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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1902
Page
5
A heated exchange denounces Prince Henry and critiqued Roosevelts stance on a royal visit. Speakers warn against welcoming foreign influence, praising Lafayette and Washington while decrying the so called Dutchman’s flotilla and associated English-German sensitivities amid a wave of applause from supporters.
A Grand Rapids gentleman recounts rapid relief and full cure from catarrh after using Stuart's Catarrh Tablets. He cites a singer son, a Detroit lawyer, and a family physician praising the antiseptic lozenges made from patarrhal components. The tablets, tasted pleasant, are sold for four cents per full treatment and endorsed by physicians and public speakers.
Governor Taft told senate committee that most provinces in the Philippines are pacified except Tayabas Samar and Batangas. He defended the judiciary act creating a seven member supreme court and fourteen districts and said native troops under American officers would be loyal, while arguing against relying on native regiments under native officers. He estimated 15,000 to 30,000 American troops needed for stability, with smaller detachments for order and moral restraint as troops are withdrawn and civil constabulary takes over.
In a tense House exchange Senators and representatives clash over the reception of Prince Henry. Grosvenor condemns Wheeler remarks as a foreign policy attack while Boutelle praises the state department. The session ends with rapid passage of 125 pension bills and adjournment.
Washington February 14 The Savannah marine hospital bill advances after a favorable committee action. Despite Hepburn’s opposition the measure, backed by Adamson and treasury support, seeks 315000 for construction and needed land, with provisions on land use. Savannah port interests urge swift passage as a major seafaring center gains federal backing. Invitations to Prince Henry’s dinner are out as President’s homecoming stirs White House entertainments.
The Atlantic and Pacific Oil Company of New York reports its Richland gusher at Barbourville is now tanked and producing in excess of 1000 barrels per day, regarded as the best refitting oil well drilled in the past year.
Athens Ga February 14 Colonel James M Smith of Oglethorpe declares he will run for governor in the next few days He says repeat reports of his quitting are false and he plans to open headquarters in Atlanta within days likely at the Kimball House Smith notes efforts to cast doubt and predicts strong chances of victory as campaigns pick up in the state
The supreme court sustains the Torrens system of land title registration in all aspects. The case from Ramsey County was brought by Robert Westfall, aiming to test the constitutionality of the law enacted a year prior.
A damaged text describes scrofula and consumption with references to glands, membranes, eruptions, sore eyes and ears. It claims Hermes treatments and Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a cure, asserting complete eradication of the disease from the system and a restored skin appearance. The piece names Mirae Axia of Covington and portrays a testimonial tone.
The army board chaired by General MacArthur urged brevets and medals for officers and enlisted men honored for actions in Cuba China and the Philippines. Medals of Honor go to 33 cases. certificates of merit mostly to noncommissioned officers and privates. Notable names include Musician Cahin P Titus and Lieutenant Matthew A Batson. Roosevelt approved most recommendations except the brevet for Theodore Roosevelt at San Juan Hill.
Washington February 14 Senator Clay denounced GOP moves to add messengers to senate committees arguing no need for new staff since each Republican now has a clerk and messenger. Senators Allison and Platt backed him as debates paused and proposals returned to committee. The session also considered a census director salary cut and a pension bill batch, with Brosius's life and character eulogized.
The document lists Medal of Honor recipients from the Philippines campaign, detailing names such as Sergeant Charles W Ray Private George M Shelton and many others, with units like Twenty-second infantry Twenty-third infantry and actions at San Isidro Tat-Pat Vigan Calutup Hilongas and Porac. It notes dates from 1898 to 1964, describing acts of gallantry including capturing bridges rescuing comrades and defying superior forces, with locations in Luzon Leyte and Palawan among others.
Washington February 14. Cabinet discussed the president's reply to Admiral Schley's appeal and the draft decision on the Santiago fight. The president plans to issue conclusions in a few days, with cabinet members cautious about predicting exact effects. The decision presents facts from captains of the Santiago battle and reflects the president's vigorous tone.
In New Haven Connecticut February 14 no opposition occurred as the probate court accepted the executors report of the late Henry B Plant estate valued over 16 million dollars Samuel Wesnenden of Stamford represented the estate and said Mrs Plant would forego legal representation with a court letter of non protest on filing The resignations of two executors Judge Lynde Harrison and Robert J Brain were accepted leaving M F Plant Mrs Plant and G H Tilley as the remaining executors The case may shift to New York for jurisdiction disputes and settlement The report acceptance followed by resignations ends a lengthy contest over control of the estate
The War Department sent to Chairman Hall a bill to reorganize army staff branches and form a general staff corps. It consolidates subsistence, pay, and quartermaster functions into a supplies division under a major general, with brigadiers in charge of supplies, commissary, finance, and transportation. The general staff would set military policy and plan national defense and mobilization. A lieutenant general would head the board, with senior officers supporting. General Miles may be chief while in active service. Inspector general duties would gradually transfer to the general staff, and officers may be promoted via exams. patents from army officers become U.S. property.
Reports list Sergeant Gertrine A. Galt Captain Lois B. Lawton and Musician Calvin P. Titus as recipients for gallant actions in China. Galt and Lawton earned recognition for guiding forces under heavy fire in Tian Tein and Pekin. Titus first scaled the wall of Pekin during the battle, with note that no medals will be awarded posthumously.
In Oskaloosa and Ottumwa Iowa a mob gathered near jail hoping to lynch Edward Davidson after a 1 year old girl from near Eddyville was assaulted. Davidson was moved to Ottumwa for safety as authorities guard him amid threats of vigilante action.
Jack Conray and Miss Minnie Beal, long separated by a forged note from rival Milas Beal, married near Pawnee after decades apart. Conroy had fled west under an assumed name. the truth surfaced when Beal was found to be the forger and the couple learned the other remained faithful.
Topeka February WW Joseph A Douglas, key witness in the Armstrong murder trial that cleared Wilam Armstrong by Lincoln, dies at his Lyndon home after a fall from a car seat. The case had hinged on Douglas testimony about a bright moon, later debunked by Lincoln using an almanac to show there was no moon that night.
In Chaska Minnesota Sheriff Johnson reports Andrew Tapper is confined in the gallows enclosure awaiting his February 16 execution. Tapper is in poor physical condition after refusing food for over a week and three attempted self harm acts recently. He is under tight guard and spends much time reading the Bible.
Paris reports January imports up 33,142,000 francs and exports up 28,967,000 francs in the latest December trade data.
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