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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1904
Page
13
A broad forecast for Georgia and the northwest outlines rain chances and winds. Local items report near-fatal escapes, a death by self harm, farewell sermons, city record preservation plans, and upcoming hearings and meetings in Columbus, Atlanta, and Athens, including public notices and legislative moves.
From Che Foo the Daily Mail correspondent reports Japan mobilized reserves last week with secrecy. Over 100 transports requisitioned and 26 warships near Nagasaki. Kumanto division ships lie at Takeshiki harbor ready for invasion to Chung Yu, targeting Korea. Russian and Japanese authorities claim ignorance of the Anggun incident. Chiyoda fired across the Argun. A British vessel entering Port Arthur was halted. observers fear Russian commissariat would collapse in prolonged hostilities. Russia buys Kaiping coal for Port Arthur frameplates as coal stocks run low.
London reports Mrs Maybrick has been moved from Aylesbury prison and released under conditions prohibiting public appearances or writing about her experience. UK papers hint at a release in two to three months with uncertainty about where she is held now. U.S. officials say no recent communication confirms any release and last word was a summer release anticipated.
London stock market last week was restrained except for American securities with gains. Bond purchases were strong as German operators remained dominant. Prices rose late in the week but varied with Wall Street and Far East reports. foreign market operations showed war worries, and most sections avoided special settlement, the fortnightly settlement dominating.
United States Consul Robert P Skinner leads a mission to King Menelik of Abyssinia arriving on the Victoria. Skinner praises modernizing efforts and American trade potential while noting camp Roosevelt and Menelik's interest in U S commerce and a St Louis exposition. A Roman report says Menelik will not leave Abyssinia amid political tension and civil war fears, making a St Louis visit unlikely.
Vienna reports fierce farmer opposition to a city effort to cut meat prices by importing Atlantic meat products. Associations across Austria protest to the Interior Minister and city council, warning importation would cause irreparable damage to agricultural interests.
Paris reports another delay in drafting Russia's answer to Japan's note on the Far East crisis. Count Lamsdorff hoped for czar approval by midweek, but the plan was pushed to Tuesday or Wednesday. Officials in Washington and London note some signs of progress yet warn the terms remain unsettled. The situation is framed as an effort toward reconciliation despite uncertainties.
Dijon France January 31 amoi Comtesz son of the president of Switzerland shot himself in the mouth with a ravaher bullet penetrating his brain after visiting a woman he knew. He had been suffering from cerebral derangement from malarial fever.
Official weights for the Brooklyn handicap and the Suburban races are announced for races in May and June 1904. The long list names horses with weights, and includes many entries like McChesney 129, Africander 128, Hermiz 126, and Judge names such as Eugenia Burch 110, High Ball 106, Captain Buckle 106, and Lord of the Vale 118.
Racing at Ingleside opens in San Francisco with racing continuing through February. The Burns handicap and the California derby are slated this month. A $10,000 Thee runs handicap for 3-year-olds and up is to be announced Tuesday. Candidates include Proper Claude Caveman Shotgun Fossil Dainty Rockaw Kenilworth Fishenbridge and Ben Mac Hut.
Austin reports the Texas voter registration closed at midnight with an estimated 550000 of about 700000 voters having paid the annual poll tax of 1.76 dollars to preserve voting privileges under a constitutional amendment enacted two years ago and operative a year ago which bars voting without payment.
Reports from Las Vegas indicate the bodies of roughly twenty to thirty men perished of thirst while attempting a desert crossing from Monon to Las Vegas. Most were likely tramps, many found unclothed as they wandered in search of water, some said to have drunk from a deadly well in the desert center.
Roanoke Virginia January 31 Mrs George J Shields and her five year old daughter Mildred were assaulted in their home by an unknown African American man and left for dead. They are alive but recovery would be miraculous. No arrests or clues. Local militia again on alert vowing to stay armed until the culprit is caught. City council to offer a $300 reward mirrored by the state for the capture.
New York January 31 Sarah Madden actress sues trotting horse breeder Peter Duryea of Lexington Kentucky for 50000 claiming a promise of marriage. Duryea denies promising to wed and calls the suit an attempt to extort money. Madden, a boarder of Mrs Ward McAllister, says the acquaintance began in New York about eight years ago after visits to Lexington. Duryea, reputed wealthy, inherited a fortune from his uncle Nicholas and owns property in Kentucky and an estate in England.
In Chattanooga Tennessee on January 31 a mission of the Christian Catholic church overseen by John Alexander Dowie was established with forty members. William D Gay was placed in charge and will conduct regular services.
New York January 31 General Rachel Reyes Colombian envoy says he knows nothing of any war plan and will delay his return. He notes negotiations with the State Department ended January 13 and he has nothing further to add. Reports from Bogota claim Colombia plans a military move on Panama, but Reyes remains in New York awaiting developments. Washington January 3 General Reyes postpones departure for Colombia without giving a reason.
Washington January 3. The senate will continue discussion of the Panama question this week with speeches planned by Senators Faibanks Republican Clark of Arkansas and Clay Democrat in support of the treaty. Many Democrats favor delaying further debate until executive responses to inquiries are received.
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