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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1900
Page
1
A garbled mix of thoughts suggests renewal through spring and a call for mayoral candidates. Names such as MITCHELL GLASS INMAN and CORRIGAN appear among disrupted fragments, with references to democracy, elections, and a court of appeals.
President Kruger and President Steyn have appealed to the United States seeking mediation to end the South African conflict. Ambassador Choate is handling the matter with London officials, and no reply is yet known. The move signals seeking international help without U.S. commitment to mediation.
In Washington on March 12 the House unseated Democrat W A Young from Virginia's Second District and seated Republican R A Wise after a close vote amid high tension. The day included disputes over pairing and voting rules, a 2.439 million emergency deficit bill advancing, and Wise being sworn in before the chamber adjourned at 5:20 p m.
Reports from Frankfort detail rising tensions amid arrests tied to Governor Goebel assasination. Both parties build militia, while Beckham and Taylor factions seek peaceful resolution. Castleman meets Beckham as court actions loom, with an extra session likely if Beckham prevails.
The industrial commission plans a nine day Southern tour stopping in Atlanta for hearings on agriculture manufacturing transportation trusts and organized labor with witnesses including O B Stevens R J Redding W L Pedk J E Nunnally and Hoke Smith. Colonel Livingston leads the party from Charlotte to Birmingham Memphis and Charleston with additional hearings and an Atlanta industrial school bill pursuing $130 000 for a colored youths school led by Archdeacon Walton.
Washington, March 12. The senate chamber and adjoining rooms saw a split over Senator Foraker's Porto Rico bill with Republicans divided on amending the measure. Some favor immediate relief for inhabitants and free trade, others advocate keeping tariff policy and war department control. Foraker warned he may withdraw the bill to push territory status and revenues for local use, prompting hurried conferences but no consensus.
W L Hazelipp steward of the Central asylum in Louisville was arrested on a conspiracy charge tied to the Goebel murder plot. He was detained at Lakeland and to be brought to Louisville. same charge as others in custody. Hazelipp hails from Grayson County and was appointed by Governor Bradley.
In Lexington on March 12 Captain C W Longmire of Company M Second Kentucky State Guards received a direct order from Lieutenant Colonel S Morrow to return all arms and disperse his company. Longmire refuses the command and says he will await orders from Governor Beckham or General Castleman.
Mackinaw City Mich March 12 A disastrous fire is raging with no control at midnight burning the entire business section including the post office and several buildings. Estimated loss stands at fifty thousand dollars.
In Savannah Ga on March 1 the United States court opened the Tyson conspiracy case charging D A Tyson and others with mail fraud. Judges Twiggs and Oliver demurred but Judge Speer overruled and ordered trial. Pleas in abatement were filed for Wheeler and Watts, linked to the indictment names.
Debate over territorial policy grows chaotic as senators weigh a movable duties scale. House and Senate figures like Moody Cooper Crumpacker push for a territorial government and free trade amendment while Foraker signals no immediate action.
Washington March 12 Solicitor General Richards announced a late motion to dismiss the appeal and writ of error in Captain Oberlin M Carter's case before the Supreme Court on grounds no constitutional question existed and the court therefore lacked jurisdiction.
Colonel John D. Roquemore, a leading Alabama lawyer and 1876 Alabama statutes codifier, died at his Montgomery residence after a stroke. A Senate candidate and former Bar Association president, he was 54, born in Barbour County, educated at the University of Alabama, practiced in Eufaula, and later lived in Mount Romery where a large home stands. Funeral set for tomorrow.
A distinguished party from Chicago led by Marshall Field arrives in Thomasville for an extended stay aboard the Pullman car OHyette. Members include Hon. Robert T. Lincoln, William G. Beale, Norman B. Ream, Arthur J. Caton, and William F. Leonard. They lodge at Piney Woods hotel for an extended visit.
The Marine Hospital Service confirms a bubonic plague diagnosis in a Chinatown San Francisco case. Inoculations in rats and a monkey demonstrate it is genuine. Washington dispatches report the finding on March 12.
The city police board remains divided after sixty three ballots as factions align around Patterson English Jones versus Johnson Brotherton Fox. Mayor Woodward and Capt English swing votes but no clear majority emerges, echoing a 1894 clash. The board adjourned sine die with no resolution in sight.
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