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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1902
Page
4
The debate covers Philippine protectorate policy and open-door principles for Cuba and Porto Rico. Senators discuss reciprocity, tariffs, and the justice of extending or withholding protections. The session includes talk of agricultural and industrial protection amid evolving imperial plans.
A clipped historical note links Napoleon to indulgence in fried onions as a possible factor in stomach cancer, while discussing digestion and diet. It extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe aid, claiming they aid digestion without harmful drugs and improve appetite and comfort after meals.
A strong movement among younger Democrats in the house to elect Judge Griggs of Georgia as chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee gains momentum. He has not consented but is believed likely. Major Richardson’s candidacy is also possible. The push aims to energize the fall campaign with a youthful leadership and unified effort across states.
The U S House adopts a fourth resolution urging constitutional amendment for direct election of senators by the people. Two other measures pass addressing Confederate veteran claims payments up to 350000 and Spanish claims commission authority. Also transfers Carroll County Georgia to a different district and authorizes a Bowing station at Bow Inlet. Corliss of Michigan argues for U S government cable from San Francisco to Maville and opposes private cable monopoly.
Washington February 13 The Indian appropriation bill completed today totals 8 84 500 including 3 257 920 for school support and 2 102 157 for treaty stipulations The Dawes commission membership reduced from four to three with work to finish in two years The bill bans withholding rations for attendance at non government ceremonies and requires Muskogee judges to relocate It omits funding for a Grand Junction Colorado Indian school amid local disputes
The war department report details the court martial of two privates from the Ninth Cavalry who were executed at Camalig in 1901 after stealing U S carbines revolvers belts and ammunition. They fled to the insurgents and served as lieutenants in attacks on American troops.
Washington hearings show General Superintendent Johnston of Bethlehem Steel and other major contractors opposing a bill to limit government employed service to eight hours. Firms like Union Iron Works Midvale Steel Newport News Carnegie Cramp Fore River and others argued against the restriction. The House Labor Committee heard testimony from attorneys for these firms as they opposed the eight hour measure.
Division over Mullin's reappointment widens as Rev Blackelys denounces Mullin and Senator Pritchard weighs Mullin's indiscretion. Delegation appeals for Mullin while Payn reinforces a shift to continuous tenure for fourth class postmasters, a policy echoing President Roosevelt. Georgia posts listed amid broader reform.
The January 1902 statement lists merchandise imports at 79,426,146 dollars and exports at 126,078,317 dollars, with notable year over year changes including a 10 million rise in imports from January 1901 and a 7.3 million drop in exports. Gall imports and exports fluctuate, and silver trade also moves, while the full year totals reflect a 72 million rise in merchandise imports and a 39 million drop in merchandise exports from 1901.
Senate Indian affairs panel examined mining leases on reservations. Subcommittee led by Senators Clapp and Clar of Montana argued Indians lack control over minerals within reservation boundaries. No vote taken. majority appeared inclined to accept the view. About 1,000,000 acres of potential mineral lands cited in the United States.
M Townshend of the Hong Kong Shanghai Bank told a Senate Philippines subcommittee that a full weight silver dollar should be the currency basis in the Philippines instead of the peso. He warned gold currency would raise costs and urged replacing the Mexican coin with American coin.
Washington February 13. Republican leaders announce the war revenue reduction bill rule will set a Monday start for debate and a Tuesday vote with no amendments and no precommit motion. The rule marks a break from prior procedure and aims to speed passage. A separate measure directs the War Department to report on railroads building to Cuba including builders and legal authority.
Colonel Peter C Haines testifies to the interoceanic canals committee, weighing Panama and Nicaragua routes. He favors Panama for compactness and overall advantages, noting Nicaragua offers sanitary benefits. A Hanna inquiry references a proposed $40,000,000 canal project by Can$ Company and the Nicaragua option in the discussion.
Officials of the St. Louis Exposition and business representatives appeared before a House committee in Washington. They project a $200000 exhibit budget and a $450000 building, citing Treasury estimates and a possible $350000 to $975000 cost variance depending on opening timelines.
Handwriting expert from Rochester testifies in the Albert T. Patrick murder case over the Rice funds. He shows forged signatures on disputed checks and a 1900 will as likely traced copies, arguing signatures were identical while genuine Rice signatures varied.
A special train carrying 140 Cincinnati business men left the city for the Charleston exposition. The group includes Mayor Fleinchmann, other city officials, and Judge Miller Outcast who will speak at the Cincinnati building dedication next Saturday. The excursion, by the Business Men’s Club and the Army Battery, plans several stops and returns Tuesday. Pick up Cincinnatians in Knoxville.
The body of Rutherford B. Hayes' grandson was cremated in Cincinnati today after being brought from Asheville North Carolina. The child's father is Rutherford P Hayes and the mother was unable to attend.
Claude Vv. Creuse of Indianapolis set a world speed record as the fastest operator on the linotype machine. He composed 86,200 characters in seven hours and forty five minutes, beating the previous mark of eight hours for the same amount. The effort included corrected proof.
New York February 18 Commander Booth Tucker Salvation Army took the oath of allegiance as a United States citizen in New York City. He said he was half American through Virginians in his ancestry and had long since adopted the country. Columbus Ohio February 13 The house passed a bill targeting Christian Scientists. It provides that any parent or guardian who wilfully deprives a sick child under 18 of physician services shall be fined 10 to 20 dollars or imprisoned up to six months or both.
Borden's brokers raised regular price again to 3 1/2 cents, marking a total gain of three sixteenths of a cent in forty eight hours. Generous Gift for Johns Hopkins: 176 acres near Baltimore donated as a new site for Johns Hopkins University. Delaware to New York.
Washington notes from the Woman's Barrage convention report strong receipts and an active program. Helen Shaw of Boston lauds Roosevelt's civil service record and support for women. Elizabeth Gilman of New Orleans argues about women's changing role in journalism and professional work.
The schooner Frank Herbert carrying pine lumber from Gpecoke North Carolina to New York was abandoned three miles offshore May New Jersey as ice fields pressed in. Cold Spring Life Savers failed to reach her. Tug Harold towed barges in, rescued the crew, then the vessel was set afire and burned for hours after dusk.
Galveston Texas paid interest on its 300000 outstanding 5 percent sewer bonds issued February 1. Interest totaling 87006 was due to Feder Holsemann Co of Cincinnati, the bond buyer. Funds for interest are held in trust for bondholders. other bond funds lacked money to cover coupons. Revision Committee Quits After Article Touching Sin Sparks Debate
Central Coal and Coke Company of Kansas City has bought the Kansas and Texas Company for over 3 million dollars, acquiring 45 operating mines, 10 000 workers, 23 company stores, 2809 company houses and a vast lumber operation. The capital stock rises from 750 090 to 7 million. The move makes Central Coal and Coke the largest coal concern west of Pennsylvania with offices in major cities nationwide.
South Carolina lawmakers halted a fertilizer scheme proposed to cost 309 dollars and run by convicts to challenge the Virginia Carolina Chemical Co. The decision followed a heated Senate debate. Meanwhile L R Meade Montgomery Alabama reports: L. B. McRieht named Franklin County school superintendent to fill the late James W. Hooper’s vacancy.
San Francisco report in The Call suggests Adams American United States and Wells Fargo express firms may merge into a single corporation. It notes H. Harriman of Southern Pacific could become president of Wells Fargo Express. New York dispatch quotes the San Francisco piece and states Adams Express president Weir dismisses any merger plans as unconfirmed.
Chicago February 13 the murder trial of Dr Orville Burnett for Mrs Charles Nichol's death opened in Judge Canaughs court and was postponed due to Nichol's absence. Court records show Burnett and Nichol were in a deadly liaison who planned to die together. Nichol killed herself, Burnett claims morphine and a hat pin self harm, police say he was in sound condition when Nichol died.
Ex President Grover Cleveland and Dr. Paul Van Dyke of Princeton University plan a weeklong duck shooting trip on the Back Bay preserves in southeastern Virginia. They will assemble in Norfolk with Dr. Jacob A. Hartman and Ernest Gittings of Baltimore to form the party. Schooner George W. Anderson sinks after anchoring in James River. five men aboard rescued by a tug.
The schooner John W. Dana arrived from Fernandina reporting a lost foresail and flu. It also sighted a sunken wreck in 26 fathoms near Absecon light, two miles north-northeast, described as apparently large.
Colonel John A Foil aged 82 died today in Kansas City Missouri He was a cousin of President James K Polk and served in the commissary department of the Confederate army during the Civil War.
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