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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1903
Page
4
The article reports on military pay and promotions aimed at elevating several senior officers to lieutenant general before mandatory retirements. It notes battles over plans, including Major General Miles, Young, Davis, Hughes, and others, amid political maneuvering and discussions with Secretary Root.
A prominent meatpacking executive viewed personal health as essential to business longevity. He avoided travel without his medical adviser and kept a strict routine, noting that illness protection was a form of investment. An anecdotal claim praises Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as quick relief for colds and throat irritation.
Norfolk reports six children killed by lockjaw from powder burns from toy pistols used at Christmas. Raymond Joyner and Sam Wilkins died today, with Mayor James G Bladner ordering confiscation of all toy pistols. In Charlotte, Vester Caudle dies from blood poisoning after an exploding toy pistol incident. His death marks the state's tenth this season from the same cause.
Vienna reports a highly protectionist ausgleich tariff with higher duties on grain and manufactured articles. Details to be set in two weeks. Ten year term for commercial treaties, likely impacting United States and Great Britain as major exporters. Predicts Britain bears greater harm, US can retaliate.
New York January 2 announcement that Pressed Steel Car Company will issue from one to twenty five shares of its preferred stock to each employee with six months’ service. Employees pay six percent down and equal monthly installments, with the company charging percent on loans. The stock carries a 7 percent dividend, yielding a 3 percent spread for buyers.
In a fight at Drenovo Monastir district Bulgarian forces killed or wounded fifteen Turkish soldiers, with the Turkish commander among the dead. Also reported are official changes in Augusta including new officials like Judge William T. Gary Sheriff John W. Clark Clerk William D. Antignac Walker and Captain George M. Hood.
A wartime rumor suggests General Miles might step aside to let General Davis rise to lieutenant general, a move seen as a potential sign of forgiveness for past friction over Davis a former secretary LaMont adviser. The plan contemplates Young delaying retirement until after Davis, then Miles’ own retirement precedes Chaffee or Corbin, reshaping army leadership under presidential order.
Washington dispatch notes Representative Oscar Underwood of Alabama endorses Olney, arguing he is the longtime Democrat needed to unite Cleveland and Bryan factions. Underwood cites Olney’s adherence to party principles and believes President Wilson’s stance on foreign policy harms Alabama whites’ party alignment. Morgan counters on canal talks, urging the president determine a reasonable line for Panama, while he doubts a satisfactory Colombia agreement can be reached.
The local Christian Endeavor unions of Atlanta adopted resolutions praising Police Chief John W. Ball for maintaining a Christian Christmas Eve and Day, endorsing his reelection, and supporting his efforts for a clean moral atmosphere. Archie B. Warner led the Good Citizenship Committee, which also denounced a forthcoming euchre tournament poker-like contest as gambling. The resolutions were sent to Chief Ball and distributed to society chapters.
In Huntsville Alabama William Phillips of Fabius Jackson county was arrested yesterday for selling whisky. He was committed to jail after trial. Bentoin g Smallwood of the county was also involved in whisky and released after a complaint.
Talishassen Fla January 2 Special In annual report for 1902 Treasurer James B Whitfield presents Florida's finances noting higher tax revenues and increased assessed values. Bonded debt totals 1 032 500 with state funds and banks securing deposits, interest paid to funds and individuals, and insurance department activity including company withdrawals and new entrants.
William Eddy of Bayonne New Jersey, linked with kite flying studies, reports an aero plane experiment supporting Bell’s claim that an aeroplane kite could lift a motor and a man. Eddy says the development would revolutionize flying machine inventions and foresees future aeronautic navigation.
Dr R D Steddem in charge of U S cattle quarantine against Texas cattle fever with headquarters in Knoxville has been ordered to Boston by the department of agriculture. He directs quarantine measures to stamp out foot and mouth disease now prevalent among cattle in New England. Washington believes the disease may be controlled in three months.
A University of Virginia delegation met President Roosevelt in Washington on January 2 to invite him to attend the June 16 commencement. The president offered no definite commitment yet but said he would try to arrange his affairs to enable attendance if possible.
Carrols new sheriff James G. Tanner and county ordinary Hon. is. J. Brown moved that after today The Carroll Times be the official organ of the county during their administration. Majors will contend by law for continuation of The Advocate as the official organ.
A January report from Sparta Georgia states tax collector W M Yarbrough faced a gubernatorial inquiry after probable errors in his duties. The official has posted a bond and his commission has been halted pending investigation into “big vendis in error.”
A garbled OCR text references a Texas Wonder Hulls discovery related to kidney issues. It mentions bladder trouble and a possible medical or health claim with various fragmented phrases. The readable content centers on a famed discovery and medical concerns.
Honolulu reports the first section of the transpacific cable linking the United States to insular stations in the Pacific was completed at 3:40 AM after months of laying work aboard the Silvertown. The ceremony followed a challenging voyage from San Francisco with heavy seas and gales. A public celebration and greetings from Hawaii’s officials are to be held in the capitol grounds.
A damaged OCR fragment notes winter footwear with heavy sole options. Mentions Blucher cut shoes and patent leather or velour calf uppers with price references around three dollars. Details are unclear due to garbled text.
A U S cruiser Don Juan de Austria team attacked mine fields near Bubal Bay. A boat capsized but crew member Etaign Babcock swam five miles towing countermine buoys through choked waters. Rear Admiral Evans plans to move fleet to Manila for heavy gun practice.
An aged log reports the Silvertown enduring a fierce Christmas voyage with 3.00 fathoms depth, rapid winds, and heavy seas. The crew, cautious during the hazardous buoying of the sea, managed to anchor the end and buoy the line before steering to Honolulu where they arrived December 26. Messages from Honolulu praised John W. Mackay’s company for completing the cable link to San Francisco and the overland connection.
January report from Montgomery notes Governor Jelks received a letter from Milton in Huntsville proposing a Confederate Veterans Home for fifteen years. The new military barrack style building would provide two hundred beds and land at Huntsville, overlooking the city, with Colonel Hume seeking only the satisfaction of helping old comrades. The proposal aims to relocate Mountain Circle promoters to run the enterprise.
Chicago January edition reports a growing clash between the Chicago Board of Trade and Western Union Telegraph Company. Western Union plans to undercut by delivering quotes an hour early and aims a ten year contract to rival the open board across the street amid a strong, structured competition.
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