06 Oct 1899
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1899
Page
1
A fragment notes the timber company employing workers to repair a stretch of Towngton Street, with references to wood work, men who had timber handling duties, and those who were hauling and fitting timber for the project.
Washington reports reveal Senator Hanna pressed federal employees in Washington to donate to a Republican campaign fund aimed at Ohio. A letter from W F Burdell urged voluntary contributions, claiming a Democratic win in Ohio could shift congressional redistricting and threaten Republican control. Recipients fear repercussions and a blacklist for noncontributors amid unprecedented state-wide fundraising.
Admiral Dewey spent most of the day at the McLean mansion in Washington no callers during the morning few in the afternoon hundreds of cards sent to him. He will meet the Dewey home fund committee at 11 tomorrow in the navy office to discuss gifting a house. Funds are believed to reach 100000 and a marble firm from Vermont has agreed to donate marble for construction, making a built home likely.
Washington October 5 The District of Columbia democratic central committee adjourned indefinitely without selecting a successor to the late Lawrence Gardiner as the district member of the democratic national committee after eleven ballots James L Norris led most of the way with ten votes but opposition over lukewarm support for Bryan prompted the adjournment The national committee may name the committeeman without a formal local recommendation The meeting adopted resolutions endorsing Bryan and the Chicago platform.
Hoke's Bluff Ala October 5 Special Dave Nahaugh a prominent farmer living near here was waylaid and shot in the neck while returning from Gadsden where he had been to sell his cotton Bloodhounds from Gadsden were secured and the highwayman will likely be captured before morning Nahaugh is in critical condition
The battered flag of Terry's Texas Rangers captured by Indiana troops in the Civil War was returned at a ceremony in Dallas. Governor Mount of Indiana and Governor Sayers of Texas attended with their staffs as a large crowd of Grand Army of the Republic veterans, ex Confederates, and local citizens observed in the auditorium.
Senator James J. Jones chairman of the Democratic National Committee will arrive at the port on the steamer Umbria tomorrow. He will be met at the wharf by George Pred. Willams, W. J. Abbott, Dr. Garner and other gentlemen representing the Chicago Platform democrats and a delegation from the Democratic clubs of New York City.
The Times reports on October 5 that Mrs. H B Plant widow of the Plant system founder plans legal action to set aside her husband Ulant's will and seek a larger share of the estate for herself and her son. The document reportedly provides only a portion of the decedent's assets.
The estate of financier H. B. Plant is said to be held in trust for his grandson with Mrs. Plant and her son as beneficiaries. Plant reportedly delayed divisions to allow the estate to grow, giving his son Mortimer only income. No family members were in the city yesterday and Plant system offices had no knowledge of any will contest.
President McKinley arrived in Alliance and Canton on a special train to warm greetings from old friends and neighbors. Bells rang and flags waved as stations decorated. brief welcomes failed to allow speeches due to short stops.
The cabinet members were greeted with applause during a cross country trip from Washington to the Dakotas and back. The itinerary notes six thousand miles of travel and tracks of sixteen different railroads will be used to cover the journey.
Attorney General Monnett filed a suit in the common pleas court to oust Mayor Samuel J. Swartz for alleged Garfield law violations on campaign spending. The case centers on claims Swartz spent more than 500 dollars to secure election and tests the constitutionality of the anti corruption statute.
Uncle and nephew duel ends with the death of John J. Bowles, a prominent Arkansas planter, in Reedville. Edgar Reed is identified as the assailant in the fatal fight near Little Rock Ark. The incident marks a violent family feud breaking into public tragedy.
Secorted by Colonel Roberts the Chicago representative General McKibben the President McKinley national government representative and Joseph Lee Jameson the Governor Sayers state official depart on a formal mission.
A mob in Maysville Kentucky crowds the jail at midnight seeking to lynch Richard Coleman a 19 year old Black suspect who has confessed to a brutal crime. Mrs Lashbrook was found raped and murdered at a farm six miles away prompting the surge and fear of retribution as reinforcements arrive from the Lashbrook area.
As the presidential train pressed through Ohio crowds at stations grew large and schoolchildren at Chicago Junction waved flags and cheered. The president avoided speeches, introducing Cabinet members and the president's niece Mrs Mary Barber who accompanied him from Canton. Diaz's representative visits Houston and Mexican officials continue to New Orleans, with limited public welcomes due to time constraints.
Fifteen hundred men have joined the strike at Cramps Shipyards in Philadelphia after a mass meeting. Reports show not more than five hundred at work and about fifteen thousand on strike.
London dispatch cites Sebastopol correspondent of The Daily Graphic reporting Russia's naval credit for 1990 at 7 500 000 roubles. The figure underscores the scale of naval spending as observed by British press.
In a rain drenched city primary 3276 of 5249 registered voters cast ballots. M M Welch defeats Jacob Haas for alderman from the south side by a small margin while C A Barrett M P Moncrief contest first ward council seat. W M Terry and others contest fourth ward and A Q Adams fifth ward. Voter turnout lagged amid persistent drizzle and mud.
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