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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1900
Page
3
In a heated section of a congressional floor debate, speakers attacked polygamy and the Mormon leadership. Advocates urged expulsion of Roberts for his stance, praising missionaries who fought polygamy and stressing American virtue, motherhood, and the duty to uphold law and morality.
Nominations for officers on January 24 in Brunswick include first division naval militia officers F D M Strachan, JS M Symmons, Harry duBignon, Frank A Wrench all reappointed to current commands. The Brunswick Riflemen nominate Jack Styles for captain and John W. Wiggins for first lieutenant, T Parnell for second lieutenant. Styles leads over Dunn 18 to 16 for captain.
An article promotes Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for women’s health. It argues kindness and a supportive home boost happiness and work vigor, citing a New York letter about dramatic relief from nervous symptoms after using the remedy. The writer urges readers to contact Dr Pierce for more guidance.
The London press debates Boer gains on the Tugela as General Botha commands alone. Dispatches cite British reinforcements, heavy Boer casualties, and a strategic stalemate. Rumors place 12 000 troops en route and 19 000 at sea, while Reitz pens a parody of Kipling's Recessional titled Progressional dedicated to Mudyard Piping.
London dated dispatch from Spearment camp reports Sir Charles Warren’s force bombarding Boer positions west of Spionkop. Alyddite batteries and Maxines aid from naval guns as fires cause significant Boers losses. Fighting starts about 6 am and lasts to dusk with no major engagement. casualties lower than yesterday.
German authorities see no hope for British forces at Ladysmith as of January 24 1900 Berliner Tageblatt cites Brussels dispatch claiming Sir Charles Warren was decisively defeated A Kreuz Zeitung writer notes the crisis in South Africa amid mounting British setbacks.
In Macon Georgia on January 24 United States Judge Emory Speer heard Michael Dady of New York seek to block the consolidation of several railroads into the Greater Seaboard system. Plaintiffs requested time to study answers and prepare proof. the court granted a continuance until tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock.
Senate session centers on Pettigrew resolution demanding information on the Sulu treaty with the sultan. Pettigrew accuses the administration of concealing slavery terms while noting salaries totaling 9120 for the sultan and officials versus 630 paid by Spain. Debate over census and Porto Rico measures follows as Pettigrew presses broader foreign policy questions.
The advertisement touts Hyomel antiseptic skin soap made from Tasmanian blue gum leaves, claiming no stomach medicines or greasy ointments are needed for smooth skin. It promotes a grease-free formula and asserts it is unrivaled, sold by druggists at 250, by The R. T. Booth Co., Ithaca, N.Y.
The Senate clashed over extending census authority and funding for statistics. Key figures Carter, Cockrell, Chandler, Tillman, Pettigrew argued over limits on data collection and mining statistics, producing a failed motion and named conferees Carter Hale Molinery.
Democratic senators in Washington debated party policy with no firm conclusion. Philippine policy attracted the most attention, favoring Bacon's plan to protect life and property until quiet returns and to let the people form their own government otherwise. Discussions also touched on Hawaiian and Porto Rico governance and free trade, with some support for free coinage of silver and a need to offer a substitute bill. Senators Linday and Cafferty attended, indicating openness but not binding decisions.
The Republican caucus of the Senate in Washington on January 24 nominated Charles Bennett of New York for secretary to replace William R Cox, and Daniel M. Ransdell of Indiana for sergeant-at-arms to replace Colonel RJ Bright.
The city saw a closely contested billiard tournament end with ties for first second and third. Tom Conklin and John Leonard will meet next week to decide first place, each with handicaps of 160 and 130 respectively. A large crowd is expected for the Monday night match.
Mrs John Glenn, a longtime Atlanta resident, died at 2 30 this morning at her Auburn Avenue home after a recent illness and a paralytic stroke. She was eighty four and leaves many of Atlanta's oldest citizens as friends.
Ernest Moses has assumed control of the Imperial theater succeeding a period of collaboration with Fred Rider. Moses plans to reorganize the venue, aiming to attract larger audiences with new performances and a broader program. The change signals a new regime for the Imperial and expectations of renewed popularity.
Witnesses described tissue ballots and the use of militia in Louisville and Powell county. Inspectors for the Brown ticket were ejected from a voting place while calls were made to police to admit them. Ballots were criticized as too thin and ballots printed for thirty eight counties. Governor Bradley weighed whether to speak in Louisville as troops were discussed under local safety authority.
Frankfort Kentucky January 24 The indictment against John Whallen of Louisville charging attempting to bribe Senator S B Harrel was quashed in Franklin circuit court on motion by Commonwealth Attorney Franklin.
Rev Wyllys Rede, formerly rector of the Church of the Incarnation in West End and later general missionary in Georgia, has accepted St Bartholomew's in Crisfield Maryland. He will depart Atlanta around February 11 to assume his new duties. Dr Bede came to Atlanta years ago to lead the Church of the Incarnation, and under his care the church prospered before he resigned to serve as general missionary for the Episcopal church in the state.
Captain N Fain of Carrollton died at his Rome street home at 3 am after a long illness of consumption. He was over fifty, temperate, and active in church and fraternal roles. He leaves a wife and two daughters. His funeral will be held tomorrow at 10 am in Carrollton Cemetery with Masonic services.
In a Central Railway damage suit before Judge H A Reid, attorneys George Westmoreland and Colonel P H Brewster exchanged sharp words leading to a near-physical clash. Brewster protested a question as indecent while Westmoreland accused him of falsehood. The judge condemned the remarks as uncalled for and the jury was dismissed as the two sides were kept apart.
The judge noted no intent to offend and that heated trials can lead to disruptions. He suggested a mistrial and ordered the case set for hearing next, with courtesy to the court maintained by the parties.
Last Tuesday night at the armory in the Capitol building the Atlanta Artillery nominated Captain Lacs D Morris First Lieutenant A C Morris First Lieutenant junior W A Fausseconi Lieutenant Julian M Fluker Surgeon and Lieutenant Jon C Winkins Captain Morris served as first lieutenant in batter. The Georgia volunteer artillery from the Spanish American war era was a splendid organization composed mainly of Atlanta Artillery members. The battery is among the oldest state military organizations.
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