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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1900
Page
1
Washington dispatch notes revival of anti Bryan talk among eastern papers. Gorman denied involvement amid rumors of a two thirds rule strategy to block nominating delegates. Democrats fear a convention deadlock as leaders brace for pro Bryan shifts and Porto Rico disputes.
At Mount Verde near Athens Charley King a prominent county citizen was fatally shot by unknown assailants during a dance at Corne lus Clayton’s residence. After party disruption King stood with others in the yard when three shots were fired striking him in the abdomen. King’s condition is critical as authorities seek the unknown shooter.
Jackson Miss March 27 Special In a private letter Senator J K Jones chairman of the democratic national executive committee predicts Bryan will be elected by a good majority next November He cites unbounded faith in his integrity and unselfishness and notes new supporters and defections from galdbugs who now back him The masses are aroused and moving as in 1892 He warns of a likely unlimited campaign fund and press opposition but says seed sown cannot be choked out when the fight heats up.
A notice served on Chairman Payne of the Ways and Means Committee warns that if the bill returns to the House he will support free trade and that such a provision would surely pass. The remark from a prominent source worsens the strain on Republican leaders seeking a path out of the current impasse.
Washington March 21 Special Advices from the Georgia delegation show support for holding congressional primaries in all districts on the same day as the state primary. The plan gains favor with committeemen statewide as a single nominating day. Judge Griggs of the second district receives especial recognition from colleagues. Republican members show the same spirit. During memorial exercises for Sidney Epes Speaker Henderson asked Judge Griggs to preside. Senator Bacon attended the senate and was improving.
In Hot Springs North Carolina on March 27 three men J W Floyd Guy Turner and Duke Lamb paraded the streets with drawn guns shooting at opposition Deputy Jack Paris deputy Hartsell Smelter Richard Ralston and others were wounded Chief of Police Rector shot Floyd and Assistant Chief Daniels vanished Sheriff Ramsey led a posse to arrest the aggressors and calm returned though panic gripped the town and business remained closed awaiting further danger
Kansas City March 27 W J Bryan may be requested by the Nebraska democrats to attend the national convention in July A Nebraska delegation has selected quarters at a hotel and discussed whether Bryan should be notified upon nomination and travel to Kansas City to make an address that would launch the campaign
In Wilmington North Carolina a second democratic primary featured Martin Willard against Brooke Emfe amid railway pressure. Circulars claimed the Atlantic Coast Line decreed Willard’s defeat while he had proposed a gross income tax on railways in the last legislature.
Ground was broken in Capitol Square Raleigh today for the Senator Vance statue. It will stand east of the capitol facing Newhern e avenue with the Confederate Soldiers Home opposite. A mound will elevate the statue like Washington’s to the south of the capitol.
Elmira March 27 Frank Bundy city chamberlain and defaulter is arrested on embezzlement charges and released on 10000 bail. A deficit in a tax roll widens Bundy shortage to about 38000, with a new city official taking over duties.
In Alexandria Virginia on March 27 Frank Payne known as Nooks shot and killed Thomas Bryant after a dispute over six cents in a card game. Both men are described as young Black gamblers. Payne says the shooting was in self defense.
Washington March 27 The new Philippine commission held a preliminary meeting at Vermont Avenue with Judge Taft presiding. After a three hour discussion they moved to the War Department to pay respects to Secretary Root who said instructions would come later and slated another gathering Thursday.
The engineering corps of the Louisville and Nashville Railway Company is within two miles of Walnut Grow Alabama surveying a right of way from Oneonta to Attalla. The line will traverse a country rich in coal and iron.
In Frankfort Kentucky March 27 startling Goebel assassination developments unfold. W H Culton held over to circuit court after confession hints but later clarifications reduce impact. Auditor Sweeny’s clerk Henry E B Youtsey arrested as accessory amid connections to Caleb Powers case. Powers remains jailed, judge holds him for grand jury with no bail. Culton and Captain Davis waive exam. powers and others face April term trials with militia kept on duty.
Courier Journal reports from Frankfort that W J Culton, held for grand jury, confessed to meeting Campbell and Commonwealth's Attorney with others. He corroborates Wherton Golden's testimony and hints arrests of Berry Howard, Dick Combs, and another eastern Kentucky man who fired the fatal shot. Story outlines mountain men brought by Powers brothers to trigger riot and kill governors. plan shifted to shooting Goebel in the Secretary of State's Office.
In Chattanooga Tennessee brass checks replace nickels in the revived Owl slot machines. Courts ruled nickel use made them gambling devices, but brass checks are exchanged for drinks cigars and possibly money. Sheriff declines interference while church groups plan action.
Brunswick Ga March 27 Special Andrew Carnegie busy endowing libraries while the Carnegie family led by Mrs Lucy Carnegie develops winter palaces on Cumberland Island Mothers sons and sons in law build new homes around Dungeness Plum Orchard and Stafford places Morris Carnegie George Carnegie Will Carnegie and Ricketson plan summer builds Andrew Carnegie travels on a wedding tour and hones golf amid Cumberland Island’s tropical gardens and colonial mansions Mrs Carnegie makes seasonal home changes as returning guests are greeted with novelty and beauty
Middle Griffin a fifteen year term convict who escaped last week after a guard attack near Columbia is captured after a river swim three miles downstream. James Templeton traced him to the swollen river where Griffin floated for two hours before entangling in a barb wire fence and surrendering when Templeton forced his return. Griffin suffered injuries to his lip in the clash.
Admiral and Mrs Dewey cancel their Florida coast voyage due to engagements and will return to Washington Thursday evening. On the following day the admiral will meet Mme Emma Nevada and attend a banquet hosted by General Schofield as guest of honor.
Secretary Root announced the creation of the Division of the Pacific, encompassing the Philippine archipelago, to be subdivided into four military departments led by Generals MacArthur Bates and others. The plan shifts administration of the Philippines to a centralized Pacific division with distinct northern Luzon and southern Luzon commands and two others to be named.
General Hughes leads Visayas and Mindanao Jolo with Kobbe as head of the department. Major General Otis retains supreme command over both departments as division commander. Otis moves to a role like General Miles in the US, freeing him from numerous island administration duties.
Washington dispatch reports General Wheeler has received multiple Alabama letters urging him to run for governor. He says he would not seek the nomination, but if the Alabama convention offers it he might accept. He remains silent while resolving a military tangle before addressing constituents.
A report states a magistrate refused warrants for arrests of those evading vaccination in Union county. Governor Mussy Dweeney threatens officials with removal for noncompliance as smallpox fades in towns yet spreads in rural areas among both blacks and whites who resist vaccination.
Mississippi Negro taken to Isaquena county jail by Deputy Chilton, then mobbed at Deer Creek bridge while en route to trial. The prisoner Edward E. Johnson killer Wing Smith was hanged from Yazoo and Mississippi Valley bridge between Greenville and Leland at 2:30 a.m. A mob of about 156 men fired into the body after securing the rope and pushing him from the bridge.
A premature dynamite blast at Allen and Russell's quarry near Waterloo Minnesota killed foreman George Lord and seriously injured workers Frederick Mooney and Emily Lozier. The blast occurred today and rescuers battled to save the injured.
The senator says Huntington and six Trans-Continental railroads are backing Governor Johnston to defeat him in Alabama. Morgan notes large funds and cites past investigations as proof of railroad influence while Johnston denies any such involvement and calls the report untrue.
Birmingham March 27 Special c F Beddow chairman of the sub committee on arrangements for the democratic primaries on April 14 replying to an interview of Hon Jesse F Stallings published yesterday in which Mr Stallings declared that he would not put up the required of gubernatorial candidates in Jefferson county said A large expense is incurred in conducting the primary election in Jeffson county and we of the committee did not feel that this expense should be borne entirely by the local candidates We thought it only just that the candidates for governor should share in this expense Some of the local candidates are paying as much as 16 and 0 is not too much for the candidates for governor Mr Beddow said that the plan for the primaries forbids the managers to receive ballots other than the official ballots which would prevent the use of a separate ballot as suggested by Mr Stallings
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