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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1902
Page
2
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Dresden reports the crown princess of Saxony fled from Salzburg on December 11 leaving her husband and children. police across Europe search without trace. Story says she was at Emperors Castle near Salzburg with the crown prince when events unfolded. rumors and diversions abound as authorities probe possible elopement or surveillance.
Paris reports rapid progress in extradition proceedings for Humbert family members arrested in Madrid. Public interest rivals Dreyfus era as deputies hint at connections to politics, finance, and social leaders. Humbert party plans across the frontier, with tight security and a refused provisional release for Mme Humbert’s daughter.
New York December 22 The Retail Cigar and Tobacco Dealers Association of Greater New York votes to boycott the American Tobacco Company. Members will stop buying its brands after January 4 1903 and remove its advertising from windows and shelves. A committee will seek labor groups to abstain from the combine’s goods and placards in windows show support for the Independents.
Rear Admiral Sumner reached San Juan today and Admiral Dewey will soon arrive to be given a royal welcome. A public reception will be held with artillery infantry and a mounted procession. The governor, commandant, and other officials will greet the Admiral at the palace.
Fragment shows race lineup and participants for a Wednesday event featuring Antonio. Limited legible details. no clear results or full names.
York December 22 a sale of In onal Mercantile Marine Company's stock at 15 on the curb today draws attention as the first sale of the kind in the city. The contract delivers shares and the usual curb market method was used. Early bids rose to 21 then fell, with offers around 17 as the first lot traded.
Army transport Thomas arrives in San Francisco from Manila bringing 122 casuals 62 sick and 779 discharged soldiers. A riot broke out among the discharged men earlier and a guard of regulars was placed on board to maintain order.
San Juan Puerto Rico December 22 government road contractor Robert Giles was arrested on smuggling charges linked to wine and liquor shipments via government ships. Hearings began before United States Commissioner Anderson with witnesses detailing purchases aboard the Laurel and shipments to St Thomas. Proceedings paused for key testimony from Collector Cruzen amid a cascade of witness accounts and case adjournments.
During the unveiling of the Louis Kossuth monument in Cleveland Ohio on December 22 a informal group of Hungarian Americans began a project to fund a statue of George Washington in Budapest Hungary by popular subscription.
Raleigh December 22 Special reports that Hon W W Kitchin member of congress from North Carolina fifth district may run for the senate to succeed J C Pritchard. He is popular statewide and would be the youngest senator if elected amid Democratic convention support for the Kansas City platform.
Ex Governor James Stoddard Boynton of Georgia dies at his home on Taylor Street at 11:15 AM aged 69. He served as Griffin mayor, Spalding judge, and Georgia state senator and governor. Funeral set for 3 PM at First Baptist with local bar and fraternal orders in attendance.
Vienna reports that the Achilleion on Corfu, famed as the Empress Elisabeth’s villa, could be sold to a Belgian syndicate to become an international gaming house modeled on Monte Carlo. The palace, built in Greek style, overlooks the Mediterranean and holds rare art collected by the Empress.
December 22 Chicago reports the sudden end to Pietro Mascagni and his Italian Opera Company tour due to financial woes. An attachment on Mascagni’s personal effects by a local claimant for 7134 precipitated the collapse. he is confined to his room at the Auditorium annex suffering nervous prostration. The company planned a westward tour, and Mascagni’s financial distress ends the engagement.
In Cleveland dated December 22 the Carnation League of America was proposed to the McKinley National Memorial Association trustees. Initiator Lewis G Reynolds of Dayton envisions a creed built from famous lines and a yearly carnations on September 14 to honor McKinley. Critics note it echoes the Primrose League and gains support from Judge Day Myron Herrick and Senator Hanna. Meanwhile in Richmond the Richmond Telephone Company, opposed to Bell, is set to be bought by Bell pending council approval. 140 subscribers remain with Bell holding 2,590.
In Griffin this morning Boynton died. The governor orders Georgia flags at half mast on public buildings and department offices closed during funeral services, with a state expression of public sorrow and respect for the deceased.
A morning blaze in Knoxville Tennessee leveled the six story Mc Teer Hood & Co wholesale clothiers building and the George Brown Hardware Company store, with losses around 340000 and insurance 261000. Dozens of other structures burned or damaged while three hundred workers faced temporary unemployment. Chattanooga sent aid as flames spread along Commerce and Gay streets, but no serious injuries were reported.
President Roosevelt directs that the Cuban reciprocity treaty be sent to the Senate for ratification rather than to the House. After consulting House leaders and cabinet, it was deemed unnecessary to submit the measure to the House, citing precedent with the Newfoundland treaty. The plan is to secure Senate approval and then request enabling legislation to make the treaty operative.
Charleston celebrates the eighty third anniversary of the New England Society as Charles Francis Adams answered the toast Forefathers Day with views on constitutional questions that split the nation up to 1865. His remarks drew enthusiastic applause in the secession cradle as John Marshall, grandson of the first president, spoke in The Press and Colonel James Armstrong offered a witty Yankee versus southern take.
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