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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1904
Page
2
Rear Admiral Wise, commander of the training squadron in the Dominican waters, has orders to protect American shipping. Reports say a government gunboat fired on the Clyde Line steamer New York, prompting official indignation and a possible seizure of the gunboat by Wise.
Washington February 10 The house upheld the contest against Howell in the tenth Pennsylvania district and seated Connell. Republicans except Lanning Shires and Parker supported unseating Howell. Democrats supported Howell. Connell was sworn in and took his seat. Debate continued on a $4 6 million loan for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition with opposition growing.
Senator Hanna's condition remains mostly unchanged with no complications yet feared. Doctors note fever for eleven days, cautious optimism, and careful monitoring for possible crisis in his weak state. Osler praises heart action while stomach irritation recurs. new nourishment provided and he slept several hours. Senate session focused on Panama Canal debate as pension bills pass.
Washington February 10 President Roosevelt reviews authority under Spooner act to issue bonds for 40 million dollars to Panama property and 10 million to the republic. Knox and Shaw study legal power while a canal commission roster is discussed led by Rear Admiral Walker with Isham Randolph and General Davis named. Senate debate on ratification follows as Treasury Shaw arranges 15 million bonds pledged at the subtreasury to secure interbank deposits with no intended losses from transfers.
The year old daughter of Horace Hewitt near Dothan Alabama was badly burned when her clothing caught fire near a fireplace and is expected to die. Alex McAllister, oldest son of Mr and Mrs Charles McAlister of Greenville South Carolina, died yesterday at the McAlister cottage on Paris Mountain. He was a 1903 Furman graduate and had been pursuing postgraduate work at the University of Virginia.
Washington February 10 August Machen continued his testimony in the Postal trial. He said Wynne and other officials knew of letters signed in his name and described strained relations with Wynne after 1903. He denied taking money from Lorenz to influence action and discussed his finances, borrowed funds, and debts.
In Hart county Georgia the Republican committees chaired by J Hughes and secretaries R A Chamblee set February 37 as the county convention date. Delegates will head to the ninth district congressional meeting in Gainesville on March 2 and the Georgia state convention March 23. Rumor says Colonel J M Ashley of Dawson county is favored for the nomination, a McKinley era Ohioan allied with Mark Hanna and capable of raising a large campaign fund. If Ashley is nominated the party plans an earnest campaign in the ninth district.
Washington February 10. The weather bureau issued a special river bulletin stating the Ocmulgee and Oconee rivers in Georgia are rising rapidly and flood warnings have been issued. The Ocmulgee at Macon is expected to reach the danger line.
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