17 Oct 1899
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1899
Page
1
Fragmentary timetable text outlines train departures and connections among Macon, Asheville, Chattanooga, and Atlanta with various rates and stopping patterns. The garbled OCR mentions passenger trains, limited services, and multiple stations, indicating a regional rail schedule snippet.
A city committee led by Mayor Woodward confirms Admiral Dewey and Lt Brumby will arrive in Atlanta on October 24. The finance committee reports 5000 dollars pledged, and preparations include a grand parade reviewing stand, city decorations, and 10000 school flags to be distributed.
A long crowd heard William Jennings Bryan defend Democratic principles against Republican decline since 1896. He urged voters to elect a Democratic senator and governor, argued for the Louisville platform, and warned that unity would ease the 1900 race. The trip included Princeton Hopkinsville Circle City and Litchfield with continued coverage on the eighth page.
In Louisville and across Kentucky on October 16, 1900, William Jennings Bryan and Goebel drew sizable crowds. Bryan urged support for Goebel for governor and attacked President McKinley over Philippine policy. He warned that Kentucky's choice would influence the 1900 presidential outcome and urged Democrats to rally behind the Chicago platform despite Republican opposition.
President McKinley arrives in Milwaukee on a special train after Iowa and Wisconsin stops. Wisconsin guards fire a twenty one gun salute as crowds greet him at the depot and at the Deutscher Club reception. He shakes hands with many during a busy day ending with a banquet at the Hotel Pfister.
President McKinley travels through Iowa and Wisconsin delivering speeches to large crowds. He defends American sovereignty in the Philippines, praises Jefferson and the Louisiana Purchase, and asserts the U S will liberate not govern imperialistically while urging unity and patriotism.
After a four hour meeting the Atlanta city council adopted the electric light committee majority report and awarded a three year city lighting contract to the Georgia Electric Light Company. Councilman Hammond defended his stance against a rival claim as others pressed for competitive bidding and discussed a plan to vote without knowing the bidder.
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