13 Mar 1903
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1903
Page
1
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Washington dispatch notes progress on the Panama canal treaty with a Senate vote planned for Tuesday and Cuban reciprocity reported back by the Foreign Relations Committee. Democrats facing sugar interests may oppose Cuban terms, while Republicans solidly support ratification, with adjournment anticipated by week’s end. The commerce committee’s postponement of Crim’s nomination is seen as settled for this session.
Washington March 12 The senate with unanimous consent agreed to vote Tuesday on the Colombian canal treaty. Amendments proposed by the democrats were to be considered Monday. The secrecy injunction was removed from speeches including Senator Morgan’s. Supporters fear changes may derail the treaty, while many republicans expect amendments to be defeated and ratification to stand.
March 13 report from Shawnestown Illinois notes residents living and transacting business in upper story rooms. Levee along the Ohio will not be cut as water recedes. Hills beyond town show tents where families shelter from shortage of food.
In Washington on March 12 Democrats in the Senate secured a key victory by forcing an amendment to the Cuban treaty to delay its effect until approved by Congress. Republicans, fearing tariff fights in a new session, yielded to unanimous approval by the Foreign Relations Committee. The measure, long pursued by Democrats led by Senator Bacon, intents that Congress must authorize any tariff changes linked to the treaty, shifting the tariff debate into the next Congress. The agreement preserves reductions and prohibitions on sugar and cattle tariffs while allowing the House to act under the amendment. An extra session to push the issue is anticipated, with the larger tariff question to follow into next winter.
Adolph Krauss, a Bellefontaine area farmer near St Louis, killed his wife and six children with a sledge hammer then wounded himself. He placed the seven bodies in one room before collapsing, and authorities expect his likely death by morning. Neighbors described him as quiet and industrious. insanity is suspected.
The Alabama and Tennessee Sons of Union Veterans organizations announce their annual meeting will be in Chattanooga Tennessee on May 18, with a large attendance expected. The city was chosen as the meeting site during the events held in Chattanooga on March 12.
Havana anxiously follows Washington on reciprocity treaty amendments. Merchants and bankers fear prolonged uncertainty if the Senate foreign relations committee backs changes that may leave the pact unsettled until a new session. They hope a House approval could trigger a special session to decide the matter.
New York report notes George J Gould plans to reach tidewater on the Atlantic coast at a southern port, likely Brunswick, Georgia, with Baltimore as a Wabash link. The Greater Missouri Pacific system would connect Gulf and Atlantic exports, linking Shreveport to Meridian and Birmingham, with several southern road connections under Gould control. Brunswick hosts traffic officials hinting at southern transport developments.
In Lake Charles La on March 12 A E Batson was found guilty in the near Welsh La murders of seven Earl family members. The defense reserved two bills of exceptions and Batson’s mother Mrs Payne suffered a hysterical episode as he awaits death sentence. A separate note from Augusta Ga reports a negro with a 44 caliber wound fleeing justice seeking medical aid and refusing to identify himself.
The weather bureau warns of rising rivers across the Mississippi and Ohio. Memphis may reach about 37 feet by Friday night with Helena near 49 feet. Paducah and Cairo also predicted to rise. Caruthersville faces levee danger. New Orleans plans for a 21 foot stage.
Georgia forecast shows Friday and Saturday with light to fresh northeast winds and mild temperatures. The issue features local health notes, legislative plans, regional crime, and national market updates with reports from Atlanta, Rome, Athens, Macon, and other areas.
Memphis March 12 reports little change in the river situation with a rise to 35.8 feet and rising. Officials warn of a potential crest near Memphis by Sunday as embankments hold, while Caruthersville and other levee areas report breaches and ongoing relief efforts. River across New Orleans and surrounding regions rises, with guards and sacks lining the fronts.
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