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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1900

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Georgia Republicans Nominate State Ticket At Late Night Convention

Georgia Republicans adopt a late night plan to nominate a state ticket within ninety days with WH Johnson as chairman and a slate including Kentucky man for second on the national ticket. Delegates vote to pursue civil service reform and pride in party growth amid a packed hall and rival debates.

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Nominations Clash Over Georgia Convention Chair

Rman Johnson nominated H P Farrar of Gainesville for temporary chairman with support from W A Pledger of Atlanta. T C Parker of Rome was proposed and seconded, then C C Wimdish of Atlanta spoke as Parker withdrew to back Colonel Farrar, signaling a partisan shift in the room.

Rman Johnson H P Farrar Gainesville W A Pledger Atlanta Central Committee T C Parker Rome C C Wimdish Parker

Georgia Republicans Declare Support for Law and Order and Buck

The Georgia Republican state convention adjourned after endorsing the St Louis platform. They applaud Governor Taylor of Kentucky and seek one of Governors Brady or Taylor as vice president. They condemn mob violence, praise civil service reform efforts, honor A E Buck and W E Johnson, and note Buck’s departure to Japan boosts southern trade and Georgia’s standing.

Republic Committee On WO Brady WS Taylor North South Congress E Buck EE Johnson W Ivons H Deveaux Rucker Colonel Buck Japan Tokio Buck WH Johnson

Mason Fights for His Bill in Senate on Boer Sympathy

Senator Mason of Illinois moves to discharge the foreign relations committee and return a pro Boer sympathy resolution to the Senate. He argues administration leaders back British policy, aiming to reveal close ties and force Senate action despite likely table or kill efforts.

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Rome delegate backs Farrar for chair amid convention rhetoric

The Rome delegate supported Colonel Farrar as the proper candidate for chair, praising the Republican administration and Republican rule in the South. A credentials committee led by Major W H Smyth was appointed to handle seating contests, meeting in the senate chamber during the session.

Rome Coleonel Farrar P Farrar Thania South WH Smyth Atlanta

Boers War Echoes Split GOP Amid Political Tension

Mason asserts if election held now Illinois would tilt to Democrats by 100000. He urges a committee report on his resolution, claiming 95 percent of Americans back the Boers conflict and a Senate majority would back his measure, challenging the chamber to vote.

Eign Nots Mason Illinois Great Britain

Relief Bills for Atlanta Churches Seek Govt Compensation

Senator Bacon introduced two relief bills for Atlanta Episcopal churches. St Philip's seeks 5000 for damages and St Lukes 2500 for use and destruction by federal troops. Otis reports death of Til den A Logan, 29th Infantry, from appendicitis. Also matters: Georgia Women's Suffrage Association petition on female suffrage in Hawaii Porto Rico and the Philippines. R P Johnson named postmaster at Newport Fannin County.

Bacon Washington Senator Bacon Atlanta St Philip's St Lukes Otiss War Department Tilden A Logan Twenty-ninth Infantry Senate Georgia Woman’s Suffrage Association Hawaii Porto Rico Philippines R P Johnson Newport Fannin County

Mountain Detective Shot in Kentucky by Old Rival

George W Drake the famed mountain detective and ex deputy U S marshal and Ford were shot to death last night near Torrent Kentucky by William St John. The killings are linked to a longstanding feud between Drake and St John. Drake earned a reputation for pursuing moonshiners and criminals in eastern Kentucky.

Lexington George W Drake United States Ford Torrent Ky William St John Drake St John Kentucky

Harwell Not a Candidate for Re election as Mayor

LaGrange Ga. this morning saw a surprise in the mayoral race as incumbent T J Harwell announced he will not stand for re election. If Harwell would accept, he could be reelected without opposition, leaving voters to anticipate a quiet outcome. Two contenders entered the field Dr A J Tugle and Dr Edmundson, both popular retired businessmen. The race is expected to be lively with strong local support for each candidate.

LaGrange Spema T J Harwell Daily Reporter M Miyor Howell A J Tugegle Dr Edmundson Rentleme

San Francisco Faces Suspected Bubonic Plague Quarantine

A Chinese patient in Chinatown is isolated as the area is placed under strict quarantine amid fears of bubonic plague. Police guard Chinatown while physicians refrain from firm statements, noting the patient has long resided locally. The British steamer Kilburn reports bubonic plague aboard and remains under quarantine.

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Swedens King Oscar to arbitrate Samoa dispute

Three nations approve Sweden’s arbitration role in Samoa claims. At 3 p.m. Secretary Hay for the United States, Lord Pauncefote for Great Britain, and Dr von Holleben for Germany exchanged ratifications in Washington. The treaty submits disputes to King Oscar of Sweden for arbitration.

Sweden Washington State Department Secretary Hay United States Lord Pauncefote Great Britain Dr von Holleben Germany Oscar S.ee Steme

Minister's Home Tragedy Ends in Double Shot Suicide

Omaha reports a jealous quarrel at the home of Rex A Nelson. Frank Steele shot his wife mortally wounding her then killed himself. Mrs Steele, taken to Clarkson Hospital in critical condition, was believed to be unfaithful. The incident occurred during a visit to Rev Nelson's residence tonight.

Omaha Neb Frank Steele Rex F Nelson Steele

Railroad Presidents Meet In New York March Sessions

Western and transcontinental railroad presidents gathered in New York for a quarterly session with traffic managers, marking an innovation in attendance. About fifty companies and 199 railroad men attended, larger than prior conferences. Knipp and Yeoman of the Interstate Commerce Commission attended amid talks on ticket commissions, Chicago road relations, and prorating disputes. Sessions were closed, with no final conclusions reported. A further meeting was planned for tomorrow.

New York Knipp Yeoman Interstate Commerce Commission Chicago Wilson

Maya Indians Are Whipped by Mexican Troops

Mexican forces clashed with a band of about 300 Indians near Aguasa Colano Oaxaca. General Fernando D Gonzales led the government troops in an attack that drove the defenders from entrenched positions. Thirty seven Indians were killed and many wounded. Three soldiers died during the engagement as surviving rifles and equipment were recovered after the flight.

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Throwing Bombs in Faris Exposition Official Home

An explosive bomb was thrown yesterday through a window at the Paris residence of Alfred Picard, commissioner general of the Paris Exposition. The device did not explode. Four men witnessed two attackers light the fuse and raise the alarm, then were attacked and badly beaten.

Paris Aifed Picard

Navy Admiral Warns of Joint Luzon Expedition Efforts

Admiral Watson outlines Navy work in the Luzon expedition that led to Nueva Victoria capture. He commends officers Bates Pareguas and Barre for key actions in San Miguel Bay and the Bicol river, noting special praise for Althouse and Ball as part of the team.

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Rescue Efforts Continue At Red Ash Mine Disaster

Dozens killed or missing after a massive explosion at the Red Ash mine. Rescue teams work slowly to recover bodies scattered along nearly a mile of tunnels. Officials report 36 to 66 victims with many more bodies yet to identify as air is pumped to combat a possible underground fire. Families gather as funerals begin.

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