27 Feb 1903
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1903
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR indicates details about a window and car incident. Names, dates, or locations are unreadable, but the fragment suggests a minor local event with property impact. Further readable text could clarify involved persons and outcomes.
Albert Knapp confesses to crimes during arrest in Ohio, detailing assaults and multiple murders of women. Police say the statements outline a spree linked to several incidents across the state. Investigators pursue corroboration and possible additional victims as the case develops.
Alfred Knapp, Indianapolis resident, confessed to five murders including Emma Littleman in Cincinnati, Mary Eckert in Cincinnati, Jennie Connors Knapp in Cincinnati, Ida Gebhardt in Indianapolis, and Hannah Goddard Knapp in Hamilton. He also admitted barn burnings and prior assaults. letters to wives indicate fear and plea for divorce.
General John B Gordon commander in chief of the United Confederate Veterans suffered severe illness on an Alabama and Vicksburg train near Jackson Mississippi. He was carried from the depot on a stretcher to a hotel and doctors remained at his bedside. Gordon has a history of acute indigestion and his condition was reported serious with relatives notified.
San Antonio Texas reports unprecedented rain, the San Antonio River flooding streets and basements. St Mary's street is six feet under water as residents evacuate and a mother with two children find refuge in a tree for four hours. Estimated property losses reach fifty thousand dollars plus heavy railroad damage. Traffic is paralyzed.
President Roosevelt spoke at Carnegie Hall in New York to honor John Wesley founder of Methodism. The event supported a twenty million dollar national thank offering fund amid Methodist growth and frontier era pioneer preachers. Roosevelt praised Wesley, urged practical faith, and stressed duty, courage, and moral leadership for a strong nation.
The cotton market surged to 10.06 cents in afternoon trading in New York after May briefly hit 10 cents. Traders cited low Southern receipts, small global stocks, and strong demand from spinners. Speculation ran high as holders sold May while July saw large block purchases, with expectations of further gains amid a tight supply outlook.
Little Rock February 26. Sensational testimony in the investigation of misconduct in office against Governor Jeff Davis. State Auditor Monroe testified that Davis pressed him before the Democratic primaries to sign an agreement to vote with Davis on the penitentiary board and to purchase the Altheimer plantation for 90000 for a state convict farm. Monroe signed under pressure of a failed canvass and a threat of opposition.
C W Jennings of Greensboro North Carolina filed a complaint with the Interstate Commerce Commission alleging Southern Railway charged 49 cents per hundred pounds for a carload minimum of 20 000 pounds on bananas from Charleston to Greensboro versus 20 cents per hundred pounds for an 18 000 pound minimum charged to other shippers The case highlights alleged discrimination in rail rates for fruit shipments from Charleston to North Carolina with potential impact on pricing fairness and carrier practices.
Mystery surrounds the disappearance of James Longstreet first mate of the schooner Eaglewing Captain Morgan fears foul play after Longstreet fails to appear for breakfast yesterday morning The missing man known for his steady habits causes concern aboard the ship at Newport News Virginia February 24.
Forecasts show Friday rain across parts of Georgia with a colder Saturday. Temperatures range from a high near 48 to a low around 36, with notes on excess precipitation and ongoing Lent services. Local items cover Sheltering Arms dining, Tabernacle conference, Southern Ice Exchange banquet, estate and probate notices, and regional crime and market updates.
In Montgomery on February 26 Judge R W Walker from Madison declined an implied offer to accept a railroad commission seat after Governor indicated willingness to appoint. The move follows a message conveyed to Walker that service could be tendered if he agreed.
Rumor spreads that Morgan interests may cede control of Central of Georgia to Rock Island as a broader plan for a Frisco Rock Island and Southern system merger. Reports say Rock Island could gain Atlantic terminals via Savannah and Birmingham, with Jacksonville connections unclear.
Washington February 26 Minister Bowen signed the protocol settling Mexico’s claims against Venezuela. Wayne MacVeagh is under presidential consideration for the U S representative at the arbitration before The Plague tribunal on preferential treatment. Appointment not yet certain as legal interests of all claimants may require more than one appointee. The king of Spain would name an umpire if needed. Commission to be appointed by May 1. About $00,000.
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