Platt Amendment Vote Taken by Cubans Today
Convention members decide on final action as conservative factions claim influence in the Platt Amendment vote. Citizens await outcome and potential changes in policy affecting Cuba.
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1901
Page
8
Cuban constitutional convention to vote on Platt amendment
Unanimous decision by the Cuban constitutional convention sets a final vote on the Platt amendment for tomorrow after long debate. Conservatives predict a 2 to 17 to 11 majority in favor. nationalist split endangers Sener Gener’s Havana mayoralty bid as six delegates divide along party lines with Zayas Lucret and Gener set to vote yes and Nunez Rodriguez and Diego Tamraye likely to vote no. An effort to discipline the three later delegates was rejected as they refuse to resign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savana
Senores
Tamayo
Portuondo
Senores Sanguily
Berrel
Havana
Sener Gener
Senores Zayas
Lucret
Gener
Senores Nunez
Rodriguez
Diego Tamraye
Hamada
Southern railway workers press nine hour day demands
A committee of Southern railway machine shop employees met Vice President Gannon to push for a nine hour day, higher wages, and stricter apprentice limits. Gannon declined to state the railroad’s planned action, calling the demand excessive. Delegates said the talks were unsatisfactory and will report back to their lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern
Gannon
Washington
Southern Railway
Birmingham
Louisville
St. Louis
Police Asked For Aid As Strikers Face Threats
A complaint to Chief Ball reported threats by striking machinists at Atlanta Machine Works. Officer Moss was sent to prevent trouble as workers quit. Machinists union leaders sought facts. a committee was appointed to investigate and ensure order. President Mike Riley urged no trouble and warned disciplinary action for disobeying instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ball
Atlanta Machine Works
Moss
Mike Riley
Focal Union of Pischinists
Riley
Tax Committee Meets Today in Special Session
A special meeting of the tax committee of council is held this afternoon at 4 o clock to take up matters referred by council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tax Committee of Council
Tillman represents men McLaurin dollars in South Carolina
Lincoln Neb May 21 A special dispatch reports William J Bryan's Commoner editorial on the Tillman McLaurin dispute in South Carolina. Both senators resigning to let a Democratic primary decide voters' wishes. Tillman seeks a sweeping victory while McLaurin sacrifices chances. The piece notes Tillman represents the man and McLaurin the dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln, Neb
William J. Bryan
South Carolina
Tillman
Senator McLaurin
Commoner
McLaurin
South
Groundwork for a Constitution at Alabama Convention
The Alabama constitutional convention adopted the rules report with minor amendments. Governors Oates and Jones shaped recall powers and broad committee assignments were announced for judiciary, suffrage, education, taxation, and other key areas. Prominent figures including Emmett O’Neal and General George Harrison took chair roles as delegates set to draft the new state framework.
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Montgomery
Ala
Committee On
Oates
Jones
Smith
Mobile
Lowe
Jefferson
Walker
Pillans
Fitts
Watts
Ferguson
Hood
Coleman J
Cobb
Graham
Samford
Wilett
Merrill
Tsyloe
Leigh
Nesmith
Duke
Espy
Davis
DeKalb
Ashcraft
Wilson
Clarke
Het- Ein
Randolph
Hirk
Hale
White
Letheimer
Spraggins
Williams
Barbour
Hefiln
Chambers
MacDonald
De‘Kalb
Dawg
Btowah
Weakley
Soi
Coleman
Greene
Mater
Wilcox
Weatherly
Jonés
Oneal
Lauderdale
Stewart
Howses
Ditta
DeGraffenfeld
Morressette
Rogers
Lowndes
Buster
Glover
Chapman
Talladega
Grant
Harrison
Dent
Parker
Cullman
Handley
Burnett
Waddell Inge
Orear
Reynolds
Henry
Kyle
Banks
Chilton
Ashjeraty
Pettus
Bulger
Miller
Haley
Sorrell
Long
Robinson
Mack
Autauge
Thompson
Willette
Cofer
Foster
Boone
Altman
Burns
Ledbetter
Norwood
Cunningham
Sollit
Sentell
Barefield
Lawrence
McMiNan
Proctor
Carmichael
Colbert
Kirktang
Foshee
Hellin
Greer
Perry
Locklin
Washington
Henderson
Coffee Murphree
Bibb
Alabama
Brooks
Algo
New York
Browne
Judge Coleman
Gregory L. Smith
Judiciary Committee
Mobile Sar
Frank 3. White
Mississsippian
O'Neal
United States
F. B. Graham
Lomax
George ©. Harrison
Western Railway of
Opelika
Elmore
Willame
Wikiamy
Governor McSweeney Eyes Senate Run In Primary
Governor McSweeney of South Carolina, in Chattanooga for the Chickamauga dedication, said he would likely run for the U S Senate in the upcoming primaries though no formal announcement was made. Colonel Wiley Jones, militia leader and senate candidate, called for a July 1 committee meeting to plan the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Tenn
McSweeney
South Carolina
Chickamau-ga
United States Senate
Wiley Jones
State Democratic Committee
Senate
Prof Herron and Miss Rand Social set union shocks nation
New York May 2 Announcement was made today of the marriage last Saturday of Professor George D Herron and Miss Carrie Rand. No vows were taken. Miss Rand had supported socialist causes and intended to continue with her husband. The union ends a months long social controversy involving Herron, Rand, and church figures. Herron, once at Grinnell College, faced divorce and church censure after a yearlong affair with Rand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George D. Her Ton
Carrie Rand
Miss Rand
Herran
Grinnell
Bn the Way
Professor Herron
Herron
Hurone
Wade Hampton Suggested for U.S. Senate by South Carolina Friends
Charleston sources report that General Wade Hampton may be appointed by Governor McSweeney to fill the vacant U S Senate seat left by McLaurin. Tilman and McLaurin plan to seek the long term term, while Hampton could serve the remainder and be strong in the next year’s primary. The maneuvering is described as quiet, with Hampton still popular among supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of the
Old Statesman
McSweeney
Charleston
D. C
Wade Hampton
United States Senate
Senator McLaurin
Tilman
McLaurin
Tillman
Genergl Hampton
Hampton
Senate
Tittman
Teller Repudiates McLaurin on Equal Rights in Colorado
Senator Teller of Colorado says Negroes deserve political rights but opposes the force bill. he predicts Tillman will win and McLaurin exit national politics. McLaurin replies from Columbia that he will not enter a summer campaign, citing health and a race with Tillman alone as unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Denver
Cal
Teller
Grand Junction
Col
McLaurin
South Carolina
Wolcott
Tillman
Columbia
8. C
Tifton Ships Peaches to Atlanta Dealers Amid Strong Shipment
A May 27 report from Iton Georgia details a shipment of peaches sent from Tifton by Jt Hentend CG J. Austin to Atlanta commission houses. The crop appears promising with more fruit to follow, signaling a robust local trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tifton
Atlanta
Iton
Jt Hentend
Emory commencement programme announced with speaker to be named
Emory College Oxford Ga May 21 Special The commencement programme is published with junior and senior speakers to be chosen by June 1 and commencement set for Friday June 7. Events include a China lecture by Dr Young J Allen and a full schedule of declamations exhibitions sermons receptions and a final diploma ceremony featuring Charles E Dowman as bachelor address.
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Emory College
Oxford
Emory
Young J. Allen
China
Board of Trustees
Roberts’ Cave
George Albert Barron
Gake
John Albert Bedingteta
Covington
James Arthur Brown
Jacksonville
Fla
Joseph Lemuel Dillard
Crawford
University
Willam Atticus Herrington
Hillis
New Chivaley
Edward Wills’ Johnson
Atlanta
William Henry Pickett, Jr
Philipnines
Willam A. Shepard
Fort Vatley
Clifton F. Trimble
Department of Physical Culture
College
Walliam Gladstone Bonnell
Pluc
Ramuel G. Brown
Dorsey
van Newton Haddock
Shellman
Harry I. Hentz
Quincy
Bla
Walter Anthony
Wrightsville
Wiliam N. Bante
Grantville
Paul
Cloud 'H. Bighop
Wath
Clyde St. Campbell
G. Augusta
Nathan 5
Davier
Hugh ¢. Ford
Cartersville
Akin
Jefferson Davis
Elbert Hale
Rome
Lygia
Fletcher Quilnan
Embert E. Osborne
Augusta
Stars and Stripes Forever
Charles L. Shepard
Fort Valley
Hother
Pew
Phi Gamma
Geors Tive
J. C. G. Brooks
For Roberts
Macon
Oscar S.craft
Rockmatt
Charles L. Redding
Waycross
Monard Bilder
Edwin A. Rogers
Walesca
Stema Alpha
Chi Phi
Alpha Tau Omega
Phi Delta Theta
Kappa Alpha
Sigma Nu
Delta Tau Delta
Addren
Hopkine
St. Louis
Sener Hall
Edgresa
Luther Brittain
Atatta
Charles E. Dowman
Grady Hospital Board Set to Meet This Afternoon
The Grady Hospital board of trustees will hold a regular session this afternoon at the hospital. No special items are listed, but anticipated subjects include department enlargement and routine committee discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Grady Hospital
Aly Hamre
Wiesburg
Repairs and staffing planned for colored ward department
The colored department 48 shows post repair needs with possible trustee suggested improvements. Applications for admission to the colored ward exceed capacity while two new wards for male and female are planned. The staff begins intake this week with each physician serving two weeks, led by Dr. O L. Vaines and including Drs. Powell, Lane, Randall, and Chambers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hese
O L. Vaimes
WA. Powell
G. W. Lane
James Randall
G. Chambers
Man Charged With Burglary Found Hiding in Auburn House
Alex V. Veal, a White man, was arrested by Sergeant Martin on a burglary charge after police found him hidden beneath clothing in a boarding house on Auburn Avenue. Veal was located behind a bed as officers searched the residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex V. Veal
Auburn Avenue
Martin
Gms
W. P. Green
Martina
Ven
Sunset Route Through Texas California Coastline
Travel route description outlining a path from Texas to Los Angeles along the coast of California via the Sunset Route and returning through the Rocky Mountains. The text emphasizes a scenic rail or road itinerary with emphasis on geography and travel direction. The piece reads as a promotional or descriptive travel cue highlighting major regions and natural features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Los Angeles
California
Rockies
Shot Dead at a Picnic in Birmingham Alabama
A fatal incident occurred at a picnic in Birmingham Alabama with police and medical responders called to the scene. Details are unclear from the fragmentary text, but witnesses reported gunfire and a death. Investigators are reviewing evidence and interviewing attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Nefro
Bans
Morean
M.vean
Pisa
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