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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1902
Page
1
Senatorial wrangling over Nicaragua and Panama canal routes stalls progress. A Hepburn bill would authorize a Costa Rica Nicaragua canal and funding, while Spooner would push a Panama route if titles and concessions allow. International talks with Nicaragua Costa Rica Colombia show mixed signals as negotiations continue.
Washington March 16 The senate will vote on the ship subsidy bill and amendments tomorrow at 3 pm with no speeches after voting begins. An 11 am meeting aims to hear remaining voices before the final vote. The Hoar protection bill tops unfinished business. Steering committee to pick next measures likely between the oleomargarine and Chinese exclusion bills or the Nicaraguan canal bill awaiting priority. The canal bill will wait. A proposal would run the Chinese and oleomargarine bills concurrently, one in the morning hour, the other after. Both sides optimistic on outcomes. The House program includes passing the river and harbor bill, deciding Moss v Rhea, and considering the revenue cutter service retirement bill. The Rhea seat is viewed as likely to shift to unseat the Democrat incumbent. The revenue cutter service bill previously failed but may fare better now. The river and harbor bill is not expected to exceed two days, with possible floor amendments from unhappy district supporters, though enough strength is foreseen to pass in committee form.
Fort Sill Oklahoma March 16 Geronimo Apache chief petitioned Washington for release from captivity after fourteen years as a military prisoner now age eighty he seeks pardon and citizenship General Armstrong reviewed the case and favored freeing him He has lived under watch with a small farm and a five dollar monthly government scout allowance with 208 Apaches remaining in the group likely to be released.
Canton Ohio March 16 Secretary to the President Cortelyou and Dr Rixey longtime McKinley friends noted improvements in Mrs McKinley's condition today. They arrived with Mr Barber for a drive and cemetery visit. She placed flowers on the casket and her health shows gradual improvement with little change in medical care.
Washington dispatch reports Andrew D White will resign as American ambassador to Germany next November upon turning 70. Officials and friends say health concerns and private reasons influence his decision to retire. Berlin papers quote the Washington message with expressions of regret.
Berlin reports Emperor William plans to welcome Prince Henry upon his return aboard the Deutschland at Cuxhaven next Tuesday. After summer fleet maneuvers the admiral will resign command of the first squadron, with possible leadership of future double squadron maneuvers.
Washington March 16 Admiral W S Schley departed for Boston to take part in Evacuation Day ceremonies marking the New England celebration.
In Ardmore Indian Territory on March 16 Secretary Hitchcock announced that Creek Nation allotments may be rented for up to one year before deeds are issued. Many Creek members who moved to the nation expecting land purchase are disappointed as rolls are incomplete and deeds delayed, leaving thousands stranded.
Memphis Tenn March 16 Special The death of Mrs Annie M Long on March 1 supposed pneumonia is under police scrutiny possibly to become a sensation. She had claimed on two prior occasions she was poisoned and was treated by doctors. the physician noted narcotic poisoning nightly for three days before she died. Her husband J L Long doubts rumors and vows to fund a full probe, saying he and neighbors gave all medicines per doctors and deny any harm.
Philadelphia report says Denbig Hall at Bryn Mawr College burned tonight after a lamp was overturned in a student room. No injuries. building held 200 beds. loss estimated at 335000. Fire confined to origin building. students evacuated safely. other items saved. Detective Titus said no case details available.
Santiago de Chile March 16 A section of the naval arsenal at Valparaiso was destroyed by fire causing about 1 000 000 dollars in losses. The blaze disrupted military facilities and raised questions about security and reconstruction plans.
Miss Sallie Miller died after_ptomaine poisoning from meat served at 13 Factory Street boarding house in Atlanta. Eight people were sickened. coroner ruled poisoning with verdigris from copper kettles in pickled souse as the cause. The butcher testified the meat seemed sound, and burial was arranged for Smyrna.
News from Guayaquil reports Consul DeLeonis praised by American citizens for his stance on alleged imprisonments of American contractors in Ecuador. Michael Bolan of Springfield Ohio and Leonard Selzer of Minnesota faced detentions. Selzer released after no evidence of guilt. Philadelphia cruiser dispatched to investigate mistreatment claims and depart Guayaquil mouth, Consul DeLeon to depart for New York.
Reese Evans and A A Smith fought with win chesters at close range yesterday at Purdy station. Both were fatally injured in the melee. A fourth man involved, part of a dispute over a strip of land, was reported fleeing as authorities investigated the case.
London reports for March 16 say Lord Methuen sent a staff officer with a dispatch detailing a dawn Boer assault that overwhelmed the rear screen of mounted troops. Cavalry and artillery held for hours, with heavy casualties and a lone defender, Lieutenant Nesham, killed after refusing surrender.
Rumor says forty additional arrests were made last Friday, mainly officers from the naval school on Halk island. Fuad Pasha, recently arrested by order of the sultan, is sentenced by the Yildiz court martial to five years in a fortress.
Bellamy Storer United States minister to Spain arrives back in New York from Southampton on leave of absence for ninety days. He rejects rumors of recall, says treaty with Spain progresses, and notes no coronation but oath to the constitution. He expects to return to Madrid in June and will attend the accession ceremony in Washington.
In Cape Town on March 16 Mr. Rhodes took some nourishment last night but remained decidedly weaker this morning. By 4 PM his condition was unchanged, offering little improvement and signaling continued frailty.
Fair Monday follows with interior cold. Tuesday brings fair skies and fresh northwest winds. In Atlanta local groups host two St Patrick banquets. Georgia reports heavy rains causing rail delays and property damage. Cumberland and Bibb county politics stir union leadership. Major trials postponed as defendants relocate to Canada.
A sweeping blizzard across North Dakota and Manitoba halts rail traffic for days. The Northern Pacific and Great Northern report zero movement in large sections, with trains stranded near Fargo Mandan and Winnipeg. Widespread wind drifts and telegraph outages cripple communications while rail companies shelter passengers at stations with adequate accommodations.
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