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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1904
Page
13
Georgia forecast notes cooler southeast winds turning northwest with unsettled temperatures. Reports of political activity include county and state party conventions, school book contracts criticism, Panama Canal support in Atlanta, and education board changes. Also covered are local crimes, hospital incidents, and miscellaneous national politics and market updates.
Johnstown Pa January 21 A massive steam pipe explosion over the engine room of No 2 mill Cambria Steel Company collapsed roof sections and caused a fire. At least twelve to fourteen workers are dead and twenty five or more injured. several critically. Rescue efforts hampered by heat and debris. many hospitalized. Separately Shelby Ohio fire at Mant steel tube plant causes $3 million loss as 300000 tons of stock destroyed.
The will of James L. Blair late general counsel of the Louisiana Purchase Company, who died in Australia, leaves his entire estate to his wife the rest absolutely after funeral and debts. Executed June 30 1899 the document names Attorney JF Lee as sole executor without bond with William H Lee as successor if needed.
Delegates at the United States Mine Workers convention in Leavenworth Kansas consider a socialistic resolution proposing miners own coal mines and form a union label with emblems. The proposal was received as a joke and laughed down by the crowd.
The imperial government of Austria awards an annual 2000 crown subvention to the Anglo Hungarian commercial committee in Mexico City in recognition of its work. The aid will likely rise later. Large tracts of land are offered to colonize Hungarians and other subjects of Emperor Francis Joseph.
Monterey January 20 The consolidation of the National Railroad of Mexico and the Mexican International, once due to be completed today, will be postponed for at least six months, according to railroad men in a position to know. The two lines have passed into the hands of the Mexican government and Sperer & Co.
Washington reports hopeful signs in Russo Japanese talks as Secretary Hay foresees peace. Witte and Lamsdorff gain czar's favor, easing tensions. Hay believes Russia may yield to Japan, though China’s sovereignty over Manchuria remains a sticking point. London notes Russia reluctant to formal treaty while seeking face saving. France and United States weigh influence amid shifting alignments. Paris hosts diplomats as Russia contemplates final moves.
Berlin reports the emperor will attend the southwest Africa expedition departure tomorrow from Wilhelmshaven. Prince Henry of Prussia restates the army creed that every bullet must do its duty. The Reichstag approves final readings of supplementary funds to quell the uprising.
Mrs Toulsa Elien aged 28 of Sixty fourth Street was found with a pistol wound. her two children Arnie aged 5 and Ro ale 7 lay dead from abdominal wounds. Police say she may have killed the children before shooting herself, later dying. Frank Ellen, despossession notice in hand, claimed no knowledge of the dispute and was detained for questioning.
Washington January 20 The debate centers on Panama canal policy with Mr Patterson accusing President Roosevelt of veering from prior administration lines and endorsing Nicaragua as the better route while Mr Platt of Connecticut defends Roosevelt. Patterson argues Colombia acted in good faith and criticizes Spooner law delays. Platt defends Panama and urges continuation of canal efforts, senate adjourns at 4 05 pm.
Washington January 20 Treasury experts investigating Secretary Edward A Mosely of the Interstate Commerce Commission report that Mosely's accounts are absolutely correct and in excellent condition They also criticize two or three aspects of financial administration but a commission member said these are not of real importance.
The Atlanta city council adopted a resolution urging Georgia senators to push ratification of a Panama Canal treaty. Presented by Councilman Quillian and seconded by Alderman Inman, the measure calls for coordinated support to overcome Senate differences and emphasizes Canal benefits for Atlanta Georgia and the South. A copy will be mailed to Senators Bacon and Clay with official seal.
Meridlai Mississippi January 20 Special Miss Ethel Rovelle heiress to an 8 million estate left her in Denver Colorado by Mrs Minerva Pinford was found in Mobile Alabama by Detective Vanhand and is being held per instructions Local chief Bludaworth notified Meridian relatives and Mr Husky urged to come to Mobile Mrs Husky and her husband have gone to Birmingham to confer with the girl’s parents and Husky is urged to travel to Alabama on the first train.
A steam pipe burst at a Manchester colored public school in Richmond Virginia causing several serious injuries as about three hundred students were inside. Many were hurt while jumping from windows in the panic, with a few narrowly escaping death.
Washington reports that after a Senate Republican conference and a warning from Secretary Hay, amendments to the Panama treaty will be voted down when acted upon. The move aims to avoid confrontation with Panama officials who might demand more money or block the treaty.
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