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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1902
Page
1
Two Chickco buildings face imminent fire as flames engulf portions of the structures. Fire crews battle the blaze with volleys of water, aiming to prevent spread while residents evacuate. Authorities investigate the cause as neighbors watch anxiously.
A massive blast left thirteen dead and seven cremated after a building fire trapped residents. Smoke and debris filled the streets as crowds surged to flee. Fire crews battled flames amid chaotic scenes and urgent rescue efforts.
Thirteen sites destroyed and twenty second street area damaged by a gas explosion at Twenty-second street and Archer avenue in Chicago. Dead include Otto Trostel and family members. dozens injured from flying glass and burns as two buildings at 372 and 374 Twenty-second street were wrecked and about $50,000 damage reported.
President Roosevelt names William Fleming to be Athens postmaster, endorsed by U S Marshal Walter Johnson and local Republican leadership. Athens reaction is warm, citing Fleming's business stature and party loyalty, with confirmation expected soon. Fleming, born Maxeys GA, has long been a Democrat aligned with the gold faction and has deep local ties.
Washington February 5 Senate discussions centered on the deficiency appropriation bill and the case involving Judge Noyes of Alaska and Alexander McKenzie. Senator McCumber praised Noyes and McKenzie for character and integrity while sparring with Senator Tillman over alleged judicial corruption and the San Francisco circuit court of appeals. Tillman pressed for full facts on alleged misconduct, but McCumber defended the judiciary and urged caution.
Bishop H C Morrison of the Methodist church denies writing the Pentecostal Herald article and says Henry Clay Morrison, editor in Louisville, authored it. He notes the confusion misleads the public while confirming no church ties and clarifying personal titles.
A Berlin report quotes official German stance during the Spanish American war era. It describes Germany's repeated refusals to join intervention led by Austria and subsequent collective notes with major powers. The piece, attributed to a Berlin university historian, situates Germany within a web of diplomatic maneuvers and anticipates broader European actions.
The German imperial yacht Hohenzollern, after departing Kiel January 18, sailed via Gibraltar to Bermuda and then New York. Admiral von Baudissin said the roundabout course followed Emperor William’s order for a safe, orderly arrival. The voyage included stops to coal and rest, with an expected Bermuda to New York crossing of about forty hours.
The Old Guard of New York and the Burgesses of Albany, joined by detachments from the Governor's Foot Guard of Hartford and New Haven, Providence Light Infantry, and Cleveland Grays, will depart Weehawken by special train Friday at 7:30 AM to escort Rex at Mardi Gras in New Orleans. They will ride west through the West Shore and other rail lines and return February 14.
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson told the Central Short Horn Breeders Association that tuberculosis and glanders are spread by imported purebred cattle and horses. He urged halting imports to protect U.S. herds, citing Britain and Argentina, and argued for home-market growth. A trial for Alpert T Patrick in New York was adjourned again due to juror illness.
Members of Cook County Democracy depart Chicago for Charleston and a ten day, nearly 3,000 mile excursion. They will be guests of Charleston exposition officials in the longest stop and visit Chattanooga Atlanta Richmond Charlotte and Columbia with a brass band, frock coats and silk hats as worn at conventions.
The Post reports the president’s response to Admiral Schley’s appeal will be made public next Saturday and is expected to be adverse to Schley. A White House visitor quoted the president as believing the majority verdict should be sustained by the court.
Representative Newlands of Nevada from the ways and means committee introduced a joint resolution inviting Cuba to join the United States as a territory and later as a state to be called the state of Cuba. It also proposes an 18 percent duty reduction on Cuban sugar prior to 1963 and includes plans for territorial government with a congress delegate and eventual statehood.
The forecast predicts rain or snow on Thursday and likely Friday with easterly winds. Local items include Colonel Park Woodward reelected superintendent of the water works and W. R. Dimmock reelected secretary. Other notes mention misattributed remarks by Bishop Morrison, a Dallas, Ga post office burglary, and various political and social updates from Athens to Mississippi.
Governor Candler reports President Spencer’s reply to the rail depot proposal remains noncommittal. The letter neither accepts nor rejects the state plan, suggesting the Southern Railway may await a clearer state proposition before acting. Observers note possible site, ownership, or rental concerns as sticking points.
Washington February 6 agreement reached in the house ensures a vote on the pleomargarine bill after two days of debate one to general debate and one under the five minute rule speakers included Knuts North Carolina McCleary Minnesota Eddy Minnesota Crowley business for Allen Kentucky Scott Kansas Moony Tennessee Bautelle Hnitess opposition and the bill tomorrow allows action on the legislative executive and judicial appropriation bill from the appropriations committee today
Philadelphia February 5 Peter A B Widener hosted a dinner at his country home to honor J Pierpont Morgan. Thirty seven guests attended a notably distinguished gathering. The event aimed to view Widener art gallery said to be one of the richest in the country valued at five million dollars. Charleston Chicago February 5 Joint Charleston committee meeting in Chicago clubs notes March 4 due to Prince Henry visit to Chicago.
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