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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1902
Page
5
A Savannah discussion on establishing a southern subtreasury highlights Atlanta as a key site. Captain English and Colonel Livingston explained costs, banking reach, and the nine existing subtreasuries, noting Atlanta’s unique reserve-city status and current lack of reserve privileges.
Washington March 4 Lieutenant General Miles faces criticism amid a heated debate on Roots bill and army reform. President Roosevelt and Secretary Root are cited as opposing Miles, with concerns over centralized staff power and democratic principles. Miles defends his record before the Senate Military Affairs Committee as talks of retirement loom.
A fragmentary ad style passage discusses a mother’s nerves and illness linked to uterine disease. It touts Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescriptions as a cure, claiming to restore regularity, heal inflammation, calm nerves, improve appetite, and aid sleep. Included are testimonial lines about relief after use.
The author argues that reserve banks treat deposits as part of their own and must reserve 25 percent of those deposits, shifting funds away from trade. He concedes possible inexactness but asserts that Atlanta has never been a reserve city based on these reasons, noting treasury officials’ assurances about the issue's impact on policy decisions.
Washington March 24 Representative Randell of Texas introduced resolutions favoring sympathy for the two republics and urging British neutrality while seeking peace. Mr Cochran of Missouri also proposed asking the secretary of state to learn if U S charitable groups can aid noncombatants and secure safe conduct to camps for physicians and aid to the aged women and children.
In a rapid age, women face stress and irregular bowels leading to piles. The Pyramid Pile Cure is claimed to cure all forms of hemorrhoids quickly and painlessly with suppositories sold for fifty cents. A Chicago resident testifies to relief after doctors suggested surgery.
Washington dispatch reports Democratic leaders doubt Crumpacker resolution will be pressed this session. Roosevelt opposes sectional stirring. Republican and northern business influence aim to drop the move. Also covers Savannah bridge contest between Central Railway Ocean Steamship and Seaboard affiliated Georgia Alabama Terminal Company, plus Eastman Post Office plans and fourth class postmasters appointments.
The Senate opened consideration of the oleomargarine bill on March 24. It proposes a tax of 6 cents a pound on colored oleomargarine and reduces the tax on uncolored varieties to 1.4 cents per pound. Mr. Proctor of Vermont, chairing the agriculture committee, opened with statistics supporting the measure, framing it as protecting an honest product against fraud.
State Department rejects report that Rowell Clayton Jr was forced from his post over a duel. He left Mexico City on August 8 after a banquet honoring him, contrary to claims tied to a Christmas brawl. the episode involved prominent Mexican officials and social figures. Meanwhile, Congress approved funds for Moores Creek memorial and a Georgetown public building, and a Kentucky congressman proposed a freedmen inquiry commission amid race questions. Wireless telegraphy plans were floated between Nome and Norton Sound, Alaska.
In a testimonial Mae A Crowes from Canajoharie New York describes relief from dyspepsia after using Hood's Sarsaparilla. The ad claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cures dyspepsia strengthens the digestive system and builds up the whole body by improving appetite and reducing distress after meals.
Washington reports Kentuckian Moss Rhea defends his contested seat in the U S House while opposing Republican Boreing's attack on Kentucky Goebel election law. Rhea scorns fraud claims and criticizes Boreing as partisan and ignorant of Kentucky law amid debate on the 1899 election canvas.
Washington reports a major general vacancy tomorrow with Major EH S Otis retiring from command of the department of the lakes. A second vacancy follows July 21 with Major General John R Brooke of the department of the east set to retire. General James P Wade leads the brigadiers and may be promoted into one of the vacancies.
Major Richard Sylvester chief of police received from Prince Henry of Prussia a silver cigarette holder studded with miniature diamonds via the German ambassador Dr. Von Wolleben in gratitude for attentions during the prince’s Washington visit.
The stockholders of the New Orleans City Railroad Company, controlling most city lines, met to authorize leasing lines to the New Orleans Hallway Company a New Jersey chartered firm. Transfers will occur April 1 after long negotiations led by H. H. Pearson Sr.
Washington on March 24 reports Secretary Hay was notified that protests by United States Minister Hart in Bogota and by consuls on the Isthmus led to the cancellation of a Colombian order to censor official dispatches from consuls.
An important White House meeting gathered leaders of the Cuban reciprocity fight. President Roosevelt urged party unity to pass the Payne bill with minimal Democratic support, while lawmakers debated differential sugar terms and potential rebates. No firm conclusions were reached, but a push for Republican unity was emphasized.
The Treasury Senate report by a marine hospital service commission finds 278 leprosy cases in the United States with 176 men and 102 women. Most cases appear in Louisiana and southern coastal states. many individuals remain at large. The panel urges a dedicated leper retreat in an arid Southwest or similar sites, noting concealment and transmission risk. Roosevelt accepts invitation to speak in Washington.
An ad extols Paine’s Celery Compound as a spring remedy for the ill and weak. It claims the product purifies blood, steadies digestion, aids sleep, and firms the body. Doctors, clergymen, and judges allegedly endorse it, urging skeptics to try it for renewed vigor and strength.
W H Sykes of Homestead closed on 26000 acres of coal and timber land in Virginia for about 500000 dollars along the West Virginia line. Eastern interests represented in the deal with options secured four months prior. A projected railroad will tap the property and a mine and timber operation will begin thereafter.
The Baptist Special departs Atlanta Wednesday the 26th at 2 PM for Rome with return included. Tickets go on sale March 25 and 26 and morning trains on the 27th, valid for return until listed. Tickets should read via Southern Railway. City Ticket Office Kimball House, phone 142. Depot Office, phone 178.
Tuts Liver Pills are advertised to keep the system in order and prevent morbid liver conditions that precede disease. The claim covers relief from sick headache dyspepsia dizziness bad taste in the mouth heartburn coated tongue loss of appetite constipation and all bilious diseases.
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