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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1905
Page
3
Sparta Ga November 19 special report: for the second time all prisoners in the jail escaped except one who refuses to go. County bloodhounds are on the track. Sparta's new jail is a considerable cast of stone and brick in progress.
Vernon Georgia November 19 Special Montgomery superior court adjourned after two busy weeks. Charley Peterson and Fiourney Dees, connected with Arthur Sharpe, surrendered and Peterson was found guilty on the second degree murder charge in the Matt Key killing at Oley last Christmas Eve. Dees received a verdict of like character. Sharpe remains at large. Judge Martin scheduled an adjourned term in January to tackle criminal cases and clear the docket.
The Japanese press hails a successful conclusion to Korea's suzerainty settlement, predicting formal Japanese mastery over the hermit kingdom. Reports note Marquis T ha’s confidence and foresee foreign relations centered in Tokyo as negotiations conclude.
A fragmented discussion on diet and national character contrasts meat eaters with meat abstainers. The text argues meat provides essential nutrients for workers and brain power while cautioning against overindulgence and poor digestion, citing cultural biases and health concerns.
Dr Emil Preetorius editor in chief of The Westliche Post died at his home after a week of blood poisoning from a leg scratch. Born 1827 in Alzey he fled Germany after 1848 and settled in St Louis where he led the German press for decades. He leaves a widow a daughter and a son.
A Norwegian storthing delegation arrived in Copenhagen to communicate Prince Charles's election as king of Norway. Premier Christensen and Norwegian officials welcomed them as crowds cheered. Messages of congratulation poured in from naval and military officers, public bodies, foreign royals, and friends in the United States.
In Friars Point Mississippi on November 19 R F Jones a leading planter from Coahoma County was shot dead on his porch near Bough Station. Negro tenant Dave Sims is charged with the crime as angry citizens form a posse and join a sheriff in a search for the suspect. No prior dispute or motive is known.
Lincoln Neb November 19 Homer Gibson right halfback of the Kansas City Manual Training school football team was injured here yesterday and tonight reported dying. He was rushed to St Elizabeths Hospital where skull trepaning was performed to relieve a blood clot. Hospital physicians said recovery more hopeful.
Clarkson Clothier, director of the United States Packing Company, confirms reports the firm will erect a second plant at Vera Cruz after completing a modern packing house at Uruapam Michoacan. The announcement ties to the American concern expanding its Mexico operations as of November 19.
In Macon Georgia on November 19 Wil Mays a white man claiming Griffin as his former home was arrested on a warrant for the illegal sale of whisky in his home town. He was taken back to answer the charge today by a Griffin police officer.
In Columbus Georgia on November 19 a special report states the gauge widening war on the Columbus and Rome branch of the Central of Georgia railway continues. Broad gauge trains are expected to run into Greenville by Christmas as work progresses steadily.
Gurley Alabama city council raised saloon licenses to 10000 annually starting January 1 1908 creating a heavy tax impact on local saloons. A special Huntsville dispatch notes the move will affect the town’s business and revenues next year.
Mrs Sarah Platt-Decker of Denver president of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs visits Atlanta to attend the Association of Collegiate Alumnae. She praises Georgia federation power, discusses statehood advocacy for Indian Territory and Oklahoma, cites 500,000 national members, and notes child labor policy setbacks.
John Chaney shot and killed Mrs. Maud Fills and wounded bystander Duncan Veach in Hopkinsville Kentucky last night. Jealousy is cited as the probable motive.
Savannah report notes the January 9 trial date for Captain Benjamin D. Greene Colonel John Gaynor and others. Speculation centers on government plans for Will ang Ed Gaynor and M A Connolly, with possible re arrest and bond under two new indictments. District Attorney Erwin declined comment while new indictments against the Younger Gaynors are known.
A sequence of local notes reports Hon. John B. Goodwin visiting Atlanta and sharing time in Westmoreland Bros. offices. Gorton Circle prepares for a Tuesday meeting. Vanderbilt professor G Mayfield ill with appendicitis in Nashville. several local funeral notices for Mrs. Jennie Pruitt Dr I ACofer and Nancy Medley. Virginia Inez Fincher interred at Rock Springs. Beach Place sold in Columbus to Judge J H Martin. incident of Slate Ferguson’s broken arm after buggy collision with a bicycle. journal notes on local figures and routine events.
The United States geological department has nearly finished a topographical map of the Talbotton triangle covering over 1,000 square miles. In Columbus the southwest corner of the quadrangle lies in the northern suburbs with W. G. Innen set to review this week as beach marks indicate elevation above sea level. Garrett Not a Candidate for Internal Revenue Post in Georgia. Columbus postmaster Colonel J. S. Garrett states he is not seeking the internal revenue collector’s seat and is pursuing reappointment as Columbus postmaster.
In Macon on November 19 authorities raided the residence of Uncle Billy Jones an antebellum darkey. He is jailed awaiting police court tomorrow on a charge of selling liquor on Sunday. Ill for years he admits selling whisky and officers vow action. His case stems from disorder linked to whisky sales in Tybee over eighteen years. He is described as an invalid and likely to be sent to the county jail.
Washington November 19. The board of engineers of the Isthmian Canal Commission adopts a sea level plan with wider Culebra Cut and a new approach to Panama City sides while Brussels is set as the foreign delegates meeting place next January. The cost is estimated at 290 million dollars, with completion hoped in about fifteen years.
Cork Ireland November 19 Thousands greet O Donovan Rossa at his arrival amid the Manchester Martyrs remembrance. The Black Rock house funded by admirers is presented to him as he thanks the crowd and signals his role as Cork county council secretary elected last September.
Judge Jere B. Ansley Americus prominent citizen and longtime justice of the peace died at City hospital at age nearly 30. A Mason and Confederate veteran, he was unmarried with no close relatives. Funeral tomorrow will be conducted with Masonic honors.
Prominent Chicago business leaders touring the south will be welcomed in Columbus next Wednesday. A Columbus board of trade committee chaired by J. Albert Kirve plans a reception and entertainment including a smoker, city tour, and a dinner by the Columbus Textile Association. In Macon, ladies missionary unions prepare for a girls home with Mrs. H. V. Langford as superintendent. the building is due for occupancy by December 1 ahead of a formal opening.
Savannah Georgia reports the death of John R. Young, president of the John R. Young Naval Stores Co., from cancer after two lung illnesses. He died in Philadelphia. Other items note Arlington businessman I Zacharias passing after years of city service, and Macon insurance man Y Coleman dying after typhoid fever. Susie Newton of Washington, D C, visiting Columbus, loses her four month old daughter.
In Macon on November 19 special notices from Baptist pulpits state that Methodists Presbyterians and other church representatives will entertain delegates for the Georgia Baptist Convention beginning next Wednesday. Local Baptists plan extra hospitality and city churches will handle business details for receiving the visitors.
Savannah Ga November 19 The legal committee for the relief of the Jews vows another drive to the cent York bringing Savannahs legal about to four thousand dollars Gentiles as Rela have subscribed liberally to the fund.
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