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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1900
Page
1
A report highlights main focal points of the South African conflict, detailing the advances and movements of three British divisions. The dispatch emphasizes strategic positions, troop progress, and evolving fronts as operations unfold against opposing forces.
The Georgia and Alabama railway faces a temporary injunction against merging with the Florida Central and Peninsular, sought by minority holder Michael J. Cady. The suit accuses voting trustees led by J Skelton Williams of controlling stock to push a vast consolidation. Judge Emory Speer set a hearing for causes on the 13th, while noting parallel state actions to restrain similar consolidations and potential multi million dollar personal gains.
Washington January 4 Special Congressman Fleming of the tenth district is very ill in Columbian hospital with no disclosed diagnosis. He was unwell before holidays and stayed in Washington to rest. He left his Cake Street rooms but remains confined and under careful nursing. Doctors fear stomach trouble and treat him as serious while restricting access to visitors.
Savannah Ga January 8 Special Colonel John Screven died just before 3 o'clock this morning He was seventy two years old and one of Savannahs most prominent citizens having served as mayor for a long term and held many positions of honor and trust He was commander of the Guards battalion during the war and later president of the Savannah Albany and Gulf railroad now of the Plant system Pneumonia caused his death.
In Chattanooga on January 8, the Julia Morrison case drew crowds as doctors testified to a perceived depressed mood in Miss Morrison's skull. Witnesses described heated exchanges with Leiden and repeated threats, with Morrison firing her revolver after a confrontation on September 22 at the Chattanooga opera house.
In Omaha on Jackson's Day the Jacksonian Club held three events. W J Bryan and Congressmen Carmack Overmeyer Weaver were guests at a reception and dinner. Gilbert Hitchcock acted as toastmaster during the club banquet, with Bryan as guest of honor. Governor Hogg of Texas was absent. Bryan spoke on the money question and warned of dangers of the gold standard amid global financial strains.
A public address discusses financial independence, the gold standard, and the Philippine question. Speakers argue against imperialism and warn Republicans about foreign policy, urging a choice between republic and empire. Governor Poynter and state officials attend as the event ends late.
Senator Morgan of Alabama condemns Senator Pritchard's North Carolina substitute as unconstitutional under the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments. He argues the issue should be decided by the people in elections, warns any attempt to coerce state constitutional change would abolish state sovereignty, and discusses Louisiana and other cases relevant to race and suffrage.
Democrats in Peoria hosted an elaborate banquet with speeches led by former Iowa Governor Horace Bales and Adlai Stevenson. The event featured strong opposition to imperialism and trusts while debating free silver as a party issue and criticizing the Chicago platform.
Cincinnati hosts a Duckworth Club banquet with 300 plates sold. Ex governor James E Campbell and other dignitaries were absent while Judge Mooney chaired. Judge Anderson of Greenville spoke against national policy on the Philippines. no mention of silver or Bryan.
The Tennessee Society of St Louis held its annual Jackson Day banquet at the St Nicholas hotel in St Louis. Governor Benton Metthlin of Tennessee was the principal speaker, responding to the toast Andrew Jackson. He received an ovation at the end of his address.
Roland Reed remains in extremely critical condition after his illness worsened early this morning. Doctors report no change since nightfall as relatives and fans await updates on the actor's precarious health in New York.
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