05 Jul 1900
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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1900
Page
1
Reports from Kansas City indicate Democratic leaders debate the Chicago platform and a Bryan amendment on free coinage. With Bryan and Hill opinions shaping the convention, the vice presidential nominee and platform fate hang on the first session, while imperialism and expansion favor careful wording.
Fragmented OCR notes discuss Agres upon the primaries and vice presidential prospects. Mentions Barnoe, German connections, delegates, and expected support from eastern and southern states. Speculates on convention outcomes and potential nomination dynamics.
Towne managers insist their candidate will win the vice presidential sweepstakes, signaling a bold plan to ally with Democrats and Populists. They propose a program including committee talks and pledged support to bridge factions. Domestic leaders weigh the proposal as a test of alliance strategy and political timing.
J W Blake a Texas delegate favors Tate Wheeler as offset against Roosevelt while Harrison and Hill contest the vice presidency with Wheeler seen as a compromise candidate in Fort Worth Texas dated July 3.
A week’s survey of new industries active through June 8 lists plants and mines across several states. Notable entries include canning and chair factories in North Carolina, coal mines in Kentucky and Tennessee, copperworks in Idaho, cotton mills in Tennessee, cottonseed oil mills in the Carolinas, an electric light plant in Alabama, a fertilizer refinery in South Carolina, flouring mills in North Carolina and Tennessee, a Florida foundry, gold mines in North Carolina, and numerous other facilities such as lumber mills, oil wells, and shops in Georgia, Texas, and neighboring states.
Bryan demands a specific declaration for free coinage at 16 to 1. If the platform lacks it, he will not run on that platform and may push for another candidate. Delegates from Lincoln and Kansas say Bryan will insist, shaping a drama-filled convention with possible vice presidential hints and shifts among New York and eastern delegates.
In Bahias City a special HOR committee met in the same ball as his nation. Details remain unclear due to fragmented OCR but the event centered on a national issue discussed by committee members. Local observers expect further clarification soon.
From Lixdotx Nebraska July 8 a tide of Democratic sentiment shifts away from Lincoln as Bryan supporters and visitors depart for Kansas City. James Herr of Pennsylvania ends his special trip, signaling Bryan’s push toward victory after Lincoln convention tumult. Bryan may not attend if delegates are adjourned, but his presence could still influence the outcome.
Kansas City June 40 The gub committee of the national Democratic committee appointed to investigate the Montana contest has decided to inspect the seating of the Clark delegation in that state. The vote favors Clark with Danforth or Towne dissenting. The spread of impressions among delegates favored a moarat chosen who seemed more inclined toward Danforth.
The Washington treasury bureau of navigation reports that fiscal year 1900 added 417000 gross tons to U S marine tonnage. Hawaiian and Porto Rican registrations boosted totals, with evidence pointing to a 5 million gross tonnage milestone by mid 1900. Shipbuilding rose, led by Great Lakes steel vessels and new steamships for Porto Rico and Venezuela trade.
Mrs Emma A Schley widow of former Savannah judge William Schley leaves Savannah residents substantial sums. James W Schley receives 100000 as largest Savannah beneficiary. The will allocates 160000 to William Schley's siblings. A New York saleslady at Altman’s earns 5000 for kindness.
Fragmentary text mentions individuals Patel Ross and Mrs Flanagan plus amounts like 10000 and 85000 in a pot or fund. Details are unreadable. no clear event, date, or outcome available.
In Paris on July 3 the unveiling of the equestrian statue of Washington, a gift from an American women’s association to France, proceeded as planned with Sonia's band in attendance. The U S ambassador General Harrold ten presided and delivered remarks while officials including Gowdy participated in the program.
Price reports show all grades of refined sugars up 1-10 of a cent per pound, with raw sugars advancing 1 mill of a cent per pound. The increases mirror the Canadian Sugar Company move, followed by independent refineries.
In Avavsta Georgia on July 8 two men, both described as negro, argued over ten cents during a craps game. One drew a knife and stabbed the other in the neck. The attacker pocketed the money and fled. the wounded man remained on the scene seeking aid.
A dispatch from the war offices reports that General Hanta and allied forces have crossed the Waal toward Hotihron near Pretoria. The communication notes brigade movements and ongoing combat in the region as word of operations reaches the front.
A ruptured Grand Rapids reservoir unleashed a wall of water into a hillside district. Hundreds of homes damaged or destroyed as residents recount the sudden disaster. Multiple fatalities and injuries reported. rescue teams search through wreckage at the scene.
Two assailants attempted to blow open the Globo Laundry safe on July 3. An explosion damaged the inner door. one man lost a right hand and received arm injuries while another was struck in the face by flying debris. The injured fled the scene.
Official advices from July 2 report rumors of troubles in Hayti and a critical situation. Provisional Haitian government works on financing reform amid sensational reports, while separate coach laws for whites and Negroes on Virginia railroads go into effect.
Fire at Pittsburg July 2 destroyed the large soap factory of George and Strathmann causing an estimated loss of 75000 dollars. Fire department battled flames but the plant was gutted.
Isaac Wheeler has been found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in Fulton superior court for the murder of John Hambrick. Defense counsel said a motion for a new trial would be filed immediately.
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