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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1901
Page
8
Backed by Chamberlain and Lord Kitchener, a formal proclamation demands surrender by the BCERS. The issued decree threatens banishment or exile for noncompliance, signaling a severe measure supported by prominent authorities.
London August 9 A parliamentary pass er reports a proclamation issued by Lord Kitchener August 7 in agreement with Cape Colony and Natal. It bans all commandants and leaders still in arms from South Africa if they do not surrender by September 15, with their families’ maintenance costs charged to their property. The measure relies on Milner and Chamberlain notes and explains the annexation and military domination of the two republics. Afternoon papers comment that the move may not shorten the war and that many Boers are ruined and cannot be distrained.
Prince Henry of Orleans, eldest son of the duke of Chartres and cousin to the duke of Orleans, died at 3 30 pm today in Saigon. Born in 1867, he was not married and had been gravely ill. He was traveling to the United States via San Francisco and was to spend time in Newport this fall. His name had surfaced as a suitor for American heiresses and even as a potential match for Infanta Maria de Las Mercedes earlier this year.
The debate centers on a new government proclamation in Natal praised as prudent yet seen as possibly insufficient. The Daily News dismisses it as mere empty thunderbolt while The Standard fears it may be too conciliating. The Times approves the move as a first tough measure amid looming pressure.
London reports Outlook analysis citing swift cruisers as essential after naval drills. It notes home squadron gaps, superior enemy mobility, and that attackers controlled the channel by raiding with destroyers, while enemy wireless spying exposed defense movements.
Washington reports reveal Britain delays final protocol with China over objections to an international tariff revision commission. The British stance on certain clauses remains unspecified, with opposition from several powers hindering agreement.
The J C Brown Lumber Company sold 70000 acres of pine land in Louisiana to the Weyerhauser syndicate for 6000 dollars. The tract lies in Ver noy Calcascu and Natchatoches parishes and contains over 60000 feet of pine timber.
J Young Jones files a suit against Senator Tillman for 10000 dollars in damages over alleged slander spoken months ago. Jones is described as well connected, brother to a state official, with rumors of Tillman having money to influence proceedings. Tillman declined to comment when notified.
Dispatch reports Mrs Mary Contiffe, wife of Prince Torres mine superintendent, was murdered yesterday in her dining room in Mexico. She was found by Mr Centlife after visiting the mill for dinner. Death attributed to strangulation and criminal assault.
Santos Dumont orders a new airship envelope after severe damage to the old balloon. The new craft will be similar in volume to the burst one but with an elliptical form. Builder M Chambere, also constructing the Andree polar balloon, expects completion by September 1. Roosevelt reportedly involved with coyotes.
Vice President Roosevelt comes back to Colorado Springs after a weeklong coyote hunt in eastern Colorado and carries numerous skins. He visited the Portland mine at Cripple Creek today and will lay the MCA building cornerstone tomorrow before remaining in the area for a week.
New York August 9 Alexander Segura, an investigator for the Italian government, claims Bresci did not kill King Humbert. Segura says Leigt Granatti, a former Bresci ally from Paterson, fired the fatal shot after Bresci recharged three times. Granotti allegedly acted while Bresci stood by.
Treasury department states no truth to a morning report that a Pole named Dembitzky, alleged heir of Baron KaPolon Dembitzky, held over two million in private U.S. funds. Government confirms it does not receive private earnings. Lord Kitchener rumors of wounds are officially denied by the War Office.
Edgar A Whitney and Bergdorff were arrested on conspiracy charges as investigators claim they ran a covert service linking police officials with pool rooms. The pair allegedly sought payments to keep gambling houses informed, with messages routed from police HQ to precinct captains.
August 9 closing sessions of the national Afro American council featured ex congressman George H White resigning as vice president over election methods and denouncing Bishop Watters for taking the presidency. Chaplain Steward of the regular army cited Black soldiers in history while Fr Barnett criticized government promotions. A resolution urged Congress to create a freedmen inquiry commission to study Southern Black conditions and racial harmony. Bishop Turner led the final address blaming church hypocrisy for race prejudice and urging Christian unity.
Anarchist Luigi Gianotti, charged as Bresci accomplice in the King Humbert murder, confesses to complicity. He says he left Paterson New Jersey with Bresci and traveled to Monza near Milan where Gianotti sparked a street disturbance to distract police while Bresci attacked the king.
Details from Victoria dated August 9 report the destruction by fire of the department stores Anthony Horden & Sons in Sydney. The blaze on July 13 killed four employees by burning and another died leaping from the roof. experts estimate losses over three million dollars with the store employing over 1,000 staff and serving about 40,000 daily.
In New York August Fatersan NT anarchists deny the report they would stage The Assassination of King Humbert I on August 19. They claim no knowledge of the performing company or the event and say they are glad the plan is stopped, as it would depict anarchists unfavorably and is to be presented by outsiders from southern Italy.
Depth of an Infant. Harold, infant son of Mr and Mrs M Phillips, died last night at 1:30 at the residence 407 Fraser Street. The funeral will be from the home this afternoon at 4 o clock, with interment at Gakiand.
Nicaragua is left without any banks after a Supreme Court decision voided the Lowin Bank of Central America Limited’s license. The ruling, reported to the U.S. State Department by Consul Sarsby at San Juan del Norte, suspends banking operations in the country for now.
A grey industrial continuation of great importance to iron and steel industries is now under way in New Castle. The plan aims to place control of key materials in one corporation, with an estimated investment of about $1,500,000.
Berlin August 9 The report that AC Hutchinson president of the Louisiana and Texas Railroad Company is seriously ill is unfounded. Hutchinson, staying at the Kaiserhof hotel in Nauheim, says he is perfectly well and has no illness.
Patrick Walsh a leading southern manufacturer and later partner at Wash & Widener dropped dead at his home in Chattanooga at 4 AM. The death, attributed to apoplexy, followed reports of excellent health. He was in his seventies and survived by a brother of Very Rev Father Walsh. Columbus and Cronberg notes report other brief items from the day.
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