Atlanta Mayor Urged To Resign After Caucus Findings
In a packed city hall caucus, Atlanta council members urged Mayor Woodward to resign over alleged breaches of pledged conduct. The resolution, drafted by a committee led by Alderman Johnson, passed unanimously except for Dr. Longino who voted no. The mayor declined immediate comment, saying only that he would not discuss the matter.
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Carmack Opens Campaign as Bryan Democrat in Tennessee
Nashville May 7 Hon F E Carmack candidate for Senate from Tennessee opened his campaign at Fayetteville. He declared the Democratic party would go forth to battle in 1900 behind a banner that never dishonorably failed and criticized McKinley era tariffs. He urged harmony between labor and capital and warned against imperialist aims amid Britain’s South Africa war.
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Butler Favors Charles Towne as Vice President Hope
Sioux Falls May 7 prominent People's Party delegates discuss nominee for vice presidency with Charton A. Towne favored by many as the silver Republican candidate. Party leaders stress harmony with Democrats and silver Republicans to secure Bryan’s field and unity across factions.
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Former Cuba finance chief charged with embezzlement
Charles F. Neely, ex chief of the finance division of Cuba’s post office, was arrested in Rochester on embezzling $36,000. Investigations by Colonel Burton found monthly postal fraud since July of last year with Neely’s shortage totaling at least $36,000 in four months. Extradition papers were sent to Washington amid reports of broader fraud. bond set at $9,000 with Fidelity Deposit Co. of Maryland on Neely’s bond.
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N. Y
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Seaboard Announces Through Trains From New York to Tampa and Atlanta
At a New York conference, Seaboard Air Line executives outlined four daily Pullman trains starting June 3. Services run New York to Tampa and New York to Atlanta, with routes via Richmond Petersburg Raleigh Columbia S C Savannah and Jacksonville or via Richmond Petersburg Raleigh Islamorada.
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Piles Cured Without the Knife
A bold advertisement claims PAZO OINTMENT cures piles without surgery. It promises relief in six days for ordinary cases and fourteen for severe ones, with one application providing ease and instantaneous itching relief. The product is guaranteed, with refunds if it fails to cure, priced at cents and postage, shipped from Parts Medicine Co in St Louis Missouri.
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Cuban editor assassinated in Santiago theater
Albert, editor of The Don Claridades, a political figure in Santiago district, was shot and killed in the theater at Gibara on May 7. The paper had criticized American election orders, and he had received threatening letters which he ridiculed in print.
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Five Story Texas Tornado Wrecks San Antonio Building
A destructive cyclone wrecked the San Antonio Law and Trust Company's five story steel and terra cotta building. Loss about 70000 dollars. Building uninsured. Wind at sixty miles per hour. Two Lox cars blown onto main line tracks interrupting an incoming Corpus Christi train. one fireman injured. Telegraph service to inland Texas crippled by wind and storms. Brazos River full, flooded lowlands for miles. In Dallas, the Hastrop Midland hotel was wrecked and two children hurt as timber fell.
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Wheeler Won't Seek Hire as Candidate in Wake of Resignation
Jimntsvile Alabama May 7 Special telegrams relay that General Joseph Wheeler in Washington announced he would not be a candidate for any position created by his resignation.
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Jimntsvile
Ala
Joseph Wheeler
Washington
Republicans Use Money to Block Populists from Joining Democrats
A Washington dispatch notes two national conventions this week as Republicans maneuver to keep Populists aligned with the anti Bryan faction. Secretary Dick of the GOP seeks Cincinnati influence to lock in middle of the road leaders, while Hanna’s power looms in Ohio. The plan hinges on large Populist attendance to ensure a favorable outcome, with Cincinnati and Sioux Falls acts shaping the fuse with Democrats.
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Ohio
Bryan
Kentucky
Ohio Republicans Pressure Cox in Power Play for National Committee
The Ohio Republican scene centers on Cox as Hanna and McKinley distrust him while Foraker cultivates his boss influence. Cox’s bid for national committee membership alarms rivals who fear loss of power as Dick pressures him through promises of patronage to withdraw. The administration wing and Foraker appear set to push Cox aside if he resists.
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Pazo Ointment Promises Refund for Curing Pimples
The ad promises a refund if Pazo Ointment fails to cure pimples and freckles on the face. Other items note canal area objections to near-city placement, a $10,000 appropriation for the Fayette road into Chickamauga National Park in Walker county, and C G Ward named postmaster at Hartfield Colquitt county. Senator Mallory of Florida reentered the Senate after illness, visiting New Orleans with renewed health.
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Endicott Death Prompts Birmingham Condolence Resolutions
Birmingham England May 7 The late William Endicott secretary of war under President Cleveland was not unknown in Birmingham having visited Highbury the home of his son in law Joseph Chamberlain This evening the West Birmingham and Central Birmingham uniforms adopted resolutions of condolence with Mrs Chamberlain Speculation grows on whether Endicott’s death will affect Chamberlain’s planned open meeting of Liberal visionists in the city Friday night.
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Inter Ocean Wins Decree Restoring AP News Service
Chicago May 7 Judge Dunne in circuit court grants Inter Ocean Publishing Company restoration of the Associated Press service and lifts the suspension ban that barred subscribers from receiving or sharing news with antagonistic parties. The ruling unlocks AP access for the plaintiff and ends the by-law ban.
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Bryan Speaks at Omaha Dollar Dinner for Populists
About 400 attended the Peter Cooper dollar dinner in Omaha. Delegates to the populist convention at Sioux Falls were among the crowd, with plans to nominate Mr Bryan on Wednesday and keep second place open for a conference. A committee will meet a Kansas City committee. Bryan urged fusion to sustain old issues and unity. Tom Patterson and Cyclone Davis urged harmony and setting aside trifles.
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Omaha
Neb
Sioux Falls
Mr Bryan
Kansas City
Bryan
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Tom Patterson
Cyclone Davis
Alderman Goes to Tulane
New Orleans reports Professor Edwin Aderman former UNC president and noted southern educator has accepted the presidency of Tulane University.
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Five Prisoners to Leave Frankfort for Georgetown Trial
Five prisoners charged as accessories to the Goebel murder will be transported from Frankfort to Georgetown for trial. Secretary Powers Journey Davis Whittaker and Combs are among those moved, as county officials plan a formal request to Governor Beckham to release Democrite soldiers once custody shifts.
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Beckham
Ladies Thrown From a Buggy in Columbus
Two prominent women, Mrs J E Walker and her mother Mrs Lamarr, were injured in a runaway on Fifteenth Street when a horse jumped suddenly and threw them from a buggy. Mrs Walker suffered head injuries but is not seriously harmed. Mrs Lamarr sustained multiple broken ribs and a broken shoulder blade and is in serious condition.
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Calhoun Quarantines After Smallpox Rumor
In Calhoun Georgia on May 7 a single suspected smallpox case near Mrs McConnell triggers regional alarm as Dalton and others quarantine against Calhoun. Dr W A Richards and two experts dispute diagnosis, with chickenpox favored by some. The patient improves, no new cases arise, and quarantine measures surround the home.
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Calhoun Ga
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McConnell
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Richarde
Fatal shooting in Hudson town by local resident
In Waycross on May 7 a farmer and a well known resident clashed with a negro at Hudson. He was shot and instantly killed. Details of the shooting are unavailable. The remains will be brought here tonight for burial.
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