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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1902
Page
6
In London on March 7 the Rev. Joseph Parker sharply criticized King Edward during a City Temple sermon. He branded public houses as trap doors of hell and questioned the royal beer brewing during a visit to Lord Burton. The remark drew shouts of shame as Parker urged loyalty to Christ over royal example.
New York March 7 Dr Walker Curry testified as Patrick's physician in the Rice case. He read medical records five days after Rice's death and described Rice's condition, heart weakness, and mental mood. Curry defended disclosure to Patrick, saying no medical breach occurred. Court adjourned until Monday.
London dispatch reports the Daily Mail cites Madrid papers debating extending Queen Regent's authority due to King Alfano's incapacity. Possible formation of a King's council includes queen regent, court presidents, Toledo archbishop, and ex-prime minister, with regency to last five years to finish the king's education. Censors halt telegrams on the subject.
Sedalia Missouri March 7 Fire started by a young woman clerk while searching basement for a penny ignited cotton rolls set fire to the Cannon dry goods store and damaged several nearby buildings. Total loss estimated under $100,000.
Dispatches from Horta say Cunard liner Etruria lost its rudder after a propeller failure while near the Azores. Passengers remained unshaken as the ship communicated with Amtrac and sent wireless notes. New York agents await updates and plan to transfer passengers to Liverpool via the Ell ie.
The Yorkshire Post reports Hon Alfred Lyttelton likely to succeed Lord Pauncefote as British ambassador to Washington. He is MP for Leamington, inner temple recorder, and former legal private secretary to Sir Henry James. Educated at Eton and Trinity College, Cambridge, Lyttelton has recently carried out several government missions including in South Africa.
Representative Morris of Minnesota issued a reply to Chairman Payne's statement on Cuban concessions. He disputes Payne's points about the Morris proposal, saying the plan was not hostile to the president or the Ways and Means Committee but aimed to prevent hostility and restore harmony in the Republican Party and confidence among domestic sugar producers. He states that no detailed terms were advanced and that specifics were left to the Ways and Means Committee.
Senator McLaurin of Mississippi proposes an amendment to the ship subsidy bill to bar high U.S. officials from benefiting. The measure would require public disclosure of names of all firm members, incorporators, and stockholders of subsidized ships or contractors, and would prohibit officials from direct or indirect profits or interests in contracts or beneficiary corporations or ships under the act.
Kansas City, March 7. Arthur and Benjamin Lockridge, five month old twins, died at their home in Kansas City Kansas from four drops of laudanum given by their father J N Lockridge. The babies were restless and the father administered the medicine.
London dispatch reports British troopers shot after a court martial condemned two irregulars for shooting a Boer who had surrendered. A Pretoria report notes Commandant Kritzinger condemned to death but banished after trial.
Chicago March 7 Dr Christian Fenger one of the world’s noted surgeons died tonight after a ten day illness from a complication of diseases. Born in Copenhagen Denmark he was 62 years old.
Budapest on March 7 reports that Kossuthists in the lower house protested a deputy election ruling with such intensity that the session was forced to close. They shouted denunciations preventing premier Coleman De Szell from addressing the chamber.
Liverpool March 7 details emerge on the collision of the steamer Harmonides with the Waesland off Anglesey. A second strike sank Waesland, two lives lost in a fatal lifeboat incident. Edward Dangerfield of Kansas and 12 year old Elsie Emmett perish. Survivors rescued by Harmonides head to Philadelphia on Noordland.
King Edward and Queen Alexandra laid the foundation stone for the Royal Naval College for Cadets at Dartmouth. The ceremony figuratively sailors Britannia’s training days, with Emperor William represented by the German school ship Moltke present for inspection by the king.
In Paris on March 7 Deputy Tenis Guilbert from Martinique questioned the government in the chamber of deputies about the Anglo-Japanese treaty. Foreign Minister Deleasse said France had been informed of terms before publication and that the Far East policy remains peaceful and friendly toward other powers. The interpellation followed the treaty reveal.
London reports say a cabinet council was postponed due to illness and absence. A United Irish League proclamation is expected, though Chief Secretary for Ireland George Wyndham opposes the strong measure. Irish leaders claim it would provoke a revolution in the south of Ireland.
Prince Henry arrives at West Point for a formal review, inspecting cadets in gray uniforms. He admires the parade, praises railroads, and thanks officials before planning a luncheon guest with George W. Boyd. The journey continues with a return to the Hohenzollern amid a fever scare.
Eight hundred American tourists aboard the White Star Celtic arrived at Jaffa yesterday afternoon. The group includes one hundred Free Masons from North America who will meet at King Solomon's Quarries under the royal Solomon mother lodge of Jerusalem.
Washington March 7 Senator Teller submitted a memorial from the Colorado legislature urging retention of the sugar tariff and opposing reciprocity with Cuba, arguing it hurts Western beet sugar interests as its beet sugar industry expands.
Thomas F. Ryan, a New York capitalist heavily invested in street railways and gas ventures, left the city in a special car for a tour of the southwest. The trip, noted on March 7, follows his varied business interests and travels through the area.
Grand Rapids March 7 In a cold blooded murder case Sheriff Chapman jailed William Klump of Lowell after an inquiry tied him to sending or knowing who sent poison powders in the mail to harm his wife Ada Klump. Motive cited involves a romance with a widow and another woman. Klump, about 35, insists on his innocence and claims the envelope contained an advertising sample rather than poison.
Acting Navy Secretary Darling confirms Rear Admiral Rodgers dispatch that Major Waller and Lieutenant Day are ordered before a court martial on Samar conduct. Proceedings stem from General Chaffee’s campaign. officers alleged to have been unnecessarily severe toward natives. Court likely to include army officers with possible marine members.
Washington March 7: At a cabinet meeting President Roosevelt urged members not to speak to newspaper correspondents about issues under discussion. The president will handle public disclosures himself going forward, reserving his own statements for matters he deems proper to release.
London reports James Dick, noted English gutta percha importer and submarine cable pioneer, died at his Glasgow home. He leaves Glasgow charities £1,000,000. In Ireland, John Redmond MP inherits substantial but encumbered estates after Lt General Sutton’s death.
Bandits seize a priest at Jehol about 100 miles northeast of Pekin. French and Russian forces race to rescue him but the Jehol gold region prompts the court to urge General Mayyukwan to secure his release and deter foreign troop entry.
Berlin March 7 The Brunswick government sent to the diet a memorandum declaring that the duke of Cumberland is not sovereign of the country and that no one can be its sovereign unless he is a federal prince.
March 7 fire swept Hudson New York damaging the stock and buildings of Dosenheim and Co dry goods W A Van Lassell drugs Grays Sons fur niture Sheldon and Co dry goods and Flak men’s furnishings. Loss estimated at 200000. The article notes the collapse of the famous pitcher Alvin.
Three masked assailants broke into the home of aging Henry Smith near Saxonburg Pennsylvania, murdered the 80 plus year old man with a head wound, and tortured Mrs Smith. The robbers looted $200, damaged the house, then fled. A large crowd pursued them toward Freeport.
Chicago March 7 Milas Daisy Ciem father of the bride witnessed the wedding of his daughter to Gordon Alexander After racing to stop the marriage he accepted the result and blessed the couple The bride is 17 and the groom 20 both from prominent southern families with the groom employed in St Louis and the bride a noted East St Louis beauty
Secretary Long, back from Boston, likely will relinquish his post to Representative William Henry Moody of Haverhill Massachusetts, who is set to become secretary of the navy around May 1. Moody, in his fourth term, will assume the duties after the Schley case is resolved, Long having long desired retirement.
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