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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1902
Page
12
Report notes AMLD Teuton Ochs and Yankee Hu shell take water mass in a contested game with emphasis on the two leading figures and the teams involved. The event marks a notable intersection of key players and organizational influence amid shifting standings.
The Kaiser plans to have the Hohenzollern sail to New York for the christening of his yacht by President Roosevelt's daughter. Prince Henry of Prussia will attend as his representative, and the two nations stress friendship and goodwill. Roosevelt responds with warm welcome and mutual respect amid ongoing Franco-German tensions in Europe. The yacht is at Kiel for bottom work and set to sail February 3, with Henry to depart in February on a North German Lloyd steamer.
London officials warn of a potential smallpox outbreak during King Edward's coronation as a vaccination push spreads. Ships crews and passengers are urged to be vaccinated, while London labs rush lymph and supplies. Experts say the May peak could disrupt royal events and trade, though New York steamship circles deem the London danger exaggerated.
A U S advert claims Hood s Sarsaparilla benefits digestion and stomach troubles. Testimonial from E B Herrmann of W Chester Pa notes relief from summer nausea and weak stomach issues and asserts the product strengthens and tones the digestive system.
Berlin reports lampooning of Britain and royal figures amid tensions after British ruler Edward and Emperor William exchange invitations. North German Gazette denies William will attend Victoria memorial or Edward’s coronation. Germany defends troops in China and counters Allied claims while public opinion mocks British history.
London January 11. In Birmingham tonight Charles Chamberlain addressed criticism from the Reichstag and foreign nations. He withdrew nothing, qualified nothing, and insisted he is responsible only to sovereign and countrymen. He praised British gains in empire and stated colonies must be consulted on imperial matters.
A bold sales pitch promises a cure with a book order to Dr gar and six bottles of Dr Bhoop Restorative. It claims a 39 of 40 success rate, a money back risk, and free trial if not satisfied, urging readers to request Book No. Ion on the Heart or Book No. Ion on the Kidneys. At all druggists.
Pekin dispatch reports a likely settlement over French indemnity allowing M Beau the French minister to present credentials soon. The diplomatic corps audience follows. British and Japanese abstain from a pro rata indemnity cut. A new edict forms a rail and mine board with Wang Wen Shao president, plus Yuan Shi Ke and Governor 100 assisting.
The shell plating of the steel schooner yacht for the German emperor is advancing at Shooter Island New York and is expected to be ready for launching in February. Wallace Downey, president of Townsend Downey Ship Building, will travel to Washington next week to set a date convenient for Miss Roosevelt to christen the vessel and coordinate with German authorities on the launch.
Reported in Managua and Galveston a former Honduran president General Vasquez has been arrested aboard the steamer Tacapel in what officials call an attempt to incite a revolution against Nicaragua's President Zelaya. The incident ties Honduras and Nicaragua to a regional crisis amid shifting Central American tensions.
Bath January 11 The four masted steel ship Atlig, the third in a series of large ocean going carriers built at Bath for the Standard Oil Company, was launched from the Sewail yard today. The ceremony included officials from Washington and remarks by McCall Beets and Roosévelt.
A vivid fragment contrasts a boxer's tolling seconds and a life fight against illness. The piece links the scene to Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, claiming it cures bronchitis coughs and related symptoms, with a testimonial about recovery and faith in the product.
Dispatches from Caracas report bombs exploded before Finance Minister Tallo Mentdozs and elsewhere in the city. British war vessels may seize a revolutionary steamer Libertador, arms landed along the coast, and guerrilla bands move toward concentrations. President Castro strengthens forces as Zamora outbreak and German rail traffic resume under government terms.
The British War Office confronts a crisis as volunteers refuse to relieve regiments. Volunteers offered a shilling a day while Yeomanry receive five shillings, triggering indignation. Conscription or withdrawal of new regulations seen as the only fix.
Jellico, Tenn., January 11 special report: John Lunsford fatally shot Fred Johns. The bullet entered below the left eye and passed through Johns head. The shooting is said to stem from Johns chastising Lunsford's boy.
Senator Chauncey Depew and his bride returned from Europe aboard the St Louis. Depew spoke of his France visit and three marriage ceremonies while Mrs Depew suffered seasickness. He, as chairman of the New York Central Railroad board, said the tunnel accident was shocking and he knows the tunnel well. The cause remains under investigation.
William J. Bryan visits Boston and Cambridge January 1911. Mayor Collins hosts a luncheon in his honor with prominent politicians and businessmen. Bryan speaks at Harvard University on labor problems, unequal taxation, trusts, imperialism, and free silver, drawing loud applause and an informal Harvard Union reception.
John Booth, an elderly man, was killed with an ax and his body dumped in a well at Mrs. McCoy’s house in Ottawa Kansas. A murder suspect pair, Mrs. McCoy and her daughter, were arrested while another daughter fled to Kansas City. Booth’s pockets were rifled and a bloody ax left nearby.
Washington reports a rise of nearly 17 percent in capital invested in the turpentine and rosin industry and an 17 percent increase in product value for the United States. The census lists 1,003 establishments with total capital of 11,847,495 and product value of 20,344,838, based on wages, salaries, and materials costs. It details 754,670 barrels of spirits and 4,563,087 barrels of rosin produced, with state-by-state figures including Alabama Florida Georgia Louisiana and South Carolina.
The thirty sixth annual convention of the Bricklayers and Masons International Union opens Monday in Pittsboro Pittsburg with delegates from 62 unions including 22 from Canada. The gathering expects over 76,000 members, and key votes may push for an hour workday and possible affiliate with the American Federation of Labor.
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