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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1902
Page
1
A dog was found barking from trees in Belious condition and rescued by responders. authorities investigated the incident and noted the dog showed signs of distress but survived the ordeal.
January reports detail General Chaffee's return to Manila after noting heavy rain hampering operations in Samar. Marines under Captain Porter suffered starvation and exposure with dogs eaten to survive, while relief by Williams aided remaining troops. Separate Batangas clashes follow, with renegades and insurgents attacked police in Alanuyan, yielding casualties intently.
An Atlanta Manufacturers Association forms to stage a citywide exhibit of Atlanta made goods from April 2 to 12. The plan envisions a chartered association with officers, committees, and space priced per square foot. A mass meeting, chaired by J Kerr, elected J Orr as chair and W J Cooper as secretary to promote a display featuring products from local firms and Fulton county.
German Ambassador meets officials as Georgians press for a stay in Atlanta. A proposed plan would route Prince Henry first to Cincinnati then to the South, with Colonel Brown and Colonel Livingston presenting official arrangements to Dr Hill. The timetable includes New York arrival, Washington calls, Mount Vernon visit, Annapolis stop, and a March 1 departure for the southern and western tour.
A five member committee of the Atlanta general council sent a telegram to Baron von Holleben and Secretary Hry requesting Prince Henry of Prussia embrace Atlanta in his southern itinerary. Mayor Clark Howell has telegraphed Senator Clay and Congressman Livingston urging them to advance the prince’s visit.
In Havana on January 23 1902 Rev Dr Landrum and Judge George Hillyer of Atlanta shared a signed statement with The Constitution Special Cuban Staff Correspondent. They report removal of concerns over Dr A J Diaz a Cuban patriot and property held by the Southern Baptist Home Mission Board and note Diaz remains pastor while his former mission role shifted. The piece highlights Diaz as a fluent English speaker and capable preacher, with a history of political activity and multiple detentions under Spanish rule, and underscores ongoing faithfulness and support among local missionaries amid wartime strain and hardship.
In New York a significant trial day centers on Captain James A. Baker of Houston detailing his meetings with Patrick after William M Rice s death. Baker recalls Patrick offering will copies, asserting hostility with Rice, and claiming to suffer greatly from Rice s death as securities were to be delivered downtown.
The Atlanta City Council plans a special session this afternoon to consider a unanimous report by an eleven member committee on consolidating the Atlanta Railway and Power Company, the Atlanta Rapid Transit Company, and the Georgia Electric Light Company. The report, endorsed by a majority of both the council and aldermen, awaits the aldermanic board's concurrence before final action.
Mr Osborne described checks brought by Fores in line with an agreement with Mr Rice. The $250,000 was said to settle Texas litigation. Baker testified that, to the best of his belief, the 1900 will, the two checks of 25000 each, and the cremation setter were forgeries.
Aldermanic board meets to consider terms of consolidation already agreed by council. A charter for the merged street railway companies was secured yesterday from Secretary of State Cook. The report covers domestic and political items including a Cuba mission stance and other regional notes.
Washington January 23 A long stormy session in the senate ended without decisive results amid bitter vituperation and sharp exchanges. Senators Lodge Tillman Spooner clashed over reports from Manila and the Philippine policy, with Tillman accusing Spooner of supporting brutal actions. The presiding chair admonished the body for rule violations as the debate cooled. Bacon of Georgia urged selling a Congressional Record edition to inform the public.
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