia with Saturday showers in the southern portion, sunny spells later, and light to fresh winds. Reports mention political and criminal matters, including mutinies, court actions, and notable arrests, with references to local convicts, union work, and upcoming infrastructure plans.

Georgis

Ownership of Porto Rico church buildings ceded to church

Municipal authorities of Guayama Arroyo and Salinas have ceded all rights to church buildings to the Catholic church. The ownership dispute dating from U S rule is noted but the policy is expected to continue islandwide as to parish edifices.

Porto “Rico San’ Luan Guayama Arroyo Salinas United States Urider Did Dai Whitch

Stonecutters Union Trial Reveals $1600 Misuse by Murphy

New York July 24 A defense line in the trial of former Stone Cutters Union treasurer Jerice Murphy centers on extortion methods used against employers. Testimony recalls John Boyd on a $1600 share from a $9600 trust fund and a 1902 strike settlement demand of up to $100000, with a compromise of ten thousand. Murphy’s later European trip and the secret committee’s role are described as judges flag potential liability and adjournment.

New York Jerice Murphy Stone Cutters’ Union Stonecutters' Union Lawyers’ Surety Company Donald Call Brooklyn Wiliam “A. Norrie the Stone Murphy Europe

Annual meeting of ex slave organization reported

Fragmentary text notes an annual meeting of an ex slave organization with criticisms of northern press attitudes toward negroes. Mentions Lynchings. Mentions two men and July statements. Attendees from ten states reported.

Xegerd

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