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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1902
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR shows a ledger style record with numbers and terms like revenues, cents, court, and references to Fulton and 1928. Names and clear events are obscured, but it hints at county accounts and financial figures from a historical Fulton document.
In New Orleans the strike situation deepens with 1600 troops in city limits and 700 reported at armories. Gov Fleard, meeting officials and the public safety committee, weighs a course to avert armed force as crowds jeer at soldiers. Strikers and supporters gather along Canal and Galvez streets while the Ewing Rifles seek muster-out. Continued on second page.
Fire in a lodging house at Park Row and Worth street early today sent 206 men fleeing. In the rear stood a large chemical factory. Chief Croker feared an explosion and ordered evacuations. Flames were controlled. losses set at 325000 with no injuries reported.
Pretoria reports a new customs tariff will take effect in about two weeks with careful handling of the dynamite duty pending a separate discussion. The Gazette notes the cigars and cigarettes duties are raised to 150 per hundred cigars and 1 per thousand cigarettes respectively as fair. May Have Battle with Outlaws. Nashville dispatch says Tiptonville reports a sheriff’s posse and the Shepherd brothers rival river pirates in a looming clash as they flee from a Sloughs Landing robbery. a spotter named Lewis Smith, a St Louis heir, aids them.
In Eldorado Arkansas on October 9 a gunfight left three dead and two wounded with one man near death. H L Dearing constable Tom Parnell and Walter Parnell were killed. Injured were Guy B Tucker and Dr Hilton. Martial law followed as Governor Davis ordered state troops to restore order.
Laredo Texas October 9 report says Mexican government took possession of National road and would supervise trains but captain Thomas Dodd mis said. military ordered to guard trains and depots where strike exists. Guard from Monterozy in Mexican yards. Traffic on Texas Mexican and National tied up with no freight moves and no passenger trains for two days. Railroad officials seek further protection from Governor Sayers and federal aid has been invoked. Conductors and engineers report amicable settlements with management to date.
A sight shock of earthquake was felt at Garfield 15 miles north of Austin with minor reports from Creedmoor and Bluff Springs. No serious damage occurred. The tremor was observed today in the Garfield area and surrounding points.
William M. Olm of Massachusetts elected vice commander in chief and J. M. Averill of Georgia junior vice commander in chief as the Grand Army encampment opened in Washington. General T. J. Stewart of Pennsylvania named grand commander despite competition from General John T. Black and Colonel John McElroy. Torrance urged goodwill toward ex Confederates and Secretary Root spoke at the memorial bridge ceremony linking Washington to the national cemetery at Arlington.
Indianapolis reports a grave robbers gang member Rufus Cantrell led detectives to Mount Jackson cemetery claiming coffins hid bodies. He opened a coffin to reveal an empty box with broken glass, noting a cheap pauper lid and a 18 inch opening. Authorities warn regional thefts across Alexandria Fairmount Summitville.
President Roosevelt, accompanied by Mrs. Roosevelt, enjoyed a healthful drive in Rock Creek Park. He felt noticeably better after yesterday's outing and took another hourlong drive at noon today through the park in Washington.
A Greensboro report states seventy mills across Virginia, North and South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee have signed to form the Southern Textile Company. A New York trust company backs the deal, with southern managers guiding options and purchases to cash and securities totaling seven million in common stock, one million in preferred stock, and six million in bonds. The plan aims to curb ruinous competition and shape southern cotton manufacturing.
At Gravette in Gravette Springs Works on October 9 a blasting accident on a Kansas City Southern rail cut caused a jet of powder to ignite. About twenty kegs exploded, instantly killing Elias Stokes Walter House and William Fudge and seriously burning six others. All victims resided in Gravette.
In Wilkesbarre Pa on October 9 Rev P C Nagle urged Reading Company president Baer to secure full time steady work for workers. Baer replied he is willing to promise full time work except during unavoidable accidents, confident conditions permit keeping this promise.
In Cleveland on October 9, contractor Frank Buettner died after a surgery to remove false teeth believed swallowed during sleep. An X ray indicated the teeth in the esophagus as surgeons prepared to open him, but a relative then rushed into the operating room with the missing set found in the patient’s bed.
A large procession in Havana and Santiago de Cuba marked the October 9 ceremonies for Cuban patriots General Jose Maceo General Monecada General Crombet General Sanchez Colonel O Garzon Colonel Silva and Captain Bergues. About forty thousand citizens joined the tribute making the march notably lengthy and influential.
Shenandoah Fla October 9 William Durham 25 a Spanish American War veteran was shot dead by Private Wadsworth of Company A Eighteenth Regiment. Durham disobeyed a halt order during guard duty at John Buleavage’s dynamited house and was killed instantly when a sentry fired a bullet to the heart.
Delegates from eleven states urged President Roosevelt to pursue civil actions under the interstate commerce and Sherman acts against coal companies and seek a Pennsylvania special session to condemn coal roads and enough mines to meet demand. A minority delay urged immediate government seizure, but the majority favored legal remedies and possible government ownership. Mayor Maybury chaired a committee to forward the resolutions.
At Fort Riley Kansas on October 9 the Camp Root site was emptied as two weeks of practical object lessons in army movement concluded. Only a few guardsmen remained while detachments departed for posts and others nearby began marching home.
In New York during October a flurry of conferences sought a coal strike settlement but no public results emerged by nightfall. Key meetings included a two stage session at Senator Platts office with Governor Odell and Senators Quay and Penrose, then with mine operators as talks continued hopeful but undisclosed. Governor Odell lunched with Quay and Penrose before returning to Platts office.
Denver October 9 telegrams between Western Federation of Miners officials and President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers indicate plans for a complete tie up of all bituminous coal mines in the United States and Canada. The MF Mine Workers urge a halt to mining until the anthracite strike is won and express willingness to cooperate. Mitchell replies that the suggestion will be given careful consideration.
Hon. C. D. Wright United States commissioner of labor departed Worcester Massachusetts for Washington October 3 following an urgent message from the capital. A telegram from the president was received yesterday though his inauguration as president of Clark university’s collegiate department delayed his departure.
The legislature of Indian Territory completed the vote count at Tuskahoma on October 9 and announced a small majority for T. W. Hunter as governor. He was sworn in. The senate confirmed W. A. Durant as delegate to Washington, an appointment made by Governor Dukes last week.
New York October 4 William R Hearst and Max Spomeen of New York presidents of the National Association of Democratic Clubs have been elected members of the executive committee of the Democratic Congressional Committee.
October 18 set aside as Children's Day. Delegates visit Griffin after electing new officers. irrigation discussed. water board to act on jail and courthouse water charge. Three hundred orphans march to Farmers Congress in Macon. a boy's death by self harm at Harmony Grove. maritime collision near Charleston. several local crimes and political notes fill the day’s forecast.
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