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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1901
Page
23
Capital and labor clash in a terse report with garbled lines about Pittsburgh, trade sites, and imminent actions. The fragmentary text mentions Buona, a place or person, and signals conflict or tension around wartime labor issues and site selections.
Reports from Pittsburg indicate a renewed push toward peace in the Amalgamated strike. Officials deny yields, yet strong undercurrents and visiting mediators suggest possible arbitration or settlement within days as discussions continue in secrecy and tension eases.
Washington reports a major arrest in the smuggling of Chinese across the Mexican border. William M. Hoey, Nogales customs collector, B. F. Jossey immigrant inspector, Frank How, a Nogales Chinaman, and a Clifton Mexico resident were seized by treasury and secret service operatives. Officials say most Nogales customs and immigration leadership may be involved and further arrests are expected.
A severe rainstorm and hurricane like winds swept New York and parts of New Jersey. Jersey City suffered major damage including a church and a theater as wind toppled poles and ripped roofs. The Bijou theater and St Mary’s were struck by debris while lions in cages at the theater survived amid chaos. Van Vorst Park lost decades old trees and a Union League roof fragment flew into the park. No fatalities were reported locally.
In Eureka Springs Arkansas James Kizer ex policeman fatally assaults Dr I D Fuller by striking from behind at Calef fountain Main street. Fuller then shoots Kizer in self defense leaving Fuller seriously injured and Kizer dead.
Berlin reports confirm Czar Nicholas will attend the German naval maneuvers with Count von Buelow and Count Lamsdorf. The visit, limited to forty eight hours, will include private talks in Dantzig as officials acknowledge a political tone to the gathering.
A Havana gathering of twenty four notable figures finalized a proposed programme for Estrada Palma if elected, drafted by Juan Gualberto Gomez. It urges free trade, local taxation, vetting army claims, and leveraging US ties to curb Platt amendments, though the last item was rejected. The group will send the letter to Senor Palma with a record of the proceedings and await response.
In Columbus on August 24 printers pressmen and stereotypers at The Press-Post declared a lockout after the paper was sold to Mrs Wu pen Jones who offered to employ union workers in the mechanical department but not in news. The News Writers union had already declared a lockout and the paper will not print a Sunday edition. Severe weather caused washouts and widespread flooding across mining towns, delaying rail traffic and inundating creeks, with bridges washed away and farms damaged.
In Constantinople and Paris dated August, France secures concession rights for the Quay Company. An Imperial order grants France free exercise of all concession rights. Turkey yields to pressure, averting a full rupture of relations as France’s demands are officially granted.
A Turkish and French force comparison is presented with notes on statements to the Porte. A French ambassador declares he acts under foreign affairs minister instructions, while an imperial trade edict allows the Quay Company to exercise concession rights. A firman on remaining questions is expected soon.
A Danish cabinet member said the sale of the Danish West Indies to the United States is expected to close before year end. The king and cabinet back the sale while Mysdag largely supports it though price of 3,760,000 is seen as too low. Legislation ratification in Washington is anticipated in December.
Private advices from Cleveland report Charles M. Hays retiring Southern Pacific president to join J P Morgan and Co as railroad expert. He is expected to guide Morgan’s railroad combinations and may become president of one of their systems, following Samuel Spencer’s prior path.
The Christian and Missionary Alliance concludes its meetings today in the Columbia theater with praise and prayer at morning exercises and farewell addresses by Dr. Wilson of New York Rev A B Simpson and Rev W F Meminger. Rain previously drove events from the tent at Ponce de Leon, dampening attendance but workers report satisfaction with the work and continued Alliance enthusiasm.
B F Simpson of Alpharetta is named solicitor general of the Blue Ridge circuit to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Hon. Thomas Hutcherson. Normal institute opens in Atlanta with three prominent teachers. Public schools buy cheap books for all children and new manual training features debut.
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