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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1903
Page
1
Fragmented statewide news covers weather outlooks for Georgia with coastal winds and warmer Sunday, plus a jumble of political and legal items. Reports include state officials, church leaders, and university notes, plus a fatal burn, kidnaping, and public works updates across multiple counties.
In Washington the Senate opened with a clash over reciprocity and Cuba policy. Senator Aldrich openly signaled that Republicans will not advance reciprocity legislation, despite party pledges, while Senator Bailey blocked a Cuban bill vote at the extra session. Bailey indicated a vote may come in the regular session. Gorman secured a potential December 18 vote.
Boston reports cotton trade authorities detailing a tough market. Factories refuse wage cuts yet workers fear a downturn and strikes loom. Mills face high fuel costs and cotton prices, with New England mills short on cotton and southern mills struggling for proper management and financing.
Fort Scott Kansas November 20 Re Port a message from Missouri Pacific tracks in southeast Kansas and southwest Missouri lack section laborers except foremen The National Union of Railway Trackmen headquarters deny a strike They report men quit work voluntarily after wage cut announcement
Southern members of Congress plan to urge a half million dollar appropriation to fund a cotton pest commission to study boll weevil damage and combat the cotton threat. A delegation from cotton states will meet President Roosevelt to press for inclusion in his message. The plan, led by George Burgess of Texas, envisions a three expert agricultural panel plus five practical cotton growers to guide eradication efforts.
Miller of Terre Haute and Johns of Rockville Ind were acquitted of conspiracy to extort a bribe from John J Ryan in a postal graft case. The crowd roared as verdict read, with defendants shaking hands, weeping, and John J Ryan absent amid ongoing postoffice department prosecutions. Federal officials expressed disappointment but noted the case focused on Miller's actions as an assistant attorney.
Virginia Governor Montague told the Commercial Club banquet that the nation needs a wider practical highway system and better public schools. He argued education should foster opportunity and criticized leisure focus, noting the American wage earner’s productivity and the prominence of capable labor.
The Indiana supreme court affirmed the Sullivan county sheriff’s judgment in a coroner suit seeking removal for neglect after the lynching of Dillard. The court ruled the coroner had no interest in the sheriff’s office, though two justices dissented on the decision.
The postmaster at one office opens and closes mail weekly for 10 dollars a quarter with a 3 dollar quarterly increase for each additional weekly opening until 300 dollars per quarter. Judge Richardson of Huntsville Alabama is ill with a nervous breakdown in his Riggs room, and friends fear for his condition.
In Colon on November 20, Colombian commissioners led by General Reyes urged Panama to recognize Colombia and resume control of the Isthmus. Panaman authorities refused, reaffirming sovereignty and treaty guarantees by the United States. The exchange ended amicably with no armed outbreak as both sides boarded the Canada and departed.
Chicago November 20 Two points blocked a peaceful settlement in the Chicago City Railway strike but signs point to a settlement tomorrow as hostilities pause during arbitration talks. Mayor Harrison and the peace commission secured conferences with both sides. Clarence Darrow and Col Bliss met to discuss settlement terms including company discipline and grievance handling. The union accepted the core terms with minor changes, while a routing of cars proposal awaits board review. Four trunk lines remained open under police protection.
Reports from Jackson Mississippi say whitecappers in Amite Franklin and Lincoln counties are terrorizing Black residents. A band fired bullets into a Negro home in Franklin County waking the sleeping occupant as mobs demand Blacks leave the area. Negro labor scarcity follows years of such activity, with authorities previously cracking down to quell the violence.
Lincoln Nebr November 20 supreme court of Nebraska issued a writ of mandamus against the teacher of district school No 21 in Gage county ordering her not to read the Bible to pupils the court ruled sectarian knowledge should not be imported into public schools Carried Secret to Grave Denver Col November 20 Joseph Sorlie died from wounds after a struggle with Father Le Pare the mystery of the incident likely forever unresolved Washington November 20 interior secretary removes Henry W Eoray East Cherokees training school superintendent for intemperance J Franklin House resumes charge temporarily
General Reyes, Colombia's peace mission envoy, says the U S would need to fight all Colombians if Washington fails to settle the Isthmus crisis. He notes Colombia's desperation, hints at moving the capital to Panama City, and asserts unity against American expansion while vowing diplomacy in Washington.
Cold weather prevailed again today and there is every probability that it will soon stamp out the yellow fever. The official bulletin issued today lists new cases nine, deaths none, total number of cases to date and total deaths to date nine.
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