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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1902
Page
6
Disjointed text outlines veterans groups and reforms, noting General Torrance and General Grant era figures. References to Union veterans, organization reshaping, and debates on militia, with mentions of medical officials, committees, and public meetings amid postwar tensions.
Northbound travelers crowd Laredo hotels waiting for trains beyond the Rio Grande as the Texas-Mexican and National railroad firemen strike continues. Officials vow to fight to the end and Governor Sayers dispatches State Adjutant General Scully with rangers plus U.S. Marshal Halson to protect property and malls while awaiting further action.
A telegram from St Louis says Charles F. Kelly the alleged fugitive boodler may be in Memphis and money was sent under an assumed name via the Memphis National Bank. Cashier McHenry says no funds arrived here, and local detectives doubt the Memphis report as a clue. Separate notes report Flint Glass Combine plans a selling agency or purchase of plants with a $30,000,000 capital and a general meeting set for October 23.
Charles Cawley a 17 year old Homestead boy, under strain from a patent project, killed his mother and sister with an axe and seriously injured four other children in their Pittsburgh area home. He was overpowered by his brother and turned over to police as details emerged of a brutal, panicked act. The tragedy adds to a day of grim crime reports as other families faced similar horrors.
Disputed pit shift near Denain in Nord ends with cavalry protecting non-strikers as miners clash with soldiers. Twenty miners and three soldiers injured despite mounted protection.
Rumors swirled about the late Panmure Gordon’s wardrobe as whispers circulated among attendees. The report notes curious chatter and mentions an event linked to Out D’Orsayed D’Orsay and Brummell figures amid the crowd. Five hundred attendees are implied in the fragment.
New York October 10 Prince Chowfo Maha Vajiravudh crown prince of Siam arrived tonight on the steamer Furst Bismarck from Southampton and Cherbourg. He was met by state department officials and New York representatives for President Roosevelt. The prince said he had a pleasant voyage and would visit many places in the United States over the next two months.
A transport voyage from Manila to Sherman California reports thirteen deaths aboard the Sherman. The list names M M Corey Carlo Rebebara Roy Schealy J R Archambeault I W Harris Robert Tow W Allen Ivan Hicks L Boucher G B Owen Michael Mather Major Charles H Bonesteel Walter M Keefe and notes their affiliations in the infantry and quartermaster departments.
A riot near the Spanish border after a socialist club closure left twenty men dead and many wounded, including a lieutenant of the civil guard. Martial law was proclaimed. documents at the socialist HQ indicated links to an anarchist network across Europe. Also reported, Germany plans a legation in Havana with budget funding approved.
In Panama on October 9 a conference between government representatives and Rear Admiral Casey aimed at an amicable settlement with revolutionaries. Casey favored Marroquin amnesty terms and planned to relay views to General Herrera and propose talks with General Salazar. Colombia protested Casey’s refusal to let troops cross the isthmus and warned against infringing sovereignty. A Colombian gunboat Padilla was sighted near Punta Arenas possibly awaiting the Poas for a future clash with Panama forces.
Reports from Belgrade dated October 10 describe fighting near Kumovo in European Turkey between Servians and Arnauts. Eight Servians killed, with additional minor clashes and Arnauts repulsed after penetrating Serb territory through the Koparnik mountains. three Arnauts killed.
Georgia night at the Nashville horse show drew over 7 000 attendees and featured a victoria class win for Robert F. Maddox of Atlanta with Black Prince and Duke of Carlisle. Hindman of Louisville contested Maddox in harness, but the Atlanta pair won amid cheers. Mrs. Lucius Burch won the silver cup for the musical ride and Mrs. Burch and Mr. John Early took best couple prizes.
The Grand’s final performance of Anorna, Crawford’s love tragedy, draws praise for Mrs. Brune’s hypnotic lead as Delhi and Prague settings unfold. The cast, scenery, and dramatic highs leave the small audience spellbound despite poor weather and competing attractions.
In Vineland New Jersey October 10 police arrested Jonas Glass Works manager David Applegate and company officer Harry Dare after a riot at Minotola where a striker was fatally stabbed and another shot. Applegate postmaster at Minotola faces shooting charges. both held on 560 bail. Burt Van Demer wounded. Girl Striker riot report from Chicago details clashes at W Co Ritchie plant with leaders Mary Hillman Edith Marsh and sisters Rose Ann and Marline Zitte among those arrested.
Twenty five thousand tons of bituminous coal burn at the Western Coal Company's dock in Waukegan and the fire is beyond control. The fire appears caused by spontaneous combustion as workers rush cars to move coal. The incident affects Chicago bound coal valued at three dollars per ton on track. The fire is uninsured. Italy Buys Villa Borghese and plans a public park in Rome after a 660000 dollar purchase, with 69000 contributed by King Victor Emmanuel.
The 7th U S Cavalry and Grimes Battery light Artillery perform in the Horse Show building on nights October 14 15 16 17 with a matinee Saturday. Buy tickets early to avoid the rush next week. On sale at No 12 Peters Building.
An Indianapolis fireman Oscar Steblin recounts his near death and recovery after nervous collapse while serving at Chemical Engine Company No. 1. He credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with restoring his health after weeks of sleepless nights, exhaustion, and nerve pain. The interview underscores the department’s demanding standards and public interest in bold lifesaving cases.
London October 10 The Kronprinz Wilhelm sank the Robert Ingham on Wednesday and narrowly missed sending the British destroyer Wizard to the bottom. Overhauling the Wizard the liner forced the destroyer to avoid a collision causing heavy water ingress and a twisted bow while the crew of fifty to sixty faced grave peril before the ship righted.
Berlin October 14 German colonial congress opened its first session with Foreign Secretary Von Richthofen urging greater colony focus. Nord Deutsche Bank's Max Schickel argued new colonies require forceful action and urged Germany to cooperate with the United States and Great Britain over seaborne trade. Professor Bračidl urged annual $125000 for German schools abroad, citing U S data on German language teaching. Vienna October 15 Coust Eugene Esterhash shocks by quitting the Jesuit order and pursuing $175000 fortune recovery.
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