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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1904
Page
1
Forecast for Georgie Partly cloudy Monday with Tuesday rain and warmer conditions. Local notices include theater ticket sales, hospital cornerstone, council meetings, school reopenings, and political appointments. Reports cover a Webster County assault suspect, university attendance, fires, and regional federal court events.
The trial of United States Senator Charles H. Dietrich will begin in federal court today on three counts. He faces charges including violation of the revised statutes and alleged conspiracy with Postmaster Masher of Hastings, plus alleged leasing of buildings for benefits during his congressional term. Also, Indianapolis First Baptist Church burned, loss $80,000.
Washington dispatch describes the Senate resuming after holidays with the Panama canal treaty as a leading topic. Lodge will defend Roosevelt's policy in an elaborate speech and Smoot, Morgan, and McComas are also expected to speak. The House faces a near bare calendar and will focus on appropriation bills and private pension measures as it begins a busy week.
General James Longstreet will be buried in Gainesville with a full civilian and military turnout. The body lies in state at the courthouse prior to a Wednesday 11 o’clock funeral, with tribute from old comrades, civic bodies, and Confederate veterans. A proclamation will suspend business during the hour, with services at the county courthouse under Roman Catholic rites.
A Montevideo dispatch reports a revolution in Maldonado and a state of siege proclaimed across Uruguay. In Colorado a modified martial law order is issued in Telluride to restrain returning detainees linked to the unrest, with Cripple Creek already under similar restrictions.
Mrs Judge Henry R. Tompkins died after pneumonia and bronchial illness following a two week struggle. She was 34, widow of the state’s famed lawyer Judge Henry B. Tompkins, and left two sons Henry and Laurence with three stepdaughters. Her Washington relatives and friends mourn her passing as arrangements are pending.
Chicago on January 3 faced a citywide funeral crisis as heavy snow and soaring demand for hearses overwhelmed undertakers. Cemeteries far from the business center caused long delays, with many burials postponed. Night work by grave diggers and a double funeral at Waldheim highlighted the strain. The day also marked a deadly fire aftermath with 103 injured and several identified dead. Continues on second page.
Washington January 3 The president says he is surprised by opposition from Southern senators and defends U S actions on the Isthmus of Panama. Admiral Walker reports Panamanian leaders Amador and Arango are capable, united, and supported by the people. Roosevelt plans a strong message to Congress detailing Panama matters and U S assurances.
Catharine academy, a Catholic girls school near Springfield Kentucky, burned to the ground with about 200000 dollars in losses. No fatalities, seventy-five to one hundred twenty girls present. Students escaped in robes and night attire as buildings were destroyed. Special train from Louisville will transport sisters and pupils to safety and supply aid.
From Tokio and Pekin reports dated January 3 indicate war between Japan and Russia is deemed inevitable. Banks halt funds. government troop transport plans are ready. Chinese cruisers poised for action, diplomats in China gloomy, expect conflict. Stagnation in business linked to Far East tensions persists.
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