28 Apr 1903
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1903
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text mentions temperatures, winds and weather hints, plus a casual transit or event note. It references varying conditions across days with terms like warm, partly cloudy, fair and east winds. Also nods to dates and possible public notices without clear specifics.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a court or meeting note with scattered names such as Philips Prudentis Folger and a reference to seats and orders. The text is incomplete but appears to mention a vote or assignment and a tense discussion around a warrant or decree.
A large crowd filled Capitol exercises and Oakland cemetery as Memorial Day honors Confederate veterans. Veterans in gray, local camps, and the Ladies' Memorial Association gathered around the Confederate monument while Captain Hammond and speaker Thomasville’s Wy. Hammond received ovations as gun salutes and marches concluded the day under clear skies and warm sun.
A report details alleged shocking cruelty in the Philippines with accusations aimed at Tate Arry. Officials pursue charges as investigators seek corroboration and victims' accounts. The case draws regional attention and prompts calls for accountability.
Washington reports General Nelson A Miles released February observations on the Philippine campaign describing mass abuses. Citizens in Lipa allege torture and killings by scouts under Lt. Hennessy. Other cases cite water torture, killings, and robberies across Samar, Cebu, Lugon, and Leyte.
In West Point Alabama on April 27 125 children under legal age were removed from Lanett cotton mills to avoid white worker contact. Negro women were moved to a side building triggering a 1500 strong strike across four floors. After demands for removal of all Negro workers, President L R Lanter and Superintendent J B Coburn intervened. The issue was resolved and workers returned next morning. The Riverdale and Lanett mills under same management were not affected.
Editor of The Constitution, Clark Howell of The Atlanta Constitution, spoke to Des Moines Grant Club on Grant life as a peace lesson. He praised Grant for peace efforts, cited Hampton conference, urged unity and states rights settlement, and the audience sang Dixie afterwards.
Twenty three suspended members of the National Red Cross Society release a public statement challenging the executive committee. They claim the suspensions are unlawful and announce a special committee will gather facts to expose alleged abuses and unbusinesslike handling of finances by the previous management.
New York April 7 Al Adams the so called Policy King was moved to Sing Sing to begin his sentence for possession of policy paraphernalia Adams reportedly held wealth estimates from four million to thirty five million dollars and his counsel sought delays without success the prosecution alleged he was living lavishly amid Liberty fight claims.
West Point Ga April 27 Lucius Ogletree appointed gatekeeper for the day operatives lets no one in Potter tries to pass and is killed when he strikes Ogletree Ogletree fires five shots wounding Potter and Dan Zachry. Potter dies Zachry critically injured and Ogletree flees after seeking medical aid.
Winnipeg readers learn that the Hotel de Canada was raided by provincial police yielding 43 arrests after multiple crap games were found in progress. The piece notes about 300 players or onlookers present and references the event as part of ongoing municipal crime concerns in Winnipeg. The report also mentions a Mississippi Teachers Association convention slated for May 12 in Vicksburg with educators from across the state expected to attend, Columbus sending delegates, and an anticipated instructive session.
Philadelphia April 27 Rev Dr Roberta stated clerk of the Presbyterian general assembly announced two thirds of the presbyteries voted in favor of revising the confession of faith and the declaratory statement elucidating chapters and 10 of the confession The subject will be finally disposed of by the general assembly meeting in Los Angeles next month It is expected overtures from the presbyteries will be awakened by the assembly.
Paris reports say protests spread from a barricaded Capuchin convent as Oblate fathers attempted visitation. A pitched battle erupted with rocks and missiles injuring several, including two women, before police rescued the monks. A 3,000 strong crowd lingered, then dispersed. Monks at La Roche Sur Furon arrested. Nantes Capuchins fined for refusal to erase and leave. Crowd of 2,000 cheered as monks escorted from court shouting Long live the brothers and Long live liberty.
Abbeville Alabama April 2 A close quarter fight yesterday left William Stanley a white merchant dead with his throat cut and Ben Gilmore a negro dead from a rifle wound Gilmore died four hours after being shot witnesses say Stanley attacked Gilmore and was cut down Gilmore in an ant mortem statement admitted no foresight of Stanley firing and claimed he crawled to cut his throat
New Orleans reports the Breakwater brings word from Puerto Cortez of a brutal Honduran revolution climax. Ex-President Sierra was captured on the Salvador frontier and sumptuarily executed. General Arias, installed by Sierra, is now a prisoner in Tegucigalpa.
King Edward arrived in Rome from Naples and was greeted by King Victor Emmanuel with a radiant 40 000 strong crowd including Americans. The two kings embraced on arrival and exchanged greetings in English. The procession drew vast decorations of Italian and British symbols and the American embassy reported notable displays. Edward and Helena appeared on a balcony twice with Italian royals amid a grand Quirinal reception and later hosted a formal dinner with the British contingent.
Mobile Alabama April 27 a mile rider Virgil Pearson acting as deputy sheriff and transporting prisoner Sturdivant from Demopolis to Marengo county Jail at Linden was thrown when the bound prisoner attempted to escape. The horse bolted dragging Sturdivant a quarter mile before Pearson regained control.
Ten thousand people gathered in the Coliseum tonight to hear President Roosevelt in Omaha Nebras ka. The day was windy and dusty with rain in Lincoln on arrival and a cold cross prairie wind. A large military police contingent watched a festive parade route as crowds lined streets for a mile and a half. The banquet at the Omaha Club preceded a triumphal reception as Roosevelt's party was escorted to the Coliseum amid cheers from thousands.
Georgia brief notes include a late inning win by Tech over Atlanta 4 to 3, Memorial Day parade in Atlanta, Atlanta’s season loss to Montgomery 4 to 2, and a fatal church crowd shooting near Tallbotton. Governor Terrell’s staff travels to Albany amid a crash report. insurance fraud arrest in Birmingham. a murder over money dispute in Ari. Civil unrest and Confederate veteran reunion efforts appear in Savannah. National items mention King Edward in Rome, Lipton on the Cup, and a Missouri Pacific rail collision in Kansas.
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