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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1900
Page
3
The discussion emphasizes Congress sole and exclusive power to enforce amendments guiding civil rights. It argues states like Louisiana could face territorial status under military rule if they violate the fourteenth or fifteenth amendments, while urging caution in congressional action and stressing judicial remedies as the proper path.
In remarks on Congress authority over voting rights, Senator Morgan argues that the federal power to safeguard citizens from discrimination in voting rests solely on the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments. He contends states retain primary responsibility, with Congress acting only to enforce anti discrimination when necessary, and that the Supreme Court has not granted an unconditional right to vote. He warns against federal overreach and stresses public opinion as the controlling force in free governments.
A Senate discussion argues that state constitutions like Louisiana’s and North Carolina’s amendments, restricting suffrage, challenge the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments. It warns that mixing races in political power leads to autocracy, warfare, or expulsion, and urges peaceful, white-led preservation of social and political order.
A Confederate veteran argues that postwar reforms and negro voting threaten white supremacy and southern institutions. He claims ballot fraud, political exploitation, and social upheaval stem from federal intervention and calls for a white man's party to restore regional control, urging emancipation of federal influence and a self-governing South.
Colonel John H Whalen swore out a warrant charging Senator Harrel with obtaining money under false pretenses He says Harrel accepted 500 to vote against Goebel and asked 5000 from a Goebel supporter to back his position The affidavit details money placed in a bank vault and bets placed on Goebels fate, with Whalen claiming public funds and motives to protect wagers. The warrant was sent to Frankfort for service.
Hon Sydney J. Bowie announces Senator Morgan will address the people of Linden Marengo county on January 20. Bowie says Morgan will return from Washington by January 20 and place himself at his campus committee's disposal. Primaries in Marengo are set for the 27th.
Mrs Lucy E Shields aged 75 died yesterday after a week long illness at her daughter’s home 38 Hillard street. She was a Presbyterian and noted for charity. Survived by Joseph M Shields Mrs M K Edwards A B Shields Huntsville Ala and Mrs E B Darden Milner Ga. Funeral from 38 Hillard street at 10 this morning with Rev T P Cleveland and Rev Graves. interment at Galttland.
Mrs. George Everett, a leading Atlanta church worker, dies at Nobles sanitarium. Funeral services are today at Merritts Avenue Methodist Church conducted by Rev. Dr. Flynn, with interment at Westview. She was thirty eight, survived by husband and an eleven year old son.
Witnesses describe Morrison's entrance, Leiden's cane and a gunshot at the opera house. Electrician Cantrell testifies Morrison appeared wild, while a chambermaid recalls her sickly state. Defense and psychiatry experts discuss mental condition following a head injury and potential emotional derangement.
Colonel Andrews interrupts with questions about the insanity claim tied to pregnancy or a pony kick years earlier. The defense rests as the state plans rebuttal on the Leid en room incident and Breeding’s alleged intimacy, with closing arguments expected by tomorrow noon.
The Jackson Club of Charlestown marked Jackson's birthday with a gathering in Boston led by Congressman John F. FitzGerald discussing the politics of the day.
Melville FE Ingalls, president of the Ble four and the Chesapeake and Ohio, contemplates early retirement from rail life. Quartermaster General Ladington received word that transport McPherron arrived at Cienfuegos Bundar with census aboard. House Elections No. 9 hearings set. Wise-Young contest and Pearson-Crawford case from NC. A Santelli & Co to locate a large cigar factory in Tampa beginning March 1. Cummins withdraws from US Senate race, clears path for Gea to seek renomination.
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