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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1900
Page
1
Fragmentary notes show local Democrats discussing tickets and campaigns with references to Hulsey Wilkinson and political agents. March 6 is mentioned for a related event as plans unfold regarding travel and outreach during a tense period.
Hugh M Comer, born in Jones County Georgia in 1842, longtime president of the Central of Georgia Railway, died at his Savannah home after a five month illness. He guided Savannah business, expanded the railway and banking interests, and remained active until days before his death. Funeral set for St John’s Church with burial at Bonaventure. extensive mourning observed citywide.
In Washington the Porto Rico tariff debate extended to tomorrow as Mr Payne of New York sought a night session and a substitute. Democrats, led by Richardson, denounced the delay as proof the bill is bad and that Republicans need time to patch it up. Bartlett of Georgia argued against the measure, challenging constitutional limits and colonial costs, while Lanham and Moon pressed citizenship questions amid ongoing opposition.
Hon. W J Bryan arrives in Memphis to a roaring crowd for mardi gras celebrations. He speaks at the Peabody hotel reception and a later auditorium address where the vast crowd faced a lamído. He denies silver sentiment is dying, arguing GOP currency changes admit pursuit of international bimetallism and gold standard dissatisfaction.
Arthur Sewall, Democratic vice presidential candidate, spoke in Washington on February 26 denying imperialist charges. He said he supports expansion, keeping Puerto Rico and Hawaii as territories under U.S. law, and extending full protection, while aiming for a republic in the Philippines with continued U.S. protection. He cited a Hawaii–Philippines trip halted by a plague outbreak and dismissed a quoted interview predicting Democratic defeat.
Antonio Ferraro was electrocuted at Sing Sing prison for the murder of Luciano Muchio in Brooklyn on April 4, 1898. The electric current began at 8:02 am and five shocks were given before doctors pronounced him dead at 8:28 pm.
The United States Milling Company known as the flour trust collapsed Saturday. Judge Jenkins appointed three receivers, including Daniel Thomas, Charles E. Kimball, and Albert C. Loring, as the company shows only about $1,000 in cash and no receivables to meet maturing obligations. Creditors face likely losses across the country.
Citizens in the northern Georgia counties protest the new law restricting field intrusion while Chattanooga residents, long accustomed to quail shooting nearby, express irritation at the federal court testing of the measure.
A Virginia Senate bill introduced by Mumford C. Richmond to form the Stonewall Jackson Memorial Association seeks to purchase General Jackson’s Chandler home in Caroline County and the adjoining farm. The plan preserves the house in original form, houses relics, and keeps it open for visitors funded by subscriptions from about 190 Southern leaders.
Augusta Georgia February. James Barrett long a populist leader in Georgia announces his return to the Democratic Party. In a signed Chronicle article he urges unity against Republican policy on trusts and imperialism, arguing only the Democratic Party can oppose Republicans effectively.
Washington report says Captain Oberlin M. Carter’s bid to have the case heard by the Supreme Court failed. The Supreme Court announced denial with no written decision, ending further litigation and signaling he will likely begin serving his sentence in the near future.
Four men were killed yesterday in the Mount Pleasant mine Scranton Pennsylvania February by the breaking of a mine carriage on descent to the sixth vein. William Gilbert Thomas Williams John Regan and Frank Woodward were aboard when the down carriage struck a projecting shelf and crashed seventy five feet to the pit. Gilbert and Regan died instantly Williams and Woodward died soon after.
Chattanooga residents who hunt and had been negotiating for game preserves in north Georgia have been notified by Georgia authorities that the law forbids removing birds from the state. Attorneys have been consulted as the matter proceeds.
Kansas City begins systematic arrangements for the forthcoming Democratic National Convention in July. Committees will start work immediately, adopting a plan modeled after St. Louis and Minneapolis with improvements. hotel managers deny reports of exorbitant rate hikes, promising no higher prices, just full occupancy during the event.
The Georgia Electric Light Company, led by President H. M. Atkinson, has purchased a central three story brick building at East Alabama street for 28000 dollars to house a new storage station, repair shops, and offices. Forrest Adair arranged the deal. renovations will make the building fireproof with a possible new front.
Cotton traded around nine cents in Columbus as buyers and sellers, led by John T. Davis & Co, moved nearly comprised bales to Muscogee mills at prices near the 54 percent mark. The special report notes good figures and steady activity in the February Columbus market.
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