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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1902
Page
5
Roosevelt pursues antitrust action amid a dismal political climate as factions clash over control of spoils. The piece notes divisions among officials and uneasy relations with rivals, signaling a turbulent route ahead.
President Roosevelt blasts critics on trust policy and defense of the army in the Philippines during Massachusetts visits. He recounts political graft fears over post office appointments, cites Maryland and Cumberland cases, and praises his staff while rallying crowds in Fitchburg and Worcester.
Lake region September 2. Peter Mortenson, condemned for the murder of James R. Hay, was sentenced to be executed October 17. Utah law grants condemned murderers a choice between hanging and shooting. Mortenson, faced with the option, elected to be shot, showing deep emotion and protest of innocence.
Washington September 9 The Democratic congressional campaign book with 384 pages opens with the 1900 platform and Cuba anti trust criticisms. It reviews Imperialism and war policies, condemns military actions in the Philippines, and argues for targeted reforms while warning against destroying prosperity through misguided trusts remedies. It contrasts Republican and Democratic records on tariffs and trusts and urges practical safeguards over radical measures.
In Queens a Black man named Jeremiah Hunter shot and wounded many officers and civilians during a siege at his home. After firing on patrolmen, he set fire to a house and was captured wounded with his wife fighting with sabre. Police officers including O'Neil, McKenna, Brill, Cassidy and Downey suffered severe injuries.
George Kimball reports the largest vote for a third candidate in state history while Jefferson Davis seeks reelection with a smaller Republican showing. Complete returns from eight counties indicate a heavy rain polling day and Democratic gains across multiple districts.
Theophil Tunis, president of the Tunis Lumber Company, said an application for discharge of the receivership was filed in Norfolk federal court. Receipts and disbursements totaled about 2.6 million dollars, and all creditors were paid with interest. The firm operates in Maryland Virginia and North Carolina, with a stockholders meeting set in Norfolk on the 5th to wind up the affairs.
Amelia Gabriele, 22, opera singer and wife of actor Antonio Gabriele of New York, was shot and fatally wounded in a Philadelphia boarding house by Robert Anselme, the man she eloped with from New York. Jealousy believed to motive as Anselme and she both were hospitalized near death after the double shooting.
Delegates gathered at the Minnesota state fair grounds with Col A W Richardson presiding. Speakers included Martin Dodge and W Moore of the National Road Association who urged farmer involvement and highlighted progress nationwide. Officers elected: President Martin Dodge, Vice President R W Richardson, Secretary William R Hoag, Assistant Secretary Benjamin F Beardsley.
A speaker defends police and military forces, arguing critics overemphasize misconduct. He notes jungle warfare stresses and urges not to judge cities by police court records alone. He contrasts soldiers in the Philippines with overall honor earned by three years under the U S flag.
A Stone Mountain Association session debated rescinding the Tabernacle Baptist churchs acceptance of alien baptisms. Leaders argued legality and fairness, with Dr Broughton defending action amid calls for harmony and church unity. The afternoon opened with reconciliatory talks and ended with a vote to proceed and officers reelected.
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