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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1901
Page
9
Ex Senator William B Chandler heads a government commission probing Spanish War claims. Claims rose from 265 valued at 33.93 million to 494 valued at 60.16 million, with 127 attorneys representing claimants. Chandler urges adding government counsel to prevent fraud and ensure thorough work and timely action.
Hon Charles Timply Smith resigns as postmaster general marking a cabinet shake up in the McKinley era. He cites a wish to resume duties as editor of The Philadelphia Press, noting his reforms and the expansion of the free rural mail delivery system during his tenure.
An experimental state expands telegraphy across the country while Marconi faces opposition from the Anglo American Telegraph Company in Newfoundland. The company claims exclusive rights to telegraphic routes, threatening legal action if experiments continue. Public opinion questions common sense and the global progress of wireless communication.
Topeka man J. J. Willard protests the expulsion of his 10-year-old son for refusing to take part in opening school religious services. He argues that science, truth, and freedom of thought should guide education and opposes compulsory Bible participation.
The piece argues the United States must act to protect trade with Cuba noting Cuban imports from the U S rose to 66 million while U S imports from Cuba were 63 million last year a shift favoring Germany with Cuban trade falling 7 percent while Germany trade rose about 80 percent suggesting Cuba may increasingly favor German markets over the United States.
The passage argues for pursuing Cuba trade to boost American economic gains. It notes Cuba’s interest in trade with the United States and recommends immediate steps to improve commercial relations rather than cede benefits to other powers after costly efforts to liberate Cuba from Spanish rule.
The piece says Republicans push Dewey as Schley battle shifts, with reports of a potential Democratic nomination for Schley and a broader critique of the Roosevelt era. It notes Dewey’s 1900 candidacy past and hints at party maneuvering around the Schley findings and Long’s endorsement.
The Boston Globe summarises official British Blue Book figures showing white deaths in South Africa camps. October records 14 white deaths including two children, and November 2,807 white deaths with 2971 children. six month total 13,941, about 253 deaths per thousand.
European editors praise Signor Marconi for receiving wireless signals from the Cornwall coast but warn of slow, uncertain progress before wireless can rival cables. London papers debate feasibility and pace, while Sir William Preece questions the conclusiveness of the reported dots spelling S.
A steamshipAdvance arrives from Colon carrying lumber headed to New York. The steamer Advance reports cargo for Georgetown and plans to sail onward, with rough weather and delays noted in the voyage.
Savannah sends thirty six one gallon cans of Georgia sirup to Dr H W Wiley chief chemist of the agricultural department. Captain D G Purse and J T Wells of Guyton donate the gift with compliments to Roosevelt Frye Henderson and other national leaders. Wiley will distribute the Georgia compliments.
Brunswick Ga December 18 Special The Hip Hondo cigar factory a new industry located by Brunswick board of trade will begin business within a few days. Another sash door and bind factory owned by Mr Gosch of North Carolina is preparing machinery. Oysters packing has boomed with about 160000 cases expected to go out this winter. Both factories run full time employing all hands and teams to car shipments as Glynn county recovers from the 1898 storm damage.
Savannah brokers report buyers of naval stores struggle to secure spirits of turpentine for future delivery. Offers for May through August range 35 to 7 cents per gallon, but factors refuse contracts, aiming 41 to 42 cents as a sustainable price. Past abuses in 1898 and a hard season push operators to curtail output and wary future business. Factors expect next season prices to rise above 49 cents.
Mrs BE H Hudson wife of a prominent Columbus citizen suffered severe burns when her dress caught fire at her Fifth Avenue home. She attempted to extinguish the flames herself before neighbors and a passerby aided in dousing the blaze. She remains in serious condition.
Waycross Ga December 19 Special The stewards elected to serve the First Methodist church are W L Stanton H Murphy R H Murphy B P Peabody W Hitch Leon A Wilson E A Pound B D Blackshear J W Hardy P N Hardy S D Pitman George Deen J G Clough and M M Williams E P Peabody to reading steward H Murphy district steward and V L Staunton Sunday school superintendent
J A Robinson was formally elected captain of the Brunswick Riflemen in Brunswick Georgia last night. The former lieutenant with years of volunteer service is considered well equipped to lead the company and his leadership is welcomed by friends locally and in other areas.
Captain Tobias Newman of Brunswick, Georgia is appointed vice president for Glynn County for the Good Roads Association of Georgia. He serves as an alderman of Brunswick and is noted for his interest in improving thoroughfares.
The Brunswick Methodist church prepares a late afternoon congregation for Bishop Hendrix with two sermons from Sunday drawing wide comment. A separate incident in the area resulted in two people killed when a southbound vehicle crashed, their bodies severely mangled.
The South Atlantic Life Insurance Company of Richmond will operate in Georgia starting January 1 with J D Atkisson and A B Williford Ramspeck as Georgia general agents under Atkisson Williford Ramspeck. They report conservatism and a reserve basis of 4 per cent and plan immediate aggressive canvassing. Greenwich engagement with R H Fitzgerald signals shifting Kentucky Tennessee work, while nagener Dunlap dissolve partnership as Atlanta fire insurers.
Missouri synod north and south hold joint meeting in St. Louis to appoint a twelve member board for Westminster College, transferring management from the southern body. The move reflects unity in evangelistic and educational efforts and expresses appreciation for cooperation.
In Philadelphia on December 18, the Union Traction Company workers voted 303 to 12 to reject a strike. They demanded 20 cents an hour, a ten hour day, vestibuled shelters, reinstatement of union members discharged since July 1, and arbitration for labor disputes.
Minnesota Attorney General Douglass plans to file a suit against the Northern Securities Company in the United States Supreme Court. When court reconvenes January 8 the case will seek an injunction against officers and directors, charging a conspiracy to violate laws and injure Minnesota commerce by consolidating the Northern Pacific and Great Northern systems.
In Memphis on December 14 widow Mary Hooks appeared in criminal court and pleaded not guilty to an indictment charging the poisoning of her husband with patgor. The case drew a large crowd as attorneys and Rev Dr Meel attended. Trial date not set. Attorney General Verg urged action at earliest date.
Washington reports the Senate confirms Brig Gen Lloyd Wheaton to major general and names U S attorneys and marshals including Marion Erwin and H C Angier. Nominees William Vaughan Daniel Cooper Leander Bryan Mack Montgomery and others await Senate action with post office delays noted for Athens and Elberton amid holiday recess.
Senate bill by Nelson calls for industrial schools in every county over 5,000 population in each state and a territorial education system including the recently acquired Islands. Penrose offers a tariff measure on unmanufactured imports. Hepburn seeks to rename the Marine Hospital Service the United States Health Service and expand its scope.
President Roosevelt to send to the senate Charles F. Gallenkamp of Union for surveyor of the port of St. Louis and Charles F. Wenneker of St. Louis for collector of internal revenue. The nominations follow Republican guidance from Missouri lawmakers and state party leaders. Secretary Hitchcock calls the settlement satisfactory.
Andrew Carnegie visited Washington and lunched with Secretary Root and the president. A reported $10,000,000 gift for a university in the city was discussed but officials said nothing definite could be published. Carnegie left the capital in the afternoon saying there would be no doubt about the gift when the time comes.
Archbishop Chappelle and his secretary met Secretary May and Secretary Root in Washington on December 18. He had a prior talk with President Roosevelt and plans another discussion after returning from New Orleans, delaying details of his mission to the Philippines until January.
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