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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1902
Page
3
Pittsburg October 12 reports a southern coal famine easing as Ohio River rises to 12 feet after heavy rain. Twenty steamers with 240 coal barges carrying 3,000,000 bushels depart for the south tomorrow. A further 5,000,000 bushels may follow if river levels continue to rise.
Constantinople reports Daneff says Macedonia situation is very bad though insurrection claims are exaggerated. He notes Bulgarian border vigilance, influence of Macedonian committees, and Bulgaria will guard frontiers, pledging to meet duties externally and internally without intimidation.
Lemans, France October 2. M D Ormes Cheville, government commissioner on the council of war for the Fourth army, has been relieved of his functions. He prosecuted the first court martial of former Captain Dreyfus and later led the case against soldier James Voisin, convicted of murdering and robbing a woman at Cherbourg. Voisin’s sentence stood until a recent confession of the real murderer led to a pardon or release.
Port au Prince reports October 12 that rebels resisted a government landing attempt as Ouvelle Veldrogue bombarded Montreuis. Casualties occurred while Lt. Foix Colin called Port au Prince residents to arms and General Colin prepared a second assault with Nord leading toward Plaisance.
Manila October 12 The sultan of Bacolod Mindanao rejects General Sumner's overtures and declares he wishes to maintain the religion of Mohammed. He states he desires war not friendship. Moros report Bacolod fortifying strongholds with rifles as an American column may be sent from Camp Vicars to capture the Bacolod position.
In Tonkinsville Kentucky on October 22 a deputy sheriff Sumner tried arresting Brown a Hverymian at Cadiz Trigg county. A street duel ensued Brown was killed and the officer wounded in the arm.
An Old Man in Washington died by his own hand after being fastened to a ladder at Trinity Church. Howard Evans found dead in Trinity Church belfry, aged five, hanging by a rope. George Huston Cooper, 61, committed suicide at home, note of acute melancholia. Cooper worked as a clerk in the fifth auditor's office of the Treasury.
Judge Penfield reports that The Hague court may render a decision soon in the Pius fund case between the United States and Mexico. He notes the American record was thorough, Mexico offered little, and the decision may hinge on res adjudicata and figures over a little over a million dollars. The judge says arbitration gains credibility in Europe and spreads liberal American ideals.
Colombian government forces defeat revolutionists at La Cienaga and drive Uribe Uribe from Teneriffe, with 500 rebels and two cannons routed near the Magdalena River. General Cordovez reports the interior pacified and declares amnesty measures in effect as Barranquilla and Honda activities unfold.
Miss Lucille Mulhall, 16, daughter of Zack Mulhall, general livestock agent of the St. Louis and San Francisco railway, fell from her pony during a relay race with cowboys at the fair grounds and sustained serious injuries as tendons in her left ankle were torn away. Mulhall is nationally known for horseback riding and lariat throwing.
The industrial council of Kansas City started a relief drive for striking anthracite coal miners. A committee was appointed to solicit funds from union labor bodies and a hundred dollars was raised at the meeting. The effort aims to support the miners through direct appeals and coordinated fundraising.
Rev Charles Henry Robinson honorary canon of Ripon is named dean of Westminster succeeding the resigning Very Rev George Granville Bradley.
Four highwaymen halted a Burlington express near Lincoln early yesterday. Rain hindered bloodhound tracking and searches in Cass county. Authorities fear the robbers may be hiding in or near Lincoln. Loss to the railroad includes damage and service disruption, with an estimated cash haul around two thousand dollars, though officials suggest up to thirty three thousand dollars may have been taken. A dispatch from Hubbell reports two men matching descriptions are held there.
Manila October 12 Counterfeit American silver dollars are being produced in China and circulated widely in Manila. Suspected to be shipped from San Francisco, the coins are silver and standard weight but improperly stamped with the word fib erty on the goddess. The low silver price ensured about a 100 percent profit for makers. American silver circulates as gold in the Philippines.
Paris report says a motorman mistake sent an electric car into another on Avenue de la Republique. Thirty nine people were seriously injured with fractures cuts and glass injuries. some taken to a hospital.
Washington reports progress on ships under construction but cites delays due to steel shortages strikes and armor delivery setbacks for battleships Maine Missouri Ohio and monitors Arkansas Florida Nevada Wyoming. Bowles notes skilled-workforce shortages and plans revisions lift future military value and efficiency.
Major John F. O'Brien a Confederate veteran and West Point appointee of Jefferson Davis died at 62 in Louisville. A 1860 graduate he served as engineer lieutenant in the Confederate army, helped fortify Fort Pinckney and Fort Sumter, later commanded during bombardment, and was promoted to captain. His body will go to Knoxville for interment. George W. Perth Milwaukee deputy city comptroller and former postmaster died in Milwaukee.
Vienna reports Count Esterhazy left the Jesuit order due to a love affair with French Marchioness de Reynac whom he later married. Belgian miners demand 15 percent wage increase to divert Belgian coal supply from France during strikes.
At Saint Poelten a large gathering of supporters of the Christian Socialist candidate led to serious clashes with anti Semites from Vienna. Police and gendarmes faced rioters while a regiment of infantry restored order and arrests were reported. Some accounts mention 2000 rioters and confrontations with fixed bayonets.
A Southern Pines dispatch reports E. W. Shedd representing Boston capitalists has purchased the Aberdeen and Rockfish railroad extending from Aberdeen to near Fayetteville and forming part of a through line from Concord to Fayetteville known as the Moore County and Western railroad. Despite solid business, the sale is believed to have occurred and will bring important developments to light.
General Zontchert, head of the Macedonian committee, is reported to have escaped from prison and returned to Macedonia. The committee claims the insurrection grows daily, with rebels destroying villages and attacking Jumaya in European Turkey where three Turkish guns were captured but the assault was repulsed.
Christiana October 12. Emperor William has bestowed the decoration of the Prussian Royal Order of the Crown of the First Class upon Captain Sverdrup, the Arctic explorer, in acknowledgment of his explorations.
The tenth annual pilgrimage to Daniel O'Connell’s grave took place in Dublin on October 122. For the first time the lord mayor and the city corporation did not attend. Attendance was small.
Geneva reports show a general strike collapsed as trades resumed work and last night’s disturbances faded into tranquility. Revolver fire wounded several, yet today calm prevailed. The item also honors Austin Dabney Georgia Patriot for valor at Blackstock and Kettle Creek with pension and land grants noted.
London discount rates ease to 5 1 4 percent for three months bills as fears of New York trouble fade. Bank of England rate moves fail to constrain markets with borrowers securing loans at 2 1 4 percent or less. Berlin boerse steadies under American influence amid coal orders from France and tariff news. Manchester cloth market remains difficult with idle looms and steady yarn demand, while Indiam section shows hope of firmer activity.
The U S steamer Buffalo arrived from Manila with 42 officers and 563 men. She left New York June 5 with 30 midshipmen and 760 men for the Asiatic fleet, transferred midshipmen at Gibraltar, Cavite, and Nagasaki, and conducted stores exchanges. Cholera limited shore contact at Manila and Nagasaki, with quarantine observed. The vessel visited Wu Sung and Hong Kong before returning toward home waters.
Speaker Henderson fears running for Congress amid tariff revision pressure. Republicans Madden Boutell and Foss push tariff revision as the path to Congress, making the tariff issue central to political talks and the upcoming election.
The St Louis Post Dispatch warns that continued American settlement in Canada could push Britain toward a fate similar to the former South African republics. The piece asserts Canada's destiny is independence or union with the United States, predicting annexation after a season of independence if outlander sentiment persists.
Miss Julia Cox wed Ma DeWitt Dasher of Leesburg in a Sunday ceremony conducted by Rev B A Jeaaup. The Cordele event drew regional notice as residents and businesspeople, including Sparks native Miss Rush Surwen and Mr McCranie, marked a private union before travel to Macon and Atlanta for fairs.
Waycross residents share travel and visiting updates from October with Savannah friends, Atlanta excursions, and local society events. Mrs. Rush Stafford returns from Savannah. Miss Lola May Schoeppel visits Brunswick. several Waycross residents journey to Jacksonville. ladies of the Methodist church host a missionary society gathering. Mr J M Flynt’s illness and death cast concern as households adjust.
Elberton Ga October 10 Special Cor responforce Last Tuesday at noon occurred the marriage of Mr Charles Hugh Parks of Atlanta and Miss Jessie Lanier Roberts of this place at the Baptist Church Rev H W Williams officiating in one of the prettiest ceremonies here Mrs Frank C Wheat was heat man and Miss Elizabeth Willis maid of honor After the ceremony luncheon was served at the Phenix hotel the party then leaving on the south bound Seaboard train Quite a number of visitors from a distance were present.
Mrs L. M. Thomson formerly of Columbus and Mrs Thomas Mayo Dinford of Richmond are guests of relatives Mr and Mrs A. H. Alfriend at College Park. Mr and Mrs Joseh B Wells have returned from their bridal trip and are at home at 7 Williams Avenue. Mrs Josse Boulineau of Columbus visits Mrs Augustus Boulineau at 7 Williams Street.
A reader from Clayhatchle Alabama argues General Miles's plan to appease Filipino workers could work for miners too. He urges moving contiguous laborers to cotton fields to show the hard, long hours and low pay compared with mining profits. The letter critiques labor and capital costs in cotton production and market prices.
Union Pacific and Southern Pacific offer low October fares from Atlanta to California at 37.85 dollars and Atlanta to Portland Seattle and Tacoma at related reduced rates. Furman Tourist Sleepers available via direct routes to Los Angeles and San Francisco without change. General Agent B Van Rensselaer promotes these railroad deals.
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