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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1904
Page
13
Georgia forecast indicates fall warmth on Wednesday with later rain and a drop in temperature. The report lists temperatures, wind conditions, and a late-week cold snap near the northwest. Also included are miscellaneous items on public notices, politics, and local society happenings with several named individuals and places referenced.
Senator Daniel of Virginia was the principal speaker at the Maryland Association of the Army and Navy banquet in Baltimore. He praised his infantry as the most independent and defiant savage on earth, noting they fight without horse or big gun and rely on others. About 300 people attended the New Carrollton event.
Dr. Hoke Smith outlined Atlanta’s Presbyterian university endowment status before a conference of synod delegates from seven states. He reported over 260,000 subscribed, with 258,500 in cash or equivalent, most larger gifts in cash. He estimated 83 percent of 100 to 800 gifts usable, and 60 percent of under 100 likely usable, predicting 90 percent overall reliability and future additions as the project advances. The meeting at Central Presbyterian in Atlanta opened with leaders including Dr. W. McF. Alexander and Dr. J. J. Chisolm presiding.
Bass Frazier, formerly of Union Springs, Alabama, who vanished from Atlanta in January 1901 amid kidnap suspicions, has been located in the United States Army. He enlisted under the alias J Williams, served in the Twenty sixth Infantry in the Philippines, and now holds the name Frazier again after being discharged to Fort Ringgold Texas. Friends and family rejoice at his safe return and expect promotion prospects.
The Louisiana primary yielded signals for Blanchard as governor and Foster for U S senator, with Jastremski, Bandera, Reid, Behrman and Stedley among possible nominees. New Orleans showed a strong vote while overall returns were incomplete, suggesting a likely second primary for several offices and a clear Foster lead in the senator race.
Robert Lew is vice president of the Carringa Drivers and Hackmen Union, announcing eight hundred members would strike tomorrow morning. The general strike was postponed twenty four hours due to fifteen funerals scheduled for Tuesday. In Butte Montana four miners died and two injured in a cave in at the East Gray Rock mine of Amalgamated properties on the 1,400 foot level.
Washington January 19 special Senator Clay introduced a bill to restrict the jurisdiction of federal district and circuit courts. The measure would bar suits between corporations created under one state and citizens of states where they conduct business from original federal cognizance except in patent or copyright cases or when both parties are citizens of the same state. It would also limit removals to federal courts except in specified cases, and would not affect ongoing suits already in federal courts when the act takes effect.
Washington January 19 The House spent the day debating Hepburns pure food bill but adjourned for a longer session tomorrow. Adamson opposed the measure on constitutional grounds arguing federal power should not regulate menu or table etiquette and that state courts can handle fraud in interstate commerce. Clark urged modifying sampling provisions which he said could force self incrimination.
A midnight blaze at Florence King & Co. gutted the building, with flames racing toward Elmwood hotel and the Marietta post office. Firefighters fought a fierce early morning battle as wind drove the fire, causing fear the entire public square could burn. by 4 am the Florence King building and stock were total losses, with no casualties.
Detroit January 19. Bishop Smith of Afro Methodist Episcopal church just returned from Haiti and says Wat Haiti and not Africa is the place for colored Americans. He believes twenty thousand could be assimilated there at once and is considering agitating emigration of colored people from southern states to Hast.
Panama on January 19 reports Minister of War Senor Obarrio announced the army is prepared to defend Panama's independence. He said invasions by Colombia lacked confirmation and outlined garrisons in Darien. Convention session went public as no urgent business was needed. Committees to report tomorrow.
In Washington on January 19 the Senate debated the Panama treaty and related issues for hours. Senator Quarles argued U S recognition of Panama, the treaty’s transit rights, and a sea level canal, while Patterson challenged the administration and Colombia’s conduct. The chamber clashed over interference in Colombian affairs, Pettus objected to parliamentary propriety, and the session closed after an executive meeting.
The Panama canal treaty is likely to be ratified but no vote will occur until full information is supplied through official channels. About twelve Democrats favor ratification but insist on comprehensive disclosures, with a Gorman committee drafting an inquiry resolution for unanimous Democratic support.
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