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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1902
Page
1
A dramatic Havana courtroom session centers on CE as the witness takes the stand. The proceedings unfold with tense testimony and cross examination shaping the trial’s momentum and potential verdict.
During Rathbone's Cuba post trial in Havana on January 14, he denied involvement in regulations tied to his military governor appointment. Witness Reeves testified Rathbone claimed Neely arranged the stamp burning to cover fraud. Rathbone described letters, recalls, and discussions with Smith and Burton, noting stamps were burned to save space in vaults.
A 4th floor Cincinnati apartment resident Mrs Edmund Butchus died of heart trouble just as Dr D G Thurman arrived to aid. The doctor collapsed after entering, exhaustion from climbing three flights of stairs. Both suffered from heart disease.
London January 14 The Central News reports that due to grave doctrinal troubles in the Philippines General Booths son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Booth Cobbern and Percy Clibborn resign from the Salvation Army and join the Church of Dowte.
Sister of General Morgan leads anti Uncle Tom's Cabin effort as Albert Sidney Johnston chapter of Louisville plans to petition the Kentucky legislature to bar the play in the state. Mrs Basil W Duke and Mrs J M Arnold spearhead drives urging chapters to protest and pledge not to attend theaters showing the production.
Cumberland Md January 14 Former Senator H G Davis chairman of the U S delegation to the Pan American congress in Mexico city telegraphed a gift of 100000 to his only grandson born a few days ago. The baby is the son of John T Davis of Elkins West Virginia, the senator's only son.
Fort Scott Kansas January 14. Fay Hite, once jailed for assault with intent to kill, described as a desperate young criminal who recently broke loose at Griffin Georgia, was arrested here today. He is held awaiting a Georgia officer’s requisition. The sheriff had sought him for days.
In Chicago United States District Court on January 14 a verdict found scriptural quotations sent by mail to defame a person violate postal laws. E vangelist Rev William Whitehead of Aurora was fined 20 and costs for sending cards calling E Bullish a hypocrite and claiming disinheritance.
Evaneville Indiana January 14 John Scott known as Howard and Donnell was arrested at Uniontown Kentucky on the charge of bigamy and today confessed. The real estate man married multiple women in arkansas tennessee alabama and kentucky while posing as a banker with holdings in New York and London.
A powerful blast rattled Marion Indiana early today awakening residents and causing widespread alarm. A nitro glycerine wagon prior to the explosion and a nearby Cooperative Torpedo Company storage house are suspected sources. The shock was felt across miles, with similar tremors reported in Muncie Indiana and surrounding areas.
January 14 Ashington cabinet meeting focused on appointing Americans to the coronation of King Edward. Special ambassador Whitelaw Reid. General James H. Wilson. Captain Charles E. Clark named to naval and army duties. Three secretaries announced: Morgen Jr, Baynes, and William Wetmore. Clark’s appointment seen as rebuke to Crowninshield and a Schley ally. Crowninshield and Corbin disappointed, with London-bound hopes thwarted.
In Chicago a board of trade notice calls for closing open deals with George H Philips as a heavy margin call hits his rye market position. Philips claims about 96000 covered losses and asserts he can meet obligations if trades are closed at fair prices. He says he held large long positions in rye wheat and corn and cites a 10 percent extra margin push by a board member to break the rye market.
In Manila January 4 report of Batangas surrender on January 1 led by Colonel Marisigan Major Cabrera and priest Castilo. Sixty rifles turn over alongside 219 rifles and one cannon. All capitulations unconditional. Bell orders release. Marisigan predicts more surrenders and rifle captures in coming days. Market reaction sees rye prices drop while wheat slips amid rumors of weakness.
A New York dispatch quotes Charles M Schwab president of United States Steel denying sensational reports of gambling at Monte Carlo. He says he was traveling in the south with friends and visited Monte Warlo casino, but the claims of high stakes gambling are false. A special cablegram in the US circulated the claim.
Washington special reports a heated exchange at the capitol over Postmaster Stallings Augusta race and Smythe appointment. Stallings accuses officials of misdating terms and alleges bias against his indorsements while challenging Smythe's confirmation. He cites letters from Chief Inspector Baird to question Wimberly’s suitability and seeks presidential recall. Col Livingston introduces a bill over war use of property. Lowry presses against Deveaux and Wimbish appointments. Morton appointment may shift to a white candidate. Also: Albany notes the United Cigar Manufacturers Company of New York incorporated with 7 million capital.
A Louisville report covers General H. W. Lawton's letter, read to Senator Hoar, praising John Barrett but urging Americans to know the truth of the Philippine insurrection. Lawton acknowledges mistakes yet condemns anti imperialist rhetoric and warns that misstatements in America fuel Filipino hostility and endanger troops. He defends duties and expresses concern over public misperception.
An all day Hartford convention of the New England Tobacco Growers Association defeated plans to back tariff concessions to Cuba. The body passed resolutions urging New England representatives to oppose any reduction on tobacco imports from Cuba or elsewhere.
The forecast calls for fair, warmer weather Wednesday and Thursday with southerly winds becoming variable and temperatures highs around 46 and lows near 22 to 41. In Atlanta, a council caucus failed to agree on appointing three police commissioners, while temple delegations from Georgia attend Yaarab Temple events.
Senator Hoar of Massachusetts urges a Senate committee to investigate the administration of the Philippines, questioning promises of independence and the conduct of war. He seeks witnesses including Taft and Chaffee, cites reports of harsh actions, and contrasts U S actions with Cuba. The debate pauses with plans to reconvene.
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