19 Dec 1903
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1903
Page
1
A garbled recap notes unsettled weather and lingering warm southerly winds. It mentions Georgia Railroad and Banking, city taxes, road improvements, and local civic matters. Vague items include military picks and a murder case in Nicholls, plus federal court and Panama relations discussions.
A fire at Central Tennessee College for young negro women, part of Walden University in Nashville, kills at least twelve and injures about thirty with several fatally. The four story dormitory housed about forty students who panicked, jumped from windows, and overwhelmed ambulances rushed to the scene. Fire spread rapidly, with estimates of $26,000 in damages and many bodies believed to lie in the ruins.
Washington reports after talks among Secretary Moody Rear Admiral Taylor and Gen George Elliott that Elliott will sail for Colon aboard the Dixie from Philadelphia with a new battalion for dispatch to the isthmus. Officials plan to grant Elliott a field command and keep Panama plans discreet amid rising isthmus tensions.
Franklin XN December 18 Captain R P Hobson faced questions about Edwin D Mead's claim that Hobson advocates a 2 trillion dollar navy. Hobson refused to reply, saying he never answers such accusations. He warned his upcoming political campaign would face tough opposition and he spoke cautiously about his chances.
Rome reports reveal Cardinal Gotti and Secretary Marzolini carried a heavy object to Pope Pius the night they claimed money left by Pope Leo. The Vatican official scene followed discovery of bags containing 1.85 million in gold and notes, amid rumors of a larger legacy.
In Wichita the comic opera star Jefferson DeAngelis leaped from a second story hotel window to escape his wife after she locked out the leading actress during a dispute about cues. He landed unharmed, while authorities and hotel staff intervened to end the confrontation.
Washington report on John A Benson a San Francisco real estate operator charged with bribery in Washington at the Winfield hotel. He allegedly paid 500 to Woodford Harlan chief of the special service division to gain access to investigation reports on land frauds spanning western states. Benson was arrested by Secret Service Officer John A Byrne and appeared for a preliminary hearing set for December 30.
In Washington the Panama question dominates Senate debate led by Mr. Daniel of Virginia who supports Hear’s resolution seeking more information from the president. He attacks Secretary Loomis and Minister Bunau Varilla while warning against entangling the United States with France or Colombia. Senate adjourns with focus on Panama policy and potential war powers.
Washington dispatch quotes Senators Bacon and Clay on Panama treaty issues. They warn the stakes involve U S honor, potential war with Colombia, and constitutional limits on declaring war. Debate centers on independence guarantees for Panama and legality of a treaty if the United States aided the revolution. They urge full information before deciding policy.
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