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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1900
Page
3
The court instructed Representative Beny to take his seat and remain seated as the evidence against him was presented. Jurors heard testimony detailing the charges and the defense challenged the legality of the seating order. The proceedings continue as witnesses testify and the case moves toward a verdict.
Judge Cantmll set a special term to begin the second Monday in July to hear bail and trial matters in the Goebel assassination cases. Key testimony described Gov Taylor’s alleged involvement and a plan to move or seat Henry Berry in the Kentucky legislature. Autopsy doctors Dr Welch and Dr Hume testified on the Governor Goebel shooting.
A map displayed in court outlined the yard buildings trees and adjacent streets where the incident occurred. A bullet fragment from a hackberry tree near where Gosbel fell was produced and kept by the prosecuting attorney. Demonstrations by witnesses on the map aimed to prove the shot originated from a window in the secretary of state's office.
Admiral Dewey arrived in St Louis amid cannon fire whistles and cheering crowds and was escorted to the Planters hotel for a banquet where he received a gift of a silver punch bowl. He toured receptions and meetings through the evening as the city honored him.
At the Chicago Methodist general conference Bishop DP G Andrews reads a quadrennial address from Indianapolis detailing a century of growth and urging a stiffer stance against alcohol and better alignment with New Testament marriage rules. He calls ministers and members to renew discipline and support civil laws for moral standards. An item notes the Hotel Empire feature on page 10.
General Davis issues April 20 directive appointing acting members to the executive council including Secretary Judge Pettingill Attorney General A J Adelin Interior J KR Ga?rrisah Education Dr Coll Toste G G Gro RN Abelsie J M F kossy and Perminio Diaz. Meeting chaired by Judge Puttingill approves board posts and discusses the treasurer bond set at 100000 amid questions lawyers call the council illegal for lack of resident appointment.
London May 3 The war Office reports from Lord Roberts that General Hamilton met with success at Hloutnik driving the Boers from their strong position with moderate losses. Twenty six prisoners including one commandant and sixteen wounded fall into British hands. Broadwood’s cavalry arrived to threaten the enemy while Bruce Hamilton’s infantry joined later. Boer casualties include twelve killed and forty wounded, among the latter Russians and two French legionnaires. High terms of praise are given to the Highland Hussars and Gordons and Shropshire Light Infantry for the final pursuit.
The War Department received a death report from General Wood listing dead soldiers in the Santiago province area. Names include William Kelley formerly quartermaster, died in April from acute alcoholism, Odin Arnald, private hospital, blood poisoning.
British forces push toward Pretoria with 50 000 troops in position along a forty mile front. Brandfort has fallen after a surprise attack by Tucker Pole-Carew and Hutton units. Boers retreat in good order while observers note tents of movement and mounting concentrations. Captain Towse of the Gordons loses his sight in battle but leads a bayonet charge against 250 Boers.
Telegraphic correspondence on the Spion Kop disaster shows debates over what to publish. Lord Lansdowne asks Lord Roberts and Butler to handle the February 13 dispatches, preferring not to edit and leave publication to the commander in chief, amid concerns about full narratives versus edited summaries.
Lord Roberts and Lord Lansdowne debate publishing military dispatches with Bulder obj ections. Lansdowne suggests editing or publishing selected dispatches while Methuen dispatch may be rewritten. spionkop dispatches released per March guidance.
Bishop J Hartzell of the Methodist Episcopal church urged support for Britons in the Transvaal before a near full Chicago audience. He cited observations in South Africa, familiarity with President Kruger and advisers, and study of laws and governance to argue on behalf of Britain. The crowd favored Britain.
Lord Roberts reports no decisive light from Thabanchu while Hamiltons success at Houtnek sparks cautious enthusiasm among critics. Mafeking under siege notes nine killed and nine wounded among native women trying to flee. Snyman’s tactics blamed for executions as rationing tightens for 9000 residents. Maine hospital ship sails from Southampton to the Cape after inspection by Lady Randolph Churchill and committee members.
Try Grain O the new grain drink that can replace coffee. It mimics mocha and java color but is made from pure grain and is gentle on the stomach. Suitable for children and adults alike. Price 15 and 26 cents per package.
Rotterdam May 3 Boer delegates boarded the Maasdam steamer bound for New York with Dr Leyds accompanying them to Boulogne sur Mer. Flags and bands greeted the departure as the party spoke of seeking liberty in a country that fought for it, while rejecting factional support and aiming to win broad sympathy for their cause. In London, Liberal candidate T A Bramadon defeated Conservative Majen dia in the Portsmouth by election by 610 votes.
Pretoria reports April 28 engagements east of Thabanchu where Boers captured eleven British prisoners and two federals were wounded. British mounted corps near Brandfort retreated after a two-front attack. eleven British were killed at Meld, including Captain Leary. nineteen others died. Fourteen Streams bombardment continued. Air American arrested over Beghle explosion.
A Greenville company seeks a Columbia capital link to unify Piedmont lines. The plan adds about 6 000 telephones statewide, connecting Greenville, Pickens, Easley and many towns to Columbia and Winnsboro, with future expansion to Yorkville and Charlotte. Bishop Capers to deliver Confederate memorial sermon in Louisville. A Charleston exposition charter pursued. Violent crimes rise in Richland. seven murder suspects jailed.
Portsmouth Wa May 4 The Florida Central and Peninsular railway system gave formal notice to Southern Tailway theton that after May 10 it will discontinue use of the rival companys tracks bridge and terminals near Columbia South Carolina which FC and P has used while connecting link of ninety miles and the Congaree river bridge at Columbia will link the FC and P with Seaboard Air Line system after May 10 Seaboard and FC and P will operate trains over their own tracks from Peersburg Virginia to Jacksonville and Tampa. Track laying on the line between Richmond and Petersburg has been finished and soon after May 10 the Be a rd air line railway will run service between New York and Tampa using its own tracks from Richmond to southern Florida.
Philadelphia May 2 The eight hour day wage campaign among building trades workers continues as a rift opens between a carpenters organization and the Allied Building Trades League. About 3000 men quit work Tuesday marking the start of renewed worker actions.
The Allied Building Trades League and three independent carpenters groups in Philadelphia clash over union affiliation. The Brotherhood of Carpenters and Formers refuses to join, later allowing members to work with non union crews but boycott affiliated trades. Thirty six agents led a daylong campaign against unaffiliated carpenters.
New York May 3 The World tomorrow reports twenty five thousand Standard Oil Company workers across the country have had their wages raised ten percent. Rumors of a looming labor storm from Connecticut Captain Hook prompted the increase. Strike is declared off in a compromise at Boston May 3 as brewery engineers end their walkout.
Representatives of the American Publishers Association presented a memorial to the Senate Finance Committee asking relief from higher paper costs. They said 22 000 newspapers are affected and urged investigation into industry conditions without proposing specific legislation. Copies were also given to the House Ways and Means Committee.
Albert Lnyder, living in Parkersburg West Virginia, was arrested by Chicago police on charges of defrauding individuals nationwide through a mail order scheme. Investigators report letters indicating operations in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Detroit, Philadelphia, New York, Atlanta, and additional cities. Ryder defends the business as legitimate.
Washington May 3 The general conference of African Methodist Episcopal Zion church opens Bishop Lomax of Charlotte NC presiding The opening sermon was by Bishop Hood of Fairville NC Delegates total about 300 from every state plus Africa Burmah and St Christopher Islands Representative Bishop Smart from Porto Rico Cuba and Hawaii attends The major items are bishop elections and a proposed change in the church organic law The conference includes more than half a million members A letter from President McKinley regrets missing the opening but hopes to attend future sessions.
At Pratt City Baptist Church a pastor asked for prayers for William Perkins a Pratt City resident who recently attempted suicide by taking morphine. Physicians arrived in time to save him as despondency was cited as the motive.
Huntsville Alabama May 2 Special a jail cook found night watchman Clarence Jamar dead on a corridor bench with a bullet through his brain his head resting on a folded coat and pistol beneath it in a milky arrangement the incident appears accidental in nature with no immediate signs of foul play.
A promotional note describes overindulgence at a banquet and the resulting stomach distress. It extols Cascarets as a preventive tablet to cleanse undigested food fermentation overnight, promising morning relief. The ad declares the product is sold by druggists and urges readers to request a hook and sample.
The Alabama Federation met in Birmingham for its second day with 45 directors and 30 delegates present. Reports highlighted club prosperity, 11 new clubs formed and federated, two new musical clubs added in Anniston and Wobtle, and a growing reciprocity program for programs and papers. Officers were elected: President Mrs John London Birmingham, First VP Mrs John Wyker New Decatur, Second VP Mrs Chappell Cory Montgomery, Recording Sec Mrs William Johnston Anniston, Corr Sec Mrs J F Graham Birmingham, Treasurer Mrs Walter Cully Tuscaloosa. Delegates toured North Birmingham, and a reception was held at the Century Clubhouse.
Alabama Daughters of the Confederacy adjourned their state convention in Opelika after three days. Eufaula was chosen for the next meeting site. Officers elected include President Mrs John A Kirkpatrick Montgomery first vice president Mrs A S Dowdell Opelika second vice president Mr Ellen Peter Brice Tuscaloosa recording secretary Mrs R A Lee Greenville treasurer Miss Annie Claby Montgomery corresponding secretary Miss Annie Hobson Greenshoma historian Miss Florence Beauchamp Eufaula registrar.
Special Professor Milton Undegraff of the United States Navy and Professor G A Hill arrive in Griffin Georgia to locate the observatory for the sun eclipse on the 28th. They measure latitude and longitude to fix the station within three miles of the city near a railroad, not in the city proper.
The University of Alabama trustees presented a case in chancery court in Birmingham on May 3 seeking to nullify the sale of university lands in Walker county to the Sloss Sheffield Steel and Iron Company. The matter was submitted upon briefs without argument and Chancellor Carmichael has the matter under consideration.
Berlin May 3 The funeral of Baron Saurma von de Jelluch former German minister to the United States took place today The United States embassy sent a handsome wreath and diplomatic condolences were offered by officials in attendance.
A terse dispatch notes a deadly event with casualties and cremation measures. It mentions a joint provision, orders, fever concerns, and a body train including Ogden, with 313,000 referenced in relation to the incident. The fragmentary text lacks clear dates or places but centers on a wartime or disaster context involving the dead and medical handling.
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