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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1900

Page

3

Atlanta Public Building Aid Prompts Favorable Report

Washington notes indicate Congressman Livingston will push a favorable report on a proposed one million dollar Atlanta public building bill. Senator Clay expects quick action at the Senate end while House committee scrutiny is anticipated first. The piece also covers Goodyear waterwork claims at Brunswick, cider license tax issues in Atlanta, and various political updates from Georgia and South Carolina.

Tos. Ohl Washington Livingston Public Buildings Committee House Atlanta Senate Clay House Committee Goodyear George Colonel Goodyear Brunswick Georgia Congress Internal Revenue Wilson Hill Hunter W P Hii Tom Tiunter Atlanta and West Point Hml Tangiers State Department Senator Bacon Bacon McSweeney South Carolina Tillman McLaurin Senator McLaurin American Asiatic Association New York Far East Beveridge

Two Men Open Fire Wounding in Virginia Duel

In Stanardsville Greene County on Tuesday night Sl Young of Pennsylvania and Mac M Mayers of Stanardsville exchanged fire. Mayers was shot twice in the bowels and heart region and is mortally wounded. Young was shot in the wrist and forehead and likely to recover.

Virginia Richmond Stanardsville Greene County Sl Young Pennsylvania Mac M Mayers Mayers Price Young

Julia Morrison Remains in Jail After Verdict

Julia Morrison James spent the night in the county jail after a verdict acquitting her of murder. She has praised Sheriff Bush for humane treatment and plans to lecture on stage life. Public sentiment in Chattanooga opposes the verdict, favoring a penitentiary term instead of death. Jurors condemn a sensational report linking them to murder.

Chattanooga Julia Morrison James Gio Sheriff Bush Miss Morrison Leiden Julia Morrison Fudge Floyd Estill

Chemist on Witness Stand in Molineux Case

New York January 11 principal witness in the murder of Mrs Katharine J Adams was Professor Rudolph H Witthaus the chemist who analyzed Mrs Adams stomach portions of Barnett exhumed body and the box with an effervescent salt. He found mercury cyanide in the Barnett box and mercury in Hor nets liver kidneys brain and bromoseltzer constituents in the powder except for mercury and cyanogen Mrs Adams daughter Mrs Florence E Rogers testified she remained composed and her account matched Harry Cornish Cross-examination did not shake her testimony Witthaus to continue tomorrow testing the glass and Mrs Adams stomach analysis

Molineux New York Roland B Molineux Katherine J. Adams Rudolph H. ,Witthaus Adams Harry C. Barnetta Barnet Witthous Florence E Rogers Rogers Harry Cornish Jong

Kratter Attempts Suicide in Cracow After Return

Frederick Kratter, who fled to the United States last April due to defalcation and returned to Cracow under safe conduct, attempted suicide today with a revolver. A written confession intended to be read after death was found in his pocket.

Poland Cracow Frederick Kratter United States

Insurgents Driven Back on Santa Tomas Road Manila

January 11 reports Colonel Bullard with the Thirty-ninth Infantry moving in three columns from Calamba attacked ten companies of insurgents entrenched on the Santa Tomas road. Twenty-four rebels were killed, sixty prisoners taken, Filipinos retreated toward Lake Tan with wounded. One American killed and two officers wounded slightly.

Santa Tomas Manila Bullard Calamba Lake Tan

Price of coal will now go up across regions

Philadelphia dispatch reports an April 1 freight-rate rise of at least 90 to 35 cents per ton on bituminous coal. Meetings of bituminous roads are planned, with miners set to gain about 10 cents per ton in Cumberland and 5 cents in Clearfield regions. Production costs may rise 25 cents per ton as railcars remain in short supply.

Philadelphia Cumberland

Texas Power Milles Short, Say Correspondents

The Houston Post canvassed Texas cotton ginners to gauge uncounted stocks and remaining production. 211 towns across 100 counties reported 128,068 bales unseen, while five large towns held 392,200 bales, leaving Houston and Galveston with most stored. Projected season total near 226.3k bales for remainder, versus 3998, last year estimates place total crop around 2,268,000 bales, down from 3,558,000.

Houston Tex The Houston Post Texas New York World Hester New Orlany Cotton Exchange Galveston Paris Brenham Dallas Poat Indian Territory Bester New Orleans

Boutwell and Philippine War Debate Sparks Anti-Imperial Meeting

About 500 attended a Washington anti-imperialist meeting at Masonic Hall. Ex-Gov Boutwell of Massachusetts and ex-Senator Henderson of Missouri argued for Philippine self-government and condemned U S policy, urging Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines to form independent governments free of American dictation. They warned of empire and urged justice peace and new republics friendship.

Washington Masonic Hall J HE Henderson Missouri Boutwell Massachusetts Lentz Ohio Henderson Admiral Deway United States America Asia Republic of America Republic Cuba Porto Rico Philippine Islands Philippines England

Is Allison to be the Boss in Federal Court Reform

Continued from first page, clerical salary and fees for both courts. The piece notes Alabama sentiment in favor of changing the federal courts system to reduce circuit court clerks, giving Fifth Circuit a single clerk, while district court clerks remain. It argues省 significant government savings and that the change will likely be enacted, with district judges acting as circuit judges.

Department of Justice Alabama Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit

McClure to Lecture in Huntsville Alabama in March

Colonel A K McClure editor of The Philadelphia Times has consented to deliver an address in Huntsville during March. The exact date and venue were not announced.

England's Answer on Seizure of American Goods

Washington reports the British government sent a partial reply to Mr Choate on the seizures of flour and other goods aboard the Beatrice Mashona and Maria. It states foodstuffs in transit to a hostile destination can be contraband only if they are actually destined for the enemy, not merely capable of aiding him. The White House expects possible release or compensation, and both governments will determine the cargo character. A later official note confirms the British position and notes probable settlements, with Ambassador Choate having discussed the matter with Lord Salisbury. An English editorial contemplates acceptance of the stance. A separate Alabama dairy exhibit notes a calf with two tails, a curious feature.

Washington Choate Beatrice Maria State Department Foreign Office Choates Lord Pauncefote Consignees South Africa Ambassador Choate Marquis of Salisbury Heatrice Mashona Butt Seizura United States Aguinaldo Otis Mr Pettigrew Jong Pettigrew Sir Steffart Senate Republican Party St Lows Gage Houses of Congress New York Treasury Cim Woesn Tegan Peope Leichings Clevelands Harrisons Aldrich DIM Fettigrew Allen Nebraska Jva Carter

McCoy to Meet Choynski in Big Featherweight Show

New York January 1 Many out of town fans stay to see the McGovern Dixon featherweight title bout and the third McCoy Choynski fight at Broadway Athletic Club tomorrow night McCoy is favorite after beating Maher while Choynski claims improvement and strength He adds he will win and is undeterred by Maher victory comments

New York Terry McGovern George Dixon Kid McCoy Joe Choyash Clu Tus McCoy Choynski San Francisco Chicago Peter Maher McCoyn Puting Choynski Californan Maher

Pettigrew's Charges on War and Imperial Policy Debate

Pettigrew alleges the president sought a self term and that the administration misled on its aims in the Philippine conflict. He criticizes duplicity in open hostilities Feb 4 and urges truth to avert further trouble, while urging a course of justice over imperial aggression. The debate shifts to finance, currency theory, and proposed census data grants, with party attacks and procedural moves marking the session.

Pettigrew Merritt Aguimaldo

Heavy track at New Orleans as only one favorite won

New Orleans January 11 heavy track favored bettors but produced few upsets with Lord Fai fax taking the first race as the lone favorite winner. Pan Charm and others showed mixed results across the card, while multiple races featured tight finishes and close margins.

New Orleans Lord Faifax Pan Charm Richards False Hood Jedee Sorrel Rose Seiling Munonsah Wedseratrand Boland Ethidurpha L. Rose Watag Sihoal Girl Hampden Sunburst Garth Colonel Cassidy MeJoynt Dim Hogg Wedderstrand Trebor Hélana Island Prunes Domini Matt Simpson Viturian Hardie L Major Mansir Cherokeene Princess Murphy Liew Anna Phi Glas Joe Doughty Good Order Elidad Howitzer King Wikwood Uhlers Harry Prenton Miss Dooley Colonel Cluke Tom Kingsley Formusa Blue Lick Rushfields Sister Fox Match Hox Junaetta Moo Ne Ito Old Fox Cathedral Dr Parker Cathedral Dr Parl

Forming Southern A League Birmingham Baseball Association Formed

The Birmingham Baseball Association was organized today in Birmingham Alabama with an active push for professional baseball this season A follow up meeting is set for next Tuesday to call a representative meeting of cities interested in joining the league Prospects are bright after correspondence with baseball enthusiasts in Atlanta Montgomery Mobile New Orleans Memphis Nashville and Chattanooga regarding Southern League formation

Birmingham Baseball Association Birmingham Ala Atlanta Montgomery Mobile New Orleans Memphis Nashville Chattanooga

Noted Eye and Ear Specialist Found Dead in Office

Dr Mulhall, a respected St. Louis eye and ear specialist aged forty nine, was found dead in his locked office with a revolver beside him, prompting belief of suicide amid presumed despondency. He leaves a widow and three children and authored medical pamphlets earning high regard in medico circles.

St. Louis St Louis Mulhall

Senate Debate Over Trusts Fight Ends In Passage Of Bill

In Congress Mr Allen denounced a scheme to suppress information on trusts while Mr Tillman compared him to a hunting dog chasing a phantom. A clashing exchange preceded a trust related amendment passage. The bill raising the Indianapolis public building cost to 2.5 million dollars was approved, and the Senate adjourned after an executive session.

Allen Truats Congress Timan South Carolina Almepee Tillman Specter Nebraska Indianapolis Fairbanig Indiana Senate

Telegraph Brevities Highlight Diverse 19th Century Topics

Died prominent Mason Thomas Linton born 1828 in England. Nominations recited for census supervisor in South Carolina fourth district. Various diplomatic and political items include Patras consul appointment and a Samoa treaty protest text. Also noted are royal proclamations, vineyard purchases, cotton mill developments, and deaths in military and medical circles.

Thomas Linton United States England Andrew d . Thomas Caroline Senate Alonzg Contes Virginia Patras Martinique Prince Albert Prussia Misa Eleanor Carr White Georgetown Ohio St. Louis Christchurch Cathedral Colonial Girl Company McBrayer Distillery Mount Sterling

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