Supreme Court Reverses Clarke in Ryan Contempt Case
The Georgia Supreme Court ruled this morning that Judge Clarke had no right to refer Stephen A. Ryan’s contempt case to a jury and that the superior court judge controls whether Ryan is jailed or released on bond. The decision returns the case to the superior court to hear exceptions to Auditor Peeples’ report, with Ryan facing a possible $73,000 accounting.
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Atlanta
Stephen A. Ryan
Marshall J. Clarke
Supreme Court
Gober
Ryan
Marshal Clarke
Clarke
Peeples
Superior Court
Possible bid for Georgia State Agricultural Society presidency
Macon Ga May 21 The Constitution's correspondent reports that James M Smith of Oglethorpe may be urged as a successor to Colonel J O Waddell as president of the Georgia State Agricultural Society The note cites past presidents who used the post as a springboard to higher office and suggests Smith has political ambitions but his consent is not known If elected he would assume duties in February with the Augusta exposition managing the state fair in October under Waddell
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Macon
The
Constitution
Georgia State Agricultural Society
J.O. Waddell
Georgia
James M. Smith
Oglethorpe
Alfred H. Colquitt
Lon F. Livingston
Society
Farmers’ Alliance
Congress
Augusta Exposition
Waddell
Talmadge Announces Tabernacle Debt Paid and Stay
In Barocklyn on May 21 the Rev DeWitt Talmadge declared in a crowded tabernacle that the floating debt of the church had been liquidated. He reaffirmed his remaining as pastor, prompting loud cheers from the congregation and renewed excitement among attendees.
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Barocklyn
Imense Tabernacle
DeWitt Talmadge
Tabernacle
Kimee
Talmage
Brooklyn Tabernacle
Brooklyn
DeWitt Talmage
Young Harris Institute Commencement Sets Week of Events
The sixth annual commence ment of Young Harris Institute begins May 26 and runs six days. A series of sermons and medal ceremonies feature Rev. W. D. Anderson and Rev. R. T. DuBose among others. Also notes deaths of Rev. F. S. Ivey and honors to his legacy in Fayetteville and Georgia churches.
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Youre Hann
Young L.G. Harris College
W. D. Anderson
D. D
Ry. J. W. Heidt
R. Balk
R. T. DuBose
Athens
Dillard
Young Harris
Judge Harris
Susan B. Harris
W. D. Andraon
World Finder at Chicago Spectatorium Music Mix
Columbian Celebration Co promotes The World Finder at The Chicago Spectatorium featuring symphonic choral and incidental music. Spanish relic instruments from 1492 and the Fifteenth Century will be used as authentic period artifacts. Runaway accident injures Lola Fleeman but shows non serious injuries. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve advertised for skin wounds.
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Chicago Spectatorium
Chicago
Spain
F. H. Waxerrip
Bureau of Information
Briggs Case Provokes Heated Presbyterian Assembly Debate
At the Presbyterian general assembly in Washington on May 22, the Briggs case dominates the session. Moderator Craig ejects procedural friction as opponents press to send Briggs matters to the judiciary committee, while Dr. Cutcheon and others clash over floor control and appeals. The overtures are referred to the judiciary committee amid hearty applause and a tense atmosphere.
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John Bracken
Wakeny
Kan
Presbyterian General Assembly
Craig
Elliott F. Shepard
Briggs
Young
Chicago
Judiciary Committee
Cuto
Detroit
Cutcheon
Tae
Courthouse Killing Shocks Danville Courtroom
In Danville a heated trial over Lebston Natural Gas damages ends with Samuel Wesner killed in court after threats and a gun drawn toward him. Brown was arrested as chaos erupts over evidence in Lebanon Talks of Lynch Law. Wesner's career included years with the Bix Four railway and three grown children.
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Danville
Lebston Natural Gas Company
Samuel Wesner
China
Wesner
Good
Brown
Lebanon
Terrific hail storm ravages western Pennsylvania and Ohio
A severe hail and wind storm struck Pittsburg and western Pennsylvania Sunday, causing extensive damage estimated at up to one million dollars. Hailstones rivaled goose eggs, shattering windows and destroying greenhouse crops and fruit trees across the area.
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Pittsnure
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Pittsburg
Peculiar Case Declares Stock Law Exemption Unconstitutional
Judge Simonton rules the 1891 Colleton county stock law exemption unconstitutional in the suit B A M Smith v Joseph Bivens. Smith owns about 82000 acres and collected per capita royalties for cattle grazing on his land. the ruling grants an injunction without damages and voids the exemption act.
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South Carolina
Charestax
Simonton
B. A. M. Smith
Joseph Bivens
Colleton County
Bivens
Talmage Will Stay as Brooklyn Tabernacle Pastor
In a Sunday service at the Brooklyn Tabernacle the Rev DeWitt Talmage announced debt relief and affirmed he will remain as pastor amid a wave of public excitement. Also New York May 23 United States Treasurer E H Nebecker plans to retire June 1 after closing official duties and urging banks to keep funds circulating amid concerns over bank failures.
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Nebecker
New York
United States
E. H. Nebecker
Saturday Ball Games in the Southern League
Results from Saturday May 22 show Montgomery 8 Atlanta 8 Nashville 1 Augusta 7 Birmingham 0 Charleston 1 Memphis 1 5 Savannah 7 Mobile 8 Chattanooga 4 New Orleans 5 Macon 9. Sunday games Mobile 3 Chattanooga 8 New Orleans 8 Macon 18. Mrs James G Orr to marry. New York Herald notes Young Mrs Blaine to wed Dr William T Bull with wedding planned in June. Ex Secretary Noble denies plans to move to Oklahoma.
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Atlanta
Montgomery
Montgomeh
Nashville
Augusta
Birmingham
Charleston
Memphis
Savannah
Mobile
Chattanooga
Tower Orleans
New Orleans
Macon
Jonday
James G. Or
New York
the Herald
Blaine
William T. Bull
Newark
Cate
Weang
Ota
Mayer Ullman Grocers Placed in Receiver Hands
Brunswick Ga May 22 The firm Mayer Ullman wholesale grocers was placed in the hands of a receiver on petition by S Mayer senior member and M Ullman president of Oglethorpe National Bank who advised on last Thursday evening as the junior member Liabilities were about 300 and assets consisted largely of land N Kaufman was named receiver No preferences were made to protect creditors
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Brunswick
Mayer & Ullman
S. Mayer
M. Ullman
Oglethorpe National Bank
N. Kaufman
Birmingham Tailor Shot Dead After Dispute
John Carney a veteran Birmingham tailor was shot and killed Saturday night by Jimmy English amid a dispute over a suit for English. The incident occurred in Emwincham Als on May 29 and ended in Carney's death.
Cleveland's Policy Drives Western and Southern Democrats to Support Income Tax
Washington May 22 Western and southern Democrats greet the president and Secretary of the Treasury agreeing to back an income tax when Congress opens. Eastern Democrats mostly oppose it though some favor taxation. The administration cites tariff reform and revenue needs, while western opposition to reimposing sugar duties hardens. The president plans to urge a general income tax in his message, leaving details to Congress.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
West
Dent
House of Commions
Lisle
Police Doubling in Chinatown as Highbinders Tense in San Francisco
May 23 1900 San Francisco authorities double the police details in Chinatown amid Highbinder tensions. Three Chinese men linked to the Highbinder faction were arrested for vagrancy and expelled. Hatchet men and rival Sam Yup groups prepared for clashes until police intervention restrained the scene.
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Chinatown
San Fee
San Francisco
Sam Yup Com
Cre
Highbinders
Chinato Een Peice
Dupont
Tragic Shooting Ends in Wife’s Death in Knoxville
Allen Cansius, a colored man, shot and killed his wife in the heart of Knoxville on Sunday night. He returned home drunk and was seized by his father-in-law Phil Rea, who rushed to the scene and was also shot. A manhunt followed and Cansius was jailed. he refused to explain his motive.
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Fayettville
N. C
Moore Street
The
Baptist Church
Dr. Skinner
Raleigh
Mr. Jones
Ivey
Cross Creek Cemetery
Fayetteville
Georgia
H. I. McDune
Wake Forrest College
First Baptist Church of
Goldsboro
N.C
Annie ‘Cox
Lexington
Knoxvittz
Tenn
Allen Cansius
Phil Re
Stone Cutters Strike in Charleston Government Building
May 23 Charleston reports all stone cutters on the government building have struck after a tool theft incident. A worker found his tools in a pawnshop and redeemed them for 2.50 dollars, money the union ordered contractor D A J Sullivan to pay. He refused, triggering the strike.
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Charleston
D. A. J. Sullivan
Supreme Court Reverses Key Points in Ots Case
Atlanta and Macon dispatches report mixed messages as the supreme court reverses rulings in the ots case and discusses potential jury trials. Opposition grows over a $100,000 county bond issue for bridge drainage and swamp improvement with public meetings slated.
Dr King’s New Discovery Ad Offer for Coughs Colds
An advert promises Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and colds with a money back guarantee if no benefit after a fair trial. It notes authorized druggists and mentions John Crawford & Co. and Palmer Klanehow’s as outlets.
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Dr. King
Br. King
John Cawford & Cos
Palmer Klanebeow
SensationalDeath in Randolph County Alarmed Community
Reports from May 23 in Randolph County describe the suspicious death of Rowulus Odom, a 64 year old white man. Neighbors noted sudden illness, cold rigid body, and possible foul play. The state inquiry is ongoing. family tensions increase as questions linger.
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North Carolina
Ranglin
Randolph County
Rowulus
Otom
Odom
Man Sacrifices Life Saving Friend Near Mutten Mills
In Tazewell county James Brown died after pushing Miss Smoot from a trestle as a freight train struck them. The pair, walking with another friend, faced an abrupt curve and were killed instantly. Brown died heroically. Miss Smoot perished alongside.
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Richmond
James Brown
Miss Smoot
Mutten’s Mills
Tazewell County
Brown
Miss Smoo
Tuesday's Ball Games Across the South
May 23 reports list scores from southern games. New Orleans defeated Atlanta 9 to 2. Augusta beat Birmingham 16 to 1. Montgomery fell to Chattanooga 11 to 6. Macon won against ? Memph is the Memphis score. Savannah triumphed over Nashville 5 to 1. Also notes a remarkable case of scrofula cured by Hood's Sarsaparilla in Georgia.
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Uesday
Atlanta
South
New Orleans
Birmingham
Augusta
Montgomery
Chattanooga
Macon
Hood
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Young Harris Institute
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Dan Mealor
Lola Fleeman
Miss Fleeman
Bucklen
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Noble
Oklahoma
Wasuiictos
Unites
Boards of Trade
St. Louis
Big Brunswick Concern
Pontlanp
J. W. Bennett
Gilead
Cleveland
Weasonah
Cisekele Ruts
Apps
Roe Ae Dokbees
Fio Usafe
Wonderful
Seal
Kinnebrew
Palmer Kinnebrew
DRU
Castor
Castoria
Samuel Pitcher
G. C. Oscoon
Lowell
Mass
Arene
Niu
Ca. J
Kuscuetos
Conway, Ark
AuLan C. Surrs
Pres
the Centaur Company
TI Marray Street
Thho. Mark
Tmporter
Omarble
Schofield
J. S. Schofield Sons & CO
Regint
Ginis
Texas
Southern
Hancock
Somorield
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