14 Nov 1903
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1903
Page
1
Fragmented late era dispatch notes local politics and court matters in Atlanta. Mentions Georgians party activities stalled by rain, seating disputes, a criminal case, a notable murder and a Panama envoy statement, plus labor and imperial world events.
November 13 Chicago saw 25 cars run on Wentworth avenue with police escort after a non union work force faced jeers and stone-throwing but no major damage. The Chicago City Railway Company planned further runs the same day while a strike by firemen disrupted operations and stalled arbitration talks.
Washington report outlines Rep Dick of Ohio backing a joint resolution with Sen Hasna to investigate alleged disenfranchisement in southern states. The measure targets voting rights for citizens 21 and older, excluding rebels, and seeks a full inquiry by the House committee on rules with power to subpoena and compile a report at the earliest date.
The Nashua police chief announces a list of fifty five citizens deemed to be under the law and not to be said sequor. A year earlier he posted fifty men. he warns that anyone who violates the grog prohibition will be acted upon according to the law.
President Roosevelt has rewritten part of his annual message to Congress to reflect changes in the Isthmian canal negotiations with Colombia. He notes Colombia’s rejection of a canal treaty and outlines U S policy to build the canal, stressing no further concessions beyond what has already been offered. The memo emphasizes the canal as vital to national and world interests and asserts U S prerogatives to ensure transit free of military disadvantage.
Panama gains formal recognition as a new republic with Philippe Bunau Varilla presenting his credentials to President Roosevelt. Roosevelt vows to cooperate on a canal treaty as United States and Panama plan negotiations, with preparations already underway in New York and Washington.
Reports from Guayaquil, Lima, and Bogota claim Colombia plans a large deployment to subdue the Isthmus of Panama. Generals Reyes Caballerón and Holguín allegedly march with a major force while Ecuador’s Plaza supports action. US officials deny plans to send troops. Bogota crisis worsens as unrest grows.
Ithana NY November 13 mass meeting QC Carnell freshmen President J G Schurman urged young students to split study time into ten hours daily with two hours for major subjects three hours for athletes one hour for recreation and eight hours for rest He said little chart work was done and pressed for order chair for study purposes.
A fatal attack leaves Green severely injured on doorstep as charges or motives are unclear. The incident involved a Black suspect and a woman, with authorities examining hate implication and local safety concerns.
Andrew H Green called father of Greater New York was shot dead at his home on Paterson avenue by William Williams a Negro believed insane. Williams said he killed to save his character as bystanders and witnesses recall a rapid firing at the vestibule then fled arrest. A doctor on the scene pronounced Green dead. Williams appeared calm claiming a meritorious deed and was taken to the station for questioning.
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