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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1900
Page
3
In Washington on January 16 the Senate debated the inquiry into the Paris peace talks. Senator West of Missouri condemned the discussion as unnecessary, amid calls for full disclosure of negotiations and correspondence with the Paris commission. The exchange touched on President Wilson's actions and the handling of Luzon and the Philippine issue, with emphasis on transparency and accountability.
An advertisement touts Dr Dixs remedy as a quick cure for grippe after effects including heart, kidney and nerve issues. Hayes & Hull of Detroit offer free mail order trials and cite positive cases from Hardy Morehead, Frank Barbeau, C M Boyd, and Simpson to prove restoration of health after paralysis nervous weakness and kidney trouble.
Aronr Minnetosa voices concern about U S duties in the Philippines. The president earlier directed peace talks to Luzon and later framed island acquisitions as providence. The speaker questions silence on the war and warns against denouncing critics as unpatriotic while highlighting plagues in Hawaii and crises in Porto Rico Cuba and Manila.
In Frankfort Kentucky on January 16 the election of J C Blackburn as United States senator was duplicated to both houses to secure legality. The Court of Appeals nullified Governor Taylor's appointment of W H Mackey and A M C Cochran as election commissioners and barred them from acting. The decision, likely party driven, prompts Democratic commissioners to pursue state officer contests as Judge Fontaine Fox, a Goebel ally, testified thousands stayed home due to military at polls. The pre election incendiary publications inquiry faced sustained objection.
New Mississippi governor Longino inaugurated amid a large Jackson crowd. Senator-elect McLaurin absent due to illness. Lieutenant Governor Harri ach presided. Longino's inaugural address denounced mob violence and urged strict legal remedies including damages to families of lynching victims and immediate removal of sheriffs or constables who allow prisoner escape.
In Columbia the House passed by 83 to 22 a proposal to submit to voters a constitutional amendment for biennial legislative sessions. A separate bill to extend representatives to four-year terms failed 7 to 42, not reaching the two-thirds threshold.
Columbia S C January 16 Tomorrow Representative Evans of Edgefield will introduce a resolution for inquiry into the right of the Southern to acquire control over the Southern Railway under state law prohibiting purchase or lease of competing lines The edgefield spur to Augusta has seen rates rise from 90 to 160 percent since the lease or purchase Evans cites the impact as a major concern for transportation and regional interests.
Dawson City suffered extensive destruction in a fire that swept a large portion of the business district on the night before, with losses projected to exceed half a million dollars. The town faced freezing temperatures and a lack of regular water supply, worsening relief concerns.
Richardson assails Secretary Gage in a heated House debate on deficiency appropriations. Hopkins defends the Treasury, while McRae urges economy as revenue projections and fiscal estimates conflict. Richardson alleges possible embezzlement re the New York custom house sale to National City Bank.
An advertisement by Dr W. Rice and M H K Lyman of Delray Florida promises a free trial of a rupture cure method. It claims no pain danger or loss of work time and urges writing now to receive prepaid instructions by mail. A testimonial from K Lyman praises the method, urging sufferers to act before spring work begins.
In a heated exchange, Mr. Richardson argues a bank should be taxed on purchase and disputed payments, accusing government funds and lease terms of improper handling. Mr. Hopkins defends the treasury secretary, praising his performance and denying tax exemptions, prompting Republican applause.
Washington January 16 senate in executive session ratified the Samoan treaty without division after two hours of debate. Senator Bacon led the opposition arguing the measure clashes with our institutions by attempting to govern peoples against their wishes while others supported the treaty and were led by Messrs Davia Foraker and Spooner.
London dispatch reports a bayonet charge by Yorkshires and New Zealanders recapturing a wall held by Boers. In the aftermath General Methuen faces waning confidence as Magersfontein disaster cited. war office holds a letter from General Wauchope the night before the battle.
Montgomery Ala January 16 Senator Morgan publishes an open letter replying to Governor Johnston. He accuses the governor of misstatements and defends his vote to charter the American International bank while noting concerns over state tax methods and leadership.
Mr Bacon argued against the old tripartite treaty replacing it with a different governance. He rejected labeling Samoan people as savages and cited U.S. recognitions, consul generals, and treaties of amity as proof natives should consent. He offered to acquire Tutulla Island and Dago-Pago harbor if done properly and principlefully.
Albany January 16 Justice Brown of the U S Supreme Court denounces sensational journalism at the State Bar Association opening session. He condemns methods to create sensational stories, editors selling space, and editors using agents to tarnish reputations. He warns no law can cover all cases but laments the trend.
The text notes a last letter promising it would be the writer's final missive, claiming an impossible task was set and obedience or surrender of the sword was demanded. It suggests an imminent change in command, with some predicting Lieutenant General Tucker could replace General Methuen.
Readers report growing impatience among Free Staters at Modder River as British lines extend their entrenchments and supply efforts continue. The exchange of fire resumes after several days with both sides trading shots while government costs for provisions increase.
A patient from New York writes of chronic liver illness symptoms including yellow skin and eyes, drowsiness, stomach pain, constipation, and poor digestion. After trying Hot Springs treatments with little relief, the writer reports using two boxes of Radway’s pills and seeks continued guidance.
Fragmentary report notes a council was sentry at Bloemfontein with President Steyn and General Cronje present. It claims that unless the British attack is stopped by January 17, the Boers will return home. It mentions provisioning difficulties for the Schytfontein army away from the railway head.
A Saturday field visit by an Associated Press representative reports large numbers of Boer dead at Ladysmith with British guns causing heavy casualties. Among the fallen are Natal Dutchmen. during grave digging, British soldiers were shelled. Some wounded prisoners bear soft-nosed bullets and dum-dum cartridges.
British fort at Mafeking Eastward razed after bombardment yesterday. British forces retreated as reports from Lady Smith say the January 6 attack was disastrous and Ladysmith remains in sore straits.
In Frankfort Kentucky January 26 William Jennings Bryan was banqueted by the state legislature Democrats celebrating Senator Blackburn's election. Ex Governor McCreary acted as toastmaster and toasts praised the party. Bryan stated he came to reinforce with Democrats over Blackburn's election and commented on Kentucky contests without advising on them.
The piece reports Captain Murphey a Georgia native and longtime Third National Bank cashier dies at sixty with prior political service and Confederate captaincy. It notes funeral arrangements from First Baptist Church with bank directors and prominent locals as escort. It also mentions Mr Shutze, former Columbus Power Company secretary, his age about thirty, family survivors, and references to health and hallucinations preceding his resignation.
A witness details a bank shooting scene with Mr Shutze and Mr Murphey. He describes locating the bodies, the unlocked doorway, and checking for pulses while arranging word of the tragedy to the wives, then sending for the family doctor. The account notes the apparent fatal injuries and the dramatic scene at the Wig counts office.
The body of Captain Murphey will be brought to Atlanta and interred at Oakland. The death of P J Shutze and Captain Murphey in Columbia was learned with sadness in Atlanta where Murphey formerly lived and had many acquaintances. He served as State Treasurer in 1873 and moved to Atlanta then. He later joined with Caplin J W Gingusa of the Chatigny brick Company, sold his interest fifteen years ago, and moved to Columbus Dr. I. B. Murphey is mentioned as a relative in the city. The funeral procession will reach Atlanta about ivy o clock. from there the casket will go to Younkland cemetery for the interment. A long list of attendees is noted including A M Canger J Simmons Whi Graace J Jerrely Hoke Smith W J Pepers U S Stevens JW Gingusa I on Labamis 1 2 Drowell W T Harrison C U McAnehee Joan Urr Stan Carter and A Wituun.
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