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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1902
Page
1
Ki and TH of CLP CLAS OF EEF TRUST obtain required evidence to confront Vilnea the Fight. Niamey Genera confirms securing key materials and strategy. The report notes ongoing legal measures and forthcoming actions by the trust in the matter.
Washington on April 24 Attorney General Knox ordered a preliminary probe into charges that a cartel of large meat dealers violated U S antitrust laws. Day and Be clean to Chicago were directed to file an injunction to restrain the alleged restraint of interstate trade. Senator McKellar introduced a bill to halt duties on imported pork veal mutton and beef. Packers deny any price fixing scheme and welcome full investigation.
A The Constitution driven boycott against the beef trust depresses meat sales in Atlanta and other cities. Ten local butcher shops report near zero customers with prices high and profits slim. One Broad Street shop sold 8 cents worth of bacon as packers face pressure to lower prices.
Indianapolis April 4 Republicans of Indiana nominated a state ticket led by Daniel E Storms for secretary of state. Charles W Muller, Goshen, a Beveridge protege, won attorney general on the third ballot amid opposition. Roosevelt indorsed. platform backs peace in the Philippines, civil government, and increased local participation. Reciprocity favored. anti trust laws to curb restraints on trade. gold standard defended. Chinese exclusion and anti- neutral legislation endorsed.
Major D B Hamilton of Rome is in Washington on Rome post office matters. He and bondsmen favor Col Harmer’s appointment. Papers on the office are not yet briefed and a decision may wait until Saturday or early next week. Officials expect Assistant Postmaster Helm to be the nominee, though not settled yet. Major Hinson and Postmaster Harry Edwards of Macon are due to arrive tomorrow.
David R Governor was arrested and jailed awaiting extradition to Virginia where authorities accuse him of shooting two men and breaking jail seventeen months ago. Sheriff C Bassey of the Brenton county area confirms the arrest and pending paperwork.
Senator Hanna pressed President on Rathbone's pursuit of a new trial amid claims General Wood influenced the court. Rathbone denounces Wood, asserting withheld ex parte evidence and heavy executive control over judges. Wood replies that Rathbone has had a plain, fair trial and that judges were appointed before accusations arose.
A government panel in Washington heard advocates for a postal currency bill proposed by Representative Gardner of Michigan. The plan would issue small denomination bills with blank payee lines, to be cashed at post offices, and would assign patents to the government at no cost. Fees would be a 2 cent stamp on dollars and 1 cent on fractions.
A southern couple narrowly tolls through a court-backed rescue from an Amityville asylum. Abraham Gundesheimer, treated for malaria, was declared sane by Brooklyn judges after letters he hid were revealed. His bride-to-be secured lawyers, and the pair married in Key West, ending their troubled courtship.
New York April 24 The South Carolina Interstate and West Indian exposition at Charleston announces German Week from May 21 to May 28. German societies nationwide are invited to participate in turning, shooting, and singing contests with prizes. Captain F W Wagener, a German native, leads the expo. Captain O G Ducker chairs the German Week planning committee.
Boilers on the tug John Anson exploded in Newtown Creek New York LI early today. One fireman John Donnelly was killed and three others were seriously hurt as the blast sent his body six yards from the moored vessel.
Representatives Meyer and Ransdell of Louisiana appeal to the President for two Confederate veterans kept in the census office beyond the age limit. An exception was made for union veterans. The President said no discrimination between them and would raise the matter with Director Merwan.
U.S. Senator Money of Mississippi says a dispute over a transfer led to a violent streetcar confrontation with Conductor Shaner and a city fireman. Money, nearly blind, says he was forced off the car after a struggle, then struck in the chest and jaw. He drew a penknife in self defense, injuring the conductor, while witnesses and police debated responsibility. A warrant was issued for Shaner and for James E Hooper, District fire department foreman, on assault charges.
In Selma Alabama on April 24 two delegates Flynn of United Mine Workers and Leath clashed during a union meeting. Flynn drew and fired. Leath returned fire as delegates fled amid flying bullets. Minor constitution changes occurred and breweries were placed on an unfair list. In Santiago de Chile deputies oppose gate openings and the Chilean ministry resigns.
In Athens Ga April 24 Special The Southern Educational conference is a Gen sion In this city In the chapel of the University of Georgia welcome was tonight given Robert C.
The speech by W. H. Baldwin Jr. outlines ten aims for a national Congress on education. Goals include broad education for all, development of public and rural schools, support for local taxation for schools, teacher training, cooperation with existing institutions, education statistics, a clearinghouse function, press information, and promotion of all deserving educational work.
Ogden leads a gathering of prominent students at the first session of the fifth annual assembly. The event marks the start of philanthropic discussions and student participation in organized activities.
A busy weather and news roundup notes increasing cloudiness for Friday and Saturday with light to fresh south winds and temperatures. It reports various political and local events including mistrial rulings, boycotts, and notable speeches, plus obituaries and international updates.
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