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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1902

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Debris Serv I The Want Of A Cyclone Debris Serv I The Want Of A Cyclone

Shenango plate works in Newcastle Pennsylvania the world's largest tin plate plant was struck by a cyclone causing heavy damage. 2000 workers escaped injury as roofs and steam pipes were torn apart and scalding steam filled the mill. Repairs will take about two months with all operations halted.

Newcastle Shenango Plate Works W. T. Sampson Washington Senate Beveridge Indiana Rawlins General Smith Roosevelt Miles Admiral Dewey France Lodge Philippine Committee Shenango

White House discusses Major Rathbone case in private

At the White House an extended conference addressed Major Estes G Rathbone, convicted in Cuban courts of maladministering office. Senator Hanna urged the president for a new trial, asserting Rathbone’s innocence. Secretary Root and Attorney General Knox attended. a statement seeking presidential interference likely follows before May 2 as control shifts to Cuba.

Major Rathbone Washington Estes G Rathbone White House Hanna Rathbone Root Knox

Action Favors The Miners In Anthracite Conference

New York May 6 officers of leading anthracite coal roads including Lackawanna Delaware and Hudson Reading Ontario and Western held a lengthy conference in the city today It was attended by executive heads and the Firie was represented by Chairman Thomas No official details were released but a road representative said the strike situation was discussed and action favorable to the miners was taken The afternoon coal stocks and a Morgan firm member statement that no strike would be accepted were cited as signs pacific action would come at the miners conference in Scranton tomorrow

Anthracite Coal Roads New York Theeading Anthracite Coal Roads Lackawanna Delaware and Hudson Reading Ontario Western Roads Firie Thomas J P Morgan & Co Scranton

Trust Purchases in Cubs Washington May Testimony

Henry C Mott, sugar buyer for the American Sugar Refining Company, told a senate committee that Cuban sugar purchases from October 1, 191 until January 1892 totaled 435 100 tons.

Cubs Washington Henry C Mott American Sugar Refining Counply Senate Committee Aba

Negro lawyer presses mandamus to register Alabama Negro voter

Montgomery May 6 Special Wilford H Smith the first negro to appear before the Alabama supreme court filed a petition for a mandamus to compel the Montgomery county registrars to register Jackson W Giles and all other qualified negroes. The filing attacks grandfather and understanding clauses, cites 75,000 qualified negroes rejected, and seeks voiding of the suffrage article. Questions to negroes test citizenship, four affiants illiterate, court jurisdiction questioned, and emphasis on moving to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Montgomery Ala Wilford H Smith New York Supreme Court of Alabama Montgomery County Board of Registrars Jackson W Giles Giles Nicaragua Canal Pacific Ocean Atlantic Jawyers State Supreme Court Petititioner Supreme Court of the United States Supreme Court Knox Coleman Heflin Brothers Jones United States Smith

Young Nuttall Evades Police In Sewer Death Case

Victor Nuttall, a 13 year old, is charged with murder in the death of Colin McDougall after a sewer incident. Authorities seek the boy as his father, Victor McDougall, a plumber, pursues justice and a preliminary hearing awaits if arrested. Detectives intensified search as the dying confession from Colin is cited and a convention of Special Agents opens in Louisville.

Toln McDougall Victor Nuttall McDougall Colin McDougall Robert H McDougall Colin Nuttall Connally Street Garden Street Love Justice of the Peate Blackworth Parker Jennings Bedford Bloodworth Criminal Superior Court

Grave anxiety over Queen Wilhelmina condition in The Hague

Advices from Castle Loo report Queen Wilhelmina again in grave condition with doctors’ consultations and secrecy around telegrams. Nurses and specialists remain at the bedside. official bulletins show normal temperature but patients’ status remains highly anxious as frost grips The Hague.

the Hague Castle Loo Wilhelmina Loo Palace Roessingh Pot

Oppose Cuban Reciprocity At Cigar Trade Convention

Cincinnati May 6 The fourth annual convention of the National Cigar Leaf Tobacco Association debated Cuban reciprocity. After endorsing President Jonny Young's address, delegates defeated New York drafted resolutions. a later vote approved a uniform duty on all Cuban leaf tobacco, and empowered the legislative committee to pursue a Havana specific rate if feasible.

Cincinnati National Cigar Leaf Tobacco Association Jonny Young Philadelphia New York Young House Cuba Havana Association

War Dept Cables Report Accidental Moros Kill 35 at Chaffee

Washington May 6 An army cable from Manila reports General Davis describing a May 3 incident where prisoners armed themselves at a hilltop and rushed guard lines. In the ensuing firing, thirty five Moros were killed nine recaptured. others escaped. The incident, attributed to an attempt to release prisoners, is labeled an accident.

Chaffee Washington War Department Manila George W. Davis

Hand of Death on Bret Harte

Bret Harte American author dies in London from a throat related hemorrhage. He was 79, born August 25, 1939 in Albany New York. He lived quietly in England, with limited visitors, and will be buried at Frimley Surrey next Thursday.

London Brat Harte Albany Harte Red House Chamberly Aldershot Uaudl Associated Press Harts Mark Twain Mr Harte Bret Harte Frimley Surrey Lfe

Funeral of Archbishop Corrigan In New York

New York May 6 arrangements for Archbishop Corrigan's funeral are in motion with the body to lie in state at the Cathedral from 11 tomorrow to 11 36 Friday A guard of honor will watch the casket beginning tomorrow The funeral rites begin Thursday night with the divine office A solemn high requiem mass is set for 10 30 Friday morning Archbishop Ryan of Philadelphia will preach the sermon Bishop McQuaid of Rochester will be celebrant.

New York Corrigan Ryan Philadelphia McQuaid Rochester

Death from Negroes Duel Kills White Man in Blanchard

In Blanchard Louisiana on May 6 two Black men Lee Gilbert and Jim Durden fought amid a white crowd. Gilbert fired at Durden, Durden was fatally wounded in the chest, and a stray bullet struck Thomas Shaws a white man, killing him instantly. Gilbert was later shot dead by officers resisting arrest. The scene then quieted for the night.

Blanchard Lee Gilbert Jim Durden Gilbert Durden Thomas Shaws

Mutual cotton mill insurance firm to be based in Atlanta

At Lithia Springs Georgia a group of leading cotton mill men forming the Georgia Industrial Association voted to organize a mutual cotton mill insurers company serving Georgia North Carolina South Carolina and Alabama The new firm will be headquartered in Atlanta and led by an expert in the field The move aims to keep some 800000 in premiums in the south and lower insurance rates for mill owners The committee named to organize the charter includes Gunby Jordan J P Verdery P B Murphy J L Hand B S Walker and C D Tuller Officers elected include J L Hand as president C D Tuller as secretary Hal Johnson as vice president The measure followed a lengthy session with discussions on mill rules child labor and education for mill operatives The association adjourned after a morning session and reconvened for an evening debate and officer elections

Sidney Ormond Tithia Springs Eorgia Industrial Association South Lithia Springs Georgia North Carolina South Carolina Alabama Atlanta Aragon Hotel J Gunby Jordan Columbus P F Verdery Augusta P B Murphy Newnan J L Hand Pelham S Walker Monroe D Tuller Walker Hal Johnson Palmetto Paia J A Aycock J P Verdery W J Kincaid Grifin A A. Danson LaGrange D. Bobley E A Copeland Greenesboro J. L. Hand T. Yersary Agusta H~-Long West Point Gunby Jordan W. H. Rankin A. & Hamilton Trion BS Walker A E McDonald Lawrenceville L Lanier K ‘Lanier, Jr George Tanier C B Walker Warm Springs D A. Tompkins J J Spalding Mutual Insurance Company Association

Sailors of the Chicago Cut Up Rough at Trieste

A Rome dispatch reports sailors from the US cruiser Chicago caused disorder in a Trieste cafe. Hottles were thrown and four sailors were arrested. Separate Rome despatch says one man was wounded. The four were handed to Captain Dayton of the Chicago who paid all damages claims.

Chicago Trieste London Rome Daily Chronicle United States Corre Spondent Baily Express Dayton

Rabbis Meeting Highlights Sunday School Reform

The Conference of American Rabbis in New Orleans on May 6 heard Rabbi H H Mayer of Kansas City discuss improving Sunday schools, followed by a general discussion. That evening delegates were hosted by the Young Men's Hebrew Association. Dr B M Palmer, struck by a trolley car, is resting well at 84 with amputated toes and stable vitals while doctors remain hopeful but cautious about his condition.

Conference of Rabbis New Orleans Conference of American Rabbis H H. Mayer Kansas City Young Men's Hebrew Association Palmer B. M. Palmer Divine

Admiral William T Sampson Dies in Washington

Rear Admiral William T Sampson retired, died at his home in Washington at 5 PM. Cause listed as a severe cerebral hemorrhage after several days semi conscious. Mrs Sampson, daughter Mrs Lieutenant Cluverius, two sons Ralph and Harold, Dr Dixon and nurses present. Burial plans to be decided between Annapolis naval cemetery or Arlington. Mrs Sampson frail, likely unable to attend funeral.

Washington William T Sampson Sampson Admiral Sampson Naval Annapolis Arlington Cemetery

Ping Pong Ankle Warns Players Of Shin Strain

London reports a case of ping pong ankle also called tenosynovitis. A left leg swelling appeared above the ankle then subsided after rest. A physician notes the sport’s high shin and leg strain and urges appropriate footwear to prevent recurrence among ping pong players.

London

Responsibility Charged to the Administration

Washington debates Philippine policy as senators spar over abuses and humane acts by American troops. Beveridge and Rawlins clash over fairness in reporting, while Turner blasts military methods. Hoar urges calling prominent Filipinos to testify, and Beveridge cites water cure use in the O Herne case with testimonies of torture and murder.

Washington Philippe Senate Beveridge Indiana Hippines Carmack Rawlins Turner Philippines Smith Philippine Committee Hoar Massachusetts All Justice Utah O’herne O Herne Tillpinos Oherne Patterson

Murder charge swears against 18 year old Victor Nuttall

A warrant charging murder was sworn for Victor Nuttall, 18, in connection with Colin McDouffall's death. Nuttall had not been found by nightfall. Other items note a Chinese minister visiting Atlanta, a Bayboro hotel fire with a cook suspect, and various regional political and social briefs.

Victor Nuttall Colin McDouffall Atlanta Carnegie Library M L Roberts Oakland City Winchester A. F. Lea Roberts

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