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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1900
Page
5
The London Office of The Constitution invites Southern visitors to use Trafalgar Buildings reading and reception rooms in Trafalgar Square. Mr. Geo M S Horton is named as the London representative of the paper and welcomes this extended invitation to make the Constitution office their head quarters.
Notice lists traveling representatives and solicitors for subscriptions in Alabama and Georgia with names such as WH OVERBEY CHATSUPS Hf DONNELLY CAIN LT WILLCOX M J WILLINGHAM and J ML JACKSON. It notes collectors RT CANNON JAMES T CARTER and CLADE A VIRGIN and warns to pay only these. It outlines terms, postage rates, and advertising managers Nicholss and Holiday, with imprint at Constitution Hall Atlanta.
Atlanta February 23 1900 the coming democratic convention will meet in a critical time its influence on future history far reaching. The piece argues for a pro constitutional policy on territories Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines and condemns republican actions. It recalls 1896 treason at convention and the desertion of officials who aided the party while urging unity and adherence to the constitutional rights of new territories.
The piece reflects on the 1896 election, noting the new Republican leadership under a Nebraska tribune and the party’s strong campaign despite opposition. It argues the Democrats, linked to the constitution, can win in November with militant leadership and organized support. It mentions Mark Hanna and protected interests as factors in past elections.
The piece attacks Secretary Hay over his stance on Mr. Macrum and alleged mail tampering in Pretoria. It questions why Macrum delayed reporting, why he published via newspaper columns rather than to the State Department, and notes Macrum's proof of tampering in torn envelopes.
Ohio congressman Mr. Bromwell denounces partisan maneuvering over the Porto Rican tariff bill and presses for presidential information to Congress. He cautions against log rolling and asserts the presidency must remain free from private influence while upholding constitutional duties.
A long discussion critiques presidential protocol, Porto Rico status, and executive duties, urging constitutional clarity. It then critiques modern marriage laws, divorce ease, and the impact on family stability, praising church standards and urging legal restraint against easy divorce. It covers constitutional amendment hurdles, Montana senatorial proceedings, and Georgia primaries as a corrective to party politics.
The Washington Post shows some opposition to the proposal to elect senators by the people. The stance is seen as not entirely uniform and part of a broader debated issue.
Dr. Jacob G. Schurman president of Cornell university spoke in Chicago at the Union League Club auditorium on Expansion. The address drew a large audience and was met with evident enthusiasm and interest from attendees.
A patchwork of verse and notes from Georgia observes winter hardships, Kruger rumors, and political jests. It blends dialect poetry, political wit, and brief humorous sketches about candidates, weather, and local life, all framed in period tone.
Letters praise The Constitution for defending scripture against radical criticism and urge farmers and readers to heed its guidance. Contributions from Rev J A Clotfelter and Mrs A R Waterman discuss religious devotion, Old Testament references, cotton economy, and timely payment issues for Georgia teachers amid debates on debt, credit, and state policy.
At Tuskegee Alabama on February 22 a workers session of the conference debated what thirty five years of freedom have achieved for blacks. Booker T Washington presided as speakers said progress is evident in many areas and that white juries often grant colored men similar opportunities.
Public obituary notes Leander J McCormick who died in Chicago last Tuesday. He helped found the McCormick Harvesting Machine Company with Cyrus H and William, dates span 19th century Chicago growth. The family roots trace to Rockbridge Virginia.
Washington february 22 special one of the pleasantest features of the visit of governor candler and mr howell here was the dinner given in honor of mr howell by a few of his friends in and out of official use. the dinner was set at harvey s and was one of his finest. among those gathered in mr tinwell s honor were dr kerr of chicago general m o butler former senator faulkner of west virginia colonel tom ochiltree representative richardson of tennessee judge griggs of georgia congressman amos cummins of new york and georgia senator clay judge tim campbell of new york representative claude swanson of virginia and others. governor candler senator clay and mr howell called upon senator bacon this morn ing and spent a quarter of an hour with him. the senator s condition shows improvement but his physicians insist on him having as much quiet as possible and for that reason nia caters did not spend much time at his oregon avenue quarters ohhl oe
Washington Georgia promoters R A Almand and J R Dyson bought from the Dickens estate a 188 by 210 foot plot near the Georgia railroad depot for a two story brick mill and a two story brick office. They ordered 300000 brick, delivery underway. Projected cost about 60000 for the mill, with a separate cotton mill project already $50000 subscribed.
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