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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1904
Page
25
Senators clash over a resolution on Panama and Colombia as Foraker and Bacon defend executive actions while warning against arousing war or misreading the president’s policy. The exchange highlights U S involvement, treaties, and the isthmus transit issue amid partisan tension.
Reports from Colon indicate Colombia may send an army into Panama, with 4000 troops under Generals Ortiz Uribe Uribe Bustamante and Novos at Titumati. Panamanian and U.S. naval forces prepare as scouts confirm difficult mountain passes and a possible cross-border operation.
Secretary Root states no state of war exists with Colombia and no hostilities are planned. He says the U S seeks friendly settlement and has urged Colombian officials to avoid rash actions as the canal issue remains unresolved. General Reyes, in New York, says his mission in Washington largely failed but praises Secretary Hay. He prefers waiting for Senate canal treaty action.
Chief Ball appointed two detail units of Confederate veterans to meet the train bearing General John B. Gordon's body. Captain Henry Jennings leads Sergeant John Joiner and fifteen others, with a fund raised to erect monuments to Gordon and General James Longstreet.
Colonel George R. McClellan aged 89, longtime Tennessee public servant and Mexican War veteran, died at his Bristol home. Funeral Sunday at noon from Blountville Presbyterian Church where he served as elder for 30 years. He held multiple posts including state representative and senator, Sullivan County judge, deputy revenue collector, railroad commissioner, and state boundary official.
In Chattanooga Tennessee the trial of Frank Goodson for the murder of Frank Worthen at Hetro in February ended today in criminal court. The defense argues the ax blow to Worthen’s chest did not cause his death about a month later after the dispute over boundary rights. The jury is expected to return a verdict tomorrow morning.
The committee debated membership with Edward Sefton and James Norrister Betton from the District of Columbia. Chicago, New York and St Louis speakers argued for hosting duties and delegate protection, with New York pledging hospitality and harmony to win the convention.
A testimonial from Mr. B A Leonard of Mexico City touts Pyramid Pile Cure as a permanent remedy after twenty years of suffering from piles. The testimonial claims rapid relief after first use and recommends purchasing the suppository form directly from Pyramid Drug Co. for 69 cents a package with a free booklet.
A period piece extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a premier women's tonic for motherhood relief. The ad cites relief from sleeplessness, nervousness, and fatigue, with testimonials and a $500 reward promise for cures. It promotes the book People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser and urges readers to purchase cloth or paper editions.
The committee selected St Louis as the convention city after a debate over offers from Chicago and New York. A $340,000 free-use package for the Coliseum and a 12,000 seating capacity was presented, with guarantees for hotels and transport. Bryan attended briefly after arrival in Washington.
A long Confederate tribute train from Florida to St Augustine honors the South's chieftain with floral offerings and veterans wreaths. Miami crowds, Palm Beach arrival, and Fort Floride scenes mark the solemn journey as committee deliberations and expositions are discussed.
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