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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1900
Page
5
The Georgia state committee advanced a plan for a primary nominating judges and solicitors by popular vote. Debates centered on voter qualifications, registration, and the method of selecting circuit nominees. A minority proposal favored circuit conventions. the May 15 primary date was set, with a single statewide convention planned for June.
The state Democratic executive committee adjourned yesterday after deciding that the elections for judge and solicitor would need more than two weeks. They set May 15 as the date to bridge the gap, providing a full month between the primary and the convention. Members dispersed to their homes across the state.
The Georgia Democratic Party committee rejects submitting state prohibition to a public vote, citing no jurisdiction and reaffirming local option. Vice Chairman Brown’s substitute adopts the stance that the party is pledged to local option, with minority Foster advocating a vote.
Palm Beach Fla March 16 Governor John R Tanner of Illinois arrived tonight and went to the Hotel Royal He appeared fatigued but cheerful and spent time in the corridors with his party before retiring He is accompanied by Mrs Tanner Dr and Mrs L C Taylor of Springfield and Mr and Mrs I Phillips.
Fort Worth March 16 Colonel Bryan, en route to Nebraska, criticized the administrations expansion policy tied to the Porto Rican tariff bill. He argued the policy amounts to imperialism and urged an object lesson before the election.
Judge Ed gar E Bryant, runner up in Arkansas Democratic primaries, announces withdrawal in a card. He states he cannot win after Davis won in all four counties so far, leaving Jefferson Davis, Colonel John G Fletcher, and A F Vandeventer in the race with 71 counties yet to vote.
Washington reports the Persian government will send a new minister to the capital after ten years with the post vacant due to ridicule of the former envoy’s long name Hadji Hassan Gooli Khan. No name for the incoming minister has been released. Gasoline disaster at Columbus residence claims one child and harms several others. A fire-start incident left five injured and a serious case, as well as fatalities, following an explosive gasoline flare up. In New York, Pierpont Morbine announced the closing of the British war loan drawing roughly fifty million dollars in applications.
The Georgia state Democratic executive committee met in Atlanta on March 16 1900 to set a general primary date and rules for white voters. It orders a county wide primary to choose state officers and directs counties to report results, selecting delegates to the state convention in proportion to their legislative representation. It schedules a June 14 1900 state convention to nominate a full state ticket and delegates to the national convention in Kansas City. It also outlines consolidation of votes for judges and solicitor general and provisions for a United States senator vote, with nomination processes for vacancies and registration reminders.
Ex Governor William J Stone says eastern Democrats aim to elect Tom Johnson of Ohio and purge the platform of silver. He warns Palmer Buckner allies seek to enter the convention as delegates and secretly control the party organization and national committee. He notes the Palmer Buckner faction would back Bryan but seek organizational influence.
PAZO OINTMENT is advertised with a money back guarantee if piles are not cured. Claims include relief in fourteen days and instant soothing effects. The ad urges purchasing through druggists or by mailing 50 cents postage to Paris Medicine Co., St Louis, Missouri.
San Juan Porto Rico reports a municipal deficit of 8000 in the fiscal year due to a slump in liquor and cigarette revenue. The 1859 budget estimated 96000 in collections, but only 26000 has been received to date, with 13000 more expected by July. The city owes the U S Treasury 900 and City Hall is mortgaged to a Spanish bank for 000. Orders have been issued prohibiting prize fights.
Senator Allison chairs the steering committee on Porto Rican legislation announced in Washington. The panel includes Senators Foraker Hale Davis McMillan Spooner Warren Kean among others as of March 16.
United States Minister Merry arrived in Managua on March 16, accompanied from Colon by Rudolph Weisser general agent of the Maritime Canal Company, and is being entertained by United States Consul Chester Donaldson.
Buenos Ayres reports national forces dispatched to Entre Rios to quell a recent revolution. Durban notes hospital ship Maine to depart Saturday for a brief Mediterranean stay to aid patients aboard.
An account describes the Negritos as the archipelago’s native peoples fading under Malay advance. It notes their distribution across the region and adjacent lands, their small stature, alleged mental traits, physical agility, forest lifestyle, and simple weapons. It also mentions their nomadic farming pretensions and dependence on hunting and forest products.
The Macon report in a New York paper claiming smallpox in the city and church closures is false. Officials say there is no outbreak, yet the story has harmed Macon by spreading misinformation and prompting inquiries about visiting.
Massachusetts Congressman Fitzgerald introduces a House resolution citing the Standard Oil Company for an extra dividend of 9000 and a 2 cent per gallon kerosene price rise during 1900. The measure argues Sherman antitrust violations and seeks legal action by the attorney general directing district attorneys to prosecute the violators.
Dr J Hewton Hathaway is presented as a 20 year veteran specialist in chronic diseases with a high cure record and widespread public confidence. The ad touts his Cabinet Electrics Machine and New Medicinal Electric Belt, claims strong success across a range of conditions, and notes home treatment and mail consultation with Dr Hathaway personally overseeing examinations and care.
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