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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1905
Page
1
Readable fragments suggest a political drama with accusations of autocratic aims. Names and places are unclear, but the text signals pressure on a figure described as a dictator by unnamed sources and allies within a disputed power struggle.
Washington reports Bowen seeks arbitration of the Venezuela US dispute under State Department guidance. If Caracas refuses, the US may take necessary actions. Dutch, Italian affairs and French cable issues are noted. Caracas sees rising poverty and censorship. France has not issued an ultimatum nor sent warships. Caracas court decision on the cable case is awaited amid quiet conditions.
In the Lords Earl Spencer pressed for papers on naval programme and vessel withdrawals. Lord Silbourne argued increased spendings reflect global shifts with Japan and Germany now factors and a two to three power standard. He said Britain should not waste money on ships nearing obsolescence while other navies advance. Spencer withdrew his motion for papers.
President Roosevelt decides to retain LL P stonel as deputy generalor of the treasury. Mitchell Rng held the office for nearly eight years and is highly regarded by the president and by Governor Tracewell. Mitchell resides in Newcastle Indiana and his retention reflects Sena tor Femenway's influence.
In Zoaieritte Kentucky on March 21 the joint committees of cosmine operators and miners have not reached a decision in the matter of a vast scale project near Thesetelons 4-2 executive. The United Mine Workers and miners urge no counsel into conservation while remaining at odds on key points.
A bomb thrown from a house window on Wolsk street at 9 PM injured six soldiers and two policemen during a passing patrol. They were taken to the military hospital. The assailant fled. A reign of terror is claimed to exist in the city.
Andrew M Griscom of Philadelphia disappeared weeks earlier, believed aboard the Minnetonka bound for New York. He reportedly leaped overboard March 19 after grasping a log line, with his father William Griscom and sisters at the pier when the steamer arrived. Police and crew deem the death accidental, not a deliberate act, while clues include a cattleman’s ticket and letters from his father.
A winter storm sweeps Upper New York state from Albany through the western areas. Snow totals reported range from three to seven inches with swollen mountain streams. The storm intensifies, crippling street railway, electric light, and telephone services in western districts.
Mack McQueen a renowned Negro worker for the Southern Express Company for thirty seven years was honored at his funeral yesterday. He never had a bounced account and his pension was approved by the company. The Earnest company offices were closed during the funeral hour as many white residents attended.
Reports from Roanoke Randolph County indicate a deadly cyclone struck southern Randolph late last night. Nine people are dead and property damage runs to thousands as the cyclone toppled homes and destroyed buildings near Double Heads, Rock Mills, and the Wilson plantation. A white girl, daughter of Mr. Lucas, died and her mother was seriously injured. Wires are down delaying details of the disaster.
Selma reports a tragic error in Wilcox county where J B Rowell, part of a Pineapple posse pursuing the fugitive WIN Promey, approached two guards on the road near Schuster and was shot dead as the guards opened fire. The posse framed the swamp search for Promey, who shot Professor Claude Hardy last week.
Pittsburg Pa March 21 Forecaster Frank Ridgeway predicts the Monongahela River will reach over 30 feet tonight with a possible 35 feet, as rainfall and rising water flood Allegheny and McKeesport areas. Water forces evacuations in suburbs, many houses surrounded in water, mills shut down, traffic paralyzed, and 20,000 workers idle tomorrow. crest expected about 9 pm Wednesday with more rain likely.
In a March decision the Supreme Court affirmed a chancery decree granting preference to creditors over the Columbus Insurance and Banking Company in debts tied to Major J. M. Billups. The case centers on fraudulent deeds of trust kept off public records for eight years, hiding Billups's wealth and debts of about $69,000.
Texas Association hosts the twenty ninth convention in Fort Worth with over 4000 visitors and 2000 members attending. A legal department report notes only twenty nine cattle theft cases pending in Texas courts awaiting trial. Dallas expected to host the next convention as members own about two million cattle in the state. Bonds for American Telephone and Telegraph are oversubscribed after London and Boston subscriptions. Household names in finance show strong foreign interest in US telecom securities.
St Petersburg reports Kuropatkin resumes command with Linovitch after a series of reverses in Blanchuria as Empr Nicholas accepts the transfer. Renewed Russian retreat unfolds toward Harbin with several corps reorganized to reinforce the front. Sungari River fortifications anchor defense while Japanese advance tests supply lines and river crossings in Manchuria.
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