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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1902
Page
3
Senator Hanna outlines a rate conference between miners and operators. He says operators are willing to compromise though tonnage and bituminous competition complicate coal policy. He stresses education of workers and notes the multilingual mine workforce complicates control.
Shamokin Pennsylvania May 4 local members of the special miners committee returned from New York discouraged over operators’ refusal to grant an eight hour work day the weighing of coal at the mines and a wage increase. The district board will attend the Scranton conference Tuesday. A tie up could idle 62000 men and boys in the ninth district.
Fifty American priests from the Brooklyn diocese led by Bishop McConnell met the pope in the Sala Del Treno. After devotion, a $10,000 check was presented. The pope thanked them, congratulated the episcopate for their collective jubilee letter, and inquired about Archbishop Corrigan’s health before a solemn benediction.
Three Imperial Tobacco Company executives from Liverpool Nottingham and Bristol sail on the Saxonia from Queenstown to New York. They plan to manufacture tobacco in the United States and oppose J B Duke of the American Tobacco Company by rallying American and Canadian interests against the trust.
The National Cigar Leaf Association opens its annual convention in Cincinnati for three days starting today. About 106 delegates from associations nationwide attend, with many trade firm leaders present. The agenda includes debate on proposed reductions in Cuban leaf tobacco and cigar import duties, likely accompanied by a strong protest against tariff cuts.
Demurrers in the case of Freedom editor charged with sedition for remarks about the United States Philippines commission were heard. Defense says articles were not seditious. Attorney General Wilfley urges trial under commission laws only. Defense notes the commission could not rely on two reputable Manila papers for support.
The Central of Georgia railway surveys the Columbus and Rome line to assess broadening the gauge between Columbus and Greenville. A wider gauge could allow an extension to Newnan linking to the Central system, offering Greenville and Meriwether county residents a shorter route to Atlanta.
Washington May 4 Republicans plan a full week in the senate to debate the Philippine government bill. Lodge will open with a speech supporting administration policy. Foraker Spooner McComas and Platt are among others slated to speak. Democrats offer no fixed timetable. The week also includes civil appropriation, Rosebud Indian settlement, and Oklahoma New Mexico Arizona statehood.
Manchester May report notes a very quiet week as cotton movements in Liverpool and New York hinder business. Indian demand fell, distributors balked at higher advances, and India and China trade was limited to select cases. Silver price drop sparks global trade concerns with South American routes shifting towards Barcelona. Yarns remained inactive with only urgent orders filled.
Bandago de Cuba May 4. President elect Estrada Palma left for Santa Cruz then towns Cienfuegos Matanzas and Havana. He will reach Havana May 11. He is greatly fatigued from three days here after making thirty two public speeches and expressed gratitude to the American people in every line.
March 4 report from Jacmel Haiti says Santo Domingo the Dominican capital surrendered yesterday to insurgent forces. President Jiminez is said to have taken refuge in the French consulate as telegraphic communications remain disrupted and confirmatory news is hard to obtain.
New York May 4. Meyer at his residence all day, no arrest order issued. He will be at his office tomorrow morning and would not evade service. Dr. W Seward Webb issued a statement denying any interest in the Meyer deal and not informed on the syndicate state.
General Davis reports 84 Moros survived the Moro fort assault in Mindanao after a hand to hand struggle by the Fourth Infantry and Baldwin's regiment. Eight Moros escaped after surrender. one officer and seven enlisted men were killed, 39 enlisted and 4 officers wounded. The fort defended by 302. capture halted Moro resistance and will let Davis hold hostages until adjacent forts are occupied. Chaffee and Chaffee’s men praised. Taft approves policy.
Dalton Georgia May 4 Special Work on the Dalton and Alaculsey railway is advancing rapidly under Captain J W Beard with a large crew. The roadbed is within 12 miles of Dalton and rails are expected soon with trains likely by September. A timber and tan bark operation grows in Calcutta mountains for a large Murray county toy plant while the Alacussey Lumber Company builds a two story club house on the mountain crest to entertain visitors. The project promises to open up Murray county’s timber mineral and cultural resources, accelerating regional progress.
Drenching rains persist in eastern Oklahoma since early morning, swelling rivers and creeks beyond seasonal highs. Guthrie reports multiple waterways nearing flood stages with no end in sight. The downpour poses incalculable value and risk for wheat, potato, and cotton growers.
A fierce May storm swept St Louis causing widespread damage to trees fences and awnings while fires from lightning destroyed the William Madart patent play plant machine shop and foundry segment. Estimated loss reaches 200600 dollars, insurance partial. No fatalities or injuries reported as crews battled fires and rain.
Brazilian aeronaut Senor Augusto Severo conducted a successful first trial of his air ship La Paix at the Vau-Birard Aerostatic park in Paris May 4. The balloon, held by a rope, rose 40 meters before its motors started and steered well, returning safely to its shed amid applause from onlookers and two assistants.
Dr Marquis announced death from heart failure while Mrs. B Henore expressed shock at the sudden passing. The family said Mr Palmer had not anticipated his end and was unaware death was near.
Mrs Norweodd Mitchell of Atlanta daughter of the late Hon Peter J Otey left at 11 60 oclock for Lynchburg to attend her father’s bedside after receiving telegrams of his condition She is wife of Norwood Mitchell southern representative of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad and a prominent member of Daughters of the American Revolution
Washington May 4 public memorial services were held over the body of Amos J. Cummings New York representative in the Capitol Rotunda. The event drew nearly the entire House and Senate and delegations from New York and various unions and associations. The service featured hymns prayers and addresses by ministers and ended with the casket sent to New York that night.
Mississippi farmers reap a rich strawberry harvest with high wages drawing pickers. A Crystal Springs truck farmer netted $1,000 from several patches, while this region anticipates strong cabbage shipments north. tomato yields weaken, likely keeping prices high. In Kansas City, Benjamin F. Winchell may be offered and accept leadership of a merged transit and electric company under certain conditions.
Los Angeles May 4 Judge Hill reports the national federation charter lacks authority for clubs and societies. Mrs Denison leads a contested presidential race amid Decker supporters. Georgia circles the color question as delegates brace for a divisive business session and reincorporation debates.
In Americus on May 4 the Sumter county primary draws intense interest for legislature and county offices. Candidates James A Hixon W TI Lane B L Joiner G W Barrow campaign, with 1 600 voters registered. White democrats only vote. State senatorial race also hot with Schley County sending a candidate pair T G Hudson and H H Singletary. A general shower ends drought, aiding gardens, amid farm losses of about 1000 quarts of strawberries at least.
A Yeomanry recruit saluted an officer with his hand still at the side, saying he was waiting for No 2. The officer explained recruits are taught salutes by numbers and called No 3, after which the recruit moved on.
At Rockwood on the Baltimore and Ohio line near Connellsville a head on collision between an emigrant train carrying Italian migrants and a fast eastbound freight left two dead and forty five injured. Names reported include A D Venturre and Nikola Sakie among the dead. B F Smallwood, a newsboy, and Dominico Pedashol among the fatally injured. Foremost injuries were bruises and cuts. the scene was half a mile west of Rockwood with fire quickly doused. The cause is under railroad inquiry with a suspected slight lap by the freight on the passenger train.
Dr El W Aldrich of Chicago was killed and City Detective Hawley wounded during an attempted service of governor granted requisition papers. The incident occurred in the doctor’s office at the Hotel Savoy in Los Angeles as authorities pursued his return on charges of perjury and bigamy.
A Wells grain elevator on the Buffalo river at the foot of Indiana Street burned to ashes at midnight. The loss on the building and its contents plus slight damage to an adjoining structure totals 275 000 dollars. The grain had been stored in water recently. May 4 Buffalo N Y.
Fire in Wellsburg West Virginia destroyed the Eagle glass works packing and decorating departments owned by Paul Bros. Loss is estimated between 76000 and 100000 dollars with 50000 insurance. About 600 workers may be left unemployed after the blaze. Plant plans to rebuild. Also, New Haven freight handlers vote to strike citing potential discharge.
Manager John J McGraw of the American League team is suspended for five days by President Johnson following a row in Baltimore on Thursday. Catcher Buelow also suspended for the same period for an offense at St Louis.
Dr Thomas Wilson curator of prehistoric archaeology at Smithsonian and National Museum dies in Washington today aged 70.
Waycross Georgia May 4 Special Ordinary Warren Lott chairman of the county board says the commissioners will decide on organizing convict hire for road work next Tuesday. All board members and nearly all county people favor the measure.
A Philadelphia Record piece advocates bananas as a staple over meat. A fruit trader insists meat should be replaced by bananas, citing nutrition comparisons with wheat potatoes and rice to promote the fruit’s value.
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