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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1900
Page
1
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Indiana Senator Beveridge argues for retaining the Philippines as a permanent possession and granting colonial government to its inhabitants. He contends many there lack capacity for self-government, urging expansionists’ plan and accusing opponents of keeping insurrection alive. Continued on Sixth Page.
The Pulitzer residence at 1012 East Fifty fifth street in New York burned with an estimated 300000 loss. Mrs Morgan Jellett and Miss Elizabeth Montgomery died in the blaze while Mrs Pulitzer and her children escaped to the street. Fire origin is unclear including electric, steam heater, or open flame.
President O. B. Stevens of the Cotton States Association arrives in New Orleans with Secretary Royal Daniel to organize the first annual meeting. Sessions will be at the Louisiana Experiment Station Audubon Park with Governor Foster welcoming. events include a banquet at St. Charles, a sugar planter meeting, and a Cane Growers trolley ride.
Manila confirms outbreak with four deaths and multiple cases, according to official dispatches relayed from Madrid via Liberal. The Associated Press note was corroborated, marking a serious urban health crisis in the Philippine capital.
Tennessee State Treasurer EB Craig will not resign his post. He accepted a deputy role with the Virginia Iron, Coal and Coke Co while continuing as state treasurer, citing dissatisfaction with a potential successor. Wills, his deputy, will handle duties when Craig is away.
Officials in charge of the Columbian hospital report Congressman Fleming is resting easily tonight and not in real danger. They cite an old wound from a prior operation and say rest and self care will restore him. The statement comes from a hospital physician.
Opera singer Myra Marrillo died in Archer Florida from tuberculosis. She was born in Champaign Michigan and first appeared on stage with Miss Abbott. Her remains were sent to Detroit Michigan for burial or processing in her mother’s care.
Grounded at 0 o'clock last night the Norfolk and Western passenger train No. 13 wrecked in Pulaski Va after colliding with freight cars moved onto the main line. Fireman Cornan of Roanoke died minutes after being pulled free. Engineer John Smith of Bristol suffered crushed legs and amputations and died later. White and Cormany clerks and a baggage man were only slightly injured. Passengers unharmed.
The Freedman's Aid and Southern Education Society trustees met in Cincinnati under Bishop J. M. Walden. They announced completion of a new Sam Houston college building in Austin. The Gammon Theological Seminary faculty resolved that no successor to Rev. Wilburn Thirkield be appointed before the current college year ends, with five professors to share duties as president.
C C Gates and F Sturdevant, young farmers near Chipley Georgia, lived close to one another. Gates killed himself with laudanum yesterday. Today Sturdevant was found in his barn dead from a self inflicted stab wound, knife still in his hand. Both men had recently attempted suicide.
South Carolina legislative session opens with a heated push for a joint committee to investigate the state dispensary. Bills authorize papers, subpoenas, and witness hearings with open sessions. Governor McSweeney’s message highlights industrial growth, mill and railroad expansion, and prudent fiscal management while noting long-standing intergovernmental claims and archival research needs.
Washington January 9 The claim of Admiral Dewey and his squadron for head money from the destruction of Montejo's fleet at Manila Bay was argued before the Court of Claims. Claimants contend the enemy force was superior and that land batteries and submarine mines should be counted.
In Oak Ridge Mississippi a morning duel left three men dead and two seriously wounded. A. D. Rolland, R. S. Stephenson, and Otho Austin were killed after a dispute over whipping Rolland’s enslaved tenant. Dr James Austin and a Rolland son were wounded as gunfire erupted during an arrested trial.
The Sumter Light Infantry is held in Sumter armory awaiting a Pinewood call where about 100 Negro residents threaten extermination of white citizens. Conductor Harney killed a Negro train hand at Pinewood three days ago. Negroes protest after arrest of the conductor. The intendant asked the governor for aid as 25 repeating rifles and ammunition are sent from Sumter to Pinewood.
William J Bryan mass meeting planned for January 17 at Music Hall. Hamilton county inal metallic council arranged, inviting Free Silver clubs from Ohio Indiana and Kentucky. Dr B H Reemetin chairs entertainment and H Groes beck leads escorts. Bryan to discuss The Political Problems of the Times. He will attend in Frankfort Kentucky January 16 for Senator Blackburn re‑election celebration and will stop in Cincinnati afterward.
A mob of about 1,530 pursues two negro brothers for the shooting of Durham and Turner, constables enforcing vaccination laws. The double murder occurred as they escorted a prisoner named Gingerly toward Ripley Tennessee, triggering widespread panic and a local chase. Stores closed, volunteers armed, and hounds released as the crowd vows swift retribution.
H E Burroughs of the Western Union Telegraph Company, a lineman, fell from a pole about thirty feet while stringing wire. His arm caught on an iron ring, almost tearing away. He was unconscious and likely to die. He had come from Kingston Tennessee. Senator Mallory Improves in New Orleans.
Joseph W. Braddy, collector for Rhodes Haverty Furniture Co., disappeared after leaving home Monday afternoon. Police found his horse and buggy with papers in an alley. Braddy had spoken of feeling unwell and was last seen at 3 pm Monday. Family, employer, and authorities seek clues as investigation widens.
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