10 Jan 1900
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1900
Page
1
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Long Baltimore style coverage details testimonies on the Julia Morris on trial for Leidenheimer murder. Rebuttal witnesses dispute stage altercation claims. Judge allows eight hours for arguments as Colonel Andrews opens with a defense of emotion and call for verdict on merits. Morgan's Alabama adviser Bowie brings campaign notes. Also breach of promise ruling in San Francisco and an ad promoting Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription.
Indiana senator Beveridge delivers a forceful speech on the Philippines, arguing the islands are U S territory and urging vigorous action. He accuses American opposition of prolonging the war and calls for decisive, sustained policy in the Orient.
New York January 9 The home of Joseph Pulitzer proprietor of the New York World in East Fifty Fifth Street was burned with at least one life lost. The body of the house keeper Mrs Jellett was found burned. Governess Miss Elizabeth Montgomery is missing and may have perished. Mrs Pulitzer and her children escaped with the nurse and baby. Firefighters and servants escaped via window ledges. The house contained a valuable historical library and art works. Total loss estimated at 300000 dollars.
Justice White delivers opinion in Louisville and Nashville Railroad Co et al v Behlmer. Case reviews interstate commerce rates on hay from Memphis to various points. Fourth Circuit had held discrimination. Supreme Court reverses, aligning with Alabama Midland precedent.
Supreme Court reverses circuit court and sides with the railroad commission of Florida in the Terminal Station case against Jacksonville’s Terminal Station Company. Atlantic Valdosta and Western sought equal admission rights. mandamus proceedings led to the high court ruling after a sequence of favorable then hostile rulings. Also notes 1899 events and mob violence counts.
Chicago police probe a West Madison street room death case tied to an elopement and quarrel. A man was shot in the back while asleep, a revolver found under the woman’s arm, and the victim’s wound suggests foul play by the couple. Evidence points to medicines in the woman’s trunk and possible Toronto origins.
Hot Springs Arkansas reports that three leading bathhouses are accused of drumming in breach of Interior Department rules. Superintendent Little of the Hot Springs reservations office will submit the charges and evidence to Washington, with owners’ responses awaited on possible lease forfeiture.
In Milton Florida the town is patrolled by about 30 armed men amid fear of more trouble. Residents held a quiet Roby service to avoid crowds as bells stayed silent. Most citizens carry rifles and pistols with a resolve to restore order, even if lynching is needed.
Johnson issues call for Georgia state convention in Atlanta on March 7 to nominate governor and statehouse officers. Delegates to the national convention to be chosen, with expected contests for those places. Also notes birth of a son to Princess Henry of Prussia and a Washington illness for Rep Freming. Blackburn elected U.S. senator by Kentucky legislature. Includes daily market reports for naval stores.
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