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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1904
Page
13
Georgia forecast shows rain on the coast and colder splashes in the north west with brisk winds, while national items include a Presbyterians conference recommendation, state finances, and a series of local and national incidents. The report mentions riding trains, legal cases, and various weather and market developments across regions.
Washington January 21 the army appropriation bill was under consideration in committee of the Whole for five hours largely on the Shift question. Mr Williams minority leader used stand pat as a test while attacking repolling policies. He argued for revived tariff and pressed coal duties, citing testimony to show costs and questioning why prices did not fall for consumers. He mocked party stances with poker metaphors and pressed on currency, trusts, and overcapitalization as public swindles. Democrats Lind and Lacey spoke for freer trade and general reciprocity, while Baker opposed war. The house adjourned.
Memphis Tenn January 21 severe rain and electrical storm swept central southern and southwestern states crippling telegraphic service and flooding streams. Widespread damage reported from Austin Texas as a building is unroofed and many structures harmed. No injuries. Delegates pledge Roosevelt support at Republican convention. Seoul reports cabinet resignations and new ministers amid warnings of southern insurrection.
In Philadelphia on January 21 peanut supply tightens as cotton prices rise. Southern peanut farmers shift to cotton cultivation over the past four months causing confectioners to struggle securing peanuts for their needs amid rapid price increases.
A conference representing seven state synods voted 15 to 3 to recommend consolidating Columbia Theological Seminary in Columbia, D C, and Southwestern Presbyterian University in Clarksville, Tennessee, into one new university in Atlanta. A provisional board of trustees will be appointed by synods next fall, with further action postponed until then. Opposition centered in Louisiana and Clarksville observers cited breach of faith and local impact concerns.
The Presbyterian university proposed to be built near Atlanta would sit northeast of the city on 600 acres owned by Kirkwood Land Company. Trustees may select land across the tract to meet a subscription pledge, with Joel Hart offering the land and Hoke Smith praising the site as ideal for a campus noted for its scenery and hills.
Washington January 21 An interesting incident in the trial of August W Machen the Groff Bros and the Lorenzs on an indictment charging conspiracy to defraud the government in connection with the sale of teller box fasteners occurred just before adjournment Numerous bank officers testified about checks and drafts between Dr Groff Martha Lorenz and George Lorenz and Machen Bank officials identified drafts and a letter from Machen indicating a salary of 3500 a year yet substantial earnings The defense protested to try Machen on more than one charge at a time Evidence showed Machen deposited Lorenz drafts and a 1031 sight draft and other transactions involving sums around 2000 to 2600 A rule was issued to Postoffice Inspectors Mayer and Gregory to answer questions
New York January 21 Over 400 members and guests of the Holland Society of New York attended the Waldorf Astoria dinner. Sir Chen Tung Liang Cheng spoke on friendly Dutch relations and peaceful settlement of disputes. James M Beck and William Jennings Bryan addressed labor hours and civilization, with Roosevelt sending regrets over attendance.
In Washington January 2 and 21 discussions pivoted on Panama issues. Senator Platt defended the president over wartime actions and interventions while Mr Morgan urged legislation rather than a canal treaty. Debate touched on Colombian relations, canal rights, and potential future appropriations as Panamanian matters loaded the agenda.
In Allentown Pennsylvania Mrs Catherine Bechtel testifies for four and a half hours denying any knowledge of her daughter Mabels death and insisting her son Tom did not kill Mabel. She says she warned Mabel away from Weisenberg and recounts family routines while denying striking or harming the girl. The jury watches as she remains firm that Mabel was not killed or struck by Tom.
Surgeon General Wyman returned from Mexico reporting cooperation to prevent yellow fever outbreaks. Agreements cover drainage and fumigation of homes, oiling mosquito breeding sites, and steps in Vera Cruz Tampico and rail towns to curb recurrence. Mexican authorities, including President Diaz, approved the plan. Laredo and New Laredo homes to be fumigated.
Walsenburg Colorado January 1 six miners were killed at the Midway coal mine in Rouse twelve miles from the city. The coroner and physicians have gone to the scene to investigate the deaths and aid survivors.
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