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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1900
Page
1
Fragmented text shows court activity with several names and a political primary outline. Mentions of Judge, district representatives, resignations, and an upcoming primary hint at local political shifts while weather terms suggest Tuesday showers and brisk winds across the period.
The piece centers on Dewey’s political standing and the Dewey McKinley split amid rumors Mrs Dewey will switch church affiliations to aid her husband’s campaign. It notes Schley as a potential Bryan running mate, Quay and Clark cases, and Judge Griggs stopping a Democratic caucus move as Georgia politics unfold.
Report notes a surge of activity in the house as absentees await telegrams and new nontransferable pair slips aim to curb dead pairs. Officials expect a full vote on the Porto Rican bill with a Ways and Means meeting set to proceed Wednesday, while Towne emerges as a possible vice presidential pick for Bryan.
Detectives are declared guilty. The movement favors Towne for national nomination with support from gold Democrats and Republican anti-imperialists of New England. Bryan may welcome Towne as running mate. Senator Pettierew backs a plan to adjourn the national populist convention at Sioux Falls without a ticket and have a committee later endorse the Kansas City ticket. If impossible, Bryan and Towne could be pushed for Sioux Falls.
William J. Bryan drew large crowds in Santa Ana and San Diego, criticizing the national administration over Philippine affairs, opposing trusts, and calling for an income tax. He appeared hoarse and fatigued but received enthusiastic receptions in multiple California cities.
Kansas City April 9 Populist state central committee votes to hold a mass convention in Kansas City on April 31 for nominating a separate state ticket. Chairman Little says no fusion with Democrats, populists will run their own slate. He backs Bryan and Caldwell for national tickets and expects Sioux Falls nomination and Democratic endorsement.
Savannah dispatch reports Vice President John M. Egan elected president to succeed Hugh M. Comer and Major J F Hanson of Macon named chairman of the board in a pivotal directors meeting. Hanson will oversee finances and board duties as Egan drives active management. Salaries for the two posts were not set at this session.
Judge Lumpkin held detectives William A. Bradley and Looney in contempt and jailed them twenty days after issuing attachments. The case hinges on alleged bribe attempts to influence jurors and attorneys Arnold and Jordan, with a grand jury expected to decide on embracery charges. Foreman ex-Governor Bullock observed court as the case neared a possible supreme court appeal.
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