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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1900
Page
1
W J Bryan spoke at Wichita and again in Kansas addresses stressing the silver issue as a constant, while denouncing imperial ambitions and the empire. He told a Sunflower League banquet that he would never drop silver despite new measures and urged resistance to English financier plots.
Havana reports General Ruts Rivera has resigned as secretary of agriculture, industry and commerce in the governor general's cabinet. He publicly declares his candidacy for Havana mayor, citing disagreement with authorities and signaling a forthcoming letter of resignation to General Wood. The press has noted the event and Rivera’s plans amid political tension.
A fragmented report notes U S claim against Turkey involving a sultan figure and terms under a GoMing inquiry. The brief mentions a department discussion and a view on the matter, with limited readable context.
Washington reports show Clara Barton denouncing Chicago based ambulance corps for deception and broken pledges as they arrived in South Africa to aid the Boer cause. Barton links the venture to Miss Judd of Holyoke Massachusetts and Irish Boston associates while noting suspicions about payments and mission property damage in Turkey.
Solomon Clemmensy prominent Chattanooga businessman suffering mental derangement threw himself in front of a moving electric car believing he must stop it to avert a wreck. He was struck violently, bruised and bleeding but recovered his senses, with physicians predicting his mind would be permanently restored.
Custer Kentucky April 24 Ix Governor W C Bradley for republican minor state officials filed an appeal to the court of appeals from the ouster judgment issued by Circuit Judge Cantrill last week. The appeal covers all cases except Breckinridge v Pratt. Pratt the republican candidate for attorney general did not seek an appeal. W S Taylor in Senate Chamber Washington April Governors Taylor of Kentucky on the floor. He refused to discuss the situation.
Theodore Troutman, a traveling salesman for John BE, Hurat & Co of Baltimore, was found dead in his Duncan hotel room in Nashville. He hanged himself with a strap attached to a door hinge after a period of apparent suffering. Letters found on him reveal despondency over failure to sell goods.
Queen Victoria and the princess toured Mater Misericordiae Hospital and the Royal Masonic Institute in Dublin during an afternoon drive on April 24. Owing to the duke of Argyll’s death, concerts at the vice regal lodge were discontinued amid public enthusiasm. London reports British losses at Wepener with 3 officers and 18 men killed and 14 officers and 86 men wounded from April 5 to 18.
Opel i er man leads in a Democratic state convention tale as delegates gather in Montgomery Alabama for the primary fight to nominate the governor. Sanford leads a field of three opponents with questions over whom to oppose him and whether the opposition can unite to challenge his strength. The Jefferson county treasurer dispute is closed with the action confirmed while contested Mobile delegations await tomorrow.
A fragmentary notice indicates the Republican group plans a Columbus gathering to name delegates. Details on date location or participants are unclear in the readable text. The item suggests a party meeting or convention step in delegate selection.
Senator Hanna spoke as temporary chairman at the Ohio Republican convention amid crowding delegations and disavowal of old issues. Nevin praised policies while Hanna finally addressed new propositions, with no currency or tariff debate on stage.
Manila reports an early morning attack on a Forty-Eighth infantry battalion at Cagayan Mindanao. Casualties for our side were two killed and eleven wounded. Rebel losses cited as fifty three killed and eighteen wounded with additional retreat losses.
Washington, April 24. Another exciting incident during the Coeur d Alene Investigation clashes erupt as Bartlett, Sinclair, and Attorney Robertson confront each other over whether a July 1 cemetery gathering barred women from placing flowers. The melee crosses the room before order is restored. Separately, the naval board advances three battleship plans with enlarged “lowas” type design and two turrets to be built for bids.
Washington April 2 The Supreme Court issued its mandate in the Captain Oberlin M. Carter case directing the circuit court for the southern New York district to act. Unless Carter's counsel delays, he faces departure for Leavenworth Prison Kansas. The House Judiciary Committee plans to hear prominent New York Georgia attorneys and Department of Justice officials on the Gaynor bill next Tuesday or Friday depending on attendance.
The article notes ships displacing about 15 500 tons, making them the largest in the US Navy and comparable to British armored cruisers. Secondary armament centers on fourteen pounders, with overall size and firepower placing them near the world’s top warships.
A Ottawa interview with Hon Day of justice notes a plan to blow up well and canal locks by men claiming US citizenship. Officials consider treason against US sovereignty and unwarranted war on Canada. culprits may plead political offense, triggering diplomatic handling. Militia orders border arsenals guarded.
South Carolina prohibitionists plan an active summer drive with a gubernatorial race on the horizon. Featherstone has been named the prohibition candidate after a narrow Democratic primary loss to Ellerbe. McSweeney, the dispensary candidate, is set to represent the dispensary side.
Captain Hedworth Lambton and the naval brigade of HMS Powerful were banquetted at Portsmouth Town Hall after a city march. Guests included Lieutenant General Sir George White and Lords Durham and NorthBrook. The event featured decorated streets, a bakery crowd, and choral ceremonies praising the blue jackets for Ladysmith relief.
Chicago April 2. A large forgery alleged in sugar trust stock surfaces as S W Jacobs president of the Chicago Loan and Trust Company is arrested on charges of involvement in a confidence game. Samuel Fuller, named as primary forger, is still sought. About a score of other victims are alleged.
The Pennsylvania appointment battle ended with a 33 to 32 rejection of Quay for a Senate seat. Senator Daniel of Virginia urged seating Quay while Spooner defended him. Pettigrew of South Dakota did not vote, and West voted no. The contentious roll call followed lengthy debates and constitutional arguments.
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