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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1902
Page
6
The article reports on the canal route debate with Senator Jones advocating the Panama route, citing Walker commission reports on engineering superiority. It notes political neutrality, references McKinley’s administration, and covers Senate discussions with Spooner and Hanna urging Panama against Nicaragua.
Washington June 18 Special General Leon Wood former governor general of Cuba has moved into the White House with President Roosevelt for several weeks. A Rough Riders veteran and longtime friend, Wood occupies a second floor room as an official guest while awaiting his departure for Germany to observe maneuvers of the Prussian army. Roosevelt's invitation to an official whose actions he may later review is seen as unprecedented but Wood says there is nothing odd about the arrangement.
Charlotte man Thom Brookshire, after phoning his mother at 11 pm and saying goodbye, ingested laudanum and shot himself. A bystander heard the pistol, he was found conscious, the ball removed, and doctors expect recovery despite business reverses cited as trigger. He claimed he would not fail next time if he survived.
Pittsburg on June 18 Jones Laughlin iron and steel makers voluntarily raised wages for all employees except tonnage men. The move affects more than 8,000 workers with an average increase of about 10 percent. Day laborers earning 1.95 will rise to 1.50 per day. Carnegie Steel furnace workers have also had wage increases and all mill day laborers are expected to receive similar treatment. The boosts follow a generally strong steel market and higher plant earnings.
Macon Ga June 13 Special John R Cooper a brilliant criminal lawyer has succeeded again his client Sarah Dixon case reinstated after visit to Judge Roberts. The case goes to the supreme court on a bill of exceptions. Jerry Walden and Sarah Dixon were convicted of murder of Mrs Dixon husband sentenced to the penitentiary. Dixon earlier did not want a new trial but changes stance while in prison.
Albert Champion defeated Munroe of Memphis and Nat Butler of Cambridge at the Coliseum in Providence FR in a 25 mile motor paced race. The event took place on June 18 with Champion emerging as the winner.
At Mt de Sales Academy in Macon Georgia commencement exercises began today with a large attentive audience in attendance for the Catholic institution as the event opened.
A conference discussion centers on the Nicaragua Darien and Panama routes. Hanna defends a binding commission report while dismissing McKinley as a factor. Pettus argues for a U S controlled isthmian canal and warns of rich opponents backing the Panama option. Hawley cites Panama climate as a deterrent. The debate ends with the senate adjourning at eight o’clock.
Washington June 18 the near approach of the current session end prompted Tennessee leader Richardson to deliver a long political speech. He charged the GOP with six years of power and unredeemed pledges, praised Cuban reciprocity while condemning protectionist tariffs, and urged action against trusts as the Sherman act languishes. Cannon defended Republicans and condemned war department dismissals and Cuban sentiment manipulation.
An angry mob of anarchists overwhelmed Mill workers in Paterson driving employees from Pelham and Myers mill and other plants. Police fired on rioters as shots rang out, with reporter Harry Harris fatally shot and several injured. Mills emptied, women stood ground briefly, then fled as chaos spread. The mayor ordered firemen mobilized and promised a resumption of rioting would meet police fire.
A gasoline generator explosion at the National Hardware Company store in Guthrie Oklahoma injured thirty people. Firefighters responded to a rear fire at 8 50 PM as a large crowd gathered outside the plate glass front. One man, Ardhts McWhaty, died of injuries.
June 8 report notes Lord Pauncefote the British ambassador to the United States held heavy life insurance with Mutual Life of New York and other American firms. The policy details were discussed amid Cuba affair debates as Bartlett criticized efforts to block investigations.
Philadelphia dispatch notes Democratic leaders believe Robert B. Pattison will win the party's gubernatorial nomination at the state convention next week despite foes hoping to defeat him. Pattison's strength lies in rural counties, contrasting with cities where support wanes, and insiders expect his nomination though his chances of victory remain debated.
Seven men contended in a free-for-all GOP convention in Lincoln. John H. McKey of Osceola won on the thirteenth ballot at ten oclock tonight. The ticket lists EB McGilton for lieutenant governor and George W Marsh, Peter Mortenson, Charles Weston, F N Prout as officers. The platform backs Roosevelt and rebukes critics of the army.
London June 18 In the House of Commons the Chancellor of the Exchequer Sir Michael Hicks Beach replied to John Redmond Irish leader that the maize tariff would be cut by one half as a concession to Irish interests. He repudiated any plan for a tariff war with colonies or a revolution in financial policy, disappointing the protectionist opposition.
Nashville notes a harmonious state GOP convention nominating a full ticket by acclamation. Governor candidate H. T. Campbell of Carter. railroad commissioner J. J. Eliott. supreme court judges T. A. Wright J. G. Parks Ernest Caldwell W. D. Brower C. H. Trimble. chancery and appeals judges X. B. Hicks George T. McCall. Platform favors McKinley Roosevelt policies, election-law changes, property assessment, exemptions for new enterprises, extending four mills, and nine months schooling. A sympathy resolution for Mrs McKinley and thanks to Senator Lodge were adopted. The proposed plan calls for a state election board, equal party representation, and county appointment of election officers.
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