Trial of Hunter Under Way in Atlanta Rail Fraud Case
The ex auditor of the Atlanta and West Point road, Thomas J Hunter, goes on trial in the criminal court on charges of embezzling railroad funds. Witnesses, ledgers, letters, and telegrams are examined as both sides press their cases. The defense seeks a postponement for Howell and the judge adjourns after a lengthy first day with jurors to be chosen and testimony continuing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J Hunter
Auther
Atlanta and
West Point Bailraid
All- Perler
Railroid
Cay
H B Tompkins
Robert C Alston
C D Hill
BH Hill
G P Harrison
Opelika
Atlanta
West Point
Tompkins
Vir Alston
Hil
Thia Wan
Audtor Hunter
Albert Howell Sr
J T Pendelton
Candler
Hill
Demurrer
Alston
Hunter
Grand Jury
B I Hill
Toa
Smith
Auditors Office
Newnan
Mr Smith
B J Martin
Wrs Renume
Howell
BE W Sells
T. Price
Himter
L P Grice
Willis Westmorelan
Equitable
Grice
Virginia
Jim Waddell
Porter
Mr Hunter
J Pharr
Hunter 3
Hea
J “Martin
Alway
Martin
Wessta Hunter
John M Barnard
LaGrange
Tompking
Lowry Bank
Barnard
Rail way Notes on Rates and Rail Traffic Reforms
Circulars issued by Chairman Richardson of the Southeastern Passenger Association announce special round trip and per capita rates for events in Knoxville Asheville and Gadsden among other routes. Adjusted final ticket limits extend to June 10 1900 with joint-agent deposits and a forthcoming listing of agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richardson
Southeastern Passenger Association
Atlanta, Knoxville and Northern Railway and
Southern Railway
Knoxville
Tenn
Chattanooga
Atlanta and
West Point
Atlantic Valdosta and Western Railway
Central of Georgia
Raiway Company
Charleston and Western Carolina Railway
Florida Central and Penninawlar
Georgia Southern and Florida Railway
Louisville and Nashville
Plant System of Railways
Richmond
Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad
Tifton and
Northeastern Railroad
Western and Atlantic Railroad
Western Railway
Alabama
Asheiville NC
Southern Students Conference of Young Mens Christian Associations
By Young Men, Christian Association
Workers and Conference of Young Women's Christian Association
Asheville NC
Centre of Georgia Railway Company
Loulaie and Nashville Railroad
Western and Atlantic Rally Road
Gadsden Alin
Cleveland
Dalton Carteraville
Marietta
Newnan
Cedartown
Anniston
Talladege
North Georgia
Tennessee and Alabama Firemens Association
Gadsden
Ala
United Confederate Veterans
Louisville
Allendale
Barnwell
Catawba Junction
Charleston
Dawson Ga
Newnin
Opetika
Orangeburg
Peru
Sumter
Railroads Aim for Shared Business Under Interstate Debate
Debate centers on whether a railroad pool could survive current interstate commerce law. Chairman Knapp favored allowing pools under commission supervision. A bill reportedly would permit pools among railroads. On April 9 an immigrant rate increase occurred. The railroad commission approved plans for a new depot at Reeves station Gordon county by Southern railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knapp
The
Commerce Commission
Railrod
Reeves Station
Gordon County
Southern Railway
Friend of D E Myers Denies Intoxication After Crash
A friend of D E Myers writes to The Constitution stating Myers was not intoxicated during the April 6 accident at Whitehall and Brotherton streets. He aided Myers, helped with bleeding, and will testify to the statement. Also mentions bricklayers in Savannah seeking donations amid looming strikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myers
D E Myers
Whitehall and
Brotherton Streets
Constitution
D E. Myers
Whitehall
Brotherton
Myera
Kalchheim
Whitehall Street
Savannah
Savanna
Cificulties
Dr Hathaway’s Standing as South Doctor Reflects 20 Years
Newton Hathaway M D heads regional chronic disease care with a threefold larger practice than peers. His cabinet electrical machine uses three currents to aid cures for varicocele kidney r nery disorders and nervous rheumatic conditions. He treats women and men, offers home visits, and handles cases by personal consultation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton Hathaway
Dr Hathaway
South
Dr Hathaways
Hathaways
Nathaway
Hathaway
M. P
New Bicycle Record Made Five Miles In 12 14 Minutes
A city cycling event saw Wil H Jones set a five mile road record at 12 minutes 14 seconds, leading fifty-one riders. The 220 Scorchers club formed plans for an Atlanta bicycle organization with a Thursday evening meeting at Whitehall street, and thirty seven riders pledged to join as charter members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wil H. Jones
Scorchers
McCalls Station
Boulevard Station
College Park
East Point Chert Road
Atlanta
West Point
Jones
Scorcher
Gun Castle
Proposes Club
Robert Witherspoon
Blanc West
L. Fe Grant
Gus Castle
Henry Thornton
Roy
Street patent medicine pitch in Atlanta sparks license recall
For the first time in over a decade a patent medicine vendor began street sales in Atlanta. Frank Dillingham, licensed by city council, advertises cures with a gray clerical outfit and a crosshatched hat, drawing crowds and using a phonograph to boost turnout while noting a $50 monthly fee for the privilege.
Atlanta Yellow Stone Kit Man In Prohibition Campaign
An Atlanta street figure active on Decatur Loyd and Hunter streets opposed prohibition. He peddled a patent medicine to African Americans, profiting while disrupting druggists, drawing opposition from prohibitionists. The city council then barred sale of medicines from street vendors, delaying permits until a court ruling upheld the ordinance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Yellowstone
Decatur
Tord
Loyd
Hunter Sreet
Baker Seeks New Trial as Revolution Loses Ground
April reports from Caracas say the Colombian revolution is losing ground daily as smallpox invades insurgent ranks. Advices from Cucuta Colombia noted increasing casualties and waning support for rebel forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caracas
Venezuela
Cucuta
Colombia
Fragmented local notice about civic letters and events
The readable fragments reference civic topics and letters dated to a past event. Names, places, and exact actions are unclear, but the text suggests a public notice or civic communication involving citizens and a local governing body. The garbled OCR preserves key terms but lacks coherent detail for a full briefing.
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Papara
National Convention of Railroad Commissioners
Milwaukee
Wis
Warner
Kansas City Southern
Southern Pacific
Texas and Pacific
Santa Fe
Shreveport
Houston
Coaleston
State Railroad Commission
New Orleans
Texas
Riilroad
Morewood Pa
California
Southern Pacific Railway
St Louis and
San Francisco Railway Company
Wwg Jr
Lo Nashville
St Louis
John Fitzgerald
Memphis
McChesney
Curley
Tilmots Central Railroad Company
Grenada
W White
At Memphis
Inalanapolly
Eastern
Western Lines
Chicago
Western Wes
Baltimore
Otis Thompson Liquon
Gsse CO
Atlante
Saratoga Arondack
Drhgeists
Joseph T. Eichberg
Alabama St
D. E. Myers
Chamberlin, Johnson Abose Co
Grand Rapids
Mich
Mecca
Fiais
Mt Vernon
Martha Washington
Sheridan
DR. Hathaway
Dr. Hathaway & Co
South Broad St
Queen of Sea
Philadelphia
Boston
Kimball
Whitney
T. W. P. Turnurg. P
Sieneral Ottices
Will R. Jones
Magruder
Lester Rathers
Zenus Fields
Will Thomas
Ralph Magruder
Wooa Wheeler
Thomas G A Rathers
Jo Perdue
R A
Brantley
Ed K Smith
A T Carnes
Martin Fred Lindrone
Will Jones
Robert Hastings Lee Hateman
Tom Creighton
Phil P Bethea
NB Hillburn
Wiliam Roberts
Mr Adams
Henry Gray
A Sexsmith
JE Cooper
Joe Lattimer
Bert Gray
H H Kiser
W I Ross
Bob Macdonald
Henry Green
M L
Wilt
Frank Dillingham
Dillingham
Baker
Lee Langley
Candler Attorne
Tee Jo Tangey
John S Caneer
James L Sakes
Caetoria
Vila
W. E. Cha
Chapin
Itv
Gra
Aulisn
Kouwis
North Side
Mak
Vige
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