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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1903
Page
1
Georgia forecast indicates gusty winds and near record lows with heavy historical remarks. The report details yesterday’s high and today’s expected low, notes precipitation and a history of similar events, and mentions street closings and local preparations, including a temporary halt on a block and police activity.
In November on a farm owned by the Weissinger father, Benjamin Weissinger, 45, shot and killed two brothers Frederick and Louis Weissinger, wounded another sister and sister-in-law, and then attacked a fourth as a posse pursued him for nine hours. He fled to a barn, fought deputies in a staged capture, and was eventually restrained. Authorities deem him insane and unresponsive aside from declaring I am bewitched.
A terse dispatch reports Forty-two Chinese nationals were sent back to their country yesterday after being detained in Norfolk on November 2. The operation was overseen by a U.S. marshal team and involved transfers to custody for removal.
Report from Seoul states Russians are withdrawing from Yon Gampho on the Yalu river and dismantling fortresses leaving only small guard. Mukden reoccupation officially confirmed in Tokio, causing consternation. Eighteen warships from various nations gather at Yokohama for the emperor's birthday anniversary observance.
The three masted schooner Edward Petery under Captain Charles Whitnes from Fernandina with a lumber cargo ran ashore on Onlo wedge south of Hyett point on Saturday. Tugs pulled her off tonight and towed her up the harbor. she was only slightly damaged.
New York November 2 General Ballington Booth head of the Volunteers of America refused a family gathering around the coffin of his sister Consul Emma Booth Tucker at Carnegie Hall. Salvation Army officials had barred private viewing, prompting exchanges with Colonel L M Micgina and national secretary letters. funeral services still proceeded with public observances and a later memorial at Congress Hall Clapton honoring Consul Mrs Booth Tucker.
A Bermuda storm wreck tale unfolds near Hatteras. The four masted lumber ship Advent reports an abandoned vessel named John W Linnell bound for New York from Fernandina, sighted October 28 with all crew believed safe aboard the Advent after rescuers seen. The John W Linnell sailed Fernandina October 17 for New York and has not been heard from since.
The Southern Railway Company gains permission from the Atlanta city council and aldermanic board to close Nelson Street for nine months to construct a new viaduct from the bridge end to Madison Avenue. A $40,000 bond and a $100 daily forfeiture after nine months are required, with the city to be protected against damages and the project overseen by city engineers.
New York reports the marriage of Miss May Goelet to the duke of Roxburghe set for November 10 at St Thomas church. Bride will be given away by Robert Goelet. Attendants include Miss Martha Johnston and others. about 200 guests expected at the church and around forty at the luncheon.
Final instructions go out and funds distributed for election expenses as governor candidates wage a late push. In Maryland Edwin Warfield the Democrat camps in Howard County while Stevenson Williams the Republican meets Baltimore leaders. statewide turnout and county reports show workers pressed to night. Kentucky Democrats forecast victory while Republicans predict a slim win. police urged strict arming rules at polls and patrols prepared for concealed weapons. The eleventh district remains strongly Republican in its mountainous eastern counties.
Denver November 2 party organizers work to mobilize voters for tomorrow's state supreme court election. Republican Fairley expects Judge Campbell's reelection by 8000 to 10000 if no fraud. Democrat Milton Smith predicts Wilson will win Denver by 6000 to 10000. Populist Gray sees a chance for Owers to win.
In Providence on November 2 the final campaign rally was held, described as the liveliest since 1892. Democrats expect about a 2900 plurality, down 5000 from last year, while Republicans predict Colonel Colt will win by 6000 to 7000 votes. Both parties anticipate a Republican state senate.
Democrats claim a state legislature majority while Republicans say a larger statewide plurality and a bigger legislature margin, with final turnout shaped by municipal code changes and heavy rural voting conditions. Forecasts hinge on weather and voters in towns under 5,000, as campaigns cite past margins and Johnson’s fate for governor.
In Philadelphia on November 2 the general opinion among Republican leaders is that Pennsylvania will show its usual off year pattern and favor Republican candidates The Democratic state chairman and leaders decline to give figures predicting a full Democratic vote The campaign has been quiet with few mass meetings Senator Penrose said the Republican majority would be at least 150000 with figures not reaching 175000 City Democrats chief Donnelly said the regular Democrats should poll at least 40000 votes in Philadelphia tomorrow
Newark reports a heavy turnout expected as state senators and the full assembly will be chosen. Democrats must elect all their candidates to gain control of the senate, a result deemed highly unlikely. In San Francisco, labor candidates lead a mayoral race as Lane, Crocker, and Schmitz vie amid strong union labor support.
In a final wind up talk the Democratic ticket shows stronger momentum than at any campaign stage. Fusionists claim a 3,000 plurality citywide, but doubt their figures. McClellan backers plan celebrations, asserting large borough leads. Dated New York, early returns and preparations highlight a tense election day atmosphere.
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