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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1902
Page
6
The Philippine tariff measure advances in the Senate by party lines after a heated session. Key votes on Foraker's import reductions and remarks by McComas and Wellington mark a dramatic day as Georgia and Wisconsin figures clash over independence and military policy.
A local hatter promotes the Atlanta Special in Pearl Black Otter, priced at three dollars, claiming superior value versus Stetson. The vendor asserts expertise in the hat trade, noting the model was designed to meet local needs and boasting leadership in the city’s hat business.
Bloodhounds dispatched after a wave of wrecks in Cripple Creek district. Six assay offices were blown up early today, injuring occupants and destroying ore balances and fire equipment. Authorities pursue perpetrators amid rumors of a district wide ore theft ring and calls for Cone City bloodhounds.
Washington February 2 The Supreme Court denied Minnesota the right to file a bill to stop the consolidation of the Great Northern and Northern Pacific railways by merger arguing the court lacked jurisdiction as indispensable parties were not before it The decision noted minority stockholders could be affected without a hearing and highlighted the consolidation would defeat state policy against parallel lines The vote count and names of lawmakers are listed with various amendments rejected Then a separate note reports a New York Central wreck near Cayuga with no passengers killed but some trainmen injured.
Thomas E Wood of Seventeenth Street Garramento Cal says a 60 cent box of Pyramid Pile Cure permanently cured his piles after twenty years of suffering and a failed operation. He reports relief from the first application and notes the drug is sold by all druggists and offered free by mail by Pyramid Drug Co Marshall Michigan.
Debate in the Senate over President McKinley and promises to the Philippines leads to a confrontation. Mr Wellington and Mr McComas clash as Wellington denies assurances and accuses McComas of misrepresentation. The exchange centers on whether the president promised to keep the Philippines as a noncolonial possession.
The United States Supreme Court in Washington on February 24 delivered an opinion by Justice Beckham reversing the Court of Claims finding that postmaster Ewing of Alabama was entitled to a $461 salary difference under the act. The ruling sustains the Post Office Department practice.
Columbus Chile February notes Bryan as guest of honor at a luncheon with Colonel Kibourne. Prominent Democratic readers attended a conference. He denies traveling east to meet Democratic leaders and denies visiting ex Benster Hill to pledge support for the presidential nomination.
The Georgia Society of New York held its first dinner at the Hotel Marboroigh with Thomas Morgin Jr presiding. Speakers included Patrick Calhoun, Jacob Schoenhoff, William Victor Goldberg, and Judge Augustus Van Wyck, discussing Georgia's role in state and national affairs, resources, and progress. Letters of regret arrived from notable Georgians.
Reed of Kansas City attempts to seize control by barring newly appointed city assessor and elisor from offices until the council confirms H T G Yates as city counselor. Councilmen have rejected Yates eight times and vow not to confirm him. Mayor Reed and council clash, leaving charter offices vacant until a counselor is appointed and sworn in.
Dispatches from Constantinople and London report Miss Stone and Madame Tsilka are five hours from Strumitza aboard the Salonica Uskub line. Illness delays the journey and they may rest days before sea transport to Constantinople is arranged. The American Board extends greetings to Miss Stone upon release from bondage. A separate Washington note announces a $100 annual pay increase for rural free delivery carriers.
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