25 Nov 1905
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1905
Page
1
Reports from Newnan Georgia detail Dr H S Bradley’s refusal to answer questions from Dr Snow during a committee inquiry into heresy. The hearing adjourned with witnesses and evidence focusing on Bradley’s beliefs about scripture and Methodist doctrine, as the panel prepared to render a verdict.
Newnan November 24. Report on Dr W W Wadsworth’s conduct with a Hartwell woman draws strong local support for his return as pastor. Congregation estimates 87 percent backing and prominent Hartwell figures call the case persecution, while a woman in the case plans to testify as the trial opens tonight at 7.
In Columbus Georgia on November 24, Brinson won a civil suit. The proceedings included testimony from multiple witnesses and a ruling favoring Brinson. Details of the case and outcome were reported by local observers with emphasis on the court’s decision and its implications for the parties involved.
A telegram from St Petersburg reports a mutiny by the Black Sea fleet at Sevastopol. The dispatch notes the garrison there and mentions the chief of staff and other officials as possibly implicated.
Dispatches from Constantinople report tensions as the Turkish reply to Western demands rejects financial reform in Macedonia and hints at reprisals. Diplomats fear a dangerous push toward public uproar and possible violence, with European forces urged to prepare for rapid response.
Citizens of Columbus invite Hon. Clark Howell and Hon. Hoke Smith to speak in the city with a joint debate set for Wednesday January 10. Howell accepts as satisfactory and promises further statewide discussions. The invitation, signed by local leaders, notes both candidates will be cordially received and assisted in arranging the event. Continued on Page Two.
New York November 24 Developments surfaced at today's Armstrong committee on insurance investigation. Milton Madison, NY Life bookkeeper, testified that 87 187 dollars profited via Morgan & Co. was partly credited to Andrew Hamilton, with 59 310 paid to him. Records showed Morgan & Co. advanced 66 726 to Hamilton in 1891, rising to 59 310 by Oct 1, 1902, then cancelled. Proceeds flowed through NY Life and a Frost company, with Perkins receiving 240,000 in 1904 from Kidder, Peabody loan profits. Other witnesses included George W. Wilson and Francis W. Jackson.
Annapolis November 24 A dramatic Naval Court of Inquiry session centered on claims Admiral McCormick was not impartial. Witnesses described alleged bias during cross examination and a heated exchange with Judge Advocate Marix. The court cleared the challenge, and consideration of exhuming Midshipman Branch’s body for autopsy was debated, with medical officials to be directed to present evidence.
Mrs E K Shortridge died November 2 in Adcuin Texas. She was tied to many prominent Alabama families and related to former Vigo President United States? She lived in Ala AIA years ago and was part of a lineage of state officials. The notice notes broad connections with Texas and Alabama elites.
In Fefferean City Missouri on November 24 five prisoners attempted to escape Fort Leavenworth style with glycerin and weapons at the gate. Deputies were wounded and a guard killed. convicts fled through Jefferson streets before being halted by police and armed citizens.
Forecast for Saturday and Sunday calls for Georgia fair in the west with showers in the east on Saturday and Sunday fair with fresh southwest winds. North Carolina and South Carolina show showers followed by fair conditions with fresh west winds. Highest temperatures around 60s, lowest near 50s, mean near 55. Precipitation in the last 24 hours about 0.12 inches with noticeable deficits since year start.
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