Weather Summary for Wednesday Winds Ahead
A fragmentary weather note mentions east or north winds and warmer conditions. The readable text references Wednesday and varying wind directions. No clear location or full forecast details are present.
17 Aug 1899
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1899
Page
1
A fragmentary weather note mentions east or north winds and warmer conditions. The readable text references Wednesday and varying wind directions. No clear location or full forecast details are present.
The fragmentary notice mentions a Pattel event on 14 1888 and a director. Details are unreadable.
Senator Tillman spoke to farmers in Greenwood South Carolina denouncing whitecappers who have terrorized black residents for days. He urged harsh action against Tolberts while warning Yankees will exploit the race issue. The mass meeting vowed to investigate and denounce the attacks with plans for another gathering Friday.
Des Moines lays out a fusion slate with Democratic nominees for governor lieutenant governor and other posts while Populists back the ticket. Calhoun stands as the sole Populist on the ticket, with other nominees embracing the Chicago platform and denouncing imperial clashes in the Philippines and Cuba. The convention faced turbulence but united on the silver line.
In Little Rock Arkansas five brutal assaults on white women by a black man spark mob action near the jail. Police identify Ed Wright as a suspect. four others named Wright Garaner Morgan and Randle. Governor Jones offers $100 rewards. crowds mass, one attempt to storm the jail, heavy guard installed. Also report a separate mysterious double death at Hot Springs with a plate wound to a colored coachman and an unidentified white man.
In Chattanooga Tennessee on August 14 Elders J T Baird and James E King reported mistreatment by a Taylor county judge who refused to recognize them as gospel preachers and taxed them poll tax. Facing fines and jail they pledged their watches as collateral and headquarter funds in Chattanooga sent money to redeem them.
General Juan Jiminez plans to sail from Batabano to Santo Domingo with two companions to head the movement in his favor. He denies reports of his defeat, insisting only successes in the rebel effort and saying his presence is needed on the island.
Cairo reports the extreme lowness of the Nile risks a large cotton crop loss. Native farmers are warned to sow early and the upper highlands face the greatest impact with potentially significant revenue reductions.
August 16. Admiral Dewey, who had been ill with fever, is now improved and remained on the deck of the Olympia this morning. It is believed he will hold an official reception before leaving for Florence.
Secretary Root ordered four more transports for Philippine reinforcements for General Otis. The Pueblo Belgian King Columbia and C F Nelson capacity 2550 men. Pueblo in San Francisco Columbia at Portlaty Oregon others due in ten days sails to Manila by Sept 10. Goal to have ten regiments land by dry season opening October.
Paris reports an adjournment request in the Dreyfus trial after Major Carriere opposed delay. Dreyfus weeps as details of Devil’s Island imprisonment are presented. Witness Guerin and ex premier Lebon testify on cabinet actions and judiciary respect amid renewed suspense.
Rennes reports Maître Labori remains seriously ill with a back wound and fever, while authorities confront Dreyfus ardor and episcopal bans on public processions. Emily Crawford notes Breton sympathy for outlaw causes and growing Catholic unrest. witnesses Guerin, Madame Henri, and Le Ben testify amid political tensions and aborted adjournment.
Savannah Ga August 17 The City of Augusta docked at midnight after a 36 hour storm voyage. Captain Daggett praised crew and passengers including Mr Mrs D C Bacon and Mr Mrs A McD Wilson. It will sail to New York Friday at 2 pm. Itaska reached quarantine. D H Miller from Baltimore overdue with anxious wait.
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