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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1899
Page
2
New York March 16 Rudyard Kipling is improving and moved from the second floor to a brighter room on the floor above for more sunshine. He has begun work again and tackled yacht studies with notable energy. A message was sent to a well known publishing house for books on yacht building and sailing. books were sent to the author Tooma.
An article argues against dieting as the first step to cure indigestion. It contends starvation harms digestion and urges abundant nutrition with well cooked foods. It promotes Swartz Dyspepsia Remedies and urges readers to buy from A. W. Sturart Co in Marshall, Michigan.
Insurgents repelled with heavy losses as American forces assault fortified positions around Calais. In a brutal engagement, Twentieth Infantry and Montana regiment units support, with officers and many soldiers killed or wounded. Corporal Johnson and Private McAvoy among the fallen. parade of casualties across multiple companies.
Convicted murderer Joan Ferriter who killed Policeman Charles Ware in 1890 is reported to have escaped from the Michigan City penitentiary this afternoon. He allegedly concealed himself in a shoe case in the shipping department, was boxed and delivered to the depot, then broke free, knocked the wagon driver aside, seized the overcoat, and vanished into the woods.
Richmond Virginia March 16 Authorities attempted to arrest nestles for depredations on a private oyster body in York River. Resistance organized with about forty negroes gathered to block warrants. The oyster police steamer anchored nearby ready to open fire. The sheriff consulted and the governor ordered a section of Howitzers in readiness to aid civil authorities and oyster police. The sheriff returned tonight and feared possible bloodshed before reaching home.
Governor Sayres vetoes a bill allowing railroad consolidation, citing concerns the move would weaken charter protections and trigger penalties. Officials Avatin and Zee Mart, along with Nocitiwest, weigh in as the attorney general reviews the legal implications and potential forfeiture issues.
The Palmetto incident leaves town in shock after a warehouse attack. Citizens armed for protection rallied under Mayor Tom Arnold as Governor Candler was urged to send troops. Sheriff Aderhold aided calm, while Captain Barker's Company arrived with Colonel John Candier. One man Brown survives with a broken arm, others die amid screams and panic.
Bud Catton, a Negro who died in the Palmatto arson events, confessed yesterday naming others in the group and implicating fellow defendants. The town reacted as a mob formed to prevent defendants from trial, following three incendiary fires since year start. The fires destroyed the Hotel Atrhm and other property, deepening community intolerance.
An 19th century coroner’s jury probes the deaths of Ed Brown Henry Bingham Tip Hutson and Bud Cotton from gunshot wounds amid town unrest in Palmetto. Witnesses name potential local assailants while officials express concern over threats and the risk of broader violence.
The Constitution reports Governor Candler awakens to orders for troops as militia from Captain Barker’s unit rush to Palmetto following a shooting. Governor consults mayor, a large reward is offered, and crowds gather at Atlanta depot to watch the armed train depart amid high tension.
United States authorities order Cuban ration distribution charged to provincial customs as shortages persist. Sugar and rice may be bought in the U S for efficiency. General Betancourt meets Cuban generals amid tensions over the military assembly and Gomez. General Gomez plans a visit to General Brooke as politicalzad decisions loom.
Steven son presents Bryan in Bloomington Jsl on March 16 at the Coliseum for St Patrick's Day exercises under the Ancient Order of Filbernlans. Bryan, introduced as the foremost statesman, argues against imperialism and notes a telegram about a Jefferson Day banquet invitation. No change reported in Pennsylvania and California senatorial deadlocks. California legislature to adjourn to March 18.
Steamship Excelsior reports six men perished from exposure on Valder glacier near Copper River Alaska around March 1. Names listed include Adolph Herrhart New York Maximilian Miller New York Alfred Alleman New York Dr Edward Logan Denyer Rudolph Allerkamp Louisville Ky and August Schultz New York, bodies recovered and given decent burial in Seattle.
Denver reports an armed mob controls the Hidden Treasure mines in Henon area near Ute and Ulaynd, with no violence yet to persons or property. Colonel Mecarry and General Gardney warn that dynamite attempts against a special train from Lake City will trigger action, as authorities seek to restore order along the route.
President McKinley travels with the Hanna party through grounds and golf courses, watching trap shooting and a sorrowful moment as a pigeon is hit. After luncheon, a quiet dinner at Hanna’s follows, with plans to visit Jekyll Island and return to the club. News of Editor Medill’s death and mail to Secretary of War Alger overshadow lighter travel notes.
The conference of American Rabbis ended today in Cincinnati. Elected officers include President Rev Dr Isaac M Wise of Cincinnati, First Vice President Joseph Suverman of New York, Second Vice President A Mores of Louisville, Treasurer Hecht of Milwaukee, Recording Secretary ML Grossman of Cincinnati, Corresponding Secretary G Deutsch of Cincinnati, Trustees M Thelsiner Cincinnati State Chicago DP Philipson Cincinnati T Schanfarker Baltimore and B Veld Montreal.
In March 16 Storthing members were invited to dine with Swedish Crown Prince Gustaf regent of Sweden. A fatal incident in Angleton Texas reported on March 18 notes a man Harris connected to a wife’s serious case, with unclear details and conflicting accounts.
A fragment from a 19th century health ad extols blood purification to restore health. It cites various testimonials claiming Hood's Sarsaparilla cures debility, skin diseases, rheumatism, catarrh, fever stay, indigestion, and general weakness through purified blood.
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