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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1900
Page
3
In a heated session the House debated a Porto Rico revenue measure with Payne amendments, lowering duty rates and addressing double taxation. Proponents argued it funds schools roads and administration, while opponents warned against constitutional issues and political motives amid broader imperial policy.
The House rejected the Payne substitute on the bill for free trade with Porto Rico by 172 to 161 after heated debate. Duke El Arcos attended with other officials as Payne led the original measure toward action. A Nicaraguan canal proposal was also discussed amid adjournment at 4 40 PM.
Washington reports a pending law requires exchange of old bonds for new two percent issues. Exchanges will occur in order received at the treasury after the measure becomes law. National banks must authorize assignment of old bonds via their board of directors before exchange.
A guarantee claims PAZO OINTMENT cures piles or money back. Cures ordinary cases in six days and worst cases in fourteen. One application gives relief from itching instantly. Sold with a no cure no pay guarantee. Price eight cents. mail 50 cents for postage to Paris Medicine Co., St Louis, Missouri.
In southern Georgia lawmakers hear strong opposition to a bill banning transport of convict labor products across state lines. Five bills are pending, with two referred to judiciary and two to commerce, one to labor. Congressman Brantley seeks to unify committee action to avoid multiple trips to Washington. Admiral Dewey may attend a Savannah chatauqua if schedule permits.
Nebraska Senator Mr Allen replies to Senator Aldrich defending Mr Bryan as the equal of any Republican. In Washington the Hawaiian government bill vote is delayed to tomorrow. Senator McLaurin urges expansion, arguing the Philippines open markets for the South. Debate over financial bill revisions follows, with Aldrich defending changes and Allen protesting insinuations about party loyalties.
In Selma Alabama on February 28 Jacob Furth a drummer for Weiderman Bros New York was killed after an argument over a 10 cent Buffalo mineral water at a drug store. Alex Cawthon of Cawthon Coteman Company fired a pistol wounding Furth who died later. Cawthon was arrested with bond set at 1000.
Jackson February 2. The senate committee of registration and elections reported a substitute for the many primary election bills. Members feel confident it will pass both houses, speeding reforms in this session.
Chicago faced record snowfall of 11.4 inches in 24 hours crippling transit. Streets blocked, mails delayed, stock trains stalled, and live stock movements hindered. The Chicago Junction Railway deployed 900 workers and 200 wagons, but drifts persisted and market effects spread.
A heavy storm coated St Louis with several inches of snow and a thick ice layer, bringing down wires and poles, breaking trees, paralysing streetcars citywide and delaying trains. No confirmed casualties, though horses were killed and people escaped harm.
Denison Texas reports six inches of snow, the worst storm in years, bringing blizzard conditions and heavy cattle losses feared across the Territory. Rail traffic delayed by drifting snow on Missouri Kansas and Texas lines as specials describe rain hail and snow elsewhere in Texas with no major damage reported.
A fierce wind and hailstorm struck Mobile Alabama shortly before 3 a.m. and lasted until 5 a.m. Gusts reached gale strength, felling fences and trees and downing telegraph wires. Suburban railways were blocked by fallen trees and traffic delayed, though ships were reported unharmed.
Heavy snow swept northern Ohio early today with three to seven inches accumulating in a short period. Trains along trunk lines ran thirty minutes to two hours late, and many streetcar lines in Cleveland faced service disruptions as crews worked to clear tracks and restore schedules.
Report notes that Buller clears a path to Ladysmith as Roberts misreads strategy and aims at Magersfontein via Jacobsdal. Prisoners hope for foreign intervention if Pretoria falls. Emphasizes need for larger horse supplies to sustain the campaign.
On February 27 at Paardeberg Lord Roberts greeted surrendering Boer general Cronje with cordial salutes after Cronje rode to headquarters. Cronje breakfasted with British officers as Rensburg fell to British forces, with little damage to town or railway and troops advancing with minimal opposition.
Kimberley reports show relief forces under Colonel Peakman moving through Barkley West Longlands Windsortown and Klipham with no improvement in food supply. Despite relief two weeks past residents still lack condensed milk or cocoa without medical certificates and meat rations are only half a pound.
London February 28 casualty lists classify all losses up to this morning. Total casualties reach 12 834 with 2319 added in the last fort night. Regiments vary in losses including Scotch and Irish units and colonial contingents with several thousand killed wounded or missing.
London March 1 Lord Rosebery yesterday resigned the presidency of the Scottish Liberal Association a post he held for twenty years and also the honorary presidency of the Midlothian Liberal Association. He declined to reconsider or meet a delegation urging him to stay. Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman was elected to succeed him as president of the Scottish Liberal Association and Rosebery’s retirement is linked to Scotch opposition to his war policy signaling a possible temporary exit from politics.
During the carnival procession in Caracas two shots were fired at President Clariana Castro but caused no injury. The president was later acclaimed by the crowd as the city remained quiet. General Castro had recently become president of Venezuela.
February 2 reports the Canadians under heavy fire at Paardeberg retiring fifty yards until engineers dug trenches. Moonlight and clouds hid the enemy fire as Canadians held the post until dawn. The scene inspires admiration and is seen as a new era for the empire with Majuba avenged.
London February 28. Queen Victoria telegraphs Lord Roberts approving the surrender news and praising the troops. Lord Roberts replies that gratitude and honor accompany the queen’s congratulations. General Buller also thanks the queen for her telegram of sympathy and encouragement.
Cronje and his family departed under guard from Paardeberg with Major General Prettyman overseeing escort by the city imperial guards. Prisoners moved with Earl Erroll and Gloucesters. women and children sent home. Boers express discontent over safe conduct rejection and wounded care. 170 wounded in hospital, dire conditions noted. Archbishop Hennessy in Dubuque is dying, unconscious, with death anticipated.
In Chattanooga February 2 a large cocking main pitted fifty birds from Knoxville against birds of Home Georgia. The Knoxville bird led early but was knocked out in the second bout. Nearly $200 changed hands with representations from Rome Atlanta Knoxville and Athens. The Chattanooga birds were mainly Atlanta war-horse strain and noted as beauties.
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