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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1904
Page
1
Early editions report mass mobilization of Russian reserves and a widespread weather outlook mentioning coastal cooling and inland winds. The piece blends political notes with regional weather, rail plans, and a roundup of domestic, foreign, and sports items from the era.
Russia braces for potential conflict as Manchurian reserves mobilize and naval forces redeploy to the Far East. Japan’s rapid preparations prompt heightened vigilance. Sixth to seventh military trains move east daily while water routes are curtailed. Russian draft reply to czar anticipated. AP notes readiness to concede but urges balance in Manchuria talks. Dispatches report 60,000 troops to bolster garrison. mobilization orders issued as tensions rise.
London reports suggest Florence Maybrick boarded the Oceanic toward the United States last week though no confirmation exists. Prison officials deny confinement at Winchester. Widespread speculation places Maybrick in Cornwall Holloway sea or abroad with hidden custody.
New York and New Orleans report wild speculative activity in cotton futures with May and July options breaking above 17 cents per pound for the first time since 1875. Trading is described as panicked, with record highs, erratic moves, and heavy receipts contrasting with bullish buying by New Orleans and overseas buyers.
Governor Odell decides not to issue a warrant for the extradition of William Zeigler of New York, sought for bribery in Missouri’s 1901 baking powder scandal. Attorney General Cunneen’s opinion finds insufficient evidence that Zeigler was in St. Louis in April 1901.
Senate Republicans may join Democrats to back a resolution by Senator Gorman to foster amicable Colombia Panama differences. Three senators oppose ratification under any condition, while Morgan and Gorman shift toward support if Republicans co operate. The plan aims for prompt ratification with minimal delay and calls for the president to use good offices to ease tensions.
The house debated the Panama question with Thayer denouncing government actions under the New Granada treaty and Grosvenor defending the administration. Other business moved from district real estate to docking horses tails while Thayer pressed for candor on canal policy and Roosevelt era actions.
Bogota reports strict government censorship on newspapers as the United States offers money for the isthmus loss. Velez Reyes’ mission provokes debate while Colombians press for recovery of the isthmus, with public interest focusing on arbitration and national unity.
The Post Office Department awarded 3 968 star and steamboat mail routes across nine states and Porto Rico for four years from July. Annual contractor payments total 1 216 576 dollars. Contracts include pouch transport and box delivery and collection along star routes for properly equipped boxes.
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