18 Nov 1903
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1903
Page
1
A garbled report notes frigid weather in Georgia with rain near TDs, and mentions rail work delays. It also covers political talk on a monument project and shifts in plans for church construction, with scattered local updates on appointments, conventions, and legal cases.
San Domingo reports say insurgents bombarding the city with 4,000 troops under generals Pichardo and others. U S cruiser Baltimore reels from recoal while Minister Powell seeks to protect interests. Rebels ask US recognition. Washington declines. Blockade of Santo Domingo ports not recognized. Clyde steamer New York to proceed with normal voyage.
Three hundred tobacco growers from eleven counties in Virginia and North Carolina met at Danville on November 17 and organized the Tobacco Growers Protective Association of Virginia and North Carolina. Adams of Charlotte county was named president and W T Bryant of North Carolina secretary. The group aims to reduce future tobacco acreage, keep current crop off the market for better prices, and teach farmers to diversify crops across the belt.
Senator Bacon describes Democratic leaders as not opposing canal construction despite press reports. He says Panama revolutions were aided by U.S. government, condemns illegal methods, but supports the project if Panama is recognized, arguing U.S. law permits engagement despite revolutionary origins. Spooner act provisions are cited.
At Boston November 17 delegates to the American Federation of Labor debated socialism. Gompers threatened to eject hundreds of spectators after applause to socialist speakers, prompting the crowd to be removed. Socialists pressed for the plan to adopt socialist principles while others supported the committee report. Delegates Hayes Len non and others spoke as the session continued. The day closed with heated exchanges and procedural moves amid calls to curb socialist influence.
Negotiations for an amicable settlement between Chicago city street railway management and striking employees proceed with Mayor Harrison hopeful for arbitration. A conference between officials and the Amalgamated Association, plus aldermanic peace committees, yields progress and a second meeting is set. Meanwhile, the railway seeks new branches and a court filing seeks a receiver over the company, challenging its franchise validity.
Dothan Alabama November 7 special Washington, about 30, was killed last night when a pistol discharged from his pocket. The bullet pierced his right chest and he died almost instantly. He was the son of W H Washington, general superintendent of local compresses, survived by a wife and three children.
A Brussels dispatch reports King Leopold is expected to visit the United States in the spring. The October 22 message notes hopes he may attend the St Louis fair if feasible. The London note outlines plans for the Belgian king's travel.
A duel occurred in Paris on November 7 between explorer M. Richer and newspaper man M. Villette. Villette was slightly wounded in the clash before onlookers intervened.
New York dispatch reports Seaboard Air Line directors approved a plan supporting Blair Ryan interests with Ladenburg and Treilmatto groups backing, aiming to secure $3.6 million and future growth. Pierpont Morgan to lead management, Williams to head company, promising harmony with southern railroads and expanded operations. Directors to be announced tomorrow morning. alumni association formation noted.
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