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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1902
Page
3
A long royal itinerary details Prince Henry of Prussia visiting Nashville Bowling Green Chattanooga Louisville and Indianapolis. He meets officials admires scenery, attends banquets, and accepts gifts including a silver bound album and a Hermitage cane. Jubilees singers entertain, and a tense platform moment arises over a misaligned gang plank during Louisville stop. He thanks crowds and promises lasting friendship between nations.
In New York under Clan na Gael, the 124th birth anniversary of Robert Emmett drew a large crowd with State Senator Victor Dowling presiding. United States Senator Benjamin Tillman delivered the oration condemning English policy, praising Irish freedom and denouncing entangling alliances as he warned against party-driven governance in Washington. He urged stronger American independence from European affairs and criticized U.S. support for England’s actions in the Philippines and South Africa.
Muskogee March 2 United States Indian Agent Shoenfelt received a telegram from Commissioner of Indian Affairs Jones in Washington authorizing use of Cherokee Nation tax receipts on hay and merchandise to aid destitute starving twelfth blood Cherokees after last year's drought ruined crops and left many without food or clothing. Prince Henry will not command to United States in 1903. Berlin March 2 official word says Emperor William did not decide to send Admiral Prince Henry of Prussia to command a U S squadron next year. possibility remains a German squadron may visit American waters, but not Henry at the helm. In Toledo preparations German societies plan welcome for Prince Henry Toledo Mayor Jones declines embossed welcome address. At Indianapolis, Prince Henry arrival draws about 15,000 spectators as train from Louisville arrives. run to St Louis follows with no special insistents.
Special dispatch notes that United States Germany commerce in 1901 set records with imports topping prior years and exports likewise. Finished German manufactures dominate imports while raw cotton, corn and foodstuffs lead exports. Sugar tops imports with over 16 million. cotton leads exports at about 77 million.
South Carolinians denounce the recent actions of Senators Tillman and McLaurin and condemn Lieutenant Governor Tillman. The state plans to greet the president warmly in Charleston, sending a delegation to Washington to assure him of a hospitable reception. Tillman’s allies in New York urge restraint in his speech.
New York March 2 The Times will say Tillman South Carolina senator says he did not meet Senator Platt or advise him to warn Roosevelt about a Charleston visit. He adds he reached New York after 2 pm and did not see Platt nor intend to. He says the president would be treated with courtesy if he visits Charleston. Pratt denies any call from Tillman.
Paris celebrated Victor Hugo's birth centenary with the city accepting his Place des Vosges home as a museum. A 1,200-voice choir, 1,200 schoolchildren, and a Muse of Labor led a grand ceremony, with flowers cast before the monument and night illumination transforming the square.
Abdul Aziz Ben Feysul, descendant of the Wahabi Amveers, with 2000 men, seized E Riad by night stratagem. He killed the governor and thirty retainers, after which the garrison surrendered. Ambitious to regain supremacy, he seeks to overthrow Rashid and conquer Nejd while many tribes flock to his banner.
In Manila on March 2 Felizardo and twenty five armed men captured Senor Ampil the presidente of Cainta and a large portion of the town police as Governor Flores pursued Felizardo in Cavite a strong constabulary force was dispatched to free him. Ampil long an American sympathizer faces danger as ladrones threaten his safety.
Muskogee Oklahoma March 2 Chitto Harjo known as Crazy Snake and nine followers were started today for the federal prison at Fort Leavenworth Kansas to begin ten year sentences for conspiracy against the government.
A reader notes personal relief from dyspepsia after using Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. Testimonials claim improved appetite, energy, and digestion. The letter cites multiple locations and encourages requesting the company booklet on dyspepsia.
Floods along the Susquehanna inundate homes and businesses from Binghamton to Sunbury. Towns like Wilkes-Barre, Pittston, Plymouth and Sunbury endure rising waters, with hundreds displaced, bridges swept away, and several mills and factories shut.
Passaic New Jersey reports rising floodwater in Wallington with half the city submerged. Power outage across the area after the electric company line failure. Lyndhurst bridge destroyed, dozens of blocks underwater, numerous mills flooded, several houses carried away. Two more snow slides occur near Bobtail mine, with men missing or injured.
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