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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1900
Page
5
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Atlanta dispatch argues McKinley err in Porto Rican policy, citing Republican and allied editorials. It notes leaders and newspapers criticizing the bill as a grave misstep, urging defeat of the Republican party for upholding wrong principles and protecting the nation’s future.
The piece argues government integrity matters beyond partisan lines as the Porto Rico tariff debate taints national conscience. It criticizes Republican discredit and praises Democratic tradition, highlighting Mrs. Joseph Thompson’s national role and Senator Cushman K. Davis’s stance on Porto Rico and independence.
Modern trade conditions enable farmers to sell cotton before planting at futures prices. Farmers can estimate bale counts, improving cash flow while avoiding ruinous loans. The shift concentrates market control among buyers able to hold until foreign spinners pay full value, benefiting the South as cotton prices strengthen. The Constitution earlier urged holding for 8 cents, noting foreigners profit from lower sales. Observations here align with the rising strength of cotton’s position.
The article argues cotton may reach 8 cents a pound before summer as foreign spinners deplete reserves and U.S. mills in the South plan to add at least fifty new plants. It notes strong English orders and a coming wave of mill construction to meet demand, urging farmers to sell ahead. It cites Wall Street bear attempts, and predicts higher prices if crops are large, with bankers and cotton factories ready to finance pre-harvest purchases. It also mentions political notes about the constitution, free coinage, and candidates.
The Blackwell Durham Tobacco Company worked today under temporary receiver P Hill appointed by Judge Simonton in Charleston. The bill notes American Tobacco Company offered 2 900 000 for the Blackwell firm, blocked by one stockholder alleged to have bought a single share to harass the majority. A permanent receiver may be named and the property ordered sold at the April 17 hearing.
A Georgia themed verse opens with love and life motifs amid spring imagery and a chorus of reflections. The piece weaves poems with town notices about Major Sprawler’s catfish, Major Williams’ large turtle, a political barbecue and a candidate, plus varied local quips, poems by Dooley and Cassidy, and brief notes on a new town hall literary supper and a coroner bid.
Frankfort Ky March 5 The state arsenal orders to London were revoked and munitions unloaded and returned to Lexington. A Senate resolution seeks to authorize Gen John B Castleman to purchase arms and equip a militia with 250000 dollars to replace material and recover equipment. Investigators in the Goebel assassination case summon witnesses as Harland Whittaker faces trial.
A curious killing occurred last night near a fall in Greenville. Tromer Ward pursued Neal Teague, a young negro, up an alley and wounded him fatally after a fight. Ward's sister urged killing, and three witnesses heard Teague cry to be spared before a sharp instrument pierced the heart.
The New York Telegraph discusses potential vice presidential picks and backs New Yorker candidates from Maine to Nebraska. It highlights Amos J. Cummings as a strong New York option and notes the likelihood the presidential nominee will come from Nebraska, urging harmony among the three New York possibilities. An accident report notes H. B. Weldner was accidentally shot by a companion while hog hunting in the mountains, with Weldner injured under the ninth rib.
Western Senator Carter of Montana defended Pennsylvania’s Quay amid a "diabolical plot" claim as the Senate debated the Currency Bill. Speeches by Fairbanks and Butler followed, with discussion on gold standards, bank powers, and pension appropriations totaling 145 million. Final conference report vote set for tomorrow.
Norfolk Va March 5 The second trial of Oscar L Fleming was called in Princess Anne court and continued to Friday On motion by the defense the bail request was denied due to two new evidences in the case Fleming is confined in a steel cell as the first occupant of its kind in the jail
The European press buzzes over Archduke Francis Ferdinand and Countess Bette Chotek marrying in secret at a Styrian convent chapel. The heir presumptive to Austria’s throne traveled incognito to wed, while the imperial family reportedly knew nothing of the ceremony.
Maysville Ga March 5 A special. To gratify an ambition of his own and with support from many friends Mr J B Chambers of Homer decides to be a candidate to represent Banks county in the next state legislature. Chambers is universally popular and if elected we will not be ashamed of our representation.
City officials consider a broad package of ordinances and appropriations aimed at infrastructure and services. The plan, described as a major initiative, seeks funding through bonds and related measures to support growth and public works.
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