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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1903
Page
1
A chaotic Atlanta scene includes board of health stalemate with Dr Richardson amid wider turmoil. Reports mention deaths in Savannah and Macon, lynching fear, and protests over saloon closures. National items cite unrest in rail and mining incidents, a naval transfer anniversary, and international notes from Colombia and Panama.
Constantinople December 20 The United States government won a Turkish agreement to apologize to Consul Davis for insults and assault by Alexandretta police. Attarin to depart unhindered. governor of Alexandrette to deliver a full apology. Rear Admiral Cotton to meet eventualities as San Francisco sails to Alexandretta.
London reports anxiety over Far East negotiations with Japan and Russia. Tokyo may reject the last Russian note and threaten renewed conflict. Pekin notes rising war prospects as Japanese and Russian diplomacy teeters, with British and Chinese papers wary of plots to provoke a protectorate showdown.
San Juan Porto Rico December 20 Cuban steamer Julia brings Senor Espaillat former minister of war of Santo Domingo Commander Peres of the Dominican army Captain Gelra Colonel Fepallat and other Was Gi supporters to Porto Rico Also Juan Medine Porto Rican named consul general to Porto Rico by provisional government of Santo Domingo Medine seeks recognition from Governor Hent Provisional government faces loan difficulties and US intervention looms A failed assassination attempt on General Jiminez is reported with Caceres seen as in danger and Haiti unrest threatening regional stability The report notes fortifications around Santo Domingo and potential upheaval in Haitian politics including embezzlement accusations against President Nordia
In New York a woman identified as Sarah Martin was found murdered in a gallerier’s resort near the East River. The body showed throat slashing and extensive mutilation, with a Swede man named Carl Nelson and wife last seen accompanying her. Purchase checks from Melgy & Co Inc Bridgeport Conn tied to footwear and a sweater. Police raided the Slaughter Tour Point area, arresting the proprietor as a key witness while describing the locale as notorious among sailors.
December 20 report says Isaiah Myers, a turpentine hand in Bronson Flo, shot and killed Robert McGeachy, a white woodsrider employed by J. O. Elvington, after a dispute over improper box cutting. Myers fled as sheriff and posse pursued him.
Despondent man Derby kills his wife and two children after failing to receive gifts. Police report a domestic tragedy sparked by presumed holiday disappointment. Neighbors say he had shouted about lack of Santa Claus gifts before the crime.
In Cleveland on November 20 Roscoe W Derby a 45 year old machinist killed his wife Della and their three children Harold 8 Alice 7 and Thomas then shot himself in the bedroom after a visit downtown for ammunition. A neighbor noted Derby’s despondency over Christmas poverty and the family’s fate.
A 40 mile gale plagues the Virginia and North Carolina coast with no shipping disasters reported to Norfolk weather officials. The submarine Moccasin, ashore at Currituck, is buried six feet by sand and its hull is said to be badly strained by heavy surf.
Brigadier General Thomas H. Barry arrived in Atlanta from Washington and was taken to Fort McPherson by Colonel Price. He said Atlanta will host the department of the Gulf headquarters, with plans to secure office space by January 15. Barry praised Atlanta’s hospitality and noted many officers anticipate residing in the city.
The article praises General Thomas H. Barry detailing his elite soldierly traits and long service record from West Point to his role in the Philippine forces. It notes his birth in New York on October 13, 1865 and chronicles key promotions, campaigns, and his arrival in Atlanta as his new home.
G I Ross, known in railroad circles, fired a gun on Fourth Street wounding a Negro in the arm and scattering a crowd of others. Police detained him. charges of misdemeanor and felony were filed, following a ruling by Judge Nottingham.
Three new typhoid deaths reported in Butler Pennsylvania on December 20. The typhoid death toll increased to three today as the committee logs three new cases. Physicians note a steady improvement in the general situation amid the updated figures.
Frederick R. Coudert, 71, prominent New York lawyer, died in Washington from a heart condition. Survived by wife, an unmarried daughter, and daughters Mrs. Benedict and Mrs. Bellinger. son Frederick R. Coudert Jr. expected home tonight. Funeral at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York Tuesday morning. Columbus brief: John A. Dennis, 39, Girard citizen, died last night. funeral held this afternoon at Trinity Episcopal Church Columbus, led by Rev. L. Beully.
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