08 Dec 1903
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1903
Page
1
A Georgia city reports a kidnapping of a prominent merchant, a Savannah criminal indictment of a clear dealer, and a fiscal debate in council over tax reform and city records. National updates note appointments by President Roosevelt, a war-era military hearing, and political engagements. Domestic items cover weather, transportation, and a push for liquor and cornbine regulation amid a broad civic climate.
Edward F Hoyt, once a prominent Avlanta businessman tied to Hoyt Scale and Hoyt Mineral Water, reappeared after two weeks in hiding in a Western Heights cottage. Detectives recovered him with no money or baggage, and a large trunk sought by authorities may hold the missing funds. Hoyt faces possible charges of swindling or theft after undisclosed debts near $15 000, with creditors pressing for settlement and a court receiver petition pending.
Northern and Southern mill men meet in Chittim South to discuss curtailment of production as the best response to the cotton mill crisis. R L Holt of Glencoe mills in Burlington NC warns the industry is between the devil and the deep blue sea as speculation and short crops drive prices, urging short time operation to protect workers while seeking a binding consensus on curtailment.
Washington December 7 The secretary of the treasury transmitted to congress the fiscal year 1905 appropriation estimates totaling 624 502 146, a rise from 460 689 104 in 1904. Highlights include increases in public works and military establishment, with priority for Treasury and War departments and a large boost for Washington District funds.
Washington dispatch reports a fierce editorial attack on President Roosevelt in The Cincinnati Commercial Tribune seen as bolstering Marcus Hanna influence. The piece urges nominating another Republican contender, hints at Ohio politics shaping the fight, and notes Roosevelt’s White House concern over potential defeat in New York and the Wood case.
Fran Fischer lion tamer is torn to pieces by four lions during a public performance in Dessau Germany. She attempted to force a leap through a hoop, struck the animal with a whip, and was fatally mauled in front of a large crowd. Lions fought over fragments of her flesh as assistants intervene. Frauen Fischer's children watched from a box.
President Roosevelt sent to the senate the nomination of General Leonard Wood as major general and promoted about 187 officers on the basis of recess appointments. Lucien Young testified in Washington that Wood used detectives to shadow officers, while Young himself held Havana posts under Wood.
Chattanooga Tonn reports a meeting of southern negro leaders outlining a platform to form a separate party against whisky and cocaine. They demand laws to suppress these evils, protect families, curb prostitution, and regulate coca ine sales with strict penalties. The story also notes Associated Press testimony about Captain E G Bellairs and Col. Diehl, with the committee adjourning.
A rumor claims three thousand Colombian soldiers may move toward the Isthmus from Cartagena. The US cruiser Atlanta and gunboats patrol coasts from San Blas toward the Gulf of Darien to reconnoiter roads, frontier conditions, and Indian tribes. Authorities aid Panama, and other ships may move to Chiriqui to deter expeditions.
In Washington, December 7, prominent New York Democrats protested the nomination of former Senator Towne to Congress. They argued his Republican tenure and ties to Tammany Hall make him unsuitable. Murphy reportedly listened and promised Towne would not be named to Congress, with Bavage touted as a replacement for a less prominent post.
William Jennings Bryan meets President Loubet in Paris on December 7 arranged by Ambassador Porter. Bryan plans to depart for Switzerland tomorrow, following the audience and Paris engagement.
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