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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1902

Page

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Peters Street Viaduct Wi ll Cost City Share Agreed

At yesterday's council meeting the Peters Street viaduct proposal from Southern Central of Georgia Atlanta and West Point railroads was accepted. The railroads will contribute 85 002 toward the bridge cost with the city later planning plans and specifications and bids, while the mayor signaled approval after review.

Peters Street Southern Central of Georgia Atlanta West Point Manine Board Mims Council Clayton James Woodward Southern Central Goria Paters Street General Council Viaduct Commission E P Howell Seventh Ward Winfinet Commission Vmayor Central Charles A Wickersham Council Commission Kes Warren

Riots and Martial Law Sweep Through Barcelona Suburbs

Fires, shelling, and street battles rage as troops clash with rioters near Barcelona. Reports say 500 killed or wounded, with battles extending to Mataro Tortosa and Torrebon. Strikes murder three workers, disrupt bread supplies, and trigger widespread mobilization as martial law is looming across Spain.

Strikes and Riots Spread Across Catalonia Amid Martial Law

Reports describe widespread labor unrest from Castellon de la Plana to Barcelona with factories burned at night and a general strike vote in Castelllan Dla Plan a Paris. Martial law proclaimed at Manresa and Baragossa as troops occupy positions to curb disturbances. Officials note censorship over Barcelona reports and cite casualties feared at around forty dead and two hundred wounded in recent clashes.

Castellon de la Plans Castellan Dla Plana Saragossa Valencia Manresa Barcelona Baragossa Barcelonia General Weyler Catalonia Tiesals Sabajell Tartas Beville Verona Barcelon Ticirocred Teresa Claramont Bonfulla

Canal plan links Mississippi to St Marys river

Representative Richardson of Alabama introduced a bill to build a canal from the Mississippi to the St Marys river in Georgia via inland coastal waters of Louisiana Mississippi Alabama and Florida. Two canals from St Georges Sound Florida to St Marys river would enable navigation linking the two basins.

St. Marys Reivee Mississippi Washington Richardson Alabama Mississippi River St Marys River Georgia Louisiana St. Georgesound Fiorlan St. Marys River Grorate

Secretary of Navy Indorsed by Roosevelt Action in Schley Case

Washington February 20 secretary Long feels Roosevelt’s action endorses his plan to retire to private life but awaits Congress action. Maryland delegation discusses the Schley matter. no decision. White House memorandum closes the case. Raynor refuses comment on Roosevelt’s decision.

Secretary of Navy Roosevelt Washington Schley Secretary Long Congress Maryland Sehley Long Admiral Sehley Navy Department Tong White House Admiral Schley Georce B Cortelyou Schrey New York City Albany Raynor Baltimore Isider Raynor Court of Inquiry

Kansas Populists Meet to Consider Fusion with Democrats

Poneka Kansas February 20 Populists plan a convention to decide alliance with the Democrats in the next general election They may not nominate a ticket but will urge Democrats to nominate A M Harvey for governor and Frank Doster for chief justice and support Senator Harris for reelection Fusion would be pursued if Democrats comply Venezuelan Rebels Beaten Near Curacao February 17

Poneka Kans Kansas Tororray Wiether A M Harvey Frank Doster The Supreme Court Harris Willemstad Curacao Matos Castro Riera Renaleza Venezulean Voladecora

Patrick Advised Use of Chloroform in Patrick Patrick Trial

New York February 20 a dramatic trial moment as Charles Jores testifies about Albert T Patrick planning to kill W M Rice. The valet recounts July August events including chloroform, mercury pills and bananas, leading to Rice's death. Patrick suggested killing Rice and arranged the chloroform plan after receiving a $25 000 draft.

New York Albert T. Patrick Texas Millonaire W. M Rice Charles F Jores Mr Rice Patrick Jones Mr. Rice Texas Rice Bekett Death Jones

Rail viaduct across Peters Street proposal accepted

Local council held a special meeting to accept a proposal from the Southern Central and Atlanta and West Point railroads to pay half the cost of erecting a viaduct over the Peters street crossing. Seventy-nine U S prisoners will arrive in Atlanta from Columbus and Moundsville prisons and be sent to the federal prison without delay.

Counch Southern Central Atlanta West Point Peters Street United States Columbus Moundsville State Republican Organization Walter Johnson Blodgett W. H &Myth Eorgia

Taft Policy Sparks Philippine Clause Clash With Independence Debate

The piece discusses Governor Taft's call for permanent retention of the Philippines with near self government, the Roosevelt administration stance, and Secretary Long's remarks. It outlines the split among Republicans over future status, weighing permanent retention against eventual independence and labeling statehood as unlikely in the near term. The article contrasts party lines, public sentiment, and the political risks of endorsing future independence.

Jos. Ohl Washington Taft Philippines Lodge Congress Palley Senator Hoar New England Schiecy Longs United States Jlands

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