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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1900
Page
6
An old time medical ad claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cures blood diseases and related ailments in children. It references bandages, tonics, and a supposed infant health improvement story. The fragmentary copy mentions dosage, medicines, and promotional language typical of 19th century patent medicine notices.
Ponce Puerto Rico April 11 The hurricane aftermath has left the island’s laboring class in dire need with prices rising for rice beans and salt fish while tariffs loom. Many Porto Ricans seek work abroad to Cuba Venezuela and the Dominican Republic as Americans abandon the island. Civil government and free trade are debated by leaders amid bankrupt firms and shaken business confidence.
Petitions and committee visits across the island push for allocations from a 2 million appropriation. Cabo Rojo growers seek a central sugar factory, Ponce requests water works funds, while roads and schools draw broad support amid widespread municipal bankruptcy and resignations.
Savannah reports adjournment of the term after five weeks as delays push trial of Greens and Gaynors for alleged government fraud to a later session. A landmark verdict awarded Edna and Thomas Jeffords of Worth County against Fidelity Mutual Life for 313,000 with interest about 16,200 in the life insurance case, despite claims of conspiracy by plaintiffs and the deceased.
The Knights of Honor hold their biennial session in Macon with delegates from the state. Judge Emory Speer and U S court officials arrive from Savannah. he later goes to Athens. Prisoners including Tyson and the Hutchinsons pass through Macon en route to Nashville. The city’s street fair planning continues with finances nearly arranged and the Ferris wheel slated as a new attraction. The anti hat ordinance passes. Park, candidate for state treasurer, comments on votes and the Populists’ status. Invitations issued for John Seibles and Bertha Willingham’s wedding. a dance at Log Cabin Club tomorrow. Voting in the diamond ring contest for Macon Public Library popularity proceeds with several names listed. Perseverance and prosperity urged by Hoods Sarsaparilla ad.
About six hundred will be negroes, leaving 5,400 eligible to vote in the primary. Legislative candidates have not yet come forward nor is there any opposition to any of the present county officers. News from Augusta reports that female strikers and sympathizers assaulted Mr Ward the new superintendent of the Warren Manufacturing Company at Warrenville South Carolina as he left the mill. He was struck with switches and the women caused a brief surge of anger among the workers.
A fire in Augusta damaged the Georgia Baptist office, publisher Rev W J White, about 800 dollars with no insurance. Adjacent properties including Joe Morriys barroom and N A Mixon drug store suffered further losses of 60 and 240 dollars. Jules Sival owned the damaged building, Rival was hospitalized for appendicitis.
Captain H S Chamberlain, president of the Citico Furnace Company of Chattanooga, Tenn, closed a deal today for several thousand acres of Bartow county, Georgia mineral lands, paying $12,000 in cash. The iron ore is described as very fine and will feed local furnaces. Mines will be opened at once and the property worked to the fullest extent.
Augusta April 11 Special The mass meeting of the white primary executive committee by an overwhelming majority revoked instructions to extend white primaries to militia districts. They urged harmony among white voters and left party affairs to the Democratic party of Richmond county. The move marks a surrender to the Democratic executive committee and a Chronicle-favored victory for organized democracy.
A residence two miles northwest of McDonough was struck by lightning around 8 30 last night and destroyed by fire. Mr A B Dailey and his family escaped in night clothes. all household goods and clothing were lost. Dailey, known as a leading Henry County citizen, has seven children and no dwelling insurance.
Gibson Georgia April 12 Samuel Usry found guilty of murdering Joan Usry on December 2 1899 by a county superior court jury after a trial ending at 8 this morning with a mercy recommendation. Judge Reese sentenced him to the Georgia penitentiary for life. Court adjourned with no other cases tried. Chinese merchants highly generous to Confederate Veterans fair. Clem A Dunbar to deliver opening address.
In Columbia on April 1 the case of the two Jackson brothers charged with burning Cassie Boan went to the jury at 620 PM. Four hours later no evidence of a joint agreement emerged. The solicitor touted a conviction while the defense sought a mistrial as Chesterfield court house remained crowded awaiting a verdict.
Mrs Amy Reinhardt of Buford Georgia aged about eighty dies today at the home of her son in law in Carterville. She is survived by three children Mrs T Burton Foot Reinhardt J W Reinhardt and another son in Cherokee county. Interment will be in Cherokee county.
Police report a man walking his beat found a deceased woman at the corner of Walton Way and Chaffes Street. The identifiers list Rebecca as the victim. condition described as fatal. Authorities investigating the circumstances of the death and location details.
Elberton Ga April 11 Special Poll Wes grows warmer in Elbert county Dr A 8S Johnson runs for the house opposing Capten PM Hawes Ordinary J J Burch challenged by L C Edwards and R M Wills by T J Rucker Sheriff Mentosh opposes former Sheriff J M Brewer There are ten candidates for treasurer and incumbents face opposition in all offices a large vote is anticipated on May 1st Honry Worley is favored for judge and I C Van Duzer for solicitor
Chatham County Democratic executive committee has not yet met but consensus favors a May 16 primary for all officers. Some members prefer May 15 and state chair Walter Charlton supports the plan. Two large rallies occurred for Osborne and Walter Cartridge supporters with hundreds attending and strong speeches. About 5,000 voters are registered with an estimated 1,000 more possible before the primary.
Washington April 11 Special The failure of Congressman Jesse Stallings to attend today’s Porto Rico vote sparks Alabama Democrats to warn his gubernatorial hopes. Critics say his absence amid a campaign schedule hurts his lead and invites attacks on his duty as a Democrat. Stallings’ record faces scrutiny as rivals vow to leverage the absence on the Robbins Aldrich vote and related pressure on convention ballots. Senator Clay backs postmaster nominations for Fort Valley and Waynesboro, while Agnes Scott President Gaines visits.
At a Montgomery county Democratic executive committee meeting held yesterday, James T May, a prominent but unsuccessful sheriff candidate, filed a contest against Han W Waller alleging fraud and bribes. The committee lacked authority and recommended bringing the matter to the state committee. A proposal to switch from direct voting to a convention plan failed. The Johnston Morgan feud remains intense in the county.
In Birmingham on April 11 a locomotive on the Molifie and Ohio railroad manned by Engiaser Gayle and John Houston encountered a landslide in a cut near the Baptist college. Gayle sprained his ankle but Houston escaped unhurt. The damage was slight.
Elberton Georgia April 11 Special reports two businessmen have bought the burned Tate Oliver block on the square and plan a two story building with handsome frontage. Dr A B Oliver is constructing a nearby structure and local capital is expected to fund a new cotton mill, signaling growth for Elberton. In Augusta the remains of Matthew R Ballard are sent to Montreal by his brother after his death at Major Ganahl's home leaving a 29 year old, health seeking man.
The Athens dispensary profit dispute reappeared in superior court as Judge Russell sustained the county’s demurrer. The county seeks a share of profits once divided by the mayor and county ordinary, but equity favors the city and county commissioners will carry the case to the Supreme Court again in April.
Augusta Georgia April 1. Responding to Bishop Williams false assertions Dr E C Brown disclaims offering temporary support and asserts no knowledge of his reception at the Baptist church until membership is sought. He says Bishop Williams and Bishop Holsey endorse his course and want him to advance, though two years of church leadership failed to sustain him and his family.
A report from the Young Men's Library Association notes renewed vigor and prosperity as officers are elected for the new term. President John Neely and other officers including John A North, Mrs POM Tuft, and J W Moore are named, with plans to engage Andrew Carnegie in improving endowment for the institution.
A rough OCR fragment reports a young boy about ten or twelve years old stealing pennies and nickels from a post office. He was arrested while trying to exchange coins and was taken into custody. authorities may process him through a federal commission as part of the case.
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