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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1904
Page
1
Worrcast notes rain in northern areas and milder temps elsewhere amid variable winds. In Georgia and the South, events mark General Robert E Lee’s birth anniversary with public observances, and leaders discuss university relocation to Atlanta.
Washington reports the surrender of Puerto Plata to government troops after a clash with Jimines forces. The port will reopen tomorrow at 6, with no casualties among noncombatants and no property damage.
Washington January 18 The Panama canal question has dominated the senate during the session The treaty was reported and immediately drew protests from Senator Morgan and a resolution by Senator Daniel against reporting any treaty until amendments are offered Cullom Spooner and Alison defended the committee’s handling noting time taken and amendments adopted They planned to resume consideration the next day or Wednesday, delaying other business.
New York January 9 George Francis Train died tonight from heart disease at Mills hotel No 1 where he had lived for years He was born in Boston March 24 1829 Orphaned in 1833 his family dying in New Orleans of yellow fever He organized Train Co shipping agents and promoted railroads including a presidential bid in 1872 He later helped finance the Union Pacific with Credit Mobilier in Omaha and conceived the railroad's expansion plans.
A large Nashville mass meeting at the chamber of commerce adopted resolutions urging Tennessee's Senators to vote for ratification of the Panama Canal treaty. The gathering was largely attended and the resolutions passed almost unanimously.
General Reyes accuses the United States of deep injury to Colombia over the Hay Herran treaty and Panama issues. He cites threats by General Beaupre and asserts Colombia would have accepted amendments, while noting U S actions to prevent troop landings and denying overland routes to Panama.
A Rome government office opened amid expectations of change. Officials anticipate shakeups as leadership begins operations, signaling new policies and administrative restructuring. Local residents monitor developments for potential impacts on services and oversight.
Postmaster Helm charges Delivery Clerk Brown with inefficiency neglect of duty and drunkenness Brown retaliates accusing the Postmaster of drunkenness and foul language Inspectors probe Rome postoffice uncovering hundreds of opened letters and checks in a sewer connected to the post office A big shake up in the Rome office anticipated along with new disclosures.
The Danish steamer Patria, Captain Larsen, reached Copenhagen from Port Tampa and Norfolk with the captain and several crew injured after a voyage marked by extreme weather. One boat lost and heavy damage reported. ship names and locations include Baltimore and Copenhagen. Further, Beaufort dispatches describe the schooner Joseph W Brooks stranded off Care Lookout shoals with total loss of cargo and vessel. rescue by Cane Lookout life-saving station saved Captain Davidson and seven sailors.
Maine Congressman Charles E Littlefield predicted in Duluth that Republicans would win the presidency, assuming New York’s GOP loss. He mocked a hotel clerk who misread his name Charles E Littlefield as he signed the register, underscoring the era's political theater.
James E Butler of New Hope sold 1,400 bales at a uniform 13 4e per pound, nearly $100,000, the largest cotton sale in Wadiron County history. In Montgomery a 240 bale round lot sold for 16 5-3 cents per pound, the highest in years, valued around $18,000, with plans to ship to Japan or other foreign markets.
Senator Quay plans to depart Washington for Florida on Wednesday to seek health rest in the Land of Flowers. He has insomnia and expects an indefinite stay, likely not returning until next spring unless called back to push a statehood bill in the Senate. He will be guided by his health in any decision.
Cable from Bogota dated January 17 says Democratic senators in Colombia likely to vote for the canal treaty. It reports that one third to one half may back the treaty as the fastest route to a canal, undermining hopes of blocking the agreement and affecting the presidential campaign.
In Bogota strong war fever fades as liberals push to disband the army while General Reyes remains away. Some militarymen favor conflict and an expedition to the coast already forms. Government claims army needed for nation, despite secession woes and cancelled constitutional convention talks.
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