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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1902
Page
8
In Macon observers report a sun halo with two bright spots shaped as a ring around the sun. Weather expert Weeks explains it as a color halo due to ice crystals in high clouds. They are rare in the southeast, more common in the north, and thought to foretell colder weather in the northwest.
At 7 9 this morning Columbus residents witnessed a hazy sunrise marked by two sun satellites flanking the sun and a crescent rainbow. The event drew excitement among white residents and fear among many Negroes who believed judgment day had arrived. The phenomenon lasted about thirty minutes and may have been influenced by last night's smoke from a city fire. reports of the sighting came from nearby Farris County.
James Cumber, a Savannah labor candidate, denounces Andrew Carnegie's free library plan, recalling Pinkerton use and Homestead troubles. He urges Carnegie to fund a $73,000 reformatory instead, arguing the library aid harms local funders and families.
Hall County grand jury recommends adopting the alternative road system in the county. Judge Estes has long pressed the issue and welcomes the recommendation. Opponents from the east plan to fight the adoption, arguing the recommendation came during a special term of court for criminal cases and may be illegal.
General Fitzhugh Lee spoke at the Academy of Music on Peace and Wars of the United States and Cuba for Macon hospital benefit. He was presented a bouquet by the Daughters of the Confederacy Sidney Lanier chapter. A reception followed at the Cherokee club and Walter D. Lamar hosted a luncheon in his honor.
Savannah April 11 court reports Clem Courter a young white man was knocked from the Plant system track by a freight train while resting on ties with Thomas Shea while walking from Waycross to Savannah. Courter sustained fatal injuries with little hope of recovery and Shea stayed with him until the Palm Limited stopped to take them aboard.
Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons and Grand Council Royal and Select Masters announce their eightieth annual session in Macon at the Masonic Temple. The grand chapter convenes April 13 at 10 am and the grand council April 29 at 10 am, with arrivals at Hotel Lanier to assist roll call.
Brunswick residents discuss the April report that the Southern railway bought Brunswick property and potential terminal facilities. The deal, along with Plant system’s sale to Atlantic Coast Line, sparks talk of Brunswick as the Southern’s deep water terminus with benefits for regional traffic and investments amid a wider railroad scramble.
Rome Ga April 1 special Hon Dupont Guerry is expected to speak here next Tuesday morning and evening The Floyd county campaign scene shows little interest as no governor candidates have spoken there yet.
A Columbus fire last night damaged the Columbus Iron Works and the Mobile and Girard trestle, with losses around 285000. The plant may be rebuilt, aided by substantial but partial insurance from multiple companies including Georgia Home and Aetna. Insurance coverage totals and reinsurance arrangements are noted, and the Central of Georgia Railway is rapidly restoring the trestle.
In Savannah on April 1 Judge Barrow placed the Anvil mutual life and accident company in permanent receivership with John Morris, former temporary receiver, to protect unpaid death claims. The order allocates all funds via trustee H T McMuan to Morris and requires a 32,000 bond.
The Milner hotel on April 11 burned between noon and 1 pm. It was uninsured and occupied by B. P Ferguson who ran it as a boarding house. The fire left Milner without lodging options while most household goods were saved.
Large crowd attends commitment trial of R C Rice charged with killing Deputy Sheriff John Bennett. Solicitor general and Andrew J Lane represent the prosecution while Dessau Harris Harris and Robert Hedges defend. Defense waives preliminary hearing. Rice returned to jail. Bible superior court will reconvene Monday. case may be set for next grand jury.
The spring session of the Presbytery of Macon convened in Cuthbert Georgia with a large attendance. Rev E D McDougall of Thomasville was elected moderator and Rev H G Griswold of Quitman reading clerk. Reports from churches showed progress. high school proposals drew interest from Rochelle Cordele Americus Thomasville Perry and Camilla.
In Guineaville Ga on April 11 the State v Harve Stover jury found both Stover and Charney Pirkle guilty with mercy to the court and sentenced them to life in the penitentiary. Their defense lawyers Col onel Sloan and Galliard have filed for a new trial to be heard in Daw son superior court April 27. It is likely Brower will serve his term without appeal.
Canton Georgia April 11 Captain A J Spence revenue officer for the state at large was accidentally shot while returning from a raid five miles east of town. A pistol in his overcoat pocket discharged while he was shooting a wild turkey, bullet entering the left leg above the ankle tearing the bone. The fracture is grave and he will be laid up for weeks. Spence has served twenty years and is highly regarded.
Americus Georgia April 11 A lively Sumter legislative race forms as former Representatives Lane and Joiner announce for reelection while Dr George W Barrow joins the field May bring several more before the democratic primary May 7 Prohibition may shape the campaign as Sumter votes on the mayor issue this summer and many candidates run for county offices though interest remains modest The county primary is set for May 7.
Miss Will Nell Lavender daughter of Colonel C H Lavender is named maid of honor for the general cavalry division United Confederate Veterans at the Dallas reunion by General Clement A Evans. She already serves as maid of honor for the local camp and will join Atlanta friends for the event.
Rome.March 11 Special Grand Master Max Meyerhardt of Rome has agreed to lay the corner stone of Cartersville court house soon. A large group of Rome Masons will travel to assist in the ceremony. Harper Wright, a Southern employee, was run over by a switch engine on the Atlanta division this morning, his leg crushed and amputated. Wright is a well known local young man.
Rome Georgia April 11 Special news reports the Rome China and Stove Company sold its entire business this morning. J B Carver listed as manager and 3 R Cantrell and Company named as purchaser, details incomplete due to partial OCR.
A fragmentary sale sheet lists assorted tools and kitchen items with prices, including a 16 inch monkey wrench, garden rake, grass shears, meat knife and saw, rim lock, claw hammer, sugar can, biscuit and cheese moulds, sanitary chicken fount, angel cake pan, steel ice pan, slicer, and miscellaneous items priced mostly at 25 cents each. The garbled text hints at a broad catalog of utilitarian goods.
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