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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1902

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Roosevelt and Hanna discuss Rathbone pardon or transfer

Washington reports a conference between President Roosevelt and Senator Hanna over Estes G Rathbone, Cuba post director, with views on pardon or transfer to U S courts. Gov Wood holds sole pardon power and may not act until Cuban courts decide. Rathbone allies and past Ohio scandals are cited, but no practical relief seen.

Washington L Roosevelt Hanna Estes G. Rathbone Cuba Rathbone United States United States Post Office Department Wood Neely Reeves General Wood Supreme Court Rath- Done Senate Ohio Rathone

Party to visit Charleston Exposition with President Roosevelt

The roster for the Charleston Exposition visit includes Mrs Roosevelt Miss Carow J EK Gra cie Elihu Root Attorney General Knox Miss Knox Secretary Wilson Secretary Cortelynu Assistant Secretary Loeb Mrs Loeb Dr John F Wise Commander W S Cowles Colonel L S Brown and General Agent Sithern Railway McLatta Charies Cottrell plus a representative of the Associated Press and several leading Washington newspaper correspondents.

Charleston S. C Roosevelt Carow J EK Gracie Eliu Root Knox Wison Cortelynu F Loeb Loeb John F Wise W 8 Cowles L S Brown Sithern Railway McLatta Charies Cottrell Associated Press Washington

Young Garfield appointed civil service commissioner

James R Garfield son of the late President Garfield accepts a civil service commissioner post, vacated April 1 by William A Rodenberg. A Cleveland lawyer working with his brother Harry A Garfield, he is an Ohio political figure and former state senator who authored the Garfield election law on campaign expense filings, later repealed. Garfield resides in Mentor, a Cleveland suburb.

Futon Ohio Secretary of State Garfield Mentor Cleveland

Trade Values of Germany Show Decline in 1901 Imports Exports

Berlin March 20 A commission of commercial experts under government statisticians reports Germany’s foreign trade for 1901. Imports total 5 709 000 000 marks, down 323 060 000 from 1900. Exports total 612 000 000 marks, down 740 060 000 from 1900. Imports from the United States rose 1 500 600 marks while exports to the U.S. fell 51 marks.

Berlin Tjrmiong Germany United States

Congress This Week Eyes Chinese Exclusion Bill

Washington dispatch outlines a busy week in Congress. The House will tackle the sundry civil appropriation bill and the revenue cutter services measure, with the oleomargarine and Chinese exclusion bills moving as special orders. Debate includes possible amendments and timing aims for a vote by Tuesday or soon after, while the Philippine government bill awaits further action.

Washington House Senate Revenue Cutter Services Friends of the Mitchell Oregon Penrose Harbor Hills

Filipino Leader Surrenders After Spent Fortune on Rebellion

Manila reports Rufino, who spent 6,000 in efforts to incite rebellion in Misamis province, offers to surrender with seventy five rifles to the native constabulary. General Chaffee departs April 10 for Samar to witness the surrender of insurgent Guevarra on April 15. Cholera cases rise with ten new infections and four deaths this week.

Manila Rufino Misamis Mimndanao Chaffee Samar Guevarra

Book writer Smythe killed in Lake Charles shooting

On Ryan street in Lake Charles a book writer named Smythe was shot and killed outside a pool room as churchgoers walked to services. Witnesses indicate the incident involved provocation and point to Wo A Karkwood of the Swift-Icirkwood company as the shooter.

Churches Victims to Fury of Storm Ravages Town

Storm wrecks devastate churches and civic buildings as Wade Services report destruction across Wei Ais. Local crews assess damage in the aftermath, while residents begin cleanup and relief plans. Authorities urge caution amid continued risk and seek aid.

Storm Rips Through Plitedburg Pa With Fatal Injuries

A violent wind storm struck Plitedburg and nearby areas causing widespread damage. Homes unroofed, trees toppled, and telegraph lines failed, with major injuries including church roof collapse at Knoxville Presbyterian and multiple critically hurt worshippers. Downed railroad infrastructure and power outages compounded the chaos.

Pliteburg Knoxville Presbyterian Church Knoxville K. J. Phillips Curtis Ray McKnight

Delevon Title Loss in Five Foot Mile Hey Twist

The fragment mentions Delevon title loss and a five foot mile scene with a twist, with unreadable parts. No clear individuals or organizations are identifiable. The readable bits suggest a local notice or sports style item but lack concrete facts for a solid summary.

Tennessee town hit by record storm damage

Tullahoma Tennessee reports a historic Friday storm causing multiple bridge and track washouts on the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis line between Cortner and Wartrace. McMinnville and Manchester areas suffered flooded properties, missing rail service, and several fatalities. Isbell Alabama also struck, with two churches wrecked and extensive structural damage including a blown roof and damaged depot.

Cho Valley Tennessee Nashville Tenn Hfe Louisville Lannville Columbia Chattancoxa St. Louis Murfreesboro Tennessee River Cumberland River Alabama Lincoln County Cumberland Carthage Nashville and Knoxve Lancaster Linder Perry County Lynchburg Moore Weath Greenville United Presbyterian Church Jamestown Here J. M Jamison Con Tulloma Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Cortner Station Wartrace Duck River Little Garrison Tullahoma Chattanooga McMinnville Smartts Station Sparta Alan Parker First National Bank Worle Isbell Ala Methodist J. F Marshall Cherokee J .B. Clarke S& J. Little J. Gaisser & Co

Corlear's park murder mystery linked to weekly pay claim

In New York City on March 30 a murder suicide at Corlear's Park is linked to a claim about weekly earnings. Sigmund Blanc a cigar maker from Philadelphia and Ida Klobeck a New York dressmaker were involved. Blanc wooed Klobeck in Holland and they argued over his supposed weekly pay of five dollars. She pressed him to show his pay envelope, and last night they walked toward Corlear’s Park where Blanc, unable to meet the claim, allegedly killed Klobeck and then himself.

New York Ida Jim Blane Corleas York Blane

Courtship on Ocean Liner Ends in Engagement

New York reports J E Oglesby son of the late Gov Richard J Oglesby arrived aboard the St Paul and announced his engagement to Miss Ida Rogers of the city. The couple met two days out from Southampton, engagement confirmed on the fourth day, announced at a dinner aboard. Guests included General McCoskey Butt and numerous New York and international figures. The wedding is planned for a later date.

New York J E Oglesby Richard J. Oglesby Illinoig St Paul Ida Rogers Thomas Rogers Southampton George A. Wheelock McCosekey Butt T. W. Adams William J Birge A. F. Boultbee Alfred Carroll William W. Coe, Jr E. B. Colby C. Dellwik London J. T. Lodge Boston John D Unid New Yport Bhiss A.M. Mitchell

Bishop Bonacums Victory in Church Property Case

Tecumseth Neb March 30 After a four year legal fight Bishop Bonacum wins possession of St Andrews Catholic church. Trustees aligned with Rev Father Murphy refused to admit the bishop's successor and locked doors to the church. Mass was celebrated today by Father Murnby, reassigned from Tecumseh to Seward, who was excommunicated by the bishop.

Tecumset Nebr Bonacum St Andrews Catholic Church Father Murphy Father Murnby

Guthrie Fire Destroys State Capitol Plant

A devastating blaze in Guthrie Oklahoma destroyed the State Capitol printing plant and neighboring buildings. Losses total about 550 000 with the printing plant alone at 250 000. The fire started in the basement and, aided by high winds, ruined two presses and much equipment. only mailing lists were saved.

Guthrie Okla State Capitol Hotel Capitol St. James Cammack Richey General Store State Capitel F. H. Greer Assletamce Oklahoma City Perry Ming Fisher

Clarke Seen Likely to Defeat Jones in Arkansas Senate Race

Early returns from a majority of Arkansas counties suggest ex Governor James P. Clarke will win the United States Senate seat over incumbent James K. Jones. Jones refuses to concede as officials await complete counts, with Clarkes majority still uncertain and several large counties unreported due to communication outages. Meanwhile, Governor Davis appears to lead in two thirds of counties for the gubernatorial nomination against B W Rector, and Clarke seems set to defeat Jones based on the latest reported figures.

Little Rock James P. Clarke United States James K. Jones Jones Clarke Homestead Clarker Ward Nevada Union Ouachita Arkansas Senator Jones Gald Certa Davis B. W. Rector James K Jones

Fire destroys Pike Opera House during matinee

Fire at the Pike building on Fourth Street between Vine and Walnut nearly wiped out the Pike Opera House during a matinee of Sag Harbor. About 2,000 attendees evacuated in good order as flames spread from a basement store room through lower floors to the auditorium. Manager Hunt and cast aided efforts to avert greater loss while stage costumes were saved. Damage placed at 35000 to 60000 dollars with 10000 dollars in scenery lost. the building, leased by Powell Crosley and others, sustained the heft of the loss.

Pike Opera House Cincinnati Pike Building Fourth Street Vine Walnut Baker Alley Sag Harbor Pike Stork Company D. H Hunt Jams Express Company Adams Express Office jJaffee's Hunt Pike SN Pike Estate Powell Crosley George Joffee Adams Express Company Henry Strauss Cigars and Tobacco Martin's Bellinger’s Confectionery

Man Dies After Patrol Wagon Collision in Chattanooga

In Chattanooga Tennessee on March 30 William Carson was run over by a patrol wagon and died within an hour. A coroner’s jury found the patrol driver Yenpenpaw responsible for the death and charged him with reckless driving. The driver has been temporarily suspended pending further action.

Chattanooga Tenn William Carson Yenpenpaw Teppenpaw

Registration closes for April 10 primary in Georgia

Local voters rush to register as books close today for the April 10 primary. Gov. candidate Dupont Guerry visits Atlanta and replies to The Macon Telegraph editorial attack. Atlanta’s day in Charleston exceeds expectations with 1,600 attendees. Weather issues include frost warnings for northwest Georgia. Ex banker Lee B Jones found guilty and fined, with two years on the chain gang if unpaid. Americus cuts city costs by retrenchment, debt down to 7,500 from 21,000. News notes cover Savannah mass, a South Carolina outlaw, storms across the deep south, and other regional happenings.

Dupont Guerry Atlanta Macon Telegraph Charleston Georgia Weather Bureau Lee B Jones Amercus Dover Fountain Ogechee Road Savannah Cardinal Martinelli Ghedral

Allied Party Convention to Convene in Louisville April 2

The Allied Party plans a national convention in Louisville on April 2 to unite reform forces against plutocracy. Delegates from Ohio, Missouri, Texas, Indiana, Illinois, Massachusetts and Georgia will attend, with leaders including J C Felter, J Ferrie and Senator William B Allen. The event will choose a name, form a platform, and form a permanent organization with broad citizen participation."}

Louisville Allied Party Socialist Union Labor Union Reformers of Ohio Public Ownership Party of St Louis Wberry Party Union Christian Party Kansas City Parker J. C. Felter J. & Ferrie Inners United States William B. Allen Nebraska Ha Urshire Colorado John Breedenthal Kansas Joseph Chambers St. Louis Pomiliam H C Thompson Texas Indiana Ilinois Massachusetts New Hampshire Georgia Hline Tusday Kentucky

Death of Col Mann Founder of Town Topics and Smart

Phenix Arizona March 29 E C Mann founder and former owner of Town Topics New York died here tonight of consumption He had come here weeks ago from El Paso where he resided for some time in the hope of regaining his health Albert Capron French cyclist set a world record for the mile on a track at the Coliseum riding 1 95 4 5 minutes faster than Waithour’s last year wand bay?

Town Topics Smart Arizona Phenix Ariz E. C. Mann Ant New York el Paso Washington Albert Capion Traffty Tommy Hatl Evelish Coliseum Waithour

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