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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1900

Page

3

Bryan in Columbus Draws Packed House and Praise

A Columbus audience filled the opera house and overflow room as Colonel Bryan spoke two hours on free silver trusts and imperialism. He praised the Chicago platform, urged state and federal action on trusts, and contrasted expansion with imperialism while a wreath was presented to him by Mrs. Elizabeth Huer. The banquet at Rankin House followed, with Hon. C. E. Battle presiding and prominent locals in attendance.

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Meat Inspection Bill Fails To Satisfy Americans

Washington February 2 The German Reichstag meat inspection bill fails to satisfy the United States for a reciprocity treaty under the Dingley tariff. Despite concessions, agrarian amendments render the bill unacceptable, and Washington is likely to abandon negotiations for a US Germany trade pact rather than accept the measure.

Washington Reichstag United States Germany France State Department Matera Agricultural Department

Georgia Democracy and Bryan Visit at Jacksonville Banquet

The event showcased Colonel Bryan amid civil political activity with many gold standard democrats among organizers and speakers. Bryan rode the 6:30 p m Southern train to Atlanta and thence to Athens, arriving 10:40 p m.

Georgia Thomas J Chappell Nicaragua Lionel Levy South G Gunby Jordan Bryan Columbus Jacksonville Bryan d R O Howard Atlanta Southern Athinty

Bryan hour at Americus on special train stop

In Americus Georgia February 22 a special train carrying Hon William Jennings Bryan and party from Jacksonville to Columbus stopped for an hour. A large crowd gathered at Central depot and urged a speech. Bryan joked that in Crisp’s hometown there was no need to defend Democratic principles. He visited the Crisp home briefly and met family members unable to meet the train.

Crisp Amercus Whilltar J Bryan Jacksonville Columbus Mr Fryan Central Depot Bryan Charles Frederick Crisp Dodson

Secretary Gage Denies Macrum Charges in Interview

Lyman J Gage secretary of the treasury arrived in St Louis and said there is not a scintilla of evidence to support Macrum's charges. He questioned whether English officials violated secrecy of communications and warned an apology would come only if Macrum substantiates tampering with mail. He stated no crisis is likely unless charges are proven.

Gage St Louis Lyman J Gage Secetary of the Treasury Macrum

Aguinaldo Reaches Japan Report From Hong Kong

A Hong Kong dispatch to The Evening World reports United States Consul Wildman stating three members of the Philippine junta including Laban Ponce and Agonelfio, envoy’s brother, left for Japan to meet Aguinaldo. The message supports claims Aguinaldo escaped Luzon to Formosa while General Lawton hunted him in the island’s north.

Lawton New York Hong Kong British China Evening World United States Wildman Ping Junta Laban Ponce Agonelfio Japan Aguinaldo Luzon Formosa

Roberts Praises Canadians From Ottawa Letter

Lord Roberts forwards commendation from Paardeburg to Lord Minto praising the Canadian regiment for gallantry after a heavy loss on February 15. The note emphasizes admiration from British and Canadian troops in the Orange Free State theater and notes the heavy casualty.

Roberts Ottawa Ont Lord Minto Lord Roberts Paardeburg Orange Free State South Africa

Strike On In Earnest At Jellicoe Coal Mines

Report from Knoxville February 2 states Jellico Proctor coal mines see a four hundred strong walkout yet ops continue. Company fills openings. 160 men at work with more to follow. No violence reported as six thousand acres of private land surround the mines and trespass arrests are warned.

Jellico Knoxville Tenn Proctor Jellicoe Company

Convention Date Discussed by Georgia Bankers

Executive Council of the Georgia Bankers Association met at the Aragon hotel to set the date and plan for the next convention. A June meeting is likely. subcommittees were formed to choose time and place and arrange a program. An informal luncheon honored visiting bankers with toasts and stories, recalling patriotic support by bankers in wars.

Georgia Bankers’ Association The Aragon Hotel T Hardwick Dalton R A Graves Sparta LD Mender Atlanta J E B Brown Carrollton Frank Sheffield Americus F D Bloodworth Susannah Warren Lott Waycross J TH Reynolds Rome Oscar Dooly Talbotton Atlanta Clearing House Association R J Lowry Cnlid Alexander Hamilton Robert Morris Continental Congress Spain Council of the Nation J Reynolds Graves B Brown

Conference on Currency Bill Reaches Conclusion

Washington February 2 Republican conferees adjourned with work nearly finished on the currency bill. Senate and house provisions converge on a gold standard of twenty five and eight tenths grains of gold nine tenths fine. A $150000 reserve is favored. refunding terms remain unsettled though a compromise is in sight.

Washington Houses Congress Senate House United States Treasury

Brantley Speaks Against Porto Rico Bill in House Debate

In Washington on February 3 Special, Georgia Representative Brantley delivered a lengthy maiden speech denouncing the Porto Rican tariff bill as unconstitutional and unjust to Porto Ricans. He urged Congress to declare a definite policy for the Philippines and to respect constitutional powers, arguing for self-government and caution in imperial actions.

Washington Representative Brantley Georgia Brantley House West Indies Philippines Champ Clark Dolliver Iowa Birtie Arkansas Leongreass United States Congress Senate Philppines Mads Cuba Porto Rico Alaska South

Cronje Asks For Armistice In South Africa Crisis

Reports say General Cronje seeks an armistice to buy time as re-enforcements push to Lord Roberts. Relief for Ladysmith is expected soon. fierce fighting may occur before relief as Buller’s columns move to reinforce Roberts.

Lord Roberts Cronje Ladysmith Buller Drakensbore Joubert Sterkspruit Stormberz Laurier South Africa Paardberg Sunday Crowjey Free State Transvaal Free

Colenso Occupied by British After Boer Evacuation

On February 21 at Chieveley Camp Natal British forces pressed past the Tugela after Boers abandoned Colenso. Dublin Fusiliers and Shorneboy’s horse took the position, a Transvaal flag and General Botha’s name handkerchief were captured as British troops faced heavy shelling at Hlangwane hill and Colenso with few casualties. The rail line Colenso to Bulwana remains, Boers hold ammo and food stocks abundant. Ladysmith could fall in a few days.

Tugela River Chieveley Natal Tugela Colenso Dublin Fusiliers Shorneycrofts Transvaal Botha Hlangwane Hill Bulwana Ladysmith

Boers Suffer Heavy Loss After Artillery Bombardment

The War Office reports Lord Roberts ذكر a successful bombardment at Paardeberg after a reconnaissance showed an assault would cause heavy losses. Boers retreated in all directions with many killed or wounded, about fifty prisoners, and Allied casualties including two officers and four men.

Roberts War Office London Lord Roberts Paardeberg Ladysmith Campbell Lincorn Houston

Democratic praise and critique of expansion under Jefferson era

The speech recounts Henry Lewis and others defending expansion and criticizing tariffs and the treaty with Spain. It argues against fastenings of government, promotes citizenship and statehood for new territories, and emphasizes freedom and constitutional limits as expansion proceeds. It notes Lewis urging repeal of the war revenue tax.

Democratic Party Party Itad Lewis Third Hea

Democrats Meet in Kansas City for National Convention

National Democratic Committee met in Washington on February 22 1900 and set Kansas City Missouri as the place for the party convention on July 4 The plan calls for double representation for states by senators and representatives with six delegates for territories Alaska Indian Territory and the District of Columbia The Georgia delegation secured prime hotel space in Kansas City and led in hotel reservations as the convention preparations began

Gorman McLean Ohio District of Columbia James L Norris Jones Messrs Stone Missouri Johnson Kansas National Committee National Democratic Committee Washington Kansas City Congress of the United States Alaska Indian Territory Columbia United States Empire Mee Howell Georgia

Kansas City Convention Hall Seats 20 000 at Once

The Kansas City convention hall at Thirteenth and Central streets, built of native stone and terra cotta, seats about 20 000 with standing room for over 22 000. It features Renaissance first story and peristyle second story, steel girder roof spans 200 feet, and can be emptied at 5 000 people per minute. The hall hosts the national Democratic convention in June.

Kansas City National Democratc Convention Thirteenth Central Metropolitan Opera House New York

Populists Name Ticket in Indiana Nominating Convention

Indiana Populists at their state convention in Indianapolis announced a full ticket led by Governor A G Burkhart and C M Waters for Lieutenant Governor. Other nominees include Dr W T Carmichael for Secretary of State, J W Wales for Auditor, W H Kunz for Treasurer, G T Roger for Attorney General, Charles E Huffman for Supreme Court, Wiliam P Beasly for Superintendent, A L Girdle as State Statistician, and National Electors Samuel Walker and A H Rowley with National Committee members N M Metzinger A G Burkhart and Thomas East.

Indiana Indianapolis Ind A G Burkhart Tipton C. M Waters Indianapolis W T Carmichaal Columbus J W Wales Hancock County W H Kunz Logansport G T. Roger Shelby County Supreme Court Charles E. Huffman Clay County Wiliam P. Beasly Knox County A. L Girdle Starke County Samuel Walker A. H. Rowley N. M. Metzinger Portland A. G Burkhart Thomas East Madison County

Richmond Observes Washington Birthday Parade and Salute

Richmond Va February 2 Washingtons birthday celebrated with a closing of state federal and municipal offices and banks a parade of the Richmond Light Infantry Blues in full dress uniform the first here since the war with Spain a salute by the Richmond Howitzers and meetings of the Sons of the Revolution and the State Society of the Cincinnati legislature remained in session It is noted as a good thing Brown's in Town.

Richmond Washington Richmond Light Infantry Blues Spain Gons of the Revolution State Society of the Cincinnati

Will Demand Indemnity from Honduras for Killing of American

The United States State Department plans a formal indemnity request to Honduras for about $1000 after investigating the death of a young American, Pears, killed by a sentinel near the end of Honduras' revolution. Minister Hunter will be instructed accordingly.

Honduran Washington Honduras State Department Hunter

Eastern anti imperialists weigh Bryan as standard bearer

In Philadelphia an eastern conference of anti imperialists began and will sit two days. Leaders say a show of hands ahead of the Republican convention could influence delegates. William J Bryan is frequently mentioned as a possible standard bearer amid calls for stronger organization and vigorous doctrine discussion.

Bryan Philadephia William J Bry Winslow Sew Anti-Imperial League Spearts Tt League Dex Edward Atkinson Congressman Fleming Georgia Carl Schurz

Kansas City Welcomes Democratic Convention News

General satisfaction was expressed today as Kansas City learned the national Democratic Convention will be held here. Telegrams of support poured in as hotels and entertainment plans were described for visiting guests and delegates.

Kansas City Kansas

Obituary notices from multiple cities report deaths on February 2

The item lists several deaths including John Me Nulla of Chicago tied to bank affairs, William Byrd of Smiths Station Alabama described as a notable citizen and Confederate veteran, and Richard D Lattimore of Savannah Georgia who died after several weeks of illness. It notes funeral plans and affiliations with local organizations.

Tohn McHulla Chicago Washington John MeNulla Hamilton McNulla Whisky Trust William Byrd Smith's Station Ab Opelika Ala William Bird Smiths Sistem Igh Sears Ler County Tony Rachard D. Lattimore Savannah Savannah Ga Pebruan Richard Dravi Lattimore Barnard Street Afar Net BC Lattimore RD & William

University of Pennsylvania 51% ball schedule announced

The schedule for the University of Pennsylvania 51% ball for the upcoming season is set for April 2 and 2 with a match against the University of Virginia at Charlottesville. Representative Richardson of Tennessee, democratic floor leader, introduced a resolution on tin plate trusts. Republican nominates include Jesse Overstreet, C B Landis and F B Crumpacker in Indiana districts nine and ten. Linney of North Carolina introduced a bill on holding district committee sessions.

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Divorced Fragments Spark Thematic Debate In Celossal Alphabet Case

Disjointed notes mention a complex intellectual dispute involving Dr and The Celossal Alphabet, touching on themes of influence and dissent. The text references tensions between thinkers and broader implications for organized labor and societal values, implying a contested divorce or ideological split.

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