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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1900
Page
3
Workers blame company for blast that killed many amid claims giant powder used to dislodge coal. Witnesses say dust ignited and John Wilson died after his skull was crushed. hundreds entered the mine yesterday with many perishables feared. The mayor forms a committee to aid widows and orphans.
Judge Candler orders the state to show cause why T J Penn should not be released from Fulton county jail on his own recognizance or have his $200 bond reduced. Penn, a juror in the Looney case, claims no subpoena was served and asserts he is a citizen entitled to liberty and not under indictment. He is described as ill with rheumatism and unable to post bond. The petition cites lack of service, absence of criminal charge, and potential witness status in Bradley and Looney prosecutions. The court requires a show cause hearing set for the morning of May 12 at 179 Forsyth Avenue in Atlanta.
May 2 1900 Minneapolis Minnesota reports the state Populist convention instructed for William Jennings Bryan for president and C A Towne for vice president. The action solidifies support from Minnesota delegates at the gathering.
In paper covers ax one cent stamps cloth binding ten cents extra. Dr. Pierce’s Immon Sense Medical Adviser. Address Dr. R V Pierce Buffalo 8 Y.
Raleigh May 2 Special The Raleigh convention showcased a disciplined reform effort with few black delegates and a slate favoring McKinley. Key figures included Adams Pritchard and Dockery, with Adams named gubernatorial nominee and Pritchard urged for vice presidency. Delegates pledged to McKinley's re nomination and to a Pritchard vice presidential bid.
Admiral Dewey entertained Chicago leaders and guests with a retelling of the Manila battle during his May visit. The reception by the Chicago Athletic Association and a Seventh Regiment Illinois National Guard concert followed introductions by Mayor Harrison and Martin Madden. Dewey and his party plan to leave for St Louis by special train tomorrow morning.
Macon Georgia May 2 Special Mr Sam Patterson a well known citizen of Egat Macon walked into the Ocmulgee river last night and was drowned.
The Business Men's League was urged to send a delegation to Washington to work with Colonel Livingston on securing troops for Atlanta. He said a delegation may come but it is premature, and no Cuban troops will be ordered before May 26 after elections. Officers should confer with Livingston to time a visit, while Dr C Dunbar Roy of Atlanta attends the medical congress program. Bob Yancey of Rome is in town for a few days.
Savannah city council urged the county executive committee to take steps to assure harmony and a fair May 15 primary election. Dr William Duncan of the executive committee supported changes to reduce suspicion of unfairness and suggested local handling rather than state involvement. A further meeting of the committee may be held to reach a satisfactory compromise.
At Opelika Alabama on May 2 the second day of the state convention opened with General George P Harrison addressing the body. Committees reported and a resolution proposed buying the Jefferson Davis home at Montgomery, the former white house of the Confederacy, provoking strong interest.
The Stute Sunday school convention opened at St John Methodist Church in Augusta with President W. Witham of Atlanta presiding. Rev A Phillips led the opening devotion. A chalk talk by Joe Withers of Raleigh highlighted classroom methods. Three sessions are planned for Sunday with notable Sunday school workers from several states on the program.
Birmingham saw a limited Populist gathering as sixty delegates from six counties met to plan a state convention. No nominations were made, proceedings adjourned to the tenth, eleven delegates were chosen for the Cincinnati national convention, and a shift to a middle of the road ticket was debated before adjourning.
Washington May 2 Two war department orders appoint Major General J R Brooke to command the Department of the East with headquarters at Governor's Island New York effective May 15 and grant General Wesley Merritt leave with permission to go abroad to arrange for his succession and depart.
Secretary Long censures a high ranking officer for discussing a fellow officer with a newspaper correspondent. The reprimand notes the remarks violated naval regulations, damaged good order, and risked service honor. It acknowledges no publication intent and records the department's loss of confidence in directing the officer. The piece ends with an unrelated pharmaceutical ad.
The Royal Arcanum in Georgia held its annual session in Columbus on May 2 with wide state attendance. Officers named include Grand Regent W H Edmundson of Rome and Grand Treasurer Samuel Prioleau of Atlanta, among others, with routine business to be completed tomorrow.
The Virginia state convention at Norfolk adjourned after reaffirming the Chicago platform and endorsing William J. Bryan for renomination. Delegates at large included Hon John D Jeffere and Judge William W. Mann electors, with Senators Daniel and Martin, Governor Tyler, and Congressman Jones as delegates. District electors and county committee disputes defined. Daniel praised constitutional revision and Bryan support, opposing imperialism.
Chicago May 2 the general conference ratified extending equal representation to laity and provisional delegates admitted without contest The move makes the Methodist church more democratic and ends preacher dominance in central church governance The episcopacy remains supervisory with ministers placed and suggestions offered to church bodies
General Hamilton’s division pressed northward near Hutney with Canadian and Gordon units attacking the left hill while Shropshires and Marshalls Horse, aided by a battery, drove the Boers from the slopes. Boers shell the outlying camp from positions on the eastern hill. British guns are outside their range. The enemy hold their peaks as British forces consolidate the Thabancau Bloemfontein route after a day of fighting.
In a heated chamber, Mr Cannon challenged Mr Hepburn over remarks about sincerity and the canal bill. The exchange touched on rumors, motives, and pressures related to the Panama project as lawmakers clashed, votes failed on amendments, and the bill moved back to the house.
Debated measures replace fortifications with defense aimed fortifications for defense as ayes and noes decide. The committee amendment passed 11 to 9, followed by final approval 225 to 35, with swift applause. Noted dissenters included Acheson Adams Burton Cannon Capron Clark Cooney Cowherd Cox Denny Dougherty Fleming Wietcher Gaston Gillett Graham Hitt King Lawrence Lester Levy Littauer Littlefield McCall Neville Rhea Rucker Shafroth Sprague Stewart Talbot Thayer and Dover. The session closed at 5:20 pm.
The jury acquits young Adkins in a fatal shooting case at Regenstein with Officer Taylor and Cole present. Adkins testifies he fired after Brooks threatened him with a knife during a dispute over hats. Judge Candler delivers a full charge and the jury returns a verdict of freedom for Adkins.
The Nebraska Republican state convention in Lincoln nominated the gubernatorial ticket of Charles Deitrich and E P Savage with George Walsh as secretary of state and William Breuffer as treasurer. Charles Weston was named auditor and Frank N Prout attorney general, W K Fowler for public instruction, with delegates Rosewater McClay and Ehrhardt elected at large amid a tense roll call and Thurston contest. The platform praised the nation’s prosperity under McKinley and endorsed gold standard legislation.
Jack Boyles aged four ten and Frank Bohannan aged thirteen ran away from home yesterday morning. Parents with police aid failed to locate them during the day. They may headed for the sea wind for cabin boats. Jack Boyles described as smart with red hair. Frank Bohannan noted for freckles and light hair. Both boys are greatly wanted by their families.
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