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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1899

Page

4

Beef Contract Inquiry Heads To Portos Rican Campaign Details

The war court hears testimonies from General Eagan and officers like Major Black and Captain Pomeroy on beef supplies to Porto Rico. Eagan explains a clerical error about a twenty four hour clause, saying beef kept seventy two hours after removal from cold storage.

Washington Miles Eaganeforest Reull Stewart Colby Navy Black Pomeroy Ponce

Beef controversy at Ponce shocks army officials

Testimony describes General Eagan’s outburst over beef ration rejections at Ponce. Officers recount attempts to issue canned roast beef deemed repulsive and ill tasting, with Captain Pomeroy noting large quantities handled and low acceptance. Navy officials Admiral Stewart and Paymaster Colby approved canned beef overall. court adjourned after day with more witnesses expected for General Miles's case.

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Association Elects Officers At Southern Publishers Convention

Richmond Virginia March The Southern Publishers Association elected officers for the year with Colonel C. B. Cowardin of The Richmond Dispatch as president Leland Rankin of The Nashville American as vice president A R B Wolderby Jr of The Richmond Times as secretary and treasurer Directors named P J Mooney T J Brooke George W Ochs S Nottingham Clark Howell R M Johnson J Hemphill A resolution was adopted amending bylaws to allow evening papers taking the Associated Press 2805 to become members The group thanked local leaders and planned to meet next in New Orleans then adjourned to reconvene in six months

Richmond Southern Publishers’ Association Mile Orhe Brat C. ©. B. Cowardin Leland Rankin Nashville American Mir. A. RB. Wolderby, Jr Richmond Times P. J. Mooney Memphis Commercial-ament Jackson Tenn George W. Ochs Chattanooga Times Nottingham Norfolk Clark Howell Atlanta Constitution R. M. Johnson Houston Post J. ©. Hemphill Charleston Newa Conrieres New Orleana

Newton Resigns to Head Atlanta Knoxville and Northern Railway

B Newton assistant chief engineer of the Southern railway resigns to become chief engineer of the Atlanta Knoxville and Northern railway with headquarters at Marietta Ga. Newton has served the Southern for years and supervised work on all its branches.

Knoxville Tenn B. Newton The Southern Railway Atlanta, Knoxville and Northern Railway Marietta, Ga Newton Southern Sve

Editor Accuses Man of Abduction in North Carolina

Raleigh on March 8 special reports editor William R. Terry of The Spirit of the South charges Tillman Howard with deserting his wife and four children and abducting Mrs Teety and her three children to Wilmington. Howard denies the abduction and has surrendered to authorities.

Howard Raleigh N. C William R. Terry The Spirit of the South Tillman Howard Teety Wilmington

General Flagler Dies at Old Point After Rheumatism

Newport News reports Brigadier General D. W. Flagler has died at the Hygela hotel at Old Point after weeks of rheumatic illness. His wife and daughter were at his bedside. burial will be prepared and he will be moved to Washington. Flagler, a West Pointer and long-time Ordnance Department officer, served in the Civil War including Bull Run, Roanoke Island, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, and the Maryland campaign. He was born in New York, entered West Point in 1856, and rose to major and lieutenant colonel in ordnance.

Hileah Mast Lee Bagan Black Washington Hogue Dogan Ponce Newport News D. W. Flagler Waleh Flagler Hygela Old Point Fort Monroe Pheody West Pointer New York Military Academy Ordnance Driliimr of Volunteers Washington, D. C Manassas Bull Run McDowell Washington, D.C Allegheny Arsenal Pennsylvania Burnside North Carolina Roanoke Island Mewburn Fast Macon Maryland Army of the Potomac South Mountain Antietam Fredericksburg Chancellorsville Gettysburg West Point Foundry Armnance Newbern Fort Macon Leutenant Cotonil Ordnance Department Army

Diplomas to be awarded at Atlanta Dental College tonight

Forty five graduates will receive diplomas at the Grand tonight in an enjoyable program led by Dr. Landrum and others. The event features opening prayers, musical selections, three sections of degree conferrals, a valedictory address by Sam Lane, and a formal introduction of the graduates with a parade of prizes.

Atlanta Dental College Mario Altuzarra Cuba T. C. Bramlett Georgia T. J. Butt Bane Durant Alabama Texas F. T. Hopkins W. G. Hoodkins D. M. Hall C. H. Hall Louis E. Hall Connecticut J. G. Harrill Tennessee W. P. Hamner R. E. John Arkansas C. L. Key Mississippi W. Lane T. M. Merriwether Peasouk C. C. Pierce Hm.d. Passmore Ceorsia E. N. Passmore J. D. Reynolds Logan Meld J. W. Stra#ize Florida EB. O. Belman W. T. Smith North Carolina J. H. Turner Noah Tiller W. C. Webb A. M. Wisehart W. A. Wimbish Yancey W. W. Landrum Offerbach Deen Wyam Crenshaw Herbert Judge Mammond Tabani Hamman Franke Judgeammand Wagner weltz—De Ste

Trinity Beats Lafayette In Durham Encounter

Trinity defeated Lafayette in Durham yesterday in an exciting college contest. Trinity led at 1 to 0 early and edged Lafayette in a high scoring road game. Key players for Trinity included Bacore Prag and RWB, while Lafayette featured Howard and Hille in a tightly fought matchup.

Durham N.C Mareh Trinity, College Lafayette Trinity ineAtee Slr Howard and Hille

Veteran gunner Timothy Reardon dies in Brooklyn aged 61

Timothy Reardon a gunner on the Union steamer Kearsarge during its clash with the Alabama died in Brooklyn at sixty one He also served at Cherbourg Harbor and under Farragut in Mobile Bay Dr J F Wright of High Falls Georgia reports his death in Griffin Georgia on March 2 After a lingering illness he passed at noon He was over seventy and a prominent Monroe county physician for many years

Timothy Reardon Kearsarge New York United States Alabama Gulade Cherbourg France Farragut Mobibay Brooklyn J. F. Wright High Falls Griffin J. F.wright Monroe County

Fitzsimmons Versus Teffries Bout Proposed At Coney Island

Brady and Gotten sign an archtecture fight for May 26 at the Coney Island Sporting Club under Queensberry rules. A twenty five round match with George Siler as referee and five ounce gloves is set. Purported purse is $20,000 with 23 percent of film revenue to the fighters. Fitzsimmons, Jeffries, and the club posted $2,500 to bind the agreement.

Fitzsimmons NO Teffries Brady Arcktemctor New York Otanagers Bendy Julian Farmes

Senator Gray Offered Judgeship

Senator George Gray of Delaware has been appointed United States circuit judge for the third district. His Senate term ended with the last Congress after beginning March 19, 1869. Gray helped draft the treaty of peace with Spain in Paris and served on the United States and Canadian joint high commission.

Gray Washington George Gray Delaware Senate Thomas F. Bayard Asain Paris Spain United States Joint High Commission

Nervine and Restorative touted for nervous ailments

An advertisement-like piece claims Dr Miles Nervine and Restorative cure nervous exhaustion, insomnia, and stomach pains by restoring brain and nerve function. It quotes testimonials from Ann Brannon of Rosine Kentucky and Mere Dow Heagle of Sing Sing New York, asserting significant relief and improved sleep and strength.

Miles Nerine Des Mervine Milles Annte Brannon Rosine

Lavigne Denies Injury Rumors After Fight

Chicago report says lightweight champion Kid Lavigne laughs at claims of a broken rib from the recent bout with Mysterious Billy Smith. Lavigne arrives from San Francisco, states he is well and plans to sail east tonight for England to train for his bout with Dick Burge.

Kid Lavigne Chicago San Francisco New York Dispatch Billy Smith East England Dick Burge

American Ships Shell Apia Amid Samoa Crisis

The report outlines Allied efforts to protect life and property in Samoa as German and American authorities clash over the crisis. Admiral Kautz seeks peace while British and American officials insist on order, with Germany pressured to avoid direct confrontation and halt Governor Hess from rupturing relations.

Samoa Kautz Suma Mataafa Hemming Aince Max Taste Rose Germany Herr Hess Henry Rose Berin March Uth Herlin Foreigen Hero von Holleben Bamen State Department Ax' Thoi Falke

British Cruiser Tauranga Intercepted Near Suva

The British cruiser Tauranga, reportedly aiming to annex Tonga, was intercepted at Suva by order of the home government. Griffin man injured as Nat Terry, trying to stop a runaway horse, fell and suffered a head gash but is able to be out.

Tauranga Samos Apia Auckland N. Z Tonga Islands Pacific Suva Fiji Islands Ordor Griffin Grifin Nat Terry Terry

Bribery Charges Continue in U S Senate Inquiry

Harrisburg March 22 Bribery investigation resumes into alleged payoffs tied to the McCarrell bill. Rep O Brien testifies Criste offered money and a one dollar payment in the hall after adjournment. Rep Norton recounts a February 8 offer of sixty six dollars to support the McCarrell measure.

Quay Harrisburg Compission United States McCarrell O'Brien Schuyhill McCarrel Criste Northumberland Norton anti-Quay Republian Wayne County Robert Evans Philadelphia Mel Carrell Bulana

Chears Denies Skipping Witness Stand Injustice Stirs

Columbus Ga March 23 special W M Chears returns home indignant at Atlanta paper claim he dodged Cusseta witness duty. He asserts he had a prior business engagement and would testify in the Levelt case or any case if needed. He calls the report sensational and unjust.

Columbus W. Chears Atanta Shimsels Cusseta Chattahoochee Court Chears

KILLED TRYING TO PAINT TOWN IN TEXAS INCIDENT

Texas city brief reports two prominent citizens, Robert Lynch Kee and Robert Finch, died in an incident while efforts to paint a town scene caused local fear. The event occurred near Dallas in early March, with residents taking a day off and swelling concerns over town safety and civic projects.

Texas E. Bow Dallas Robert Lynch Robert Finch St Brandof

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