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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1902
Page
5
Washington May 27 The house passed the Shattuc Immigration bill amid a heated fight over banning alcohol sales at immigrant stations and in the capitol. Amendments by Bowersock and Landis aimed to prohibit liquor sales, winning by 83 to 18 and 108 to 19 respectively, while the bill consolidates alien immigration statutes and tightens penalties and read requirements.
In Washington on May 27 a fruitless push failed to set a time for voting on the Philippine bill before adjournment. Senator Patterson attacked the land provisions and urged independence for the Philippines, praising its people while criticizing General Bell’s orders. The chamber debated sequencing votes on related measures, but no agreement was reached and the session adjourned at 6:20.
Mr Daizell of Pennsylvania presented a special rule to make the bill a continuing order until disposed of. Mr Shafferth of Colorado opposed the bill, arguing no need to change the current law and that it would suspend coinage of silver dollars. The previous question on the rule was adopted, but with the vote pending the resolution, the house adjourned at 4.55 p.m.
Washington May 27 Special Secretary Root stated he assumes full responsibility for all expenditures by Governor Wood in Cuba. He referenced itemized war department records and noted extra salaries and allowances beyond standard pay. The issue centers on lavish outlays for liquor, glassware, and household goods at Havana plus payments to General Gomez and other officials during military occupation.
Washington may 1 Captain Frederick McDonald testified before the Philippine committee describing orders to burn towns and use the water cure. He said Corporal O'Brien may face perjury prosecution. The hearing covered executions of Filipino bandit Gardenero near Guimbal and dispute over prior court martial rulings by General Hughes.
Senator Burrows announced the senate privileges and elections committee could not favor or oppose the direct vote amendment. The Burrows report said a majority favored the Depew proposal yet a majority also opposed the resolution as amended. No senate action followed and discharge motions stalled, signaling likely no action in this Congress.
An old advertisement claims Stuart's Gin and Bucha cures kidney and bladder issues and urges readers to request a free sample by mail. It promises instant relief, lists symptoms like frequent urination and foul-smelling urine, and asserts the product strengthens kidneys and bladder with testimonials and a free distribution offer.
Congressman reports strong support for Booker T. Washington’s manual training approach for black youth. Delegates describe real race issues, southern prosperity, and widespread endorsement by white leaders, with Birmingham, Ensley, Mobile and Montgomery cited as examples of growth.
Washington May 27 Special The senate committee on naval affairs acted favorably on the bill to retire Captain Hobson. The measure goes to the calendar with a favorable report and has a fair chance of passage this session.
Washington May 27 conferees from the House and Senate on the river and harbor bill reached a final accord. The exact aggregate total is not yet set but about 4.5 million of the 9.5 million Senate added will stand, leaving 5 million rejected by House conferees. The bill, reported, would total about 45 million in direct appropriations and authorizations with retained Senate amendments including inland waterways projects for Charleston Biscayne Bay James River Cape Fear Ashley River and other items.
Washington May 27 Chief of Police Bylyeater announced the board of directors for the International Association of Police Chiefs. Named were Philip Dettsch Cincinnati J T Jansen Milwaukee Matthew Kiely St Louis William Moore Binghamton Francia ONeill Chicago William H Pierce Boston Harry M Quirk Philadelphia Carleg Roumagnac City of Mexico C W Soost Mobile Als Colonel A F Sherwood Ottawa J M Partridge New York B Howard Richmond Benjamin Murphy Jersey City and others.
Washington May 27 The Republican committee on relations with Cuba met but reached no agreement yet. Leaders expect a 20 percent tariff reduction for Cuban imports over five years. Some want added provisions on trusts and reciprocal labor rules, others oppose them. Majority of Republicans hope to report a simple measure with few extras. Senator Platt foresees agreement at the next meeting.
Emil Rossman aged 19 shot his 17 year old sweetheart Sophia Batal then killed himself. Found side by side under a West Side sidewalk both died from gunshot wounds. The couple had arrived from Bohemia two months earlier with Rossman's aunt amid family opposition to their union. The girl died instantly. Rossman survived briefly. In New York a Kronprinz Wilhelm crew tragedy left two seamen dead and four others missing after six sailors were swept overboard during stormy seas and a failed attempt to close heavy doors.
United States consul Arthur Williams at Salit lo Mexico died of meningitis this morning in Monterey hospital after a short illness. Williams had served only briefly in the consul service and was from a prominent Manchester New Hampshire family.
The Senate confirmed the diplomatic nominations made yesterday and also confirmed Charles E. Carman for the postmaster position at Aiken, D. C., on May 27.
Fred Littleton an alleged counterfeiter escaped from handcuffs in the Union Passenger Station while being taken to Milwaukee Federal Prison. Handcuffed to two other prisoners and a deputy marshal, he removed the restraints as several shots were fired at him. he was not hit and disappeared into Chicago last evening.
In San Francisco United States Commissioner Peacock issued warrants for Captain K F Martins and First Officer W G Harstedt of the army transport Buford on cruelty charges. The accuser, B Beekhoefer, a third cook, says he was tied up for an hour and a half while Martins claims it lasted fifteen minutes. Additional complaints allege an overcrowded brig and unsanitary sleeping quarters aboard the vessel.
A bench warrant was issued this afternoon by the grand jury against Charles F. Kelley former speaker of the house of delegates on charges of misconduct in office for accepting printing contracts while in office under the Mayer Printing Company name in St. Louis on May 27.
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