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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1902
Page
1
In Athens on March 2 a massive fire raged through the city in under two hours causing extensive damage. Firemen led by Chief Dorman and Lester performed heroic work preventing greater loss, with property valued at over one hundred fifty thousand dollars.
Athens Ga March 20 specials The losses by the fire are as follows J H Rucker s compress and warehouse 550 016 Sanders Swann Coy 945 acc Billups Phinizy 25 000 R L Moss Co 7 500 William Watson Co 95 050 Holst Co 22 500 Inman Co 1 006 Total 186 010 The insurance on the cotton was full and that on the compress covered all except 10 such represents the net loss The cotton Insurance was carried with the Marine Fire Insurance Company with the exception of the Phinizy cotton which was divided between the Liverpool London and Globe the Hartford the German American and the Pennsylvania
A cotton yard fire near the Rucker compress on the Georgia Railroad destroyed 2100 bales as flames spread rapidly through Warehore sheds. Fire Chief McDorman and Fireman Lester sustained injuries while battling the blaze, aided by citizens, preventing a wider catastrophe with near million dollar loss expected.
General Otis resumes testimony before the Philippines committee denying that Filipinos grasp liberty, saying they are fit only for despotic rule and that his September 1838 letter urged peaceful conquest if possible, with debates over newspapers and U.S. literature influencing Filipino views.
Rev Granville Souther pastor of a local church was served papers at a Methodist conference charging him with disseminating doctrines contrary to church faith and set for trial in Arkansas City on March 24. He is accused of teaching that Eve spoke to a man serpent and that Adam and Eve had limited obedience, with other speculative heresies and assertions about atonement and divine nature. Souther has led the Kansas State Holiness Association for years and likens soul freedom to waist compression in corsets.
A devastating fire engulfed Hodgson Bros W A Mallory & Co and Klein & Martins wagon factory with the Billups Phinizy cotton warehouse in the direct path. Firefighters fought a seething furnace in calm airless conditions as about three thousand spectators watched. The compress and adjacent properties faced heavy damage but wind absence limited spread. The blaze raged late into the night with full extinguishment expected within twenty four hours and the compress to be rebuilt at once. In a separate note a wrecking tug towed the yacht Endymion from Diamond Shoals to Cape Henry.
Minneapolis March 20 Judge Meee dissolves the Tontine Savings Association in an order noting a large past deficit and a plan built on endless chains. The memorandum mocks the scheme, warning liabilities grow yearly and could reach immense sums if continued.
Cincinnati report details Max Schmahl's will leaving Otto Schmahl twelve thousand dollars for bravery in defending the United States during wartime. The heir, living at 163 West Clifton Avenue with his parents, responded to the call of duty as a member of the early war effort. Germany's sugar magnate heritage is noted as the will’s source of the gift, received via letter from Germany.
March 20 report from Philadelphia cites William L Holloway and George Y Clements charged with using the mails to defraud. They allegedly ran the People's Publishing Company scheme, selling worthless books to canvassers and taking deposits for a year long contracts. Bail set at 2000 each. hearing scheduled March 2.
About fifty thousand Knights of Pythias filled Chicago on March 20 for a grand assembly. Supreme officers were hosted at the Grand Central hotel. a lodge parade marched from the Masonic temple to the Coliseum as Milwaukee lodge honored candidate Governor La Follette with rites. Speakers included R. L. White, James R. Carnahan, D. C. Richardson, and James A. Reed.
New Orleans March 20. The presidents reply to the street railway union was sharp and firm. They rejected the union’s demands to take over management and threatened to halt service if unmet. The executive committee asked the mayor to arrange a joint conference, and Mayor Capdevielle set a meeting for tomorrow between road presidents and a mixed committee from each line.
General Miles told a Senate military committee that if Hawley’s general staff bill becomes law he would resign his commission. He argued the measure subverts military unity and could enable favoritism, citing section 7 which would shift command to the general staff and reduce the authority of the army commander. He recalled Spain era actions to illustrate the need for single command and warned the bill could promote personal favorites.
A brief note records a wager by Bavorets involving two Perce entries, with a focus on protection measures. The fragment hints at a risk management angle and a possible misprint about Fruition.
Senate debates the measure to protect the president with pro and anti factions arguing congressional power limits. Critics say it overreaches, supporters stress need for presidential safety and a military guard option is proposed as an amendment.
The forecast reports increasing clouds and rain Friday with warmer coastal temperatures, followed by more rain Saturday with strong southerly winds and a high temperature. Local politics show two mass meetings boosting county primary campaigns, with various officials named and a mix of local criminal, civic, and banking news interwoven across Georgia and nearby states.
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