Atlanta Water Works Figure Highlighted In City Update
A long dispatch from Atlanta notes figures and names tied to local projects and officials. Mentions are made of A W Collier and J W Pace related to civic leases, and several references to rail and industrial activity, with ongoing political and military-tinged notes interspersed among fragmented reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Travis
Hemphill Jon
Atlanta Water Works
A. W. Collier
Chattanooga
Washington
Macon
Ing
St. Louis
Marines Wait for Colombians at Panama Crisis
Dispatches from Colon report a Marine landing aboard the U S steamship Prairies under Captain Smedley D Butler to Panama. Rumors say Colombian troops pursue a movement toward the isthmus, while U S officials seek early intelligence and guard against warlike action. General Rafael Reyes met with officials, pledging no hostilities during his diplomatic mission and urging continued peaceful relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Cauca
Republic of Panama
Yavizaja
Naval
Campese
Colon
U.S
Prairis
Smedley D. Butler
Yavizu
San Miguel Gulf
Tuira River
Texas Courts Bind Railroads in Anti-Boycott Ruling
In Austin this morning a twenty sixth district court judgment bars the Southern Pacific company and its officers from purchasing voting or owning stock in the San Antonio and Arkansas Pass railway while it controls Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio stock. The SAN ANTONIO AND ARKANSAS PASS railroad officers must not recognize the Southern Pacific as owner. The petition was filed July 1883. In Washington the AFL executive council directs Gompers and Duncan to mediate New York building trades disputes and to challenge Alabama’s recent anti boycott law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Twenty-Sixth
Southern Pacific Company
San Antonio
Arkansas Bass Railway
Galveston
Harrisburg
Arkansas Pass
Washington
The
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Duncan
New York
Alabama
President’s Panama Troop Plan Sparks Senate Critique
Washington dispatch reports General Bell’s conference with the army staff over Panama defense as the administration weighs sending troops to the isthmus to safeguard transit. Colombia’s envoy Reyes is warned first crossing border will be shot. Senators denounce potential executive war powers grab. Britain and Holland press Panama to assume $15,000,000 debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Reyes
Bell
Jos. Ohl
Washington
J. Franklin Bell
General Staff
Army
Panama
Itagrin
War Department
Root
Young
Hay-Bunou-Varilla
United States
Repubic
Lathmus
Reyes
Republic of
Congress
Fort McPherson
Atlanta
London
Morning Leader
Hague
Hotlard
Great Britain
Republic of Panama
Fire devastates Arratt Power Building in Pittsburg
A four hour blaze in bitter cold ends with firefighters subduing a stubborn fire at the Arrott power building on the seventh floor. Spontaneous combination is cited as the cause. Loss estimated at least 150000 dollars, largely insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Arrott Power
Complaint Against the Southern Washington Railroad
The Alliance Textile and Dye works of Cincinnati filed a complaint with the Interstate Commerce Commission alleging excessive and discriminating freight rates on cotton mill products from Georgia South Carolina and Alabama to Cincinnati by the Southern railroad and other lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Alliance Textile and Dye Works
Cincinnati
Interstate Commerce Commission
Southern Railroad
Georgia
South Carolina
Alabama
Steel Combine to Cut Wages Across Steel Trust
A United States Steel Corporation official stated that starting January 1, 1904 about 90 percent of the company’s workers will face wage cuts of 5 to 20 percent, affecting around 150000 employees in subsidiary outfits. A 6 percent minority belong to the Amalgamated Association and will see cuts through July 1, 1904. The finance committee reportedly contemplates more dismissals of high salaried staff, though no firm statement was issued. The firm claims workers will receive an 8 percent dividend on preferred stock under its profit sharing plan. In separate notes, Stone and Webster report October earnings for Savannah Electric and Tampa Electric with varying net and surplus figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States Steel Corporation
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Ateel and Tin Workers
Steel Corporation
Poston
Mass
Mesars, Stone and Webster
Savannah
Tampa Electric
Tampa
Bailey Battles Over Cuban Treaty in Senate
In December at the Cuban debate, Texas Senator Bailey led a wide ranging challenge to the treaty and revenue powers. He argued no revenue changes could pass without House origination and attacked the president and Senate for usurping legislative prerogatives. Other senators defended the measure as necessary for policy and Cuba, while Bailey warned of coercion and questioned the bill’s commercial benefits. The session adjourned after an executive period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Bailey
Texas
House of Representatives
Briley
Lodge
Republic
house ‘of_representatives
Stewart
Nevada
Spooner
Depew
Cuba
New York
Teller
Mdr
Jisland
Apeak
Huntsville Field Trials Elect Officers After Derby Win
Huntsville Alabama December 14 The Alabama Field Trials Club opened with seven derby entrants. Styx Eastman won first Gipsy Stone Gilchrist second Tehoness third The annual meeting elected President W F Garth Huntsville Vice President William Hundley Greenbrier Secretary J M Kirkpatrick Huntsville Game Warden William Kellar Huntsville Directors John H Wallace G F Eastham W T Johnson W D Atkins Christ J W Matthews T Tabford James A Carless D J O Connell The derby cup valued 280 dollars donated by Messrs Kelly Garth and Rison Huntsville Next year’s trial aims for a world class show with attendance high and a 1000 dollars in class prize money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenbryer
J. M. Kirkpatrick
Mezsie
Kelly
Garth
Rison
Huntsville
Hanna Declines National Committee Chair Role
Washington dispatch reports high administration officials acknowledging Senator Hanna's final refusal to chair the national committee for the upcoming presidential campaign. They push his loyalty while questioning his health, and consider ex Governor Murray Crane as a possible successor though Western Republicans worry over Crewe's experience and influence. Lt Marbury Johnston of Macon may gain fame if a Georgian leads the second torpedo boat flotilla into Panama waters. Rome rental estimates quote $5,000 for government quarters during construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Ohl
Washington
Senator Hanna
National Committee
Lodge
Payne
Hanna
Murray Crane
Eny Crewe
Norfolk
Guantanamo
Cuba
Panama
Marbury Johnston
Maccon
Truxton
Hull
Lawrence
Stewart
Whipple
Warden
Johnston
Caracas
Bowers
Navy Department
Taylor’s Alleged Malfeasance Tied to Bishop Visit
A fragment reports Commissioner Taylor, previously indicted last March for an alleged embezzlement of £900 from the government, being heard from while traveling from America to England. A telegram from Bishop Jarick of Hawaii says Taylor visited the bishop while the latter was in New York. Taylor claims he was home in England and could not confirm the raid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
America
England
Honolulu
Eix-Aguiltura
Jarick
Hawaii
New York
Prison Doors Open After Missouri Supreme Court Ruling
St Louis reports a decision by the Missouri Supreme Court that could overturn hundreds of arrests and convictions based on informers. Circuit Attorney Folk notes writs of habeas corpus may free many, affecting suburban franchise cases and other indictments. Several trials face reevaluation as statutes of limitations and reliance on informant testimony are scrutinized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Missouri Supreme Court
Folk
Supreme Court
Charles J. Kelly
House of Delegates
John H. Schneettler
Jerre Hannigan
John A. Sheridan
T.edward Albright
Charles A. Gutke
Edmund Bersch
Charles J. Denny
Louis Becker
Harry A. Faulkner
Mr.j. Folk
Notlnad
McDonald
Criminal Division
Gt. Louis
Negro Backed Against Lever in South Carolina Vote Fight
Special from Washington reports the Republican led house committee weighing Lever’s contested election by South Carolina voter Dantzler of Orangeburg. Lawyers argued for state sovereignty to set election law, while Dudley defended the case for the Orangeburg respondent amid GOP push to aid southern negro voting rights. The committee’s forthcoming ruling draws keen interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos
Ohd
Washington
House
Lever
Dantzler
Orangeburg
D.C
South Carolina
Lever-Danisler
Pear
Neutonenrumpeicker
Qang
Congress
B. Hart Moss
E. M. Efird
Lexington
Supreme Court of the United States
Dudley
Winter Good Roads Meeting Set For Florida
National Good Roads Association plans midwinter gathering in Ormond Beach Florida January 2 and 29 to coincide with automobile races. W F Moore president met Colonel A B Mann in Chicago to arrange the events and promote broader participation at the St Louis world’s fair auto races May 18 to 21 inviting delegates from civilized nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ormond Beach
Chicago
W. F. Moore
National Good Roads Association
A. 8. Mann
Florida
Association
Ormond” Beach
Pisce
St. Louis
State Department
Waartigen
Gelegates
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Brad Smith
Aborer
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Clayton
Wade
Atghnion
James
Dallas
Poater
Algster
Jer
Frank White
MM. Boolmest
Bae Iainmaster
the Central
Tallapoosa
Gwinty
J. W. Pace
Ava
Garrifel
Grover Cleveland
Navy
Mist Island
Alexander
Io Infantry
Lahrell
Selma
Als
Ming Workers’ Association
Birmingham
LA Kennedy
City
Oxford
Reileatin
Missouri
Orault
Hue
Itaiy
House of Represents
Railitary Root
Genare Ee
Eeyes Aiee
Hanhag
Ihan Dorin
Provisional Mel
Monte Christi
Ware
Santiago
Mder
Bologna
Italy
Adeye
Noryer'f
Europe
Oren
Safetyu
Superloan
Coghlan
Mayflower Today
Trugos
Turbo
Porto
Auuanta
Cape Tiburon
Gulf of Darien
Colombia
Savannah Electric Company
Roosevelt
Couis
Bil
Roonevelt
House ‘of Representatives
Huntsville Field
Hana
Senator Wort
Republican’ National Committee
Rome
Treasury Department
Federal
Bressenburg
Lamphis
Teen
Henry
Teenburge
John King
Seal
Cornfield Darby
Nemed Dantzler
Leer
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