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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1904
Page
1
In a chaotic late edition, reports mention a Japanese warship exchange fire with a Russian ship alongside scattered items: snow in Atlanta thaw, legislative races, graft and malpractices cases, railroad merger talks, and international tensions. The summary also notes a German cruiser visit to New Orleans and Roosevelt cabinet discussions on war secretary succession.
London dispatches relay reports that a Russian steamer Argun was fired on by a Japanese warship outside Chemulpo harbor. British and American officials signal Russia's conciliatory reply may be forthcoming, while observers warn war could hinge on Japan's attitude. China unrest and calls for international mediation accompany warnings of disruption to trade and finance across Shanghai.
Georgia Democrat Maddox objects to a second mileage payment for members as the House debates the urgent deficiency bill. The session sees clashes over a $100,000 expense paragraph for an international exchange commission and other amendments. Debates touch Alaska destitution aid, land office funding, and public land frauds, with leaders from Mondell to Hav to Hitt influencing consent and funding decisions.
News from Bogota says Colombia plans to organize and send an expedition against Panama fearing collapse of President Merroquin's regime. Generals Reyes and Cavaliero reportedly assure the US will object only to canal landings. Troops numbered 2,000 to 4,000 are at Titumatal on the Darien gulf with supplies fading.
In Salem Oregon on January 29 Harry D Egbert hanged for murdering John G Saxton and John West last October. He spoke on the scaffold urging friends to keep children away from saloons, blaming bad company for his downfall. In Athens Georgia on January 20 Bolling DuBose, son of Toombs DuBose, was injured when thrown from a horse and struck his head. recovery uncertain.
London January 28 British and American dignitaries gathered at Delmonico's in New York and the Carlton hotel London for a Pilgrims Society dinner honoring Sir Henry Mortimer Durand. A transatlantic cable exchange linked the celebrations, messages of goodwill from Secretary Wilson and Lord Roberts, and greetings from President Roosevelt delivered by Bishop Potter. Sir Henry Durand urged Anglo American unity as speakers including James M. Beck and Woodrow Wilson Jr. addressed the assembly.
In Frognonas France on January 29 six people died and fourteen were injured when a gas blast struck the Hotel de France cafe where patrons were playing cards. Mme Martin, proprietor’s wife, opened a door to investigate and was fatally injured.
Nashville plan shifts reunion from June to September after joint committee vote. The exact date will be set later, marking a departure from prior reunions. In Washington a fire erupted in the Capitol building by the foreign affairs committee room chimney. Fire crews contained the blaze with chemical extinguishers, causing no apparent damage to the structure.
Georgia Senator Bacon argues for arbitration to settle differences with Colombia over Panama and the treaty, urging conciliatory steps before any settlement. He contends peace protects vast U S interests, supports recognizing Panama and seeks quit claims or arbitration to avoid prolonged conflict.
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