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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1903
Page
1
Rome reports detail Pope Leo XIII’s critical breathing and fevered state, doctors debating another operation and caffeine injections. The pontiff shows low mood, grants Rampolla expanded authority, and prayers mark the Carmelite Madonna day as assessments wary.
In Louisville a Kentucky Republican convention settles on Morris B Belknap of Louisville for governor on the first ballot amid Bradley denunciations and a tense politicking scene. Belknap wins despite Bradley declaring he is not a candidate and a late name swap controversy.
London reports no official word on American warships seizing about twenty islands off Borneo. British Foreign Office seeks explanation as The Daily Chronicle notes contention over sovereignty. The islands, seven in number, are claimed variously as British territory via North Borneo Company or American by conquest, with no European occupation established.
Twenty nine Kishinef refugees arrive in Berlin en route to the United States. Most are penniless as Berlin Hebrews organize collections to aid them. The migrants were not directly affected by the massacres and could not access Kishinev relief funds.
Philadelphia reports Charles M. Schwab using an assumed name Charles Lee in the St James hotel with Dr Alfred Stengel. He has been missing since leaving New York on June 38 and is said to be on a rest cure. The North American notes the event amid a political convention scene with Bradley and Belknap figures.
The United States reports a settlement with China granting open ports in Manchuria to world trade, with Russia pledging no opposition. Ports likely include Moukden and Ta Tung Kao, expanding cotton goods markets as American firms face Russian competition. Secretary Hay praised for pushing open trade while noting limited immediate details.
Grand chief engineer of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers collapsed and died at midnight as he rose to respond to a toast at the closing banquet of the annual convention. He uttered a final phrase words that appeared to be his parting words before he expired minutes later.
Chicago July 16. Striking teamsters vow to darken the city if Kellogg Switchboard freight is not halted. Albert Young of the Teamsters National Union says Edison power will be cut and all fuel supplies from the river will be blocked. Police and detectives confront a crowd of over three thousand as a freight removal attempt encounters violent clashes injuring several officers.
Somerset Pa July 18 Abner McKinley brother of the late President McKinley is very ill at his residence physicians are alarmed and report the distinguished citizen is near death’s door a paralytic stroke has developed with pain at the back of the head and he is rendered helpless serious condition persists but doctors hope for improvement and fear the worst.
Georgia reports showery northwest winds and cool nights for Friday through Saturday. Major items include a large Atlanta delegation leaving for a Baltimore grand lodge meeting, a House debate on convict labor for public roads, a $100 reward for W. Steele, and various regional incidents from Gibson to Birmingham.
In a brief, unclear notice the document references the United States official status in Cee and a stance that Russia will not receive a Jewish petition, though the wording is fragmented and lacks full context. The item cites geopolitical claims without concrete dates or entities beyond the referenced nations.
Washington reports that the State Department received a Russian cable stating it would not receive or consider the Jewish petition regarding the Kishinev massacre. The reply, via American chargé d'affaires Riddle in St Petersburg, signals Russia regards the affair as an internal matter and refuses outside interference. No further steps are expected unless the president changes course.
John V. Smith was named president with William E. Mcull as first vice president Ira B. Mills as second vice president and Rid ward A. Mosely as secretary representing Alabama Missouri Minnesota and Washington The association voted to hold the next session in Birmingham Alabama on the third Tuesday in November 194.
In Wilmington Delaware a special Newcastle presbytery meeting was held behind closed doors to act on Rev. Robert A. Elwood's lynching sermon delivered Sunday night before George White's burning at the stake. No charges were brought. Elwood stated opposition to lynching and the presbytery released a resolution affirming his stance and due process.
In New York on July 16 Sarhuel Parks Timothy McCarthy and Richard Carvel walking delegates indicted for extortion were brought into court to plead. They did not enter a plea and the matter was set for next Monday. Bail was posted with Parks and McCarthy bonds signed by Former Deputy Police Commissioner Devery who offered to put up 100 000 if needed to prevent incarceration.
Providence July 17. An automobile overturned on Reservoir avenue last night. Three persons probably fatally hurt and one more hurt. Injured are Thomas H. ie. of this city his wife and they’re brother Bayles of New Orleans and Dr H A Besse of Fradklin Mass. The last escaped with light wounds.
Thomasville Georgia July 18 Special. A young white man Ballard was tried this afternoon on a count of threats to kill himself after accusing Green of speaking disrespectfully of Ballard’s wife. The jury found Ballard insane.
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