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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1900
Page
1
A clock reported missing from Hover Town was recovered by authorities after an investigation. Police traced the artifact to a local resident, with no injuries reported. Investigators say more details will be released at a later press briefing.
Fragmented OCR notes detail a weather forecast across multiple regions. Mentions Cates and Y. Waldo northern and southern areas with variable conditions. References days near Tuesday and Wednesday with cloudy, rainy, or unsettled patterns.
Fragmentary notice discussing correction regarding a court matter at a Georgia location. Mentions BLACK and INMAN among individuals and a public or official proceeding. Details are scrambled, readable elements imply a formal legal correction or notice.
Washington March 2 A contract for the new Atlanta prison is expected to be formally let within two weeks. Griffiths & Wells of Chicago and St. Louis are the leading bidders with a total bid around 2.074 million, while others from Mies & Wrath Atlanta and Grant Witking Mant rank behind. Construction aims for completion in one year with steel cell rooms likely contracted separately.
The Caldwell family tale centers on a romance with Mrs. Hayes. The younger Dr. Caldwell confesses infatuation and plans to tell Mrs. Hayes, who resists separation. A jury finds Mrs. Hayes died from a bullet wound inflicted by Frank Caldwell, who then died by his own hand.
Washington dispatch notes Nebraska Democrats favor their state platform, seeing it as a sound expression of democratic principles. Critics from Republicans and Chicago platform opponents call parts extreme, but leaders praise the local initiative clause while doubting its national applicability.
W H Harrison of Atlanta emerges as a leading candidate for prison superintendent during construction. Din widdle also active in the race as May Pass House this session considers a bill approving 509000 for Atlanta public building improvements. Senate passage cited by Bacon and Clay to smooth House action despite higher treasury estimates.
City of Atlanta filed a federal suit against Chattanooga Foundry Pine Works and South Pittsburgh Pipe Company seeking 540,000 in damages and 45,000 in attorney fees for pipe purchases cited as part of a trust. The case cites the 1880 act and ties to the famed pipe rust case establishing restraint of trade findings. Similar suits are reported nationwide against former combine members.
The Daily Democrat, tied to Governor Johnston's senatorial bid, is banned by the Birmingham Typographical Union for carrying Knights of Labor labeling. The union says the Knights are inimical to the printers' union and warns members against it. This marks a second Johnston campaign paper condemned, following The Plain Dealer in Atlanta.
Coroner investigates deaths of Mrs. Mattia Hayes and Dr. Franklin L. Caldwell in New York City. Dr. B M Caldwell says his son confessed love for Mrs. Hayes and planned to reveal something before the night of February 20. The Cald wells were found dead in Mrs. Hayes room at Hotel Endicott.
In Frankfort Kentucky on March 4 the sworn depositions of Samuel J Shackelford and James E Cantrill on the governor contest were read Shackelford testified he administered the February 3 oath to Governor Berkham Cantrill says he administered the oath to Governor Goebel on February 2 at 3 30 pm and that Goebel was then in possession of both physical and mental powers.
Astoria city council enacted a five cent bounty on each dead rat delivered to the police chief to prevent a potential plague from ships arriving from infected ports. The ordinance will last thirty days.
Lexington posts flash on Sergeant F Wharton Golden who arrived with attorney Smith Hayes from Winchester. Rumors swirl about his plans to testify in the Goebel murder investigation. Golden denies being guarded or cowed and says he will reveal what he knows when the time comes.
In Louisville Kentucky Judge Field sustains the demurrer for Governor Beckham and grants the motion to strike parts of the Republicans amended reply in the consolidated contest. The judgment is interlocutory and two factual questions remain: Was Beckham of constitutional age to be governor and was Goebel legally elected before or after the legislature declared him governor. An appeal will follow after ruling.
Dr. J N McCormack of the state board of health testified today in the Goebel governorship contest. He described his close attendance on Governor Goebel from January 31 until February 2 and witnessed the dying governor’s sworn declaration as governor. He also said he heard reports that Goebel’s wounds were examined and that the fatal shot might have come from the front.
At the Hotel Cecil London a nationalist banquet led by John Redmond saw fierce protests and disturbances as Irish MPs demanded Irish self-rule. Redmond condemned British policy while praising Irish soldiers. Police ejected disruptors after fights broke out amid cheering and alarm among women attendees.
Entertainment planned for Admiral Dewey at the DeSoto hotel in Savannah was called off due to his indigestion on the revenue cutter Hamilton. Mrs. Dewey’s reception was postponed, while crowds nearby remained disappointed. Doctors expected rest would restore his health, with a later review of troops still on schedule.
The state republican convention at noon condemned riots and mob violence. R. R. Tolbert praised unity among all colors, while BE Webster and others aligned with leadership. The platform lauds the administration and calls for protecting suffrage, condemns nullification, warns Democrats for ballot abuses, and supports subsidies for American ships. The convention names no vice presidential candidate.
F. W. Eliott editor of The Troy Times, a Democratic weekly, was shot as he stepped from the Grand Island train in Troy, Kansas. An unknown assailant fired as he walked from the depot, the wound reported slight.
A freight car passenger opened fire on Mr. Elliott from eight to ten feet, wounding him in the arm and side. Elliott returned fire with his revolver but could not identify the assailant in the darkness. The case has stirred great excitement, with friends linking the attempt to long running local political hostilities.
Early this morning at 130 Twenty-second Street a well dressed veiled woman shot and killed Miss Annie Strother, a cashier. Mrs Charles Smith, wife of a saloon keeper, confessed at police headquarters claiming jealousy over her husband’s love sparked the killing. she was aided by her husband and their six year old daughter Elsie.
New York reveals a large debt burden with a net bonded debt near one hundred million dollars. On February 3, Marencu-Camatret Cealer released figures showing pre funded debt at 33H, net bonds around 12,484, and additional outstanding bonds tied to the city and corporations totaling about 4,385.39.
Washington March 2 Senator Mc Comas presented the senate committee on privileges and elections report on protest against continued seat of Hon S Scott of West Virginia. The committee, with one abstention, recommends that Nathan B Scott has been duly elected senator for a six year term beginning March 3 1844 and is entitled to a seat in the senate.
In West Decatur three masked men halted Jef Aday, a Louisville and Nashville employee, as he returned from a lodge meeting. They demanded money at gunpoint, taking his brickbook containing $25, a gold watch, and his hat coat vest and boots, leaving him to reach home barefoot in the heavy rain with no witnesses or clues.
Chattanooga Tennessee March 20 J C Howell was elected chairman of the city board of public works which oversees the citys streets and sewers.
Macon Georgia gears up for a grand royal style reception for Admiral and Mrs. Dewey arriving Thursday afternoon. City preparations are completed as officials plan events and public celebrations marking the visit.
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