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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1902
Page
3
Incomplete OCR reads like a municipal bond notice linking Jas and Con entities with a 3 date and associated parties. Details are unclear but suggest a fiscal instrument or consortium filing needing verification.
Navy announces the great search problem for an American fleet involving the White and Blue fleets under Admirals Sumner Browningshiek Higginson. Rules govern port mining and minefield timing with a test of speed, defense, and neutrality. Sumner orders new signaling and sinking precautions.
Stington December 4 officials will study the second class mail reform before conclusions on reclassification. Postmaster General notes government interest and pending cases may affect decisions. some publications are facing potential exclusion from second class privileges.
Local weather forecast calls for fair but colder conditions in Atlanta today with freezing temperatures expected. A gulf storm knocked out earlier predictions, bringing a rapid temperature drop and a stiff wind. Reports from Texas and the Midwest noted subfreezing readings including 26 degrees at Palestine and zero in Omaha.
The Iron Mountain Route offers very low rate one way colonist tickets to pofoi with rounds trip home seekers excursions on some dates until April 21. The offer applies in Arkansas Texas Oklahoma and Indian Territory with travel information available from R. F. Rehlander Trav. Pass. Agt. No. 18 West Ninth street Chattanooga Tenn.
Ellaville Ga December 4 Special G E Robinson railroad agent for Central for eight years left Tuesday night for Albany he said and has not been heard from since He was to return next morning and his wife and four children are in suspense Auditors are checking books and Robinsons sudden disappearance creates a sensation in town
Dr. Salmon of the agricultural department reaffirmed that cattle may be exported from Portland without infection risk from foot and mouth disease. Steamship agents press Great Britain to lift Portland embargo while officials deem New Hampshire outbreak insufficient for quarantine. A circular allows interstate New England cattle shipments for slaughter if cars are sealed by agriculture inspectors.
Michigan Central freight clerks resign rather than abandon labor union membership as eight Detroit men were brought to Suspension Bridge to assist but refused to stay after learning of a freight blockade. Superintendent Merford of St. Thomas is overseeing the situation. Dinwiddie Saw the Comet reports the naval observatory notes a bright comet moving west, a near straight line from threeven to Sirius, observed by staff member W. Dinwiddie in Washington.
Atlanta board of health rejected Lester Furnace Company’s bid to incinerate garbage and night soil for 1903 during a special session. The board offered a counterproposal to incinerate for January 1903 at 6.5 dollars per load and 6.5 dollars per barrel, a move expected to be answered today.
Mare Nannie J. barred for temper after the meeting where Shoo Fly and Prince Blazes were top contenders. Prince Blazes bought in for 1100 by Durney and Herz after winning the first section. multiple races listed with times and entrants, track muddy under cool, clear conditions.
New York December 4 Harry Wright an employee of a Paterson New Jersey locomotive works died from a practical joke by five fellow workers They were arrested charged with causing his death It is alleged they blew up Wright with a pneumatic air pump at 110 pounds per square inch His stomach swelled greatly and after hours of suffering he died Stephen M Lord Toombsboro Georgia December 4 Stephen M Lord a prominent young man and member of ER Boone Co died today He was stricken with malarial fever came from Dallas Georgia four months ago where he had worked in mercantile business for four years
New Orleans reports manager Powell has most of the local club signed for the coming season with ten players from last year already attached to contracts. He notes last season’s team is largely available, while new investors have not shown significant funding to form a club yet.
At Ingleside today the six furlongs selling feature results include Axminster winning at 14 to 1 with Father Weather second and Rhade Walcott third in a shaken field. Other races list Nelle Forest on the mile, Mocorito on the futurity course, Gravina and Sea Lion among winners, with multiple hurdles and purses noted. Detained Kronprinz Wilhelm arrival discussed. Washington farewell celebration held in New York. Roosevelt visit by Christian Endeavor officers reported.
About two hundred Atlanta Shriners from the Yaarab temple will travel by five coach train to Chattanooga Tenn to support the Alhambra temple ceremonial session. A banquet for 800 is planned, and a large parade and receptions are set for the visitors. The trip marks the first pilgrimage out of state by Yaarab. Public arrangements include free transport via Southern Railway, departing Atlanta Union Station at 11:30 this morning and returning tomorrow around 7.00. A Berlin note mentions a princess congress voting to join a society for social morality.
New York December 4 The coroner investigates the sudden death of George F Leyh a wealthy truss manufacturer in Brooklyn aged over 70. He drank beer in his doorway cellar after tasting a flat bottle and collapsed. The case remains puzzling with details of the luncheon routine and estate valued above $300000. Oliver Wendell Holmes was confirmed by the Senate to succeed Justice Gray on the US Supreme Court. The confirmation faced opposition and condemnation in the discussion.
Report from Charleston notes William C Whitney and August Belmont secured options on land near Whitney estate in Aiken to create an American Carlsbad featuring winter racing. Whitney and Belmont plan a 20 day meeting next year with top New York owners racing their thoroughbreds. Local figures, including Captain Wagener and South Carolina breeders, discuss private tracks and potential Charleston involvement, while Eastern Jockey Club support is sought.
Berlin reports that Venezuela President Castro's note to the German minister in Caracas is deemed inadequate and designed to buy time. Germany, Britain, and the Vatican discuss joint action, with an ultimatum expected soon as exchanges continue over the crisis.
Cedie Whitfield a young husband and Shoal Creek Mills operative is found dead by his wife in Lavonia Georgia after cutting his throat this morning. Coroner called to hold an inquest as the tragedy follows a brief marriage and unclear motive.
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