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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1902

Page

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Fragmentary weather note from Florida and South Carolina

Incomplete OCR text shows a fragmented weather update mentioning winds and warmth in the southeast. Some words suggest Tuesday and Wednesday references with unclear meteorological details.

No Gnome to Rebel Lee Wilson Wowls

An outburst of sectional hate marked encampment of the A B R, with references to rebel figures and divisive sentiments. The fragmentary text shows emphasis on regional tensions and named entities, though details remain unclear.

Lee Wilson Wowls the & A BR

Wilson Attacks Lee as Vets Parade at Camp Roosevelt

Washington October 7 veterans of the Grand Army of the Republic and guards gathered for a naval veterans parade and reunions at Camp Roosevelt. Dewey reviewed the march from the White House site as Admiral Taylor and others watched.

Washington Grand Army of the Republic Camp Roosevelt the Navy Dewey Paaade White House Admiral Dewey Torrance Moody and Root Admiral Taylor Diplomatic Corps Sons of Veterans Horatio G. Wright Sixth Army Corps Arlington Philip Sheridan Root Bliss Michigan J. H. Wilson William Potter Ninth Pennsylvania Cavalry Soldiers and Sailors' Rights League Senate Alger Fourth Jacob H. Smith Ourouthern Roosevelt Indianapos H. H. Warner Citizens’ Committee Mr. Warner Grand Army Heodore

Greatest Display Since Cotton Exposition To Greet Visitors

Atlanta coverage previews the Southern Interstate fair at Piedmont Park. Races, exhibits, and amusements fill the grounds with a vast horse display, cotton gins, plants, and sample foods. A Vanity Fair procession leads to Rice's dog and pony show, with Esquimaux visitors adding novelty to the opening atmosphere.

Piedmont Park Weldon Springfield Ill Atlanta Georgia South Seventh Regiment Band Liberati Atlantic City Vanity Fair Fife and Seventh Regiment Rice Dog and Pony Circus Esquimaux Southland

Fire destroys Hogg-Swayne tract at Spindletop oil field

Beaumont Texas October 8 one man is dead after a midnight blaze at the Hogg Swayne tract in the Spindletop oil field. A lantern sparked a fuel laden gas cloud igniting a tank and derricks. the fire spread rapidly destroying about seventy five derricks and twenty pumping plants. Firefighters and crowds fought the blaze as rumors of more deaths circulated, later confirmed at one fatality and ongoing efforts to extinguish the flames.

Beaumont Tex Thomas Rowley J. S. Corbett Hogg- Swayne

Irrigation Congress Merger Proposed With Trans Mississippi

In Colorado Springs the executive committee of the National Irrigation congress voted to merge its meetings with next year’s Trans Mississsippi congress. Utah’s forty delegates oppose the merge. Secretary Maxson credits President Roosevelt for his strong irrigation bill support. Secretary Wilson sent a greeting telegram.

Trans-Mississippi Congress Colorado Springs Colo National Irrigation Congress Executive Committee Irrigation Congress Utah Colorado Maxson Roosevelt Wilson

Jackson to Go Up Higher in Berlin Ministerial Move

Secretary at Berlin John B Jackson, in office since 1894, is slated for a top diplomatic posting. The promotion follows merit based advancement mirrored in other government branches. The aim is to retain high quality personnel by promoting suitable subordinates to first vacancies as they arise.

Berlin Washington John B. Jackson White

Porto Ricans Declared Not US Citizens By Judge Lacomb

A United States circuit court ruling by Judge Lacomb of New York holds Porto Rico residents are not U.S. citizens. The decision states they may own land here without immigration interference, despite insular decisions, treating them as aliens under the law.

Lacomb New York United States Porto Rico

Negro Odd Fellows Meet Opens in New Haven

Delegates from nearly every state and abroad gathered in New Haven for the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows of America convention. About 300 delegates attended the opening with Mayor John P. Studley extending a welcoming address to the colored fraternal group.

Odd Fellows New Haven Conn West Indies South America South Africa England Grand United Order of Odd Fellows of America John P. Studley

Extra Session Urged On Stone As Coal War Bites

Domestic sizes of anthracite sell at 25 dollars a ton in New York with soft coal listed at 8.75 a ton wholesale and higher retail. Aldermen urge Governor Stone to call an extraordinary session to address coal shortages and prevent school closures as winter nears. bids for coal runs fail and an emergency meeting of operators yields no public statement.

New York Board of Aldermen of Stone Pennsylvania Mcl Call Snail Board of Education Stawkes Temple Iron Company G. F. Baer Philadelphia Reading T. F. Fowler New York, Ontario and Western R. M. Olyphant Delaware Hudson Company W. H. Truesdale Lackawanna Alfred Walter Lehigh Valley Underwood Hife J. A. Stearns Coxe Bros. & Co John Markle Truesdale Olyphant Baer Ene Quifvreme J. P. Morgan Fowler New York, Ontario and Western Railroad Beaumont Michell Roosevelt GAEB Washington Wilson Robert E. Lee Roushac Vaughan Alabama Routhac New Orleans Stilkera

Strike Leader Faces Roosevelt Offer On Coal Strike

A conference at the Iroquois hotel between the national manufacturers and President Mitchell failed to fix a plan for resuming anthracite work. Manufacturers’ reps voiced hope for progress, but Mitchell declined Roosevelt’s offer to urge miners to return with a promised inquiry. Various officials from the manufacturers and miners spoke of the parties’ positions and the broader impact on industry and workers. The five manufacturers' members then left for Philadelphia to press the talks further.

Buffalo Mitchell Iroquois Hotel Philadelphia Roosevelt Wilson T. D. Nicholls Thomas Duffy John Fohy National Association of Manufacturers United Mine Workers M National Association of Manufacturers David M. Parry George H. Barbour Detroit Richard Young New York Frank Lisake Parry Association Washington White House Carroll D. White John Mitchell Albert Shaw Lyman Abbott Frank P

Will Bayonets Brean Strike in Anthracite Region

Officials place guards at every colliery. Governor Stone denies acting at Roosevelt's request. National Guard to be deployed Thursday across Luzerne, Carbon, Lackawanna and neighboring counties to deter unrest while miners weigh concessions. President Mitchell orders local unions to meet and express views as to protection and return to work.

Stone Roosevelt Philadelphia State National Guard Opiion Mitchell National Guard Harrisburg National Guard of Pennsylvania Commonwealth Hotel William J. Eliott Guard Miller Luzerne Carbon Behag Icity Lackawanna Susquehanna Northumberland Columbia

Strikers seize New Orleans car service as mayor seeks troops

Nonunion crews taken from cars and driven away by strikers in New Orleans amid a spike in violence. Mayor Capdevielle, after late talks with the safety committee, asked the governor for troops but none arrived. Police were concentrated at the scene as cars were ambushed, bricks flew, and several workers were seized or injured.

New Orleans Capdevielle Public Safety Committee Louisiana Tewn Street F. H. Schwenck Chicago Bri Atthle

Interstate fair opens with daily horse races and events

Local Interstate fair opens its gates today with daily horse races and entertainment. The Association of Agricultural Colleges and Experimental Stations holds sessions with a packed program. Other items include court actions, railway department moves, and regional notices from Georgia and nearby states.

Association of Agricultural Colleges and Experimental Stations Circuit Court of Appeals Southern Railway Atlanta

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