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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1903
Page
1
A Berlin dispatch says a Venezuela question agreement will be reached next week and a U S commission will administer all Venezuelan maritime customs offices. In Rome the Patria claims the Venezuelan blockade will be raised tomorrow.
Caracas reports a German Panther engagement with Fort San Carlos near Lake Maracaibo. Venezuelan officials and U S observers debate who fired first, with claims of premeditated action by Germany and contrasting denials from Venezuelan authorities.
A man named Shaffer, jailed after shooting Richard Smith in Vevay last night, hanged himself in his cell today by cutting his clothing bits. The incident followed his arrest and detention.
Washington January 2 A long conference between Minister Bowen and Sir Michael Herbert began at noon with further talks among Sir Michael Signor Mayor des Planches Count Quaét and the German chargé d affaires. Diplomats withheld results while Bowen’s third guarantee proposal circulates among London Berlin and Rome. Germany Italy and Britain reportedly aim to lift the blockade gradually as discussions proceed with no joint action expected before Tuesday or Wednesday.
London reports Colonial Secretary Chamberlain began a Saturday journey from Patchestroom to Mafeking with Mrs Chamberlain and a party including Sir Arthur Leweller Major General Baden-Powell. Boers greeted the travelers with a flower bouquet and a welcome address. De La Rey spoke Dutch praising Chamberlain and signaling hopes for a settlement in South Africa.
Indianapolis January 25 President Mitchell signaled that the United Mine Workers likely to complete convention work Thursday and miners prepare for a conference with operators Friday. A defense fund committee favors a fund of 2 to 5 million dollars, with bonds and gilt edged securities urged to yield interest. Most delegates favor a state or district fund, while compulsory assessments may replace optional payments. Powder costs remain a major issue, miners pay 175 dollars per keg and use one to two kegs weekly, with the price deemed too high.
The steamer Dawson City, eighty six days from Nome, arrived at Port Townsend under sail after a stormy voyage marked by boiler leaks, fuel shortages, and delays. Sailors deserted at Dutch Harbor. owner Felix Brown of Seattle and his wife were aboard. the ship took a 22 day passage from Dutch Harbor to Port Townsend, a commendable pace given conditions.
Heavy rains in the past forty eight hours melt Cascade and coast range snow feeding the Willamette. Rivers are torrents and farms along river bottoms suffer damage. Log drives break loose with millions of feet of logs adrift. Navigation at Oregon City is halted due to high water.
After a brief pause, Strombeli volcano erupts with great lava and stone ejecta thrown far from the crater. The capped cone is veiled in thick smoke while the night spectacle shines as domes rise and light the sky.
Former Connecticut governor Charles Roberts Ingersoll, aged 78, died at his New Haven home from general debility related to old age. He served as governor first in 1871 and again in 1873. He is survived by three daughters and one son.
Paris reports that Count Boni de Castellane won re election in the Basse Alpes district after the November 7 chamber of deputies invalidation. Andre Siegfried contested but Boni led by about 500 in Castellane town with twenty other stations still awaited.
Charles M. Schwab said his health is not to be stated as perfect, noting better to say less than more. Interview conducted aboard the steam yacht Margerita in Palermo, Sicily, with the Associated Press. He planned to depart Palermo in a few days and appeared in good health.
In Paris a court case exposed jealousy between former Princess Chimay and Gypsy Rigo the Tzigane Radler. Rigo’s valet, named John cetschal Hindoo, was jailed a month for stealing jewelry and clothing after claiming he acted at Rigo’s prompting.
Atlantic City reports John D Rockefeller flooded with fan letters seeking cures for a supposed digestive device. The spectacle follows a hoax claiming Rockefeller offered a million for such a invention, while clerks at Hotel Brighton readdress incoming mail amid bizarre inscriptions.
News from Fez reports Bu Hamara leading large forces advancing toward Fez, about 45 miles away. A decisive battle was anticipated near Fez this week, with the sultan's army on the Sebu River facing potential defeat and Fez possibly falling into Eu Hamara's hands.
Liberal Kansas reports that W. L. Coombs who murdered Arthur Smith in June last year has converted to Christianity at a revival. He intends to go before a court to seek sentence but promises to deed his home to the victim's mother and pay her $90 a month for life if he avoids punishment. Authorities doubt he will be sentenced.
Archbishop Bro chess, back from Home, preached at Montreal Cathedral. He spoke as city leader against private claims by an American millionaire, saying Montreal is rich enough to sustain a public diary without private offers. He referenced a supposed Carnegie robbery offer and criticized the source of the gift.
Vienna newspapers deny a Budapest rumor that Archduke Eugene, a cousin of Emperor Francis Joseph, plans to renounce his rank to marry a confectioner's daughter. The Archduke holds a large income as grand master of the Ancient and Noble Teutonic Order.
Forecast calls for cool and warmer Monday then turning warmer Tuesday with fresh east to southeast winds. January apportionment sheet to be disposed of at council session this afternoon. Special investigating calamities committee meets at 2 pm to draft a police department report.
Reports from Shanghai and Hong Kong detail a rising rebellion led by Tang Fuh Siang in Kansu and surrounding areas. Rebels, estimated 40,000 to 50,000, seize towns including Pakangi Pakagshe Pikang Slan Hingylo and Lanchow while officials in Canton bolster forces amid a growing crisis. Missionaries flee threatened districts as news seeks suppression of rebel movements and potential imperial changes.
London reports that the Anglo American treaty to settle the Alaskan dispute gives satisfaction to the English press. Editors praise implied friendship between Great Britain and the United States while noting doubts about US Senate approval and the lack of an umpire. Some foresee possible referral to The Hague if tied.
The U S consul in St Petersburg, now living in Nice, Mr Heydecker, was awarded the order of St Ann third class for assisting Minister Witte in overthrowing the Gork trust. His advice helped Russia defend its vodka monopoly with a new factory site.
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