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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1902
Page
1
Nondescript fragments reference a Wednesday to Thursday pattern with mentions of York, Times, and a fair or event in a western direction. The text hints at a morning timeslot and novel work, but details are unclear and names are partial.
A brutal collision off Thatcher Island destroyed two schooners the Louise B Crary and the Palmer. Ten of twenty crew survived after three days adrift in a bitter gale with no food or water. Survivors were landed in Boston as rosters of the dead and dying were confirmed.
The article outlines a potential 30 day reprieve for Millard Lee after Judge Lumpkin signed a writ of lunacy and urged a governor grant. Attornies argue insanity defense. history shows multiple trials and no final decision, with Governor Terrell expected to act this morning to allow a lunacy trial and possible stay of execution.
Chicago December 22 Special Harrison H Potter a crippled young man from St Joseph Mich slipped in the Great Northern hotel and fell twelve stories to the street pavement. He narrowly missed four women passing below and died at the scene. A paper with wet ink lay on the dresser when an officer collected details for the report.
Advices from Mazatlan report three deaths Saturday and nine Sunday from a disease believed bubonic plague. A pest house is set up and quarantine rules are enforced as weather aids spread. Governor of Sonora plans to prevent spread. President Diaz offers federal aid.
On a Southern Railway smoking car near Peters Street crossing in Atlanta a drunken man, believed to be Stephenson, shot and killed James B. Ewing, a railway clerk. Stephenson was seized by passengers and police. an inquest was planned as investigators seek motive while witnesses were scarce. Ewing had recently been discharged as a railroad worker and did not appear to hold a ticket for the trip. Stephenson, from Hartwell, has a wife and daughter and was said to be drinking heavily.
New York December 22 Colonel Asa Bird Gardiner, head of Rhode Island’s state society of the Order of the Cincinnatus, reports President Loubet of France has accepted honorary membership. The gesture honors the alliance of arms that joined nations in the American Revolution and reaffirms lasting ties between France and the United States.
President Roosevelt leans toward submitting the Venezuela dispute to The Hague but will accept arbitration by the president if other powers insist. He prefers The Hague tribunal yet warns the issue may force his role as arbitrator to uphold Monroe doctrine aims. Republicans and foreign diplomats weigh likely acceptances. Naval maneuvers in Caribbean waters bolster the administration’s stance.
December dispatches report Sir Courtendy ixnoliys will issue a royal gazette declaring war against Venezuela. The Mirror notes interdicts on commercial intercourse and naval seizure rules. Washington reports British, German, and Italian blockades extending to La Guayra and Maracaibo with varied grace periods for ships. Ambassador Tower and Meyer relay official notes confirming naval actions and Italy joining the blockade. Lieutenant Marbury Johnston arrives to assist in Caracas as tensions remain high.
Fort au Prince Haiti December 2 The new Haitian cabinet lists Jeremie as minister of foreign affairs and Leger Cauvin as minister of the interior General Csiiac as minister of war Paulin as minister of public instruction Amand as minister of public works Donnery as minister of finance.
Berlin reports that the Monroe Doctrine has been acknowledged by two major European powers. The United States is seen as emerging with credit, with President Roosevelt acting as arbitrator. Venezuela’s blockade remains until a definite arrangement is reached, with Britain and others watching for Roosevelt’s leadership.
A fishing party from Columbia, including J. T. Doyle and Ed Moore, with E D Howell and W. K. Patrick, went out in Dorchester County on December 9. The Edisterier boat capsized and Ed Moore and Patrick are missing, presumed drowned.
Millard Lee will not hang today. Insanity plea gains respute. James B Ewing shot and killed by Fred L Stephenson on an outbound Southern train. Powell new Atlanta baseball manager for next season. Formal opening of Atlanta Athletic Club last night. Southern Association of Elocutionists meets December 20. Receivers sought for Lowe and Morris estates. New light franchise proposal to city. Ex-Governor Boynton dies at Griffin after illness. Cochran area shooting leaves Hogg dead, Grantham fatally wounded. Potter sentenced to life for Taylor murder. Kitchin may run for North Carolina senate seat. Selma library funding note from Andres Carnegie. Knoxville fire loss estimated at 3400 dollars. Burnsville senator Wisor shot by brother Hiram Wilson. Laura Bigear trial details cited. Vanderbilt reportedly ill. St Joseph youth dies after jump from apartment. Foreign notes include Saxon princess flight reports and German industry talks.
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