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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1902
Page
5
Democrats pledge to press for a House resolution expressing the American people's will after a caucus. They vow neutrality on foreign affairs and to push committees dominated by Republicans to report the measure, framing it for introduction and action.
Washington March 19 ministers and charges from seventeen republics met at the state department to expand the bureau of American republics. They agreed to hold three fall congresses: a customs conference to standardize collection methods, a sanitary congress, and a coffee growing countries conference to standardize coffee berry classification and defend the industry.
Washington reveals the United States plans a provisional government for the Danish West Indies with an American flag raised at St Thomas. A civilian may be dispatched as provisional governor while a permanent scheme modeled on the Porto Rican act is prepared for Congress, aiming for year end installation.
San Francisco March 12 California Supreme Court declares the trust clause in the will of the late Senator James G. Fair invalid. Property valued at over 320 million dollars will be distributed among the deceased senator's children.
Edward Green husband of Hetty Green richest American widow dies at Bellows Falls VI after long illness. Born 1867 he married Hetty Howland Robertson in 1875, fathering two children E H R Green and Lydia A Green. He served briefly as president of the Louisville and Nashwate river line.
A summarized vintage ad asserts Doctor Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery treats stomach and digestion issues in children, claiming it builds health by improving nutrient absorption. It features testimonials from users praising the remedy and notes its alcohol and narcotic free formula.
Washington March 19 Special Colonel William Pledger reports the president assured him Deveaux will be reappointed as Savannah collector. The move had been anticipated by Republican leaders amid earlier White Republicans opposition in Georgia. Savannah Democrats were satisfied with his office management.
Washington March 19 Senate Foreign Relations Committee heard Senator Aldrich oppose ratification of the French reciprocity treaty calling it pernicious and aimed at weakening U.S. tariffs. He argued concessions secure only France low tariffs and should be U.S. right. The committee outlined policy for treaties requiring congressional approval while preserving presidential and Senate treaty powers.
An old time advertisement boasts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal cure for catarrh with a $100 reward for any failing case. The offer invites readers to request testimonials and to address FP J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio, noting sales through druggists and labeling Hall's Family Pills as best.
Washington March 19 Chairman Payne of the Ways and Means Committee introduced a bill to establish reciprocal trade relations with Cuba. It would suspend duties on Cuban imports until December 1, 1903 and set rates equal to the best terms for U S products, contingent on Cuba enacting immigration laws and concessions. The steering committee opposed reciprocity met to discuss strategy as lawmakers debated floor action. Garfield named civil service commissioner to succeed Rodenburg. Harry A. Garfield previously considered for the post.
General Otis testifies before the Senate Philippines committee that Aguinaldo sought dual occupation of Manila and aimed to drive Americans from the islands. He accuses Aguinaldo of planning to seize sovereignty and to shed blood to secure independence, labeling Aguinaldo a duplicity figure and stating Luna's assassination was Aguinaldo's act.
Washington March 19 the president sent four nominations to the senate including Ww L King for customs collector in Alexandria Virginia and Albert B Goodwin a second lieutenant from Alabama Also nominated postmasters for Pulaski City Virginia Brookhaven Mississippi and Athens Tennessee with W 3S Hoge named.
A vintage ad asserts coughs cannot be cured by smothering and claims Scott's Emulsion thoroughly rewrites the throat and lungs. It notes old and deep-rooted coughs fade as inflammation is replaced by healthy tissue.
A reader from Sidney Iowa notes rheumatism aches in joints muscles and blood condition worsen in wet weather. He credits Hood's Sarsaparilla with enabling him to work and join field activities, claiming no other medicine works for him. The ad promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills as removing the cause of rheumatism.
Washington March 19 Senator Bacon introduced a bill to exclude alien anarchists from the United States. Senator Bailey opposes the measure as written and argues assaults on the president should be punished as against any citizen. Spooner defends the federal right to protect the president. debate highlights constitutional arguments and concerns over civil authority.
United States Consul Perry DeLeon at Guayaquil has asked for a leave of absence and will travel to Washington to confer with Secretary Hay and other state department officials about recent Ecuador troubles stemming from alleged illegal arrests and imprisonments of American citizens. The aim is to prevent further incidents and smooth diplomatic relations.
Senator Morgan disclosed major and minority reports on the New Panama Canal Company title and its right to transfer Panama Canal property to the United States for 40 million dollars. The debate centers on relations with France and Colombia and the fate of bondholders and stockholders who lost large sums. The minority upholds the title and Colombia’s consent for transfers, while the majority warns of international friction and the need for new concessions through treaty. The report explains why the new company sought sale to avoid total loss and outlines the canal project’s financial history. The piece ends with a health ad for a cold remedy.
Georgia's Mr. Lewis told the House he favors tariff revisions to curb giant trusts and prevent consumer harm, arguing for revenue-adjusted policy rather than free trade. He warned current Dingley rates bolster trusts, while supporting reductions to expand markets amid a river and harbor bill debate. The session featured broad debate with some members pressing regional improvements. A Milton line toward merriment concludes with a plug for Cook's Imperial Extra Dry Champagne.
Secretary Root informed Acting Governor Wright that taxes and duties collected in the Philippines under the tariff act shall be paid directly into the Philippine treasury and subject to island authorities. A joint committee will set regulations for customs on exempt Philippine articles admitted duty free to the United States. Judge Magoon will represent the War Department on the commission.
Washington March 19 It was practically settled that the Twenty ninth infantry now at San Francisco will sail for the Philippines on the transport Sherman about April 1.
Washington March 19 the senate in executive session confirmed Captain Crowninshield for rear admiral with no comment on the nomination.
In Steubenville Ohio three Bravish workers die in mill accidents. John Salvador and Mike Uboski smothered in a cave in at Labelle Iron works while John Cibere is fatally crushed at National Steel works. Plus updates on memorials and regional events.
Washington reports swirl over Pension Commissioner Grane and cabinet posts as rumors scatter about Evans Buck and Evans moving abroad or staying. Roosevelt signals no definitive decision, denying cabinet plans while friends press for Japan posting and interior reshuffle remains uncertain.
Harrisburg March 19 executive committee of the Pennsylvania committee to the Charleston exposition decided not to mount any state agricultural exhibit at the exposition which closes July 1. The last legislature appropriated 40000 for an exhibit, and William Hill of Meadville, master of the State Grange, was chosen to arrange it. He reported the time was too short to prepare.
Monsignor da Samper arrives in Mexico City March 19 on a special mission from Pope Leo XIII. He is accompanied by Secretary Monsignor Caro and says the mission holds no political significance and he remains within papal entourage duties while based at the Vatican in Rome.
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