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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1900
Page
4
The Guarantee Fund of 15000 dollars is now complete, with Martin set to travel east to secure special attraction features. The move signals a push to enhance upcoming events and draw attention to the project.
L Cosgrove proposes a bold feature in the model home erection as $15,000 guarantee is secured and Southern Interstate fair work begins now. Secretary T H Martin departs Atlanta to attend the National Association of Manufacturers convention and gather attractions. Premiums total $2,000, a third more than last year, with cattle sheep and swine divisions shaping a large display. Rules require entries by Oct 5, stalls, pedigrees, and owner eligibility, with premiums listed for Jerseys and other breeds, open to Georgia and regional exhibitors.
A long list of prize amounts for various aged animals and breeds dominates the livestock section. Awards cover hogs sheep and hog and sheep categories with first and second place payments, plus sweepstakes for best herd and individual animals. A model home feature and subscription acknowledgments are also noted as fair attractions and fund-raising effort continues.
In Hardeeville Delaware? April 15 a Savannah woman, Rosa Douberly, was followed and assaulted near a flag station while visiting her father George Thomas. A posse pursued the assailant, who was captured and identified with the weapon used. Magistrate Haywood deterred mob vengeance, sending the suspect to Beaufort under guard to await jail.
Columbus April 15 Special Tax Collector Andrews reports 1899 consolidated figures show Muscogee County Insolvent general tax at only 17.40 in the state total and 3.03 in the county. the smallest insolvency tally ever recorded in the county and likely a Georgia record.
A Black and white era report shows Fannin County planning a May 15 primary to nominate statehouse officials with no Democrat for county office, Haralson County scheduling May 16 nominations for statehouse officers and U.S. senator, while Macon County forms a May primary as registration tops 900 with several close races anticipated.
Raleigh April 15 Special The Democratic convention of April 11 12 will go down as harmonious with Charles B Aycock the nominee for governor hailed as the Second Vance He spoke plainly on the constitutional amendment to disfranchise literate negroes to be voted on next August The speech attacked Republican misrule and urged white unity for a new white man s party amid calls to preserve white supremacy through educational qualifications for voting.
In Griffin Georgia on April 9 special report notes lively local politics with 37 candidates. The tight race for state senate features Judge R T Daniel versus Hon Seaton Grantland, both popular and campaigning hard for a slim victory expected next Friday.
In LaGrange Ga on April 14 a large Troup county meeting organized The Southern Cotton Producers Association to market cotton and seek merchant and banker help. Judge F M Longley chair and N R Hutchinson secretary led farmers in forming a central bureau and planning a Macon state convention for May 1 to promote unified action across Georgia and the South.
Augusta April 15 Special The floral parade this year will be held on April 25 with queen Anita Phinizy and maids of honor from Charleston Atlanta and Augusta riding a 40 foot decorated car drawn by six white horses. Major William T. Gary to marshal with mounted staff. Judges from Savannah Aiken Waynesboro and Atlanta. Liberal prizes offered and many entries reported.
In Blue Ridge Georgia on April 15 Rev Wallace Rogers delivered a special sermon to about 200 Atlanta Knoxville and Northern railroad employees at the Methodist church. The superintendent and master mechanic attended. The preacher praised the nobility of labor and the service was well received by the railroad men who hold the preacher in high esteem.
Athens officials push to host the Third Georgia regiment encampment for the summer. A committee will arrange details and invite Colonel Asher Thomason to Athens to discuss site needs and funding. Prohibition politics rise in Clarke County with candidates for the legislature under debate as raids and arrests intensify.
The Easter egg hunt for the twenty four children of the free kindergarten at Kincaidin will be held Easter Monday morning in West Griffin with rabbits promising bright eggs hidden in the woodland behind the kindergarten. A picnic lunch will follow, arranged by Mrs. Martin and Mrs. Fleming Bailey.
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