24 Mar 1900
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1900
Page
1
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The long run dispute between H O Frick and Andrew Carnegie is resolved as the Carnegie interests reorganize under New Jersey law. A three member stockholders board will set values for selling shares and the company, with 80 partners, will be governed by a board of directors skilled in steel making. The move aims to restore leadership and stability to the steel and coke industries and please bankers and business leaders concerned by the conflict.
March 23 report from Battiuore notes Miza Susan Pray Daniel daughter of Charles W. Daniel lies near death at home on Chestnut Hill avenue Waverly suburb. Clerical links to Rev Charles A Josano formerly of St Pauls and St Lukes Atlanta loom over engagement that faltered amid interference. Sentiments reveal a troubling romance with a last October letter cited as wedding toward Seaboard line. Elsewhere Seaboard Air Line engineer survey reaches terminal property site in Closton Route area. Confederate veterans receive land near Hendersonville donated by Mrs. D H Hill for encampment use.
An advertisement voice extols a patent remedy claiming blood quality determines health and nutritive elements. It argues one medicine can relieve various conditions thought to be separate diseases. The text references “Golden Medical Dick” and promises restorative benefits.
British reports from The Times second edition describe Colonel Plumer withdrawing toward Crocodiles Pools near Mafeking and relief seeming distant. Boer demonstrations aim to mask gun movements from Mafeking while General French conducts activity in the Orange Free State. A Bloemfontein dispatch notes Kruger’s proclamation and Russian occupation rumors in London.
The Southern Industrial convention seeks permanent, biannual meetings to promote the South’s industrial growth. Chattanooga hosts the 1909 gathering after Huntsville, with Huntsville previously hosting. other southern cities were contenders.
Excitement grows over ongoing trouble for Police Chief Campbell in Campbell Alabama as he prosecutes local Black residents. A threatening note warned him to desist after he arrested a young Black man named Williams who allegedly insulted him. Williams confessed to the insult. Campbell allegedly clubbed him and forced him to leave town.
In Franstort Kentucky a jury trial began amid heavy guard as the commonwealth accuses Caleb Powers of accessory to Governor Goebel’s murder. Warden Eph Lillard testified he saw shots fired from the secretary of state’s office area while Goebel was shot nearby. Police described armed men at the courthouse doors as witnesses testified and a defendant faced scrutiny.
New York March 23 reports indicate a major, lengthy negotiation has produced an agreement to end the disputes among sugar refiners. Informal talks over a week or more involved key supporters from all sides, and the refiners are expected to back the accord.
Mr Thomas Wilson, a wealthy lumberman from the lower part of the state, has arranged to rebuild the Carolina Knoxville and Western railroad from Grrexville to Maae. The suit to compel owners to grant land is ongoing. about 6,000 acres in the mountains are involved. The Atlantic is backing the transaction.
A large, enthusiastic meeting of striking machinists was held this morning. Reports indicate more workers are striking than yesterday with at least 1,700 men joining the movement. Many shops show additional absence as the strike widens across the industry.
A National Civil Service Retirement association formed to press Congress for a bill creating government employee retirement with an annuity after reaching a set age. Also noted: Chattanooga Southern railroad plans to extend 19 miles from Gadades Alabama to connect with East and West railroad toward Montgomery.
About 60 Italian bankers from New York and other cities met to oppose Italy's government plan to open a Bank of Naples branch in New York. Peter Acritolli led the meeting and spoke against what they call government monopoly. They fear loss to American banks and postal savings, noting Italian remittances and familial transfers total about 30 million dollars annually. A protest will be sent to Rome and to Washington.
Admiral Dewey and party reviewed thousands of Macon school children in a half mile long line despite drizzle. The Gordon cadets of Barnesville, Ga. escorted him in full uniform. He has recovered from illness and responded to cheers. A reception was held at the Cherokes club tonight with Mrs. Dewey and local social figures. An afternoon cadet exhibition was witnessed by the admiral.
Tyson given five years in state prison and $1000 fine plus costs. W Hutchinson Morris W Bushs and J Bae son receive 18 months and $100 fines. J S Shetlen Jr jailed 32 months and $1000 fine. H B Watts and J T Hamme pay costs and $100 fines. J M rell and J L Ricks receive four months and $100 fines. Day blown to atoms in Tennessee Central railroad accident. Ice floods wash away Esports river railway bridge delaying express and mail trains to St Johns for Port Aux Basques.
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