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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1900
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes name Welkinson clerk and candidates for the court race. Mentions Royles and O Neill as endorsing or supporting candidacies and reference to John Corrigan and Black. No clear dates or complete roles stated.
Washington February 19 The Porto Rican tariff bill opens with intense interest as Democrats unite against it and Republicans like McCall and Littlefield back the measure. Payne leads the majority in urging passage while Richardson argues constitutional limits and warns the bill could threaten liberties.
Nebraska meeting of the populist national committee ends in walkout and spill as anti fusion factions form a belt and challenge credentials. Debate centers on who may sit and whether fusion with Democrats should be allowed, with Allen’s faction pushing for exclusion of Barker Donnelly supporters as credentials are examined.
In Frankfort Kentucky February 19 the two chambers of the state senate meet with Goebel declared governor. Democrats under Carter recognize the chair and ratify the Allen action while Republicans under Marshall adjourn. In the house Speaker Trimble presides as the roll call shows fifty three of sixty Democrats present with Republicans silent.
Washington February 19 Senator Clark Montana star witness before senate privileges and elections committee with Dr Tracey and Justice Hunt testimony. Clark details expenses and alleged bribe schemes while denying corrupt aims and promising reform to purify Montana politics in the tense inquiry.
Senator Clark and others face cross examination over campaign financing tied to the Montana capitol site contest. He confirms contributing 140000 to the democratic fund with others including Broadwater Hauser and Daly, says opposition spending rumored to be a million by the Anaconda Company. He defends legality, recalls paying Day for organizing the legislature, and notes destroying prior checks. The session adjourns with Clark still under questioning.
The Atlanta Business Men's League nominated a full slate of aldermen and councilmen after an executive session. Names include Dr G J Stephens and J R Smith as aldermen for north and south sides, W M Middlebrooks, I Liebman, John C Reed, W P Hinl, John W Peacock, H T Inman, and J M Stephens for wards one through seven. The league and chamber of commerce will back the ticket, with broad support anticipated from members.
Madrid dispatch reports Premier Silvela saying Britain allowed 8500 shells for Spain before the war with the United States. Vickers-Maxim denies any such transfer, insisting the Placenza factory is controlled by Spain and shipments were not to England. Foreign office inquiries seek confirmation or denial of the quote.
Frankfort February 1 The fight over the Kentucky governorship continues unresolved as Democratic Senators ratify Goebel’s victory, while Republicans denounce the action as illegal. Senate negotiations between Marshall and Carter over the chair persist with no agreement. Support for ratification now stands at twenty one votes, above a quorum.
Frankfort Kentucky February 19. Sheriff J L Sutton of Whitley county arrested on complicity in the Goebel assassination brought from Louisville tonight and waived examination before County Judge Moran. He and Harland Whittaker, also charged, were brought together handcuffed and shackled. Sutton went to his home. Whittaker remained in jail facing trial. Lee notices another suspect also jailed. Whittaker will not waive examination and his case may be called this week.
London reports a cabinet source says General Crouse is hopelessly surrounded while authorities promise highly satisfactory news. Boers retreat east toward Bloemfontein as Lord Kitchener pursues with Kelly-Keany’s division and MacDonald and French force a march east from Kimberley.
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