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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1900
Page
1
Fragmentary notes reference democratic rules and a court in Calhoun. The text hints at proceedings, ante and subse actions, with scattered mentions of a court, authority, and the political process. Details remain unclear due to damaged OCR.
In Washington on April 11, the House passed the Republican tariff bill affecting Porto Rico by a 161 to 18 vote after a five hour debate. Democrats denounced the rule used to push the measure, while some Republicans split from party lines. The bill imposes a 16 percent duty on Porto Rican goods and includes a civil government framework for the island.
Birmingham April 11 General Joe Wheeler signals reluctance to seek reelection and says he will devote himself to district interests until his successor arrives. A Florence Alabama correspondent received Wheeler’s Washington dated letter from April 9 stating his concern over an embattled seat. Governor Johnston had not acted on calling an election, per his private secretary.
The piece outlines Matthew Stanley Quay backing Penrose for the vice presidency amid Pennsylvania machine influence, while New York power brokers Hanna Platt and Roosevelt shape the field. It notes Lodge as temporary chairman prospect and discusses Navy officers’ dismay at presidential politics seeping into the service.
Raleigh April 11 Special The Democratic state convention named a ticket for president with Governor Charles B Aycock of Wayne as candidate for governor W Tredel as lieutenant governor Pitt State auditor and B F Dixon of Cleveland as state treasurer B R K Lacey of Wake was nominated for auditor general The platform denounces tariff legislation trusts and militarism and supports an income tax The delegation is instructed to vote for William J Bryan for president J Bryan Grimes as secretary of state and Turner as state treasurer
William D Bynum, arriving in Indianapolis, predicts gold Democrats will not field a national ticket. He believes regular Silver Democrats will reaffirm the Chicago platform and Gold Democrats will not support Bryan. He says confirmation chances depend on a favorable quorum.
Minneapolis dispatch reports Governor Smith rejected any plan to reconvene the legislature in an extra session to elect a successor to Clark. He said the idea is absurd and he would never assemble the body under any circumstances.
Former Brown University president and longtime Chicago public schools head B Benjamin Andrews was chosen chancellor of the University of Nebraska by the board of regents tonight in Omaha Nebraska. The appointment follows his prominent career in higher education and public schooling.
Washington April 11 The president issued an order merging Havana and Pinar del Rio Cupa departments under General Fitzhugh Lee with headquarters at Quemados. The change takes effect May 1.
In Los Angeles on April 11 the state committee of the Silver Republican party met and elected fifty two delegates to the national convention to be held in Kansas City on July 4. C A Lane was made an honorary delegate.
East Liverpool April 11 ex-con sul to Pretoria says Consul General Adelbert Hay failed to find tampering evidence of consular mail during Ma ccrum stay. He calls the department statement a palpable perversion and asserts proofs are wilfully abstracted. He declares the published statement a lie.
London reports General Gatacre criticized by Lord Roberts for Stormberg failure and late arrival at Reddersburg. General Chermside appointed to command, Gatacre ordered home. Baden-Powell reportedly dead amid Natal actions and Bloemfontein dispatches. Duke of Marlborough arrives at Bloemfontein. several brigade changes announced. No confirmation on Baden-Powell death.
The War Office reports casualties to April 7 show 211 officers and 1 569 men killed in action 48 officers and 455 men died of wounds 168 officers and 722 men missing or prisoners 47 officers and 1 433 men died of disease 2 officers and women repatriated 2% officers and 493 unit. Total 12 355 exclusive of those in hospital. With last week losses and wounded about 16 000 more, total over 2 000 officers and men out of action. Lord Roberts dispatch notes aid to Boer prisoners including money and clothing distribution.
From Ladysmith April 10 the Boers opened fire on the British camp at Elandguaagta from three distant positions. A naval 47 inch gun joined, two Philomel gunners were killed, and a private was wounded. After three hours the Boers halted their bombardment and the burghers withdrew from 2a Kopje on the right.
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