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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1902

Page

5

Sugar Trust Fight Frames Senate Battle Over Differential Tax

Senators clash over the sugar differential in Cuba relief legislation. Democratic leaders press to retain the differential amendment with Republican support, while opponents fear blocking the measure. Debates rail against alleged bidding and protect the sugar trust as factions argue over tariff revisions and reciprocity with Cuba.

Senate House Finance Cuba McMillan and Burrows Michigan Maritf Storm Richardson Tennessee Cubs United States Grosvenor Rickiardson Babcock Wisconsin Bromwell Ohio Onder Hepburn Iowa Alabama Underwood Tarmey Minnesota Ar Mir. Daizell Pennsylvania Tawiey Tawney Dalzell Friends of the Hill Fis

General Miles Quieted By Staff To Shield From Presidential Wrath

Washington whispers persist about Lieutenant General Miles who remains secluded as staff members shield him from reporters. His son in law Captain Reber accompanies him in public, while Republican senators urge restraint and caution against retirement, with word of a fragile truce to dampen further criticism and protect official actions.

Miles Wyashington Reber Congress Gome Ticles General Miles Francia V. Greene Philippine Committee Buck Miles Allison Hale Foraker Proctor Hoar McComas General Miley Hawley

Sugar amendment sparks tense House debate and vote

The House debated a sugar amendment tied to a proclamation and import duties. Republican leaders challenged its propriety as Underwood denied bribery charges, and the chair ruled the amendment out of order before a party-line vote left the republicans split and the chair overruled amid a dramatic roll call.

Bir. Underwood Payne Mr. Littlefield Richardson Feader Bisine Sugar Trust Morris Minnesota Sherman New York Ted Vouteiana

FASTER MAILS FOR GEORGIANS

Postoffice authorities approve a fast star route from Waco through Bowden to Newell Alabama serving eight to ten small towns with daily service both ways. Carrier to average miles per hour. Bowden to receive morning mail about two hours after Southern train, Newell by 2 pm. Senator Clay aims to extend the Savannah river project to remove a shoal at Augusta, aiding mills to load directly onto the river. Fourth class postmasters named for Georgia and Alabama towns.

Washington Constitution Atlanta Bowden Southern Waco Newell Alabama Line Adamson Wost Lane Macon Birmigham Fleming Clay Savannah River Southern Railway Augusta Hoats Georgia Townsent McIntosh County E. McD Thorpe Ypsilanti Talbot County W. O. Freeman Alabama Trichem Cleburne County W. G. McKleroy

Military honors for Major Wilson buried at Arlington

Major James L. Wilson U S A retired died near Afen South Carolina will rest in Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors. Funeral services tomorrow at Arlington with pallbearers chosen from Fort Myer officers. Wilson, a Virginia native, graduated from West Point in 1874.

South Carolina Arlington Washington National Cemetery James L. Wilson Afen 9. C Fort Myer Witsch Virginia Military Academy

House Passes Sugar Tariff Amendment Amid Party Cheers

The floor erupted as Democrats and insurgent Republicans applauded amid a lengthy debate over the Dingley sugar schedule. key votes followed, including a 163 to 1 approval of the Morris amendment and a 237 to 62 passage of the bill after further shifts and a defeated 120 to 185 vote on a separate motion.

Payne McClellan New York DeArmond Roberts Massachusetts Cuba Parker New Jersey Tompkins Louisiana House Aplin Barney Bell Breazeale Bromwell Broussard Brows Coombs Corliss Cushmen Dahle Darragh Davey Davis Floride Dayton Dik Esch Fletcher Fordney Gardner Michigan Grosvenor Bamilston Hepburn Fillderbrant Jones Washington Kahn Littlefield Loud McCleary McLachlan Meterlé Meyer Morris Needham Neville Prince Rando Robertson Louisiane Shafroth Sheldon Smith Dinos Henry ©. Smith Samuel W. Smith William Alden Smith Stevens Minnesota Sutherland Tewney Yayler Ohio Onto Warner Weeks Woods Senate Ferkins Clark

That Fired Feeling Vows to Common Spring Vitality

An ad style note claims poor blood causes eruptions and fatigue and promises Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a cure. It asserts the product cleanses the blood, improves complexion, and renews life and courage, urging readers to accept no substitute.

Sarsavarina Mré

Atlanta Man Thomas Haverty Drowns In Mobile River

The body of Thomas M. Haverty, 30, an Atlanta native, was recovered near Mobile after he fell from an excursion train platform into the river during a Pensacola bound trip. Survived by his parents, Mrs. and Mr. Haverty of 187 South Forsyth, and a brother J J Haverty. He had been living in Mobile with McDermott Paint and Glass Company. Burial plans await arrival in Atlanta.

Thomas M. Haverty Atlanta Mobile Michael Haverty Ctty Young Eaverly Mr. Haverty Pensacola Thomas Haverty South Forsyth Street J. J. Haverty Rhodes-Haverty Furniture Company Atlantta McDermott Paint and Glass Company of

Fluctuating British railroad bids and international finance

A House of Lords select committee session probes proposed London rail schemes amid opposition to American capital and US machinery sourcing. Separately Holland-Amerika Line raises capital to 20 million florins as tariff talks stall copper tax. Other items note a flying machine offer, a British loan oversubscription, a divorce over misconduct, and Colombia Republic interior affairs.

Select Committee House of Lords London C. T Yerkes Tariff Committee Seidhstag Interior Count von Posadowsky-Wehner Herman Ganewindt Berlin

Train Derailment Injures Passengers Near Charleroi

Airs from the wires report passenger train No. 0 on the Pittsburg Virginia and Charleston railroad derailed near Charleroi Pennsylvania with several injuries but no fatalities. Causes cited include a shoe brake catching on the rail and tearing the front truck fire tender.

Pittsburg, Virginia Charleston Charleroi

Colombia Proposes To Retain Canal Sovereignty In Protocol

Washington April 18 Colombia submitted a canal protocol to Secretary Hay after revisions. It calls for the United States to pay Colombia 97,000,002 one year after ratifications as a lump sum equaling fourteen years of rent at 500,000 per year. A joint commission would oversee belt administration and justice, while Colombia retains sovereignty over the canal lands.

Washington Colombia Canal State Department Concha Hay United States Colombia Canal Belt Canal Land Tox Point

National Editorial Association session in Hot Springs

Editors debated Mr Madden rulings and mailings of publications. Avery Moore urged Congress to investigate the third assistant postmaster general while others urged restraint. Garry Willard elected president. Omaha chosen for next meeting. convention ended with a Hot Springs banquet. Jackson officials warn habeas corpus rules to curb prison transport for testimonies.

Madden Washington SHot_Springs Ark National Editorial Association W. H. Tuttle Chicago National Publishers Bureau Tuttle Avery Moore Idaho Congress Moore Mr Moore Maiden Owen Beott Sliftnots Lafe Young Garry A Wollard Booneville Willard Oneida County P. V. Collins Minneapolis G. T. Davis Concordia Kans W. W. Screws Montgomery Ala J. M. Page Jerseyville FR. M. White Mexico James G. Gibbs Norwalk Ohio Omaha Nebt Milwaukee Wis Asheville N. C Hot Springs Eastman

Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People Credited in Coal Miner Rescue

David Collins a coal miner in New Straitsville Ohio recounts a nine month struggle with pernicious anemia and failing health. After six doctors declared incurable the Rev Ernest Graves urged Dr Williams Pink Pills and Collins rapidly recovered. Graves endorses the remedy noting a dramatic revival and ongoing use by locals. Dr Williams Medicine Co advertises six 60 cent boxes for two dollars and a half postpaid.

David Collins New Straitsville Ohio Ernest Graves Baptist Church Dr. Williams Williams William Wiliams Dr. Willama Medicine Co Prica

Assignments of Soldiers War Department General Order

War Department General Order issued from Washington on April 1 lists troop allocations among departments. East Department assigns Sixteenth Infantry to Fort McPherson Georgia and Fort Slocum New York. Seventh Cavalry to Chickamauga Park Georgia. Missouri Department assigns Twenty-second Infantry to Forts Crook Nebraska Fort Sill Oklahoma Tears etc.

War Department Washington Department of the East Sixteenth Infantry Fort McPherson Fort Slocum New York Seventh Cavalry Chickamauga Park Georgia Department of Missouri Twenty-second Infantry Forts Crook Nebragan Roots Ark Sill Okla Twen Fifth Infantry Forts Niobrara Nebr Reno Fourth Cavalry Riley and Leavenworth Kans Jefferson Barracks Missouri Eighth Cavalry Headquartters Fort Riley Silk Oklo Department of Texas Twelfth Infantry Douglas and Ducheane Utah Apache Ariz Fort Biss Tex Department of Texas Portlieth Infantry Sam Houston Brown, Ringgold and Melnteeh Twelfth Cavalry Clark Sam Wouston McIntosh Ringgold Brown

Boston Woman Leaves 20000 to Tuskegee Normal

New York April 18. The will of Mrs. Cornell C. Tompkins leaves 20000 dollars to the Tuskegee Normal School at Tuskegee Alabama for educational purposes. The bequest highlights support for the Tuskegee institution and its mission.

Boston Tuskegee Normal New York Cornell C. Tompkins Tuskegee Normal School Tuskegee Ala

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