24 Feb 1903
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1903
Page
1
Fragment mentions naval matters with references to ships and dates, hinting at wartime contracts and likely schedule details. Content is incomplete but suggests forthcoming war dates and procurement actions affecting naval forces.
President English of the terminal company discusses a depot plan for Atlanta with a total building cost not to exceed 500000 dollars. The design includes a tunnel and shed over tracks, offices and waiting rooms, and coordinated work by the engineers and supervising architect.
Contractors and architects Bruce & Morgan have begun plans for a fourteen story steel skyscraper at Peachtree and Marietta streets in Atlanta. Ground-floor work expected within two weeks, with full steel construction to follow and the building to rival the city’s finest in grandeur.
Honolulu reports Naval Governor Schroeder arriving to assess Guam where a severe, prolonged earthquake sequence raised the island’s level by inches. Shocks were heard as subterranean noises accompanied the tremors. A vessel smashed into the Mal Wharf Dome causing damage. A returned bandmaster jumped overboard during the voyage but was rescued. the incident dated February 10.
The U S Supreme Court today upheld a Florida ruling on discrimination claims in criminal trials. The court found no proof that prosecutors refused to summon Black jurors, affirming prior decisions and the Florida court’s stance on minority bias in jury selection.
A railroad wreck on the Chicago and Northwestern line near Athol injured thirteen people and killed banker Hawkeye 71 of Bops a, with officials citing a broken rail as the cause.
The United States Supreme Court today upheld Alabama's power to tax railroad stock incorporated in another state and held the Alabama Supreme Court’s ruling in favor of the tax. Justice Holmes delivered the opinion.
Washington reports that the U S Supreme Court upheld Congress 1895 ban on sending lottery tickets across state lines by any means. The Champion and Prancia cases test federal power versus states rights with Justice Harlan and Justices Holmes concurring in part. The decision centers on whether lotteries are interstate commerce and if federal action preempts state police powers.
A chaotic newspaper fragment reports an editor named Frank Warner involved in a drunken incident linked to lynching threats. Mentions Wathena and Troy, Grinstead’s long sentence, and edited text from an unidentified source, with unclear percentages and dates.
Justice Shir arias retirement closes a busy term as associate justice. His last day saw a flurry of opinions issued to clear the docket, with 40 argued cases and 25 remaining undispursed at adjournment. He departed for Florida after the session, marking a historic change for the court.
Newton Miss Tebriaty escorted a party of Choctaws to relocate to their allotments in the Indian Territory. About sixty five Indians were in custody with plans to add forty more at Meridian before resuming the journey tomorrow.
A deadly train crash near Brace, a mining town south of Joliet, killed two men and injured a woman after a funeral party of five rode in a carriage that was struck by the Alton and Kansas City United train. The incident occurred last night as the party traveled from a funeral to homes in South Wilmington.
At least four people died when a westbound passenger train collided head on with an eastbound freight near Fa ai on the Big Four line. Rescuers reported several injured as engines were demolished and debris filled the track. The tragedy disrupted service as investigators began work at the scene.
Washington February 23 House committee on merchant marine and fisheries voted not to report the ship subsidy bill to the House. Republicans Grosvenor Green Ford Wachter Little and Jand Little voted to report. Democrats Moepresentative Viceland not present. On the opposition were Hopking Stevens Jones Spight Small Pasar Wnt Belmont Sneak and others.
An explosion during dynamite thawing on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad near Rokwood Pennsylvania killed two Italian workers and seriously injured several others. The victims were thrown into the Castleman River, and only working numbers identified the dead and injured.
Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore marks the twenty seventh anniversary of its founding with a large national educators gathering. President Alderman of Tulane University delivered an address and a year’s gift of 2300 dollars from Dr and Mrs Herter of New York established a medical lectureship.
On a Kansas City Southern train arriving in Lake Charles Louisiana, a riot broke out when a Black man was shot dead and three White men were seriously injured. White intoxicated assailants seized the smoker car, attacked the Black passenger couch, fired weapons, and damaged windows. Six violators were reportedly detained by train personnel near Degoines, with one wounded White man possibly dying from a fractured skull. Police pursue remaining suspects.
Reverend F T Hutchins touring Connecticut for the Bible Society claims polygamy exists in eastern towns. He condemns alleged degenerate inhabitants and a class of illiterates called poor whites. He blames schools and the church for social ills. Also notes social conditions in rural areas and church weakness.
London reports that the Canadian Pactil Richroad Company agreed to purchase fourteen Beaver Line steamers from Hitler Dempster A Co. The price is not disclosed, but about 7.5 million is expected. The deal would affect the Canadian fast mail service and likely remove Lider Dempstai & Co from tendering, strengthening Raabow Company’s bid.
Impressive ceremonies mark the laying of the corner stone for Galveston s sea wall amid a parade of citizens and marines. The project funded by a bond issue and local subscriptions seeks to reassure residents after past storms.
In Peoria on February 23 a mass meeting of negroes adopted resolutions denouncing Senator Tillman for his race stance. They urge Illinois senators to work for Crum’s confirmation as a public official and request northern citizens to refrain from inviting Tillman to speak on race at public functions.
The senate passed the omnibus public building bill and approved a two hundred thousand dollar appropriation for an Atlanta building. House action is expected in the same form with Georgia projects for Macon Rome and other cities adjusted as per committee decisions. A separate item notes a master lost overboard from the Uruguayan bark Guentha reporting Genoa voyage.
Forecast summary notes rain in northern coastal areas and warm temperatures elsewhere. Georgia items mention a March religious campaign, a new Atlanta depot project worth about 2 million dollars, and a ten day bike conference. Other items cover Rome church sermon notes, a river wreck body recovery, and political rumors on statehood and trade plans. Foreign items report Canada purchasing fourteen steamers and criticism of British arms policy.
New York brokers report a dramatic cotton surge sparked by Providence operator Sully who, amid drought and rising demand, bought large lots at escalating prices. The market climbed 20 point daily gains. futures hit around 90 cents as spinners and buyers fueled a boom.
New York on February 2 acting on a telegram from the Brithies of Warrenton authorities arrested James Lo Alem oscars f age at Wartenton Alen cis 42. The case involves an injunction and a $10 appropriation dispute tied to a local treasurer.
The passage questions the candidate’s motives for leaving long advocacy on labor rights to pursue Chicago’s mayoral office. It suggests he had represented laboring people in various litigations for years and faced pressure about abandoning that work for the new political position.
Washington Lebrears 23 reported that the senate committee on the Philippines recommended continuing the Carmack resolutions. The panel decided not to print the compilation of receipts and expenditures, estimating expenses at about $65,000.
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