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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1900

Page

3

Roberts Calmly Faces Accusers in Polygamy Trial

In Washington January 3 the House heard a dramatic day as Robert s faced accusations in the Utah polygamy case. Maine's Littlefield delivered a maiden, forceful speech for the minority, urging constitutional limits on excluding a seated member. Roberts spoke at length denying defiance of law, urging his rights and vowing to leave with head erect if expelled.

Jos. Ohl Washington Congress Littlefield Maine Minority Roberts House Dingley United States Hoberts Cass Mr. Roberts Taylor Ohio Igh Lacey Town Mr. Lacey Bailey Texas Richardson Tennessee Matthews Lfe Utah Hingham H. Hoberts Republic American Congress Madison Hamilton Jefferson Burke Morris Webster Storey Cooley John Randolph Tucker Mr. Littlefield Reed General Wheeler Judiciary Committee Patriarchs of of Law Israel Martin Luther Moses Luther Asd Church Supreme Court Roberta Representative White North Carolina House of Representatives Byt Ife Mormon Church Pillars of Liberty

Free to the Ruptured by Dr W Rice Trial Method

Dr W Rice offers a free trial of his rupture cure by mail. No pain, danger, operation, or time lost from work. Testimonial endorsements claim relief in weeks with no protrusion and lasting wellness. Write to 436 Main St Adams NY for the free home cure kit.

W. 8 Rice St. Adams N.Y M. K. Lyman Delray Dr. W

Molineux Testimony Admitted At Adams Inquest

In New York on January 23 Roland B. Molineux was allowed to repeat his coroner inquest testimony during his murder trial of Mrs. Katherine J. Adams. Contradictions arose between inquest and trial evidence over a Burns paper and a patent medicine order. Separately Opelika reports the Daughters of the Confederacy state convention set for February 1 with ample provisions for delegates.

Adams New York Roland B. Molineux Katherine J. Adams Goff Molineux Burns Daughters of the Confederacy Opelika Ala State Convention of the Daughters of the Confederacy

Catarrh of the stomach praised as safe cure

A promotional note extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as the safest and best remedy for catarrh of the stomach. It describes symptoms such as bloating, gas, heartburn, and poor digestion and credits improved digestion with curing the condition. A Chicago reader testifies to improved appetite and rest after use.

Harlanson Stuart N. J. Booker Dearborn St Chicago Jil Grusht Co Marshall, Mich

McEnery Defends State Sovereignty Over Voter Rules

Senate debate centers on North Carolina amendment and Louisiana race policy. McEnery of Louisiana argues Congress lacks right, not power, to deem state constitutional provisions unconstitutional. Rosa outlines U S control limits in Philippines and Puerto Rico, urging orderly governance and separate island department.

McEnery Congress Washington Senate Louisiana North Carolina Hoss Vermont Turley Tennessee Committee On Privileges and Elections Quay Matthew Pennsylvania Pettigrew South Dakota J. C. Bates Sultan of Sulu Great Britain Panama Canal Panama “Allen Company France Allen Treasury National City Bank of New York Custom House Turner Ross Rosa Philippines Porto Rico United States Mir. Rosa Bar of Nations Pritchard Carolina South Charnel House McEnnery Shuall Louisians Butler Mr. McEnery Tillman South Carolina Davis Hale

Majority Against Quay Seats in Senate

January 23 reports from the Senate committee on privileges and elections debate Senator Quay’s seat. The majority, signed by Caffery Pettus Turley Harris Burrows, opposes seating him. The minority, signed by Hoar Chandler Pritchard McComas, supports seating Quay, arguing the governor’s appointment did not void the governor’s power.

Senate Committee Washington Committee On Privileges and Elections Quay Senate Pennsylvania Caffery Pettus Tur Jey Harris Burrows Hoar Chandler Pritchard McComas

Mattos Held for Conspiracy in Venezuela

Caracas advices report Manus A. Mattos former finance minister under ex President Andrade, one of the nation's wealthiest men, imprisoned by order of President Castro on a conspiracy charge. Documents show contact with rebel General Jose Manuel Hernandez.

Venezuela New York Caracas Manus A. Mattos Andrade Castro Jose Manuel Hernendez

Eighth Cavalry Arrives from Cuba at Newport News

The transport Kilpatrick reaches Newport News with the first squadron of the Eighth Cavalry from Neuvitas after a stay in Cuba. The unit is to depart for Fort Riley, Kansas, with arrival in New York expected tomorrow.

Newport News Cuba Kilpatrick Eighth Cavalry Neuvitas Fort’ Riley Kansans New “York

Prayer Services Por States Good in Frankfort

In Frankfort on January 23 Republicans testify before the Legislative Board of Contest. Four days for evidence, two for arguments, at least one week to review. Prayer services unite churches asking to avert trouble and bloodshed during political tensions. Witnesses describe militia conduct and its calming effect on election day.

Frankfort Hickman Goebel-Taylor Contest Board Bradley Episcopal Church Louisville Clarence Walker Toney Walker Kohn Phelps Democratic Party Court of Appeals Doland McDonald Loulaville Enatchs Breckenridge Hendricks John Huhlin John B. Baskin C. C. Mengel John B. Purteil Baskin

Consolidation Perfected for Nashville Street Railways

Chancellor Cook ruled no appeal lies from dissolving the injunction blocking street railway consolidation. Nashville Railway forms, capital stock $6.5 million, authority to issue $6.5 million in bonds, after filing with city recorder and secretary of state. State tax for filing set at $6,510.

Nashville Tenn Cook City Recorder Secretary of State Nashville Railway

Nervous Prostration Cure Ad Promising Health

A vintage advertisement prompts readers about nervous symptoms and offers Dr Hallock's Electric Pills as a cure. Claims include restored health, buoyant spirit, and nerves of steel. Pills priced at $1 per box, discounts for multiple boxes, with addresses in Atlanta and Boston for orders or advice from specialists.

Hallock Jacobs’ Pharmacy Marietta Whitehall Atlanta Hallgck Drug CO Contrést Boston Mass

Prohibition Party to Convene in Chicago at Coliseum

January 23 report announces national convention to nominate president and vice president candidates. June 7 at the Coliseum in Chicago at 10 a m. Each state has four delegates at large plus double its lower house membership in delegates, with extra delegates for voting performance. Territories get two delegates and DC two. Delegates and alternates to be chosen by state committees or conventions as directed. Oliver W. Stewart chairs, William W. Wardwell secretary.

Chicago Conevention Prohibition Party United States National Committee Congress Joshua Levering District of Columbia Severty Toels Warlous State Central Committee Oliver W. Stewart William W. Wardwell

How To Use Coffee Without Its Hurting You

An ad-text claims coffee harms the stomach and causes nervousness due to caffeine, suggesting Grove's Concentrated Coffee Tablets contain the flavor without irritants. It offers a free 2c, 30 day trial by mail from the Paris Medicine Co. in St. Louis, inviting readers to request samples.

Grove Paris Medicine Co St. Louis

Telegraph Brevities Briefs From Across The Nation

The report covers a Crewe arrest misidentification case, Albert Hunt acquitted in Petersburg on self-defense grounds, a Mexican murder suspect Isauro Loys held in El Paso, a libel suit over the Jamestown steamer in Hampton Roads, honorary military and union recognitions, proposed bills in Congress on Hawaiian coinage and inland water routes, and executive session on the Sanoan treaty with a pending quorum. Also notes postoffice fumigation plans in Oklahoma and a New York delegation seeking an ecumenical conference invitation, plus January Georgia postmaster appointments.

Crewe Walter Cotton Albert Hunt Superior Wis John K. Parrish Petersburg State Department Isauro Loys el Paso Chinuahua House Krux Massachusetts Ailver County Hroursand Louisiana Gulf of Mexico Mississippi Rio Granda Senate Soater Jones Arkansas Jones Pettigrew Davie Foraker Washington Postoffice Aspestors Department Oxlahoma Remus Avoca Weatherford Maud Romulus Morris A. Jessup John J. McCack New York Henry Sanerlee William Henry Gratt New York City McKinley Iring The Ecumenica Ence On Foreign Missions

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