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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1902
Page
6
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a manufacturer, a shopkeeper, and a saint place with unclear names and actions. Readable bits refer to production and a second item, but details and proper nouns are obscured.
From the frontier near Dubnitza reports say 600 Greek and Bulgarian villagers fled into Bulgaria to escape Turkish troops. Villages Samer Dienovg Serbinove and Piring were raided and Oranogve looted. refugees seek aid. A mass gathering is planned for October 19 to urge European statesmen to protect Christians in Macedonia.
An old testimonial offers Texas Wonder Hall Great Discovery as a universal kidney and bladder remedy. It claims to cure gravel diabetes and related ailments in men, women, and children, with a two month bottle priced at one dollar, mailed on receipt of payment.
Report from Caracas describes a battle near La Victoria between President Castro’s forces of about 4100 with fifteen guns and Venezuelan revolutionists led by Guevara Torres Crespo and Antonio Fernandez with roughly 3100 men. Castro personally led a charge while Gen A Cantrar and Gen Guevara reinforced. fighting resumed Tuesday as Castro’s position improved or fell back.
Report describes heavy fighting around La Victoria and Valencia with General Matos and Mendosa arriving with about four thousand rebels. Bowen in Washington asks for cruisers to reinforce at La Guayra as Caracas fear rioting and pillage if Valencia falls.
McChesney, rated a top western 3-year-old, won by more than two lengths over Green B Morris' Sombrero in a four mile eighth match race at Worth, with Coburn on Sombrero using the whip but unable to gain. Odds favored McChesney at 3 to 5, Sombrero drifted to 2 to 3, race time 2:15. McChesney may be matched with Hermis, the eastern 3-year-old king.
At Morris Park New York on October 15 River Pirate Rossignol and Rock Water were the favored winners. Ros signol led in the Musidora pace but Rossignol surged clear to win with Lady Sterling second and Huntress third in the feature Fifth McGrathiana Stakes. Rock Water captured the two-year-old handicap, with Dom Paul runner-up and Cameron third. Other races saw Ring Dove and Never More place in the day’s card.
A reader in Cincinnati asks how to obtain Chemey's Expectorant for a child with croup while visiting Atlanta. The letter notes the medicine’s gratifying effect and requests availability in the city.
Racing at Piedmont Park yesterday drew a large crowd as trotting and pacing heats showcased Frank Hunter as the standout, beating Breckenridge and John F in notable events. Bets were active despite lighter wagering than the prior day, with judges warning against any unfair methods as rumors swirled around a $200 wager during the fourth heat of the second race.
Dispatches report General Fernandez has captured President Marroquin of Colombia and proclaimed himself dictator. Marroquin ousted San Clemente to seize the presidency. conspiracy to restore San Clemente failed. Tempo notes Canal stakes favor Nicaragua, warning revolutionists to stop fighting on the isthmus or aid Nicaragua.
New York, October 15. District Attorney Jerome reports that about 250000 dollars in large rolls were discovered in the safes of two of five alleged gambling houses raided last night. He notes bookmakers deposit funds nightly and cautions that ownership cannot be assumed by mere possession of a roll.
Columbus report says Mrs Manale Smith wife of Milton G Smith died shortly after a dental extraction of twenty teeth in fifty seconds. Dr Hawley in charge at Ohio Medical University asserts no gas asphyxia symptoms and cites heart paralysis as the cause of death.
Chattanooga Tenn October 15 The Presbyterian synod of Tennessee in session reports a surprising drop in applicants for ministry training and fears a shortage of ministers. One hundred ministers and elders attend as the committee on education calls for steps to make the field more attractive to young men.
The Esquimo and lumbermen are described as exposed to cold and strain. Fatty foods are urged for warmth and nourishment, especially for thin or wasting individuals. Physicians prescribe Scott's Emulsion from Scott & Bowne of New York.
Ex senator M C Butler of South Carolina writes from Washington praising Peruna for dyspepsia and stomach trouble. He credits the medicine with relief and calls it a wonderful tonic and cure for catarrh in the stomach. A Rochester, NY testimonial from A c Lockhart recounts long illness, multiple doctors, and marked improvement after using Peruna, urging others to try it and seek further guidance from Dr Hartman.
Washington October 15 The War Department will issue orders tomorrow reducing the regular army to the legal minimum of 53 090 men. With outbreaks in the Philippines largely checked the reduction is deemed safe. Current strength stands at 67 100 men. Cavalry and artillery regiments drop to minimum except Fort Leavenworth where units stay full for educational reasons.
Mrs Annie Anderson formerly Miss Kessler dies at home in Richmond after being shot by Lewis Berkely in front of his home on September 11. Berkely killed himself following the shooting, with authorities citing jealousy as the probable motive in this double tragedy.
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