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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1901
Page
1
In a show of unity, supporters rally around CilLt in Congress demanding justice for the hero. Organizers urge swift action as advocates call for accountability and reforms. Demonstrators gather at notable venues, underscoring broad public backing and media attention.
Washington reports multiple House resolutions on naval affairs seeking inquiry into Rear Admiral Schley and the court of inquiry findings. Proposals urge investigation of Dewey and Schley actions, with provisions for reports, swords of honor, medals, and honors to Schley’s officers and crews.
Washington reports Charles Emory Smith resigns as postmaster general and Henry C Payne of Wisconsin takes the role. The move prompts speculation on motives, cabinet stability, and Payne’s stance toward Southern Republicans while Smith returns to Philadelphia Press. Payne’s appointment follows months of party restructuring amid Roosevelt era tensions.
Republicans shift Crums toward the Rkluria camp taking a Commerical Democrat into their fold but stop short of offering a fattened calf.
Washington December 17 Special Senator McLaurin received limited committee assignments with no chairmanship in a Republican led reshuffle. Democrats later named their panels including Agriculture and Forestry with Bate and Simmons, Appropriations with Cockrell and Tillman, and Naval Affairs with Tillman and Martin among others. The long list reflects broad party balance and strategic placements across key panels.
Harriet P Murphy 30 a church and social figure, treasurer of Kingsley house fund, is slain at 621 Howe Street East End around 3 AM by a porch climber. Revolver fired from bed position. two shots heard, one missing bullet, evidence points to expert marksmanship. Police suspect a Black assailant. room shows no valuables taken. coroner inquiry questions self defense theory.
News from New Zealand reports severe seismic shocks on November 8 causing extensive destruction in Chevol district. In Chavel and countryside damage totals around £20,000 with scarcely any building left standing. Sir George Chffetti’s fine homestead wrecked as earth fissures opened and water poured into river beds amid continuing shocks.
Governor Allen D. Catuler serves as ex officio chairman. Senator J Ferris Cann from Savannah, a prominent lawyer, Senator John N. Holder from Jefferson, a merchant and editor of The Jackson Herald, G W Gress of Wilcox a saw mill and lumber man, How B Bower Jr of Decatur a prominent lawyer, Thomas Eggleston of Fulton a leading insurance man, W A Knowles of Floyd editor and proprietor of The Rome Tribune.
Louisville dispatch recounts T. C. Coleman a Cork immigrant and prominent steamboat man who died at 77. He once lured President-elect Zachary Taylor onto a boat in New Orleans as a prank, prompting laughter when Taylor learned the ruse. Nine children survive the businessman.
Four lovers, two couples, took rooms at a boarding house on 52 East Russell Street Columbus. They died of self-inflicted gas and chloroform in adjoining rooms after allegedly planning their deaths. The dead: Pearl Warner 2 Loueline 18 Sherman Louthous cab driver John Jacobs chief cook at Manhattan.
December 17 reports quote Dr. Mann and colleagues saying their duty to care for President McKinley justified seeking remuneration from Congress. They argue operating on the commander in chief served the American people and involved immense risk, insisting Mrs. McKinley should not bear the payment burden.
Governor Candler approved the bill creating a depot commission to oversee the construction of a new passenger depot on the state's terminal property in Atlanta. President Clark Howell of the senate and Speaker John D. Little of the house announced the appointments to the commission for the project.
The article lists a government commission formed under a new bill. It includes two senators, four representatives, and the governor as ex-officio chairman. Governor Allen D. Candler serves as chairman, with Senator J. Ferris Cann of Savannah and Senator John N. Holder of the thirty-first district among the named members.
The 11 year old son of grain dealer I B Willard in Topeka was expelled from Quincy Street school for refusing to participate in opening religious exercises. Willard says the boy acted on his orders and threatens to sue to prevent religious instruction in public schools.
Richard Croker of New York, visiting French Lick Springs, says there is no truth he will leave politics. He calls New York City his home and vows to support democracy and Tammany Hall, insisting he will remain American and aid New York municipal politics to strengthen it.
Fair cold Wednesday then fair Thursday with west winds. Public schools close for Christmas. Atlanta depot commission named by President Howell and Speaker Little after Candier signed the depot bill. Hamilton dispatches note national tensions with Colombia and Venezuela near war. domestic shifts include Smith resigning as postmaster general and Payne to succeed. City of Memphis steamer to join Savannah fleet. Ocean Steamship christened next month by Miss Maggan.
Members of the commission were chosen by the presiding officers of both houses after careful study. The appointees include Gress of Wilcox, Bower of Deratur, Egleston of Fulton, and Knowles of Florid, among others. The selection aims for capable personnel and balanced representation.
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