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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1902
Page
6
A garbled report references a factory setting and church figures amid wartime strain. It mentions a rector, workers living frugally and God fearing, with scattered remarks about strikes, debt, violence, and attendance at a school or church. The text is largely incoherent but centers on community faith and labor tensions.
New York City news highlights a proposal by E Fellows Jenkins to curb life insurance practices involving children under ten. He cites that about 70 percent of New York children are insured and warns of incentives to harm, urging legislation to restrict insuring minors and protect vulnerable youngsters from exploitation by guardians or guardianship arrangements.
James J. Aldrich, once cashier for the Kansas City Fort Scott and Memphis line, was found dead in a rooming house in Kansas City. He had been ill and reportedly suffered a hemorrhage of the lungs. In May 1897 he finished a two year term in the Missouri penitentiary for embezzling $27,000 while cashier of the Memphis road, a position he held for nine years.
Berlin December 4 The reichstag endured a chaotic day as Herr Singer and Herr Spahn clashed over floor rights. A suspended session lasted 11 hours 20 minutes with taunts and warrants amid mass meetings in Berlin and suburbs protesting tariff methods.
Thomasville Ga December 4 special report describes a religious conference opening with services led by Rev John W Simmons and a grand hymn. It notes rebukes for lack of devotional exercises, a touching letter from Dr A M Wynne, numerous ordinations and deacons elected, and sympathy resolutions for Rev R Jenkins.
The Houston street car strike ended after noon settlement. Drivers win increases of 48 cents per hour the first year 19 cents the second year and 20 cents thereafter about a 9 percent rise. Partial union recognition and arbitration on some issues agreed. Strike began Sunday morning.
Brick walls of a gutted building collapsed trapping four men in Gilmer Texas. A M R B Lyle was killed outright John Hill died later and two others were seriously injured. The fire gutted a large business block causing about 27000 dollars in damage with partial insurance.
Rev Joseph Jones brother of Sam Jones dies suddenly at his brother's home in Cartersville Georgia about 9 pm. Cause listed as heart paralysis. He was 57, had preached 15 years, switched from Methodist to Baptist, conducted a revival in Atlanta, and leaves a widow and six children from his first marriage and one child from his second.
Washington dispatch says President Roosevelt may appoint Colonel Robert J. Lowry of Atlanta to the Isthmian canal commission. Lowry is not an applicant, but friends press his candidacy with letters on file in the state department. The same report urges Judge I. N. Bateman of Atlanta for the Court of Claims vacancy, noting strong support from local officials and prominent Atlantans.
Red River continues to rise around Shreveport and nearby areas, threatening to cross the danger line as bottomlands flood. Homes evacuations increase, Belcher levee breach reported, and officials expect higher water with ongoing rain and thaw.
The Lexington jury found Earl Whitney of Nashville guilty of murder in the Chinn case and sentenced him to death after a brief deliberation. Claude O'Brien of Memphis, linked as an accomplice in the October burglary, faces trial tomorrow.
The Merritt Chapman Wrecking Company delivered a 31 inch coast artillery gun from the Water Vleiet arsenal to Sandy Hook. It will be hauled to the proving ground for testing. Ord nance experts say the gun will carry 21 miles, with a 5 foot 4 inch projectile length and a weight of 2,270 pounds.
Naval constructor Dubose told the navy department that 15000 dollars are needed to reconstruct and improve the dry dock that parted in Havana harbor and was moved to Pensacola naval station. He warned the work will take in 00 to complete and ensure seaworthy condition.
An advertisement for Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root claims it cures kidney, bladder, and related ailments. It features testimonials, an offer for a free sample by mail, and notes hospital and doctor endorsements while urging readers to seek the product at druggists nationwide.
A packed Grand Opera House welcomed Joaquin Miller whose lecture Lessons Not Found In Books drew the largest audience yet seen aside from Joseph Jefferson or Richard Mansfield appearances. The Bard of the Sierras spoke of faith in eternity, hope in life, and love for fellow beings. He commands high fees and Atlanta Lecture Association secured him as a top attraction.
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