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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1902

Page

12

Jakie the Burner to Be Reprimanded

A brief item notes that Jakie the Burner faces formal reprimand after an incident described in local coverage. Samar De- is referenced as the page’s context or witness.

Jakie

War Department to Rebuke General Smith in Samar Campaign Case

Washington July 5 General J H Smith and Major Waller face action by Secretary Root who will review papers Friday at Oyster Bay before final presidential action. Lieut Frederick T Arnold acquitted of direct knowledge of mistreatment in the Philippines. the War Department censures him for neglect of duty but praises his conduct toward natives.

Washington Root J. H. Smith Waller Oyster Bayext Smith War Department Samar Arnold Crowder Frederick T. Arnold Fourth Cavalry United States Culberson Senate Weir Philippines Miles Department of Missouri Secretary of War Mnd Tion Powards Calaca Luzon Edwards Fdwares Presa Tatan San Francisco

Revolution in Venezuela Reported by Commander McLean

Cablegram from Commander McLean dated LaGuayra July 4 notes revolutionists attacking the Guanta customs house, securing Mausers and ammunition, with forces around Urica and Bermudes totaling about 13,000 to 18,000. Troops recalled from Caracas and Ossum steamer sailing to Puerto Cabello with 800 troops. Foreigners reportedly untouched.

McLean Cincinnati Washington Moody LaGuayra Hart Topeka Guanta Barcelona Matos Urica Bermudes Caracas Ossum Puerto Cabello

Relief for Cuban Vessels Proclamation Removed Duties

The July 3 proclamation ends discriminating duties on Cuban vessels entering U S ports. Under Spanish rule and military occupation such duties were not charged to Cuban ships, but after independence the duties began again until assurances were received. none were, prompting the president to act.

Roosevelt Washington United States Spain Cuba

Mississippi Agriculture Report From 1900 Census

Washington reports Mississippi farms total 220,803 valued at 152.9 million. Buildings account for 2 percent, land and improvements 76 percent. Implements and machinery worth 9.89 million, livestock 42.66 million. Farm property total 204.22 million. 1898 farm products value 102.49 million, 40 percent higher than 1889. crops 82 percent, animal products 17 percent. 1899 gross farm income 90.74 million with 44 percent return on investment.

Washington Census Bureau Today Mississippi

Cuba displeased as U S keeps Havana coal station

After the 1898 Cuban occupation the War Department leased a Triscornia warehouse across Havana Bay and stored about 2000 tons of government coal there. A railroad linking the wharf to the inland system was built. Cuba wishes removal of coal and abandonment of the coal station and discussion with U S authorities on the railroad transfer.

United States Havana Washington War Department Triscornia

Central Nebraska Plagued by Severe Hall and Rain Storm

A powerful storm swept central Nebraska causing extensive crop and property damage. Grand Island endured crushed vegetation along a seven mile by four mile area, with many plate glass windows shattered and trees leveled. Corn and unharvested small grains were beaten to the ground and declared a total loss.

Central Nebraska Omaha Nebr Central Nebraska Grand Island

China Appeals to Uncle Sam Over Tien-Tsin Crisis

Chinese Minister Wu, in a cable to Secretary Hay, appeals for U.S. good offices to press allied powers to evacuate Tien-Tsin. The message, signed by Yan Shih Kai, argues current Chinese guards are too few to quell brigandage and restore order, urging direct instructions to foreign military officers to cooperate with Pekin ministers.

Washington United States Tien-Tsin Pekin Hay Yuan Shih Kai Chi Li Tien Tsin Lmlt Yan Shih Kai Li Hung Chang Conger State Department

Poisoned by canned salmon sickens seven children

Pittsburg Pa July 6 Henry Ornish and seven children were poisoned by eating canned salmon at a family reunion at Samuel A Hildebrand's home in Reserve township All victims are very ill but expected to recover except Martha Hildebrand the 1 year old daughter who is anticipated to die

Henry Ornish Pittsburg Samuel A. Hildebrand Reserve Township Martha Mr. Hildebrand

Check for 635000 Missing Worries Indiana Officials

Indiana state officials fear a $635,000 check drawn by the United States in favor of Indiana for its civil war claim has vanished. The check, mailed from Washington two days earlier, remains unfound by state officers.

Indiana Indianapolis Ind United States Washington

Drowned in shallow tank at Baltimore florist shop

William McRoberts a Baltimore florist and former Gardeners' Club president was found drowned in a two foot deep tank inside his greenhouse. Authorities suspect he fell while watering plants and may have attempted suicide.

Baltimore William McRoberts The Gardeners’ Club Gorang Green Planta

Storm Ravages Southwestern Iowa Towns With Possible Losses

A July storm swept southwestern Iowa with tornado like winds causing extensive damage. Whiting lost a dozen buildings and injuries occurred at Whiting and Anthony where twenty buildings collapsed amid possible fatalities. Rockwell City saw flooding and hail, with widespread crop losses. Oakland reported heavy rain and hail damage. St Paul experienced record rain, flooding basements with damage nearing $16 000. Communications failed due to wires cut.

Council Bluffs Iowa Whiting Campbell Anthony Rockwell City Swlnnd Oakland Hall

Brother-in-law slain by Alabama farmer near Birmingham

A 45 year old farmer Jesse James shot and killed his 15 year old brother in law Sam Sols last night near Birmingham Alabama about 11 o clock after Sam and his elder brother went to confront him over their sister being whipped. James was arrested by the sheriff.

Birmingham Argyrbuty Gurnee Junction Ala Jesse James Sam _ Lois Sam Sols Sols James Soly

Directors Accused of Dishonesty in Model Gold Mining Case

Chicago July 5. Judges appoint receiver R H Thatcher to oversee the Arizona Model Gold Mining Company amid charges of dishonest management. The case involves allegations that directors profited at stockholders’ expense, with potential losses up to 1 million dollars. Victims include Chicago residents and several police and Catholic community members. Frank Jager is named as the alleged manipulator.

Chicago Model Gold Mining Company Arizona Joseph H. Marshall Tuthill R. H. Thatcher Frank Jager Boen

Adams elected Newton County school commissioner

At a called Newton county board meeting Professor G C Adams was chosen to fill the unexpired term of W C Wright. Adams, former principal of Palmer Institute in Oxford, is praised for his gentlemanly conduct and capable training. Other candidates were Will Stewart, A Cowan, W G Neal, and Mortimer Hays from Covington and Brick Store.

G. C. Adams W. C. Wright Oxford Board of Education Newton County Adams Palmer Institute Will Stewart Covington A. Cowan W. G. Neal Mortimer Hays

Colonial Premiers Struggle for Unity on Imperial Policy

London July 6 After two meetings colonial premiers fail to narrow differences on imperial defense. Sir Wilfrid Laurier of Canada and Sir John Gordon Sprigg of Cape Colony clash with Edmund Barton of Australia and Richard Y. Leead of New Zealand over colonies duties. No common spokesman fuels jealousy among premiers.

London Wilfred Laurier Canada John Gordon Sprigg Cape Colony Edmund Barton Australia Richard Y. Lead New Zealand Caps Colony John Gordon Sprigge Shal aAstau Sir Chamberlain Cape

Crisis Looms as Mic Strike Ties Up Mines

Indications of renewed mining work stir rumors of an imminent effort to resume at several collieries in Hazelton and Wyoming regions. Pickets watch mines, unions guard access, and company and railroad preparations signal a coordinated move to break the strike with possible political backing.

Hazelton Pardees Harwood Wyoming Region Nanticoke No. 5 Simsquehanna Coal Company Wyoming Basin Pennsylvania Railroad Wyoming Division Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company Division Delaware and Hudson Lehigh Valley Hazelton Reghort Drifton Coxe Bros. & Co Lehigh Valley Railroad Coxton Tidewater United States Quay Penrose Baer Philadelpia and Reading Railroad Roosevelt

Cotton In Bad Shape In Tuscaloosa County

Reports from Tuscaloosa Alabama dated July 5 indicate the cotton crop is deteriorating daily due to extreme heat winds and scarce rains. Early prospects were decent but the parched plants risk utter failure if rain does not come soon.

Tuscaloosa Ala

Moore and Sons Eyewear Ad Promises Quality Craft

The advertisement from MO. L. MOORE & SONS touts eyeglasses as elegant in design robust in construction and accurate in fitting. It claims their orders are space efficient and their work stands beyond competition, located at 43 Nyra add street Prudential building.

MO. L. Moore & Sons Nyrta Prudential Building

Free Four Remedies Proffered By Dr Slocum Against Tuberculosis

Dr. T A Slocum offers a free trial of four remedies to fight consumption and wasting diseases. The program targets tuberculous patients and those at risk, promising to fortify the body, aid digestion, ease coughing, and improve respiration with Emulsion, Psychine Tonic, Coltsfoote Expectorant, and Ozojekt Catarrh Remedy. Eligible readers may request the complete set by writing with postal and express addresses.

T. A. Slocum New York Slocum Uge

Train wreck kills engineer near Williamsburg

Elk Rapids July 5. Engineer Pickett of Traverse City was killed and Fireman Dwyer of Grand Rapids fatally injured on a Pere Marquette wreck at Williamsburg. The Petoskey flyer, running at high speed, rammed into a switched excursion engine on a side track. The throttle was open and the dead engineer remained aboard as the train surged for miles before stopping.

Elk Rapids Midh Pickett Traverse City Dwyer Grand Rapids Williamsburg Petoskey Bates

Rock Island Firemen Threaten Strike Over Wiper Rule

Kansas City July 5 Firemen on the Rock Island railway threaten a strike within ten days unless their demand is met. They object to a recent order making each fireman perform engine wiping for his own locomotive. Rock Island is first to adopt the system. other roads keep wiping done by roundhouse workers. Wiping a big Mogul engine takes three hours. Firemen seek removal of the task or higher pay. Reported company plans to use city employment agencies to recruit workers.

Kansas City Rock Island

Emory Trastees Set Meeting at First Methodist Church

Emory College trustees will meet Tuesday July 8 at 1120 in the Sunday school room of the First Methodist Church in Atlanta. Special report notes H H Stone treasurer announces factors require full attendance as a recent resignation triggers importance of meeting attendance.

Emory Hmory College Oxford Gai H. H. Stone First Methodist Church Atlanta Ag.eres Peeeee Ee

Two Tennis Matches Play In West End

Only two tennis matches were completed yesterday in West End among many scheduled. Mansfieldbeat Arons 6-2 4-6 6-0, Willingham defeated Berrien 2-6 6-0 6-4, and Abernathy Lewis Stanton Jenkins Wagner all won by default. Several players failed to appear on Highland avenue and St Charles court, but more games are set for next Saturday.

West End Mansfield Arons Willingham Berrien Willngham Abernathy Lewis Stanton Heath Jennings Brewster Wagner Wilson Highland Avenue St. Charles Court

Facing a Mirror He Died George Mathews Shoots Self

George W. Mathews a Kansas City lawyer and real estate dealer shot himself at his home on July 6. He locked himself in his room and, standing before a mirror, placed a rifle to his head and pulled the trigger. He died before family members could reach him. His mind had been affected by ill health.

George Mathews Kkansas City George W. Mathews

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