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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1900
Page
7
Alabama insurance activity shows a surge in new policies and premium receipts over the past year. Life and fire risks rise as companies report strong profits. several new firms entered the state while established agencies expand business, suggesting prosperous conditions in a challenging period.
Alabama markets show a healthy mule trade with sales breaking former records in Montgomery. Purchasers travel from hundreds of miles as mules fetch 20 to 25 percent more here than elsewhere. Large dealers operate busy horse marts with many mules from Tennessee and some from Kentucky. Fancy horse sales this year are likely three times larger than any of the past ten seasons.
In Montgomery Alabama on February 26 special dispatch reports both Democratic factions in about 15 counties have nominated representatives for the next general assembly. The Morgan Johnston contest shows two organized and determined political forces facing each other. Each side is confident of victory as fierce campaigning continues through April with bets on the outcome.
The Alabama dispensary topic pushes forward as a clear campaign issue in Jefferson County and surrounding areas. Advocates quietly organize workers across counties, with expansion debated as the general assembly nears. The law is touted as practical and beneficial to small remote communities, with enforcement likened to South Carolina’s, amid ongoing editor appointments in Montgomery.
The Georgiana Guardian editor J 3 Lillard has been offered a role akin to Mr Brooke and has not yet decided whether to accept. Lavetse weekly coverage notes his high activity in local politics and broad friendships in the Wise Grase area.
In Tuscaloosa County Mont Moody the author of the state dispensary bill seeks renomination but faces stiff opposition from General George D Johnston a veteran Democratic leader trusted by many. The contest draws statewide attention as Moody pushes the measure while Johnston garners broad support.
About 1.3 million dollars in cash is kept in the Alabama state treasury vault under law no deposits in banks are allowed. Currency and gold are in a four-time locked safe, silver packed in canvas sacks, guards watch the treasury at night. Officials say the state’s finances are improving and it will be months before cash can be reimbursed.
Alabama Republicans rush to Washington as State Chairman Vaughn and Internal Revenue Collector Urighim press for unity. A meeting with Dick of the national committee aims to settle disputes, with talks of withdrawing Youngblood as national committeeman and possibly naming a third candidate for chairman.
Mobile marks carnival start as Emperor Felis II receives city key in Bienville Square. Mayor Bush, city council, and Detroit cruiser bluejackets attend. Krewe of Cyreniacs parade seven floats, Miss Belle May Davis crowned queen at Princess theater, coronation followed by a ball. Visitors flock, weather favorable.
The Proteus Ball at the Preach opera house drew a large crowd estimated between 20 and 39 percent larger than previous years. New York notables including Mrs Stuyvesant Fish and a delegation attended, with the National Editorial Association joining the throng.
The Chattanooga Rapid Transit Company filed a mortgage for 303002 dollars on its tracks franchises and rolling stock to the Real Estate Company of Philadelphia The deal includes refunding 200000 dollars in bonds and a further 190000 dollar loan to complete the line to Chickamauga Park and to equip the system.
Washington scene as Mr Turley Tennessee argues against seating former Senator Quay of Pennsylvania citing constitutional vacancy rules. Tillman of South Carolina and Spooner clash over Hawaiian bill and race issues with Tillman boasting of ballot box stuffed history while urging broad suffrage contrasts.
Republican conference reports the Porto Rican tariff bill will be provisional for two years and reduce the duty from 25 to 15 percent. President’s support claimed. four Republicans oppose, gains from opposition expected. Amendments limit the act to emergency revenue for Porto Rico and forbid continuation after March 11, 1909.
H M Comer a leading Savannah banker and industrialist dies at his home. He built H M Comer & Co, led fertilizer firms, helped organize Bibb Manufacturing, and chaired Central Railroad receivership guiding Savannah’s key business empire. He was known as the city’s wealthiest resident with vast holdings in cotton, cattle ranching, and real estate.
Examination of the property showed insolvency and need to protect city interests. Comer supported the Thomas and Ryan reorganization plan, was elected president, and managed affairs amid heavy litigation. His health failed under strain, leading to his death in Columbus on February 26 as colleagues mourned the loss amid ongoing corporate tensions.
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