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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1902
Page
5
The Fulton County Democratic scene erupts as critic Angier challenges a committee action nominating Covington. Angier vows to ignore the committee while Covington garners broad support from Generals, colonels, judges, and other party leaders, signaling a potential division within the party.
In September a California court ordered the distribution of Adolph Sutro's estate. Heirs include Vassar College with a $10,000 bequest and multiple former congressmen and judges from eastern states who aided Sutro’s tunnel project receive $3,000 to their survivors. Executor Merritt testified that $2,000,000 will go to residuary legatees.
Former United States solicitor general and 1898 Democratic gubernatorial candidate George Jenks fainted at Pittsburg Union Station while traveling to Indiana to visit his daughter Mrs Shively. He was moved to a hotel for care, then returned home to Brookville Pennsylvania. Pension awards were announced for Anna Dorsey Elijah Elliott and Sarah J West in separate notices.
Cincinnati wholesale grocers Shaw Irwin & Co sue in Covington Ky federal court to stop Chesapeake and Ohio Railway from delaying shipments to West Virginia strikers. Conference between Mitchell and railway employees shown as efforts to form a joint board and seek arbitration. Reports of ongoing strike conditions across Kanawha and New River fields with clashes feared and miners resisting compulsory arbitration.
The body of Chaplain F. M. Morrison United States Navy formerly chaplain of the cruiser Olympia was shipped to Richmond Virginia today following a telegram from relatives. Chaplain D H Tribou of the receiving ship Wabash at Charleston Navy Yard accompanied the body to Philadelphia on the same train.
Secretary Wilson, returning from a western tour, reports a plentiful crop outlook in Nebraska Kansas Iowa Illinois Indiana and Ohio. He notes corn largely safe from frost and cites record quality in parts of Kansas Nebraska and Indiana with heavy yields overall and drought effects in the south. He highlights rising cattle numbers and grass conditions, predicts meat prices may fall less than before, and discusses experiments with Egyptian cotton and aroma-focused wrapper tobacco in Ohio and Texas.
Washington reports the death of Alexander R. Shepherd at 67 in Batopolis Mexico from peritonitis after appendicitis. He served as vice president of the board of public works and later governor of the District of Columbia, initiating city improvements and supporting capital relocation debates. He leaves a widow and seven children.
Naval Constructor Richmond Pearson Hobson reports improved eye condition and readiness for duty. Rear Admiral Van Reypen to examine him. if still weak a medical board will decide. If fit, assignment location undecided as officials weigh his rank. Retirement could be allowed with no obstacle from the department.
In a North Street saloon a young desperado named Frank Ford, likely Ed Williams from the Dayton jail escape, fought police and bit a hand before officers disarmed him. One officer dislocated knuckles during the arrest. Police postponed Bertillon portrait until tomorrow.
Washington September 12 British government extends final ratification window for pending reciprocity treaties drafted by Mr Kasson. Raikes British charge d affaires arrived in Washington to secure another six month extension, amending Jamaica British Guiana Turks and Caicos treaties to keep them alive in the Senate calendar until spring.
John T. McDonough secretary of state of New York was the president's guest at dinner in Oyster Bay on September 2 Theodore Roosevelt II back from a western hunting and fishing trip arrived to be met by his brothers Archie and Kermit and a cousin from Sagamore Hill General James Clarkson surveyor of the port of New York was the president's guest at dinner and spoke of matters connected with his office Roosevelt hosted a tour with McDonough and Clarkson discussing official business.
Reading, September 12. Policeman H a Kintzer was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the death of George Tipton, a black nonunion worker at the American Iron and Steel Manufacturing plant. Kintzer admitted bail of 5000 dollars after a trial in which he discharged his pistol during a struggle over apple theft. Kintzer, a prominent Democrat and former president of the Board of Prison Inspectors, faced possible new-trial motions.
Newfoundland Premier Sir Robert Bond arrived in Washington and will meet acting Secretary of State Adep to discuss reciprocal trade terms with the United States. Officials say no engagement will be made without explicit instructions from the Newfoundland executive.
Luke Wheeler indicted for conspiring in the Masonic Temple tax fixing scandal appeared in Chicago and conferred with State's Attorney Deneen. He was to reveal alleged ties to prominent property interests while the grand jury remained in session. County Treasurer Raymond planned to testify on the forger details as Wheeler posted bond.
C A Woods of Marion was elected president of the South Caroling college, a surprising nomination that is likely to be accepted. He serves as president of the State Bar Association and is a trustee of Wofford and Winthrop colleges. Unanimous vote marked the selection.
Washington is shaken by the dismissal of United States District Attorney Vaughan of the northern district of Alabama for neglect of official duties. Officials say no political motive is involved though Alabama Republican politics are suspected. The removal, discussed earlier by President Roosevelt and Attorney General Knox, signals a purge of federal officeholders implicated in manipulating the state convention and party machinery.
An advertisment promises refund if PAZO Ointment fails to cure ringworm and skin conditions. Claims include eczema pimples and blackheads with cautions about dracetat and remedies, urging readers to seek relief from common extin diseases.
September frost swept the west and northwest with Nebraska seeing about 15 percent crop damage while other states reported under five percent. Reports from Denver Dodge City Lincoln and Kearney note killing frost on the eastern slope and across Nebraska nipping tender vegetation and forming ice at Kearney. Corn was generally too far advanced to be harmed.
John Green Sanders, a Black man, was executed at Marion Alabama at 11 50 this morning for the murder of Road Overseer Mufflens in 1900. The second story county jail scaffold, reused from the brother John Sanders case, saw the hangings. Sanders met death calmly before a gathered crowd.
Dr Sharretts United States commissioner in fixing China customs duties returned aboard the China. He said he found himself in the minority and noted other nations wished to saddle the United States with the worst rates. He cited cotton goods duties, contrasting widths and implying American goods would be taxed higher despite being worth less.
Report from Washington states the Clemson College post office safe was blown and robbed last night. Police and postal inspectors notified. details and suspects not released. The incident occurred at Clemson College, South Carolina, with authorities investigating the break in.
A Beaumont Texas oil field fire burned itself out by dawn leaving four wells and two tanks still burning. About thirty derricks destroyed and fifteen tanks burned. Loss estimated from seventy five thousand to two hundred fifty thousand dollars. Fire started by a workman igniting gas in a partially filled tank. one man burned. Special trains brought workers to chop derricks cover wells and drain oil, remaining guard tonight.
San Francisco September 12 There is every prospect the Jessie Banning sailing from this port under the Colombian flag will have an American crew Dutton a San Francisco morning paper reporter signed as executive officer aboard the Bogota Dutton is grandson of Admiral Seymour and a former Gloucester officer Marmaduke will command the steamer
Lieutenant General Nelson A Miles and party passed through Chicago en route to San Francisco for an inspection tour. He will not sail for the Philippines until month’s end and plans a three to four month tour visiting each post. He declined to discuss policy questions and said his mission is strictly military.
In Ashtabula Ohio a man shot Tuesday night died in hospital. He claimed to be Charles J Madden of Boston but left a note naming Charles J Rotureau of Savannah Georgia as his real name and asking funds for his sister Leila and brother Ernest. A suspect named Adam Smith of Baltimore faces second degree murder charges and is held on bail. Cain, Rotureau’s messenger, is a witness. Rotureau’s body moved to the morgue. relatives notified.
Senator Platt meets Republican leaders in New York to discuss whether the state convention will endorse President Roosevelt. He notes the convention will likely back the administration but says no pledge of two years in advance—he believes the president deserves the nomination. Governor Odell expected to attend the conference.
Colorado Republicans nominate a full slate for governor and major offices at the state convention in Denver. James H. Peabody named governor. Franklin E. Brooks congressman at large. Joan Holmberg auditor. Whitney Newton treasurer. James Cowde secretary of state. N. C. Miller attorney general. Platform reaffirms Philadelphia platform, mourns McKinley, backs Roosevelt, supports regulation of capital consolidation and broader anti abuse laws. pledges Colorado support for Roosevelt's reelection in 1904.
Ysidro Pendas senior partner of Ysidro Pendas & Alvarez cigar manufacturers died in Brooklyn at age fifty eight after a Spain voyage and illness. Born in Spain he came to New York in 1864 worked in Havana factories before founding the firm. The company later moved to Tampa, Florida, while Pendas remained a Brooklyn resident.
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