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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1902
Page
1
A brutal confrontation unfolds with high intensity as both competitors trade decisive blows. The match ends in a dramatic finish with one fighter declared winner after a hard fought exchange. Spectators witness a memorable, violent clash highlighting endurance and determination.
Knoxville dispatch reports a fierce 4 to 6 pm battle at Lee Turner's Quarter House saloon 314 miles from Middlesboro. Deputies tried to arrest Turner after property seizures. his posse of fifteen sheltered inside a log fort with 30 foot stockade and loop holes. Fire from both sides left six dead and several wounded as the confrontation continued.
Groton Massachusetts February 12 Roosevelt Jr. continues in critical condition as doctors expect progress within twenty four hours. President Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt convey cautious optimism and plan to visit Charleston after Prince Henry departs Washington. A note from President Roosevelt to Charleston officials sends best wishes and hints at a future visit to the exposition.
The North era Gazette and German papers dispute New York dispatches claiming Emperor William asked German Americans to address Prince Henry in English. The Manchester Guardian note is corrected to state no such imperial wish exists and that reception details are left to Americans.
Paris reports a fight between brigands over Miss Stone and Madam Tsilia. Twenty men were killed on both sides, but the original captors prevailed, securing the prisoners in the face of a second attack.
Shanghai reports from The Times say Mrs. Conger wife of the American minister at Pekin addressed the dowager empress and drew severe criticism. Native opinion sees in the legation ladies reception a fresh triumph for Chinese diplomacy and a sign of foreign power weakness amid international jealousies. Bishop Leona of Ohio arrives Seville en route to Madrid for a diplomatic mission.
Atlanta parents Moses and Mrs Barber named their newborn triplets Rockefeller Morgan and Carnegie after receiving a letter from an anonymous supporter urging the honor. The decision may lead to correspondence with John D. Rockefeller, J. Pierpont Morgan and Andrew Carnegie, with hope for favorable future bets for the boys.
The imperial German yacht Hohenzollern, sent for Prince Henry of Prussia, reaches New York after a swift Atlantic crossing. Admiral Von Bauchsin, welcomed by civic and Navy representatives, announces a planned overhaul and no formal entertainments until the prince’s arrival. The vessel is treated with German flags and a naval escort.
A Dallas report from El Paso cites a Mexican-connected house stating President Diaz plans to retire within six months and that General Reyes will succeed him. The claim comes via an agent in Mexico City who says the information is from an unquestionable source.
Princess Radziwill settled the £1,150 judgment awarded to Thamas Louw in Cape Town for money advanced on a £2,000 note allegedly indorsed by Cecil Rhodes, whom Rhodes repudiated. In London, Captain Sir Baward Chichester was promoted to admiral after commanding the British squadron at Manila during the Spanish-American War.
Governor Candler reports four railroad responses to the Georgia depot proposal with Atlanta state property. Georgia railroad accepts the plan nearly unconditionally, joining Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis leaseholders. Southern and Central of Georgia respond doubtful or neutral. Seaboard Air Line and Atlanta and West Point expected to respond, with general belief they will accept.
Belgrade area Servia report clarifies a prior agency claim that fifteen laborers were killed and thirteen injured by an avalanche. The actual facts state that an avalanche at Tschatehak killed one man and injured three.
Vienna February 12 The industrial council after a long debate postpones decision on reports from committees studying methods to meet Yankee competition. Officials expect European commercial politics to crystallize before choosing an effective plan. The general impression here is that the council's efforts have failed.
Partly cloudy Thursday and Friday with slight temperature changes. The Cook County Democratic Club arrives in Atlanta from Macon. The Barber triplets were named Rockefeller Carnegie and Morgan. The Georgia railroad accepts state depot plans in Atlanta. The estate of W. W. Rawson valued around 140000. Anti-dispensary meeting in Rome sees disruptions quelled. The southbound Chicago and Florida Limited derailed near Albany injuring several. Judge Speer urges settlement in Millen cotton mills case. Postmastership berth plot in Athens linked to F Pink Morton. Mrs. Jefferson Davis visits Birmingham and plans to sell Beauvoir in Mississippi. Good roads congress in Raleigh stirs enthusiasm. Ex-Senator Butler backs national road appropriation. Conductor J. H. Salisbury shot in Asheville. Imperial yacht Hohenzollern visits New York. Philippines annexation memorial, war claims payouts listed. Oleomargarine bill friction. six killed in Kentucky fight. Roosevelt Jr. vitality noted. Diplomatic tensions over Anglo Japanese treaty. Diaz press reports questioned.
A Senate echoing clash over press access to Philippine tariff and insurrection debate features Mr. Lodge denying star chamber conduct while Mr. Patterson defends openness. Reports from three press associations are said to be fair, with hearings admitting all newspaper representatives due to room limits.
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