Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Atlanta Constitution in Atlanta, Georgia

We have 1,947,233 pages in Georgia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1899

Page

2

Premiums Arranged For Georgia State Fair Exhibits

The Atlanta Business League hosts a committee meeting to set premiums for the Georgia state fair. A $1000 top county exhibit premium, $500 second, $300 third, plus special dairy and single-farm prizes aim to boost farm product displays across counties. Presidents and members praise state unity and plan swift distribution of the premium list to counties.

Pope Brown H F. Crittenton W. C Qasey James Barrett H. A. Smith Atienta W. J. North C. A. Colter John A. Miler H. 2. Cadentis Clark Howell Atlanta Business League A. Collier Business League Collier Agricultural Society League Lindsay Johnson Floyd” County League of Atlants Johnson Georgia Atlanta Dusiness League Prinfentia BNI Hest Martin Tate

Congress Passes Large War Spending Totals

The document notes a total federal appropriation of about 75.9 million for the current session with specific allocations to Agriculture 3.73 million, diplomatic and consular 1.71 million, fortifications 4.91 million, Indian affairs 7.60 million, legislative 23.41 million, military academy 0.58 million, postal service 10.56 million, and urgent deficiencies 0.14 million. Sundry civil, naval, river and harbor, and District of Columbia bills were still in conference with final numbers pending.

Washington March Military Niso District of Columbia Senate Navy Committee On Appropriations

Trouble Brews in Santiago As American Policy Provokes

In Santiago province 2000 to 4000 workers lose jobs amid Havana spending limits of March. Civil Governor Castillo Mayo Bacardi and other Cuban officials confront shortages as Major General Wood vows obedience. Protests and inflammatory speeches feared at public meetings as tensions rise before a Texas funeral procession for Representative Crawford.

Bacardi Wood San Hiago Crawford’s. Heastny Texas Washington Crawford Wll Eales Springs

Walker Addresses Currency Question in Late Congress Day

In Washington the crowded galleries watched a chaotic final stage of the appropriation bill as leaders pushed conference reports through. Rep Walker of Massachusetts spoke for an hour on monetary legislation, defending his years of effort and critiquing the currency committee led by Mr. Grover. The session included deaths of Rep Crawford and a funeral committee, with decorum strained and decorous attire in the galleries.

Washington March Atala National Capitol Galler Ea Crawford Texas Burke Messrs Henry de- Graffenfeld Lanham McRae Arkensay Smith Kentuck Brewer Alabama Moon Termessen McCleary Minnesota Mahany New York Walker Masuachu- Settd Werb Committee of Banking and Currency Flllor Barrett Massachusetta Grosvenor Greg- Yeber Republican’ Caucus H. H. ‘Hanna Independents’ Monetary Committee Senate Fight Fox Sabine Pess Baltimore Mercer Payne Saic Fseine Tundeed Darrell Reby She” Munis Ican Pennsylvania

House Debates Philippine Policy and Naval Bill Conflicts

A House session grapples with a motion on Philippine policy amid Democratic caucus fallout. Conferees clash over sundry civil items and salaries, while naval bill disputes dominate. An Alaska criminal code bill advances. armor plate questions linger. late-night recesses punctuate slow progress toward sending the army bill to the president.

Philippines Boston Philadelphia Battimore Chicago Randy Howse Alaska House Grosvenor Talbert South Carolina Fre Dlapiayea Orcock District of Columbia Cannan, Barney Livingston Boutelle Bailey Hailey Aids Indiana Underwood Alabama

Doctor Dill Resigns Richmond Church for Fredericksburg

Rev Dr Dill announces resignation as pastor of Venable Street Baptist Church in Richmond effective April 1, to assume lead at Fredericksburg's church, succeeding Dr Thomas Dunaway. Alabama native with prior pastorates in California and Virginia, wife is daughter of Rev I T Thelenor of Atlanta.

Dill Richmond Fredericksburg Martha Drv Strest Baptist Church Thomas Venable Street Virginia

Fort Smith and Western Railroad Organizes Today

Fort Smith Ark March 9 The Fort Smith and Western Railroad Company formed under congressional charter to build from Fort Smith to Kingfisher Oklahoma via Guthrie George Hill Ishpeming Michigan elected president John Vaile secretary Board members include George Hayden C Hog WW Curt Fo Ww Bond and Jona ie XE BiyaGeorge T Sparks Construction to start at once with Bond as chief engineer The line will supersede the Fort Smith and Western Coal and Railroad Company The Vine will cross an aceparh Kansas and Texas near the South Canadian river The Brooklyn Goes to Europe Havana March The United States armored cruiser Brooklyn received orders to sail to Hampton Roads to transport Rear Admiral Bo tley

Fort Smith and Western Railroad Company Fort Smith Ark Congress King Fisher Oklo Guthria George Hi Ishpeming Mich John Vaile George Hayden C. Hog Curt Fo Bond Jonaie Biya George

Pyramid Pile Cure Praised In Personal Testimony

A Philadelphia area reader from 46th Street Cotton Alley Phiteburg Pa. endorses Pyramid Pile Cure after three months of sleepless nights and failed doctors. He claims three 60 cent boxes cured his piles and returns to work, touting safety with no opiates and ease of use. He notes many sufferers lack a permanent cure and that two to three boxes have helped chronic cases.

William Handedhu 46Th Street Cotton Alley Phiteburg Bagi Id Pryg Co

Political reshuffle in Spain as Sagasta, Rios decline

The queen regent seeks to retain the current chamber and asks Sagasta to form a cabinet. he declines, as does Montezo Rios. Conservative Silvela accepts the task and may present a ministry tomorrow. Newspapers forecast protests against a conservative administration. Resignations flow from Count De Rascon and Senor Leon y Castillo. state officials also resign. The cortes may be dissolved with elections by late April and a new chamber in May.

Mairid Senor Sagesta Senor Sagasta Senor Montezo Rios Senate Senor Silvele Chamber of Deputies Count de Rascon Apapish Great Britain Senor Leon Y Castillo France

Dewey Confirmed as Admiral and Otis Promoted by Brevet

The president sent nominations to the senate for Rear Admiral George Dewey to be admiral of the navy and Brigadier General Elwell Otis to be major general by brevet for service in the Philippines. Congress confirmed the appointments in executive session and cables of congratulations were dispatched from Secretary Alger and the President.

Washington Senate George Dewey Elwell Otis United States Army Philippine Island S.oon Gensteam Long Admiral Dewey Dewey Alger Ota Manila Brovat Ps Army

Admiral Montejo Involved In Manila Court Martial

Madrid March 3 Admiral Montejo commander of the squadron destroyed by Dewey at Manila Bay and the Cavite arsenal chief are imprisoned awaiting trial for conduct at Manila Marie. The government orders prosecution of General Linares who led Spanish forces at Santiago during capitulation to General Shatter.

Manila Madrid Montejo Dewey Manila Bay Cavite Marie General Linares Santiago Shatter

Italy Seeks Chinese Forts As Nations Notified

In Rome on March 3 Admiral De Canevaro, foreign minister, confirmed reports that governments are taking steps at Peking to secure lease of San Mun bay, groves of Che Kiang, China, and he said other nations have been notified of the plan. the minister stated those nations are friendly to the project.

Rome Chamber of Deputes Admiral de Canevaro

Gunboat Concord Returns to Manila on West Coast Cruise

The United States gunboat Concord arrived in Manila after a weeklong cruise along the west coast of the Philippines. The sole incident reported was the burning of a schooner loaded with supplies for Dagupan as the town’s residents fled before the gunboat’s bay anchorage, amid local excitement.

Concord Manila United States Larom Dagupas

Senate Session On Irrigation And River Bill Developments

The Senate held an all night session debating irrigation and arid lands grants. A joint resolution sought to allocate arid lands to states for irrigation funding, while objections and quorum calls delayed progress. Naval nominations were confirmed in executive session, and river and harbor conference terms persisted with no reopens. Miners’ scale signed at Bratria Creek. mining work continues amid slow progress.

Wilson Washington Senate Allison District Columbia Morgan Tilman Warren Pettigrew Manzie Mantle Searson Schley Rod Sampson Sampson Iyi Bailey Revere Meron Washingon Little Rock Ark Bratria Creek Spadra

Partial agreement reached on sundry civil bill

Washington report shows conference on the sundry civil bill presenting a partial agreement with Senate amendments receded from 1496 and House agreeing to 10K.ME No agreement on amendments totaling 4350.4. House approved public buildings funds for Macon Georgia 358 600 Columbus Georgia 0 000 Depot at Mobile 12 000 plus fish commission geological survey and miscellaneous items. Paris exposition 1 9 00 and souvenir dollars for a statue in Lafayette Paris plus new government printing offices 230 200 and other figures including a 62 001 010 limit of cust.

Washington Senate House Macon Columbus Mobile Fish Commission Geological Survey Algo Lafayatte Parls

No Americans Are Prisoners Insurgents Hold None

Secretary of War Alger receives Otis report stating insurgents have not taken or held any prisoners of war. Otis says three soldiers remain near Cavite and Caloocan, without permission, and that he is supporting them. He adds he has captured more insurgent soldiers since February and that most prisoner reports from Hong Kong are manufactured.

Otis Alger Washington Mantia March Mnnoios Presert BP Ermisalaa Cavite Caioocan Iam Privuncr United States Hong Kong

Senate panel calls withdraw of librarian nominee

The Senate committee on library reported adversely on Representative Barrows of Massachusetts for Librarian of Congress. Five New England senators telegrammed the president urging withdrawal of Mc Darrowe as a trained librarian, saying his confirmation would be unlikely.

Efis Washington Senate Committee On Representative Barrows Massachusetts Congress New England Mc. Darrowe Kia Mpi

Stallion Worth $17,000 Dead After Injury

A thoroughbred stallion named Tremont, owned by General W. H. Jackson, was found dead in its stable after suffering a broken joint. The horse, valued at around $17,000 when purchased years ago, died despite efforts to save it. The report notes the stallion’s demise occurred in Washington. The item includes mixed regional notices and a brief update on the Nicaraguan rebellion ending with Zelaya’s forces and a mention of U.S. cotton production shift.

Nashville Tong

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ren Spain The Anheuser-Busch’ Brewing Ass'n Cranford Charter OF Congress Brooklyn Europe Havana United States Armored Cruner Hamptons Botley Sacasta Rios Sivela Philippine Islands Admiral Montejo Italy Thompson Contractor Walider Bright’s Buffalo Lithia Thomas H. Buckter Peru Soletias William B. Towles Materia Medica Medical University of Virginia Wright Grasme H. Hammond New York Post-Graduate Medical Seelesie Buffalo Lithia J. S. Wallford Medical College of Virginia Lithia Springs Frye Hon On Denon Stenigtt Ae Bovert & Bee Prashington Han Pelainen Ahra Mieten Veybus New Iberia Careoliton Witecon N.C Philadelphia Inquirer Zelaya Genarsi Reyes Nicaragua Hachiv
Search Courier

Search the Atlanta Constitution Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Atlanta Constitution?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication