10 Dec 1903
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1903
Page
1
A garbled Georgia news wrap covers weather, rail protests, wage talks, and public notices. It notes temperature shifts, Forsyth Street demonstrations, and wage discussions near Atlanta with references to transportation firms, quarantine updates, and city officials. It mentions legal cases, crimes, and public safety incidents across several Georgia locales and beyond, including Montgomery and Nashville.
Captain Blanton Winship of the Sixteenth Infantry has been assigned to the judge advocate general's department with the rank of major. A highly regarded Georgia officer, he has served in the Philippines and during the recent maneuvers, earning praise from Judge Advocate General Davis. He is descended from Generals Cook and Groesbeck and will be stationed in the department of the lakes.
Senator Clay spent hours at the Post Office Department reviewing Bristow testimony underpinning the postal frauds investigation report. Democrats prepare disclosures to show others not indicted, while Heath's role may be scrutinized. Tate introduces bills aiding distribution of government publications to colleges.
Washington reports Captain Bob Spence of the eighth Infantry is likely to be assigned to Georgia militia duty though no decision has been made. Governors weigh retired versus active officers as the War Department limits to seasoned leaders. Terrell urges no detail unless from actual service and rank not below captain. Retired Georgia officers listed include Avis, Baldwin, Cochran, Hoyle, Merrill, Scully, and Winston.
A strong Russian squadron of eight warships has arrived at Chemulpo Korea near Seoul to back Russia against opening Yongampho to world trade. Russia threatens 3000 landings if Korea ignores warnings as Tokyo weighs Russia’s reply and potential peace negotiations. London reports warn of possible concessions and political maneuvers in Tokyo while Washington and Tokyo exchange telegrams, with US backing Japan.
The first trial of those accused in the Kishineff Jewish massacre near St Petersburg will likely finish this week. The court has heard 566 witnesses as leading counsel M Shmakoff left for Moscow, prompting rumors that defense counsel may quit and prosecutors might follow due to alleged court refusals to suspend for a new preliminary inquiry into the cureprits report.
Norfolk, Va December 9 The Virginia Pilots Association wins in the Supreme Court of Appeals as a writ of error is refused in Darden v Thompson Norfolk court ruling pilotage laws constitutional no charges to shipmasters or owners allowed The case may be appealed to the U S Supreme Court
Brief filed in the United States Supreme Court on behalf of J P Morgan Robert Bacon and Daniel Lamont appellants in United States versus Northern Securities Company. Attorneys Francis Stetson and David Wilcox contend the merger was entirely lawful.
Senator Morgan attacks the Panama canal treaty and Cuban reciprocity policy. He warns of a “grotesque act” and accuses Panama Canal Company interests of manipulating U S policy. He urges caution on ratification while predicting Cuba may seek independence aided by Germany, and cites ongoing U S Colombia tensions and Spooner law failures.
Washington December 9 Senator Hoar introduced a resolution asking the president to inform the senate with facts from the executive departments about Panama’s independence constitution and government capacity at ratification of the Panama treaty. It questions Colombian secession, U S actions, and timing of revolutions and instructions to officers. The resolution was laid over until tomorrow without discussion.
Kansas City December 9 Judge Fisher told the grand jury investigating alleged boodling that the city suffers from a sentiment that pure municipal government is unobtainable and that every man has his price. He warned that no bribe-giver nor corrupt public official should escape.
Washington December 9 Senator Scott of West Virginia denies reports he seeks a WV delegation for Hanna as a presidential candidate. He says Hanna is not a candidate and accuses the rumors of stirring ill will between Hanna and Roosevelt and between the President and himself.
The Senate adjourned as the House debated Cuba related jurisdiction under a Payne led resolution. Committees on foreign affairs gain oversight as Cuba is noted as a republic. Amendments added Kline and Rode to supply additional members amid minority representation questions. The houses adjourned until tomorrow.
A detailed dispatch from LaGuayra reports that Colombian troops have landed along the Darien coast to open a passage into Panama. Washington confirms troop movements are under warning, with US forces patrolling the isthmus and prepared to prevent any crossing into Panama.
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