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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1902
Page
1
Early reports name two firemen killed in a grave fire at a St Louis station. Details are sparse as investigators seek the cause and scene remains closed to the public. Local fire chiefs vow full inquiry and tribute ceremonies are planned.
St Louis February 4 At least nine firemen are killed and many more injured when a five story stone and brick building at 314 Chestnut Street housing the American Tent and Awning Company collapses during a blaze. Chief Swingley survives. debris covers the wrecked site as rescue efforts continue.
A fierce Sunday night storm likely sank three coal laden barges Antelope Belle of Oregon and Mystic Belle towed by the tug Richmond. Thirteen onboard crew including Capt Miller Capt Harding Captain Rodgers and a cook are missing near Fire Island. A wreckage fragment bearing QOPI confirms the tragedy as the Richmond continues search efforts offshore New York.
Atlantic City reports the British steamer Claverdale remains in distress with wrecking tugs at work yet unlikely to save her. Most cargo has been removed and the Cloverdale may endure until lighter. The Edith L Allen is leaking badly and feared total wreck. Lifesavers suspect the ships were drawn ashore by mistaken lights.
The British steamships Europe from London to Philadelphia and the Erin Line steamer Drummond from Philadelphia to St Thomas grounded in the Delaware River during yesterday's gale but were floated early this morning. Both were undamaged and resumed their voyages.
Chief Swingley announced no reports yet of missing men as workers struggle to clear iron, stone, tin and wood from the scene. Mayor Rolla Wells arrived at 12:30 PM and urged stevedores and longshoremen to assist in uncovering bodies of the firemen, with hopes fading for survivors.
Trustees approve a measure directing administration to place books and open the library basement to the public as soon as basement work in the Main Building and stack room is finished. The Committee on Duidine and grounds is told to push the work and notify the administration committee when completed.
A severe blizzard sweeps western Michigan and the Buffalo area on February 4. Trains run hours late as plows clear tracks on the lake shore. One passenger train on The Three I system becomes stranded in a foot drift near Glendora, engine fire out, later hauled to St Joseph by a freight. Winds peak near 57 mph and temperatures plummet.
Topeka Kansas February 4. Some Negroes in the city are making trouble over a tale from the school board that colored children shall attend a school for their own color only. A race clash has burned a building twice and separate facilities exist now. the negroes demand admittance to white schools. The matter will likely be settled locally.
Washington February 4 Representatives Cochran of Missouri introduced in the house a resolution inviting Paul Kruger president of the South African Republic to visit the United States as a guest of the country and appropriating 25000 for expenses. Chicago February 4 Peter Van Viissingen treasurer of the Chicago branch of the American Transvaal League urged passage saying it would aid peace negotiations and counter British support in Parliament.
The Carnegie library board adopted a resolution to open the basement for public access by February 24, 1802, while upper floors await approval from the supervising architect. Trustees defend decisions amid contractor delays and condemnations, with plans to rush basement completion and stock the stacks for readers.
January receipts at the Atlanta post office reach 40082.44 dollars, an 11 percent rise from the prior year and the highest for the month in history aside from one earlier surge. Officials credit steady growth, urging enlarged quarters as a 40,000 dollar monthly business warrants a more commodious building. Major Smyth and Assistant Postmaster Blodgett praise the record as proof of Atlanta’s expanding business climate.
From 9 to 22 o clock crowds, mostly women, filed past the black coffins of John and Edward Biddle at L. Beinhauer & Son. Fern and white carnations were placed on the caskets by an anonymous woman. Police limited admission as thousands gathered, while Mrs. Soffel seeks venue change and postpones her trial.
Belfast February 4 The marquis of Dufferin has been seen as senile for some time and is reported to be growing weaker at Clandeboye this morning.
The snippet blends a weather forecast with civic notices. It notes partly cloudy skies with possible snow or rain in the afternoon, a chance of rain Thursday, variable winds, and temperature highs around the normal range with a 26 degree low. It cites Carnegie Free Library book delivery after February 24, rail depot talks, prison chaplain assignment, post office receipts up 21 percent, a teen’s death by self-inflicted causes linked to cigarette smoking, and political debates between Dupont Guerry and J M Terrell. It also mentions a government suit response, Western support for a Confederate-era event in Knoxville, Taft’s comments on Filipino insurgents, a fatal fire in St Louis, a Atlantic storm gales, and a British rejection of Dutch peace proposals in South Africa.
Governor Taft testifies before Senate committees on the Philippines detailing American army actions in the islands. He cites guerrilla warfare after General Otis reinforcements, notes assassinations linked to Aguinaldo and Luna, and defends prisoners' treatment as largely humane while acknowledging some abuses and the alleged water cure.
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