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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1902
Page
5
Washington June 10 Senator Hanna denounces newspapers for biased Panama Canal coverage and a cartoon he calls libelous. He vows action, defends his actions, criticizes Burton, and notes civil service probe findings while preparing for his daughter's wedding and a presidential meeting.
London June 10 Pierpont Morgans expected to dine with Joseph Choate United States ambassador and Mrs Choate tomorrow in the presence of King Edward Queen Alexandra and Princess Victoria at a royal dinner in London.
The Strouma of Kostendit Bulgaria reports a secret congress in Sofia at end March arranged disposition of ransom money for American missionary Ellen Maltone and companion Mme Tsilka. Leader Karapoor alias Tchmerpeoff attended, and a secret mission to Macedonia was decided.
Havana June 10. A U S statement claiming a mob surrounded the palace crying for bread and that President Palma took 1000 dollars from his purse to buy bread is unfounded. The report stems from Palma giving 15 dollars to some poor people yesterday.
Washington reports southern Republican hopefuls claim Senator Billy Mason will tour the South to court black voters for a presidential bid. Mason downplays the plan noting it’s not a formal campaign stop and suggests southern speeches should avoid the heat. He cites Democratic friends advising cooler weather for talks with southern Republicans.
Rail officials confirm passenger train No 8 from Atlanta to Macon collided with freight train No 61 near Juliette. Engineer Pittman died, Jerry West the fireman killed, while Ben Pearson suffer ed head wounds and leg injuries. Passengers largely resumed travel after the wreck.
Washington lawmakers defeated the measure to transfer forest reserves to agriculture and authorize a presidential move to set up game and fish preserves. Representative Cannon, noting rising appropriations, described the bill as wasteful and moved to strike the enacting clause. The vote landed 100 to 70 against the bill.
Secretary Root said he had not yet time to consider General J. H. Smith case tried by court martial at Manila for alleged war rule violations in Samar. He noted the Smith case hinges on the Waller investigation and that the president could order reconsideration, though the court’s not guilty verdict would stand without legal reversal.
Capital of about 25.9 million will support common and preferred stock. two bond classes totaling 9 million may be issued. Finance and transfer agents named are The Trust Company of the Republic of the City. Alexander and Green named general counsel. Invited firms include Union Iron Works San Francisco Bath Iron Works Bath Hyde Windlass Crescent Ship Yards Elizabeth New Jersey Samuel Moore Sons Elizabethport and the Haryas Cis Hollingsworth Company.
Washington reports from the claims committee a House bill authorizing payments for Spanish American War losses. Notable entries include the city of Macon at 4304.72 and the state of Georgia at 91969. Other Georgians listed receive varied sums from 5 to 935 dollars, alongside Alabama claims in the same bill.
Life savers and a wrecking steamer aided the British steamer Thomas Wayman run aground on Pebble shoal two miles east of False Cape NC. The vessel from Newcastle England, owned by Charlton Steamship Co, is loaded with phosphate rock and damaged. The ship, built at South Shields, departed Newcastle for an unknown destination. The Wayman was refloated and moved north after 8:30 p.m. salvage efforts continued.
Washington reports reveal sustained hostility between the United States and Venezuela over the past year. The Balz incident in Barcelona led to arrests and apologies, with secret telegrams and official denials shaping diplomatic exchanges. Scorpion and Mayflower visits triggered protests and refusals to grant access to closed ports.
Sparks from the wires report the Senate confirms L L Whitestone as postmaster at Culpepper Virginia. Other items note retired brigadiers generals Sumner H Lincoln and Samuel M Weaitesides, and Captain A B Little to sea duty read iness. A New Jersey representative proposes a $50,000 Samuel J Tilden monument in Washington. Virginia representative Haly asks war secretary for court martial counts from 1900 to 1902. Hampton VA youths arrive in Baltimore aboard the steamer Augusta led by F D Gleason. House military panel opposes advancing General Brooke to lieutenant general and retirement. Senate education panel hears John O Connell on extending eight hour law to government contractors.
Washington reports show supporters pressing for a Saturday vote on the Panama canal bill with Senator Hanna favoring early action. Proponents of the Nicaragua route fear loss of ground while Senator Morgan holds back, and a broader conference outcome looms over canal legislation. The naval bill, valued over 373 million, passed in the Senate, including two battleships and two armored cruisers, minus government-yard construction. Canal debate centers on title and encumbrances of the Panama Canal Company. experts warn a purchase would include old encumbrances and require party involvement. The president protection bill was sent to the judiciary committee with little chance of action.
The Democratic state central committee chose Sandusky as the site for the September 2 and 3 convention. Cleveland Mayor Tom L. Johnson won the role of temporary chairman, defeating Samuel E. Johnson of Cincinnati who was backed by John R. McLean and W. H. Tomlinson along with J. L. Zimmerman.
The text warns that dandruff on a garment reflects poorly on grooming and signals hair neglect. It suggests friends are justified in scolding someone for neglecting scalp health, noting the signs of aging such as gray hair and thinning. The passage promotes attention to hair and scalp care and mentions benefits of regular maintenance.
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