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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1902
Page
5
Amid a heated floor session, Williams and others denounce General Smith for brutal orders in wartime, likening him to a vile tyrant and calling for his discharge. Sibley’s assault is defended by Carus for Funston, while opponents warn such orders threaten civilization and humanity.
Tom Thunder a notable Winnebago Indian drowned accidentally in the Mississippi River near Black River Falls Wisconsin on April 28 during a claimed challenge to Tom Roddy of Chicago known as Chief White Buffalo for chieftainship. Thunder had urged a tomahawk duel over the grave of Chief Black Hawk to settle the rivalry before his death.
Chinese minister informs Senator Clay he cannot attend the Georgia military college commencement invitation citing Senator Teller’s criticism as the reason. He notes concern over potential floor attacks and seeks assurance of support before accepting future invitations.
The 1903 naval program proposes six new ships amid warnings that U S strength rests mainly on battleships and armored cruisers while Germany expands fastest. The committee favors two first class battleships two armored cruisers and two gunboats built in naval yards with cost tracking and private contracts as a test.
Captain P B Strong and May Yohe traveled as Herr Strong and Fraulein Strong aboard the steamship Maria Theresa arriving from Mediterranean ports. The pair had appeared on the passenger list as the newly styled names following May Yohe’s divorce from Lord Francis Hope.
Chicago April The American Newspaper Publishers Association and two unions reach five year industrial arbitration agreements from May 1 1902. All mechanical departments of member offices are covered ensuring peace during local contract terms and transitions between agreements.
Paris reports interior minister announces 574 elections counted. Ministerialists gain 243 seats with Republicans 89 radicals 92 radical socialists 41 socialists 21. Anti ministerialists hold 158 seats including conservatives 65 and dissent socialists 2. Ousting of M de Cassagnac noted as Moulen wins in Mirande seat. RU-TER-BA noted as peer of tonles for digestive effect.
Saint Petersburg April 27 reports say the czar may issue a rescript granting Russia a constitution modeled on the Moris Melekoff reform plan once minister of the interior. Rioting spreads in southern Russia with the military failing to stop arson terror and looting. Landed proprietors seek refuge in Poltam. Balschaneff, who killed the late interior minister, is reported gravely ill due to voluntary starvation.
London April 23 The Protestant alliance to expel Jesuits under George IV laws failed as Lord Chief Justice Alverstone upheld magistrates who refused to grant summons. The judges ruled the act obsolete and the Jesuit priests were cited as guilty of misdemeanors.
The U S supreme court advanced hearings on prize money from Manila and Santiago naval battles to the second Monday of the next term. President Harriman of Southern Pacific conferred with Union Pacific officials in the west about two roads. A Des Moines fire injures two firemen at the Marshal Dental block with $30,000 loss. Wyoming reports show an estimated 12 000 to 13 000 sheep killed by last week’s storm. In Joliet a crash kills Mrs Mulock and Floyd Pearce. her daughter Orda dies later. The Second Cavalry squadron arrives in New York from Cuba en route to Fort Ethan Allen Vermont. A Chicago pistol fight ends in a thief's death. In New York Henry Taylor Wright, a director in the United States government, dies of fever after navy service since 1900.
Police arrest Councillor Joseph Ryan of Limerick Corporation over the missing royal arms above the mayoral door. The incident has caused a sensation. In London, Rev Joseph Parker of City Temple is reported seriously...
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The Fulton grand jury begins a tax delinquents probe targeting lawyers and other professionals who have not paid their annual professional taxes. The county tax collector will supply names of those owing, with potential license revocation and loss of rights to practice. A prior crusade led to prosecutions and paid compliance. The effort seeks broader compliance among professionals cited for overdue taxes.
Captain Orchard of the British steamer Murcia reports the Henry J Raymond a lumber schooner from Norfolk to New York was set afire and sunk after waterlogging. He encountered the ship Sunday near Five Fathom Bank, finding no survivors aboard. The derelict blocks the coastwise lane and endangers navigation. Crew of seven reached Providence aboard the Dorchester. Built in Bath Maine thirty four years ago, owned by C Knowlton Berkley Va, 180 tons gross, uninsured.
United States urges Mexico to extradite ex councilman Charles Kratz a fugitive from St Louis charged with bribery arrested in Guadalajara and held there Mexican authorities demand reciprocity not possible under treaty St Louis detectives head to Mexico City to secure surrender and possible Mexican court action
Washington April 26 Special Judge Bartlett won committee approval for an amendment raising Macon’s appropriation to 125000. Chairman Mercer plans to seek unanimous consent to push the increase with committee backing amid hopeful expects from Aliman supporters.
Washington dispatch reports President Roosevelt may soon act on Georgia appointments at Savannah including collector Deveaux and Savannah postmaster. Savannah citizens, led by a mass meeting, protest Deveaux reappointment and push for a white collector. Rome and coast area races for postmaster remain hot with Doyle Blun Helm and others contesting appointments.
Secretary Shaw announced from Washington that on May 1 deposits in national bank depositories would be increased by three or four million dollars. He will designate a few more depositories, with no further increases expected after May 1 due to the repeal of the war revenue act reducing government receipts.
Rome on April 6g heard the beatification claim of Chinese Catholic convert Joseph Khang before the congregation of rites under the pope. No decision announced but approval would make Khang the first Chinese to be canonized.
Washington April 28 Sol Smith Russell actor died at the Richmond hotel at 2:90 this afternoon of perpetual hiccough after long illness. He leaves a widow two children Miss I Alice Russell and Robert FE Russell of Minneapolis. Burial in Rock Creek near Washington with Episcopal rites to be held at the Berger residence. Russell, a wealthy Maine native, was famed on American stages and enjoyed a close tie to Joseph Jefferson and other stars.
Eight hundred people gathered in a tent at Ivy street and Auburn avenue last evening to hear Dr J C Coombs the evangelist from Indianapolis preach. A chorus of fifty led singing at the services which continue indefinitely as the meetings proceed.
A fifty-strong Ora Gear chorus directed by DeLos Smith holds a ten minute rehearsal before each preaching service. Dr Coombs urged attendance, calling singing essential to the meetings and praised his own forceful, logical speaking. Jess reported on needed efforts and urged Christians to engage in personal work as meetings continue daily at 3 pm and 8 pm with a history of success across states and territories.
Montgomery dispatch reports Senator Hugh Morrow’s memorial address praising Confederate virtues, recalling Birmingham’s veterans and the Civil War, urging unity, reproduction of past pride, and acceptance of differing views while honoring the fallen. It notes the South’s hardships, reconstruction, and the need to let past conflicts fade while staying faithful to shared values.
Two hundred horses were shipped from Norfolk to New Orleans today for transport to South Africa for the British army. Major Thomas has been selecting the horses here. More consignments are expected to follow.
A second body was recovered from the City of Pittsburg disaster. The victim identified is Mrs Emile Kupfersschmidt of Cincinnati, leaving one body retrieved so far with April 28 weather noted in Cairo tie.
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