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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1902
Page
3
The piece reports on rumors of a political plot in Alabama to retire Captain Hodg an from active navy service and questions whether General Wheeler is involved. It notes talk of a possible combination among state politicians and references a talk with the Captain.
The draft measure would transfer Naval Constructor Richmond P. Hobson United States Navy to retired list due to disability. Debate centers on political implications Alabama ties and whether Hobson should resign rather than retire with pension. Hobson cites eye condition worsened by glare from shipyard work and requests special authority from Congress to retire.
Senate debate exhaustion sets voting window with likely end of week target. Rawwita supports timely passage while Foraker Spooner clash signals ongoing debate. District of Columbia day in House includes insular passports and consular service reorganization with war claims and naval appropriation on schedule.
A Kentucky quarrel in Grayson Oliva Ri Left Robert Hicks dead and several others wounded The injured include Tom Tackett who died later William Smith was shot Henry Tackett cut thrice The guilty parties were arrested and more trouble was anticipated The report also covers navy medical notes and a Roosevelt message on Richmond Hobson seeking retirement for disability due to eye injuries sustained in duty
Dr Theodore Brandt recounts the February 13 cataclysm that destroyed the Tartars town of Schemacha, killing thousands and leaving a chaotic ruin near Baku. He details the eruption, ground fissures, decaying corpses, and mass relief efforts amid widespread devastation and silence.
Reports from Dominica Martinique and St Vincent describe ongoing volcanic eruptions causing many deaths and widespread damage. British ships and relief vessels move to assist survivors as cable communications slowly resume.
Captain Steve Powell of Newnan has been tipped for a Philippine judgeship and is expected to accept. Indorsed by Georgia senators and Rep. Adamson, his record in the volunteer army is highlighted as a strong qualification. An upcoming Navy Cutter Service cadet exam is announced with age, height, and character requirements.
A cable from Guadeloupe says Americal Consul Ayme will proceed to Martinique tonight to report on the disaster. New York merchants plan a relief fund for St Pierre survivors, modeled on Galveston aid, with chamber members and businessmen contributing. Roosevelt expresses regret and awaits fuller West Indies news as ships prepare to aid. American yacht Aquila sails to witness eruptions. St Pierre was destroyed, Martinique’s north burned, and up to 500 dead feared in St Vincent. King Edward offers support and fund plans accelerate.
In Carbondale on May 11 a conference of grapplers and telegraph teams met to discuss adjusting a new scale for operators across the system. The event aims to standardize wage and shift guidelines. Local officials anticipate formal recommendations next week.
New York May 11 Rear Admiral Barker said the Dixie will be prepared for sea at the earliest chance but no sailing orders or destination confirmed. Captain Berry commands the converted cruiser with large cargo capacity ready by Tuesday at earliest.
San Francisco May 1 The Alaska Commercial Company says its Unalaska agent sent word dated April 10 describing recent earthquakes and ash fall from a western volcano. Winds from the west spread fine ashes over the village, with reports tracing to Nimak and nearby areas.
Gothamite Allen escapes the raid on the West Side Club at Sixth Avenue, arraigned in Jefferson Market on obstructing officers, later discharged. Forty five men arrested in the raid were examined or discharged. magistrate Crane vows to hold him but cannot.
The mayor of Havana and Benor Zayas presented the Cuban flag over Horro Castle as Estrada Palma arrived, welcomed on behalf of diverse Cuban factions. Estrada Palma praised the reception and predicted broad support for the coming government. General Wood hosted a dinner with officials and Cubans, while a Matanzas banquet honored the president-elect.
About two thousand people attended yesterday afternoon at Chase's Opera House in Washington for a memorial honoring Amos J. Cummings former New York congressman printer editor soldier and statesman The service featured tributes from diverse figures including J M Robinson J C Keller Joseph H Graff Farquhar Samuel Gompers Samuel Donnelly J J Murphy August Donath and former Fenelon Commissioner Tanner and was conducted under Columbia Typographical Union auspices.
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