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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1902
Page
5
The death of Rome Postmaster Hamilton triggers a rumored race for the vacancy. Judge Maddox signals a Republican candidate favored by party leaders while T. J. Helm is eyed as a possible contender. Other notes mention river harbor funding and plans, and Secretary Wilson may miss Brunswick events due to illness in his family.
A heavy central Mississippi rainstorm dumped nearly four inches this afternoon, causing widespread damage to early crops especially fruits and vegetables. Truck farming may be hit hard and railroad traffic was significantly delayed in Jackson.
Fragmentary advert declares lack of city life exercise and irregular meals cause stomach troubles. It promotes Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a speedy cure for digestive ills, with testimonials and a free advisory service offering stamps for mailing requests.
Washington March 26 It is the present understanding that Gonzalez de Que sada formerly Cuban commissioner will be the first minister from Cuba to the United States The United States diplomatic representative to Cuba will be a full fledged minister and not a commissioner Roosevelt seeks legislative authority for the appointment of such a minister and for several U S consuls two hundred applications exist for these posts The president has not named the U S minister to Cuba but the job will demand quick action and a capable choice likely not an army or naval officer The salary is expected near 37500 per year Steps have begun to locate naval stations under the Platt amendments Rear Admiral Bradford has been cruising Cuban waters and has arrived at Guantanamo where the main station is expected The harbor offers defense health and anchorage advantages Cuban preference is to avoid Havana for a naval base and a coaling station may be placed in Havana Harbor near Triascrnia General Wood closes evacuation details and plans to leave for Tampa then sail to Cuba
Washington report of the house foreign affairs committee on the Chinese exclusion bill states unanimous belief that admitting Chinese laborers would be a serious evil. It notes efforts to secure exclusion while avoiding unnecessary discourtesy to genuine merchants students and treaty entrants. It adds striking the Kahnail provision could force ships to register with Britain.
Raleigh March 25 Special a Wilmington firebug known as Hermann Haucer was jailed for ten years after his appeal was withdrawn He set a store blaze and faced charges while other crimes included pickpocketing at Renaville The district discusses party primaries and Senate election methods as the Democratic State Committee debates primary or convention selection plans The article notes a revived Mason lodge in Warren and a land dispute tied to a married woman in South Carolina whose court case favors her ownership of valuable land worth about 570000
Fairburn Institute in Fairburn GA observed Arbor Day with each of nine grades planting one tree, adding nine trees to the campus grove. The project was organized by the Fairburn Woman's Club with town authorities donating the trees, aiming to beautify streets and parks.
Rev W J Flanders who died of paralysis at his Lyons home was buried in Cochran after services at the Methodist church conducted by Rev J W Domingos. He preached 28 years, baptized 700 and received about 1,000 by letter. He leaves a father, widow, and children Parks Savannah, Lewis Cochran, Julian Summerville, George McRae, Mrs Flanders Ocilla, Flossie and Leon.
Birmingham man Tom Burwell, jailed for alleged bogus check activity, escaped by slipping from the jailer’s room window. He was recaptured early today wandering in Montgomery’s northern suburbs. Authorities now doubt his sanity, and relatives plan further court action.
Rathbone denies involvement in schemes to secure convictions of accused men. News from Havana notes formal arrest after a ten year sentence and fines for misappropriation of Cuban postal funds. Reeves also jailed. bail denied due to long sentences. appeals planned as authorities weigh political ramifications.
In Huntsville Alabama on March 25 a white man named Dave Weiss fought a pistol duel with an unknown Black man in the west end. Weiss fled the scene after believing he had killed his opponent. The train he flagged at the Southern Railroad carried him away and the other man was not struck.
Huntsville Alabama March 26 Special Robert Jones camp United Confederate Veterans met last night and elected delegates to the Dallas reunion L H Scruegs Daniel Coleman and C N Vaught alternates C L Nolen H P Turner and J W Hattle Miss Laura Vaught chosen sponsor with maid of honor privilege Eigbert Jones camp to be represented by a large number of members
Cotton market in Flintsville Alabama is nearly dead as prices slump Madison County planter activity drops to almost none. Those who hold cotton refuse to sell waiting for price recovery.
A speculative science snippet posits that nerves are fat and that nerve action comes from fat cores. It touts Scott's Emulsion as a remedy, claiming it feeds and strengthens fat nerves to ease nervousness and neuralgia. The ad closes with a mail request to Frexample ESOTT & BOWNE, chemists, 409 Pearl St, Bh Yo.
Washington March 28 The senate discussed the oleomargarine tax measure with Dauiver and Hoar leading, arguing it targets a fraud rather than butter. Dolliver recalled farming days while illustrating wrapper marks on a Chicago package. The debate touched interstate commerce power and state rights as lawmakers debated amendments and final adjournment.
A freight wreck on the Chattanooga division near Banning in south Carrollton Georgia tore up two cars and scattered debris, forcing passenger trains to transfer yesterday afternoon. The line wasn’t cleared until about 2 a.m., causing the Carrollton and Griffin accommodation to arrive here at 2 a.m. instead of 8:25 p.m. last night.
Army surgeon William B. Banister, now major for bravery before Santiago, visits his father, the rector of Huntsville’s Episcopal church. Banister has served in China and spent months on duty in the Philippines.
A testimonial from EB Lowe of California Junction Iowa praises Hood's Sarsaparilla for curing chronic catarrh linked to impure blood. The user reports improved appetite sleep and overall well being after using the remedy. Boon's Sarsaparilla also claims to cure catarrh and cleanse the system.
In Washington the house debated military appropriations under the five minute rule. Burleson of Texas renewed attacks on Secretary Hay over Boer relief funds, calling him an Anglo-Maniac and predicting a future cabinet resignation. Hitt defended Hay, stating no new developments and that relief funds would reach the Boers via Gov. Yates. Benzale pressed Schley resolutions. a standard cold remedy advertisement is also noted.
Dr J Hi Crossland, a dentist and local officer, was convicted of assault and battery on Noble Wiley son of Congressman Wiley in Montgomery Alabama. He was fined 500 dollars plus costs after a sensational trial that included an earlier shooting of Wiley in a cavalry company confrontation. The defense reserves an appeal claiming the indictment lacks Crossland’s Christian name.
Civic Federation industrial committee heard United Mine Workers plea for aid in avoiding a looming strike in the anthracite region. Senator Hanna and allies seek to communicate with operators, report progress by tomorrow, while President Mitchell and Morgan influence suggests no strike is likely this year.
Emory College Oxford Ga reports rapid progress on a planned athletic field. Students cleared a cotton field by rows to prepare the site as grading begins soon after the fundraising goal for equipment was met. Professor Stone’s surveying team nears completion and the college projects a premier southern field for upcoming baseball matches.
An advertisement extols Paine's Celery Compound as the best remedy for elderly ailments including constipation indigestion and insomnia. It features a letter from Rev Dr William A Smith praising restored health at age 86 and warns to seek PAINE'S only noting substitutes are worthless.
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