Fragmented OCR Reads as Unclear Local Brief
Unclear readable fragments mention days and names with garbled terms. No coherent persons events or locations can be determined from the text.
05 Sep 1899
Page 1
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1899
Page
1
Unclear readable fragments mention days and names with garbled terms. No coherent persons events or locations can be determined from the text.
Fragmentary text describes street conditions and a loan offer tied to property, referencing Wall Street and Ansley. Mentions paving, sowers, and a local agent with unclear actions. Readers are urged to consider the offer amid questionable readability and fragmented phrasing.
Rennes sends regiments to ready for march as Dreyfus court martial nears verdict. Cernuschi testifies by letter accusing Dreyfus of treasonable documents, claiming a German officer provided them. Prosecution weighs foreign witness impact and diplomatic channels for evidence in a tense, developing case.
In Chattanooga Tennessee on September 4 a Republican city executive committee refused a mayoral candidate and endorsed fusing with independent Democrats to back a city ticket upholding the 10 p.m. saloon closing rule. An Evans opposition faction convened to reorganize with Joseph Wasman nominated for mayor amid a large crowd and new city committee formation.
General Juan Ieldro Jiminez, rival candidate for the presidency of San Domingo, landed at Cape Haytien aboard the Georges Crosse from Baracoa with his son and companions. He announced plans to reach Puerto Plata and then San Domingo, while Puerto Plata preparations for a grand welcome were reported. Senor Vasquez led a seven member delegation to bolster the reception. News from Guayabín spoke of General Pichardo’s surrender near Bills Lobos, signaling the fall of the government of Figeruce. The Georges Crosse had earlier been blocked from Baracoa to San Domingo. release orders failed and communications with Santiago were cut by downed wires.
The Norwegian consul in Charleston reports cannibalism stories from the raft of the Norwegian bark Crate. He forwarded his investigation to the consul general in New York, detailing findings and seeking confirmation from authorities. The case centers on alleged man eating aboard the raft and involves diplomatic dispatches in early September.
Consul Witte interviewed survivors Andersen and Thom ag, confirming earlier reports. One crewman Max Hoffman died when the ship Crote split in two. Captain Sorensen perished. Andersen and Thomas recover slowly and may be saved with proper care. Witte wired New York for possible shipment of the men when safe to move.
Chattanooga Judge Estill harshly warned the grand jury to immediately halt the open Sunday whiskey trade. He denounced the violation of law, urging officials to act promptly and fearlessly. The city’s sentiment and a recent Sam Jones visit heightened tensions among whisky operators.
In Greensboro North Carolina on September 4 special report T C Trodgins an Ohio Quaker evangelist says the Lord appeared to him in a vision and told him all North Carolina Quakers will be helped by an exodus he aims to halt it and calls for absolute sanctification in his preaching creating a sensation.
In Opelika Alabama on September 4 a fierce thunderstorm struck the home of C. P. D. Taylor, a local capitalist. Lightning tore the roof apart, set the house on fire, and wrecked the structure though the flames were ultimately subdued.
C R Doggett, prominent Brown precinct citizen, mistakenly gives morphine instead of caramel to his three year old son, causing immediate death. The accident highlights urgent need for safer medicine handling and childproof labeling in the county.
The Chicago platform democrats spoke at Cooper Union in New York led by ex Judge James Tarvin and Rep John J. Lentz both urging William J. Bryan’s renomination and opposing McKinley’s Philippines policy. Tarvin praised Chicago platform ideals and urged laborers and producers to back the party as long as it stays aligned with those principles. Resolutions endorsing Bryan and opposing foreign entanglements were enthusiastically adopted.
Carolina Senator Tim Tillman spoke at the New England Bi metallic League session in Providence on September 4. He urged freeing Cuba, protested U S actions in the Philippines, and questioned the Philippine war's honor while noting South Carolina would supply troops for decency and honor but not for the Philippines.
At a city school board meeting the state adopted history was rejected for bias toward the South and deemed not a correct Civil War history.
Washington dispatch reports Captain Carter and his attorneys gaining courage to push their case publicly. Allegations claim a widespread contractor combine fixed bids on major harbor projects in cities like Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Charleston Savannah and Galveston. The piece notes Savannah may be included and warns such a cartel could influence national matters.
Sawtell's exhibit drew wide attention as floats rolled by, impressing crowds with color and design. Local observers praised craftsmanship and the parade atmosphere, noting the effort put into each float.
The Federation of Trades sponsored by Miss Aline Lathrop led a grand Labor Day pageant through Atlanta. Crowds packed the streets as a long parade with elaborately decorated floats moved from Mitchell Street to Decatur, then to Broad and Alabama, ending near South Pryor.
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