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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1904
Page
13
Georgia forecast shows colder eastern region and partly cloudy Thursday with variable winds. notes on temperatures, precipitation, and regional conditions. Atlanta reports include grand jury actions, court meetings, public notices, and local incidents from the Georgia and Southern sections with multiple city updates and upcoming events.
New York January 26 seats filled at Madison Square Concert Hall as William J. Bryan opened a speech on Moral Issues. Clergymen marked the crowd while Bryan denounced moneyed influence, urged the Democratic Party to defend public rights, and warned against redefining its platform and candidates.
Bryan denounces corruption in high places and calls on clergy to warn congregations about the degradation of the moral sense. He condemns open vote selling, corporate favors, and political betrayal, urging branding of those who sell franchises or betray the people.
In a January 26 storm at Ormond Florida a car was driven into the sea and swept by waves for an hour. A R Pardington and Alfred R Reaves, officials of auto groups, abandoned the car four miles from town and walked to the Ormond hotel as the gale and rain battered them. The machine, washed and sinking, may be gone by morning. the wreck occurred as winds drowned the lights and made driving unsafe.
Wreck reported near Diaz Arkansas six miles north of Newport on the St Louis Iron Mountain and Southern line. Southbound Fort Worth express from St Louis. Many passengers injured or killed. Relay train ordered from Little Rock. No communication with Diaz. The wrecked train due in Little Rock at 10 this morning. Diaz 125 miles north of Little Rock.
Austin January 26 Congressman W Burleson from Texas travel 3000 miles to pay 175 cents to retain voter and officeholder rights. He forgot to pay before leaving Washington and must pay in person by January 31 or risks disfranchisement. Also Santo Domingo report: insurgents destroying American property prompting U S cruiser Columbia to sail for San Pedro de Macoris to safeguard interests.
Paris dispatch notes ongoing Russo Japanese talks with deadlock risk over Manchuria and Korea. Russia would limit Japanese settlements in Manchuria and oppose fortifying Korea straits, while Japan seeks rights to fortify southeast Korea coast including Fusan and free entry for trade. Public tone mixed as negotiators waver between optimism and setbacks.
Washington January 26 The senate divided its time between the Panama question and other matters. Only one speech on the canal by Mr Stone urged a full investigation into the revolt and implicated the United States in Panamas secession. He attacked the presidents stance as a buccaneer bid to seize the Isthmus if Colombia refused to ratify the Hay Herran treaty. Stone claimed the presidents blunt talk would please John C Calhoun and Jefferson Davis were they alive and urged fact finding on assurances from Bunau Varilla Atador and Duque. Stone said he would vote for the treaty in the canal interest. The session also saw debate on General Wood appointments and other bills including a memorial bridge across the Potomac. The senate adjourned until tomorrow.
Huntsville Alabama January 26 Special The Merrimac Manufacturing Company of Lowell Massachusetts plans a third cotton mill at Merrimac near Huntsville with a spindle capacity of 75 000 to 90 000. Flynt Construction Company awarded the contract to build the plant as Merrimac continues with duplicating its lower plants and expanding due to rising cotton prices.
Chicago January 26 Coroner Traeger and detectives seized Mayor Carter Harrison Manager Davis and six city officials in connection with the Iroquois Theatre disaster. Davis arrested in bed at Grand Boulevard. bonds set at five thousand dollars for several officials. The mayor appeared with relatives, bond arranged, while others were held for grand jury action.
Representative Baker of New York introduces a resolution authorizing the judiciary committee to investigate alleged violations of revised statutes by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in offering an annual pass over a line to Mr Baker. The resolution asks the committee to advise the house when to instruct the attorney general to prosecute the railroad or any involved parties, including George E Hamilton, division counsel, for the events tied to July 21, 1903.
A brief report notes that events in the Far East have entered a new phase with changed circumstances. Officials describe shifting tensions and new diplomatic or military posture, signaling possible realignments and ongoing negotiations.
Japan demands a rapid Russian reply as Tokyo leans toward an immediate declaration of war over the note to Russia. Public sentiment favors action, with millions in Japanese funds pledged to support government measures. Russia hopes China stays neutral, while Korea vows to resist invasion and Japan strengthens presence in Korea.
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