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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1901
Page
2
Georgia gubernatorial candidate Dupont Guerry announces plans to open his campaign with a speech in Pelham on Friday. He says he invited all rivals to join and will debate openly on public questions, aiming to elevate Georgia politics regardless of nomination outcome.
Hon. J Pope Brown of Pulaski county, a prospective Georgia governor candidate, arrived in Macon to resume arbitration duties valuing the Valosta Southern, North Georgia and Georgia Northern railroads. He plans no joint debate in Felham next Friday, citing pressing business and distance from an active campaign.
Bibb county commissioners met, awarding contracts for jail steam heating to Lee and Green at 8797, soft and hard coal to Empire Coal Company, fraseries to 8 RF Jaques & Tinsley, and drugs to H J Lamar Sons. Henry was elected vice chairman after the death of Wilbur Shinholser. Sparks secured permission to lay streetcar tracks on the Spring Street Bridge, pending mayoral approval.
In Macon Ga August special cases tried include Arthur Phoenix fined six months chain gang for stealing whisky from Nelson's New notes report George Gentry five year old son of Mr and Mrs D H Mullenix died of scarlet fever funeral tomorrow morning Judge Falton at chambers no regular superior court session until November Ordinary Wiley appoints justices of the peace to run county commissioner special election next Tuesday to fill vacancy caused by Rhinholser's death Mrs Mattie Daly named guardian for her minor children
Georgia’s first bale of the 1901 02 crop reached Albany today from Dougherty County. From Deal Jackson’s farm the 830 pound middling bale sold at 10 cents per pound on A. W. Muse & Co.’s table, with Georgia Action Company as buyer. It was shipped by express this afternoon to Savannah.
In Macon Georgia on August 6 Special Judge Emory Speer of the U S court will hear Friday the injunction filed by Central of Georgia against the city and its officials. The case seeks to restrain granting lands and rights of way to the Macon Dublin and Savannah railway for depots and shops as the latter aims to extend from Dublin toward Savannah and compete with the Central. The proceedings are expected to be hard fought and the outcome eagerly awaited in Macon.
Josh Walton, a Black man accused of shooting at a marshal near Floville, was captured at Dames Ferry and brought to Macon for safekeeping after disguising himself as a woman to avoid lynching. Bibb officials escorted him to safety at Bible jail following a reward offer of 250 dollars.
A petition to abolish the market house was presented at a Macon August meeting of mayor and council. The document was referred to a committee for consideration as citizens push for the change.
Corn and cotton crops in Irwin county are exceptionally good and improving. More corn and cotton likely to be harvested this year than in several past years. Also, the annual Primitive Baptists foot washing service was held in Irwinville with a large crowd. Grave’s Tasteless Hill Tonic advertised as a malaria remedy.
The First National Bank of Austin was closed by the federal comptroller amid Texas legislature action. About $9,040 of state funds were reportedly on deposit. The governor warned of losses, a five member committee with full powers may investigate, and the special session also redistricted to sixteen congressmen. The treasurer is bonded for $75,000. sureties cover only part of potential losses.
Miledgeville August 6 Special Arrangements are set for the horticultural convention arriving tomorrow. At least 100 society members are expected. President P. J. Bercksmans will call the body to order at 10 o'clock. Meetings will be at the courthouse with displays in the hallways. Committees have prepared, placing ferns palms and fruit and vegetable displays. Local interest promises a large turnout of fruit growers to learn modern methods of fruit culture.
Forsyth Ga August 6 Special There will be four candidates in the field to succeed Hon Roland Hilly in the state Senate Monroe county voters will select their man in a local primary before the general Primary B S Willingham W A Worsham and Samuel Rutherford are in the race Dr J F Lancaster may join the contest The four contenders are favored by strong local support and would be acceptable to Bibb and Pike counties Malaria causes biliousness Grove s Tasteless Chill Tonic ends with a tonic flavor and bitterness.
Sumter S C August 6 special the congressional campaign in the seventh district to select a successor to the late J William Stokes opened with four filings State Chairman Jones presiding at the courthouse meeting Orangebores Thomas F Brantley Sumter Judge O W Buchanan Colleton Major M P Howell Colleton and A J Lever Lexington all support the Kansas City platform oppose ship subsidy imperialism favor Nicaragua canal construction none name McLaurin Lever is Stokes former private secretary 25 year old fluent speaker Howell spoke to business men Brantley advocates tariff equalization for cotton and southern benefit Buchanan calls Brantleys tariff views undemocratic and inconsistent Lever vows to continue Stokes unfinished work and Buchanan touts Brantleys tariff as undemocratic.
Governor Jelks of Alabama pardons tramp convicts from Butler County after clemency requests flood in. Twenty six vagrants seized from Louisville and Nashville trains at Greenville in July were sent to coal mines for beatings. Two Montgomery boys Ellis and another youth Daniel Knox were released promptly as applications arrived.
Miss Eadle Cannon traveled from California to Montgomery to attend her mother Mrs Cannon’s funeral after finding her dead Saturday. The state of Alabama dispatched a special train to Montgomery to convey the Troy native to the services, where friends met her upon arrival.
John Skelton Williams, president of the Seaboard Air Line, sailed from Richmond for New York to begin a six month tour abroad. He was joined by Mrs. John L. Williams and Miss Mary Williams, with Berkley Williams of New York, while J. William Middendorf and Robert C. Davidson of Baltimore, Seaboard directors, joined the party later.
In Savannah Crenshaw and Barrow fail to agree on the taxable value of unimproved real estate held by Savannah Florida and Western Railway. Sidetracks and trestles valued mutually agreeably, but impasse over unimproved land leads to plan for a third arbitrator. Also notes a new Columbus rabbi and Maxwell bond in Columbus.
Fifteen street cars operated in Knoxville today up from twelve Monday as the Traction Company progresses toward full service. New crews train on current routes while management aims to restore regular schedules by week’s end. Motorman Alex Hale and Ashington Williams return to duty amid ongoing union negotiations and strikers’ formal terms for returning to work.
The will of Mrs Sarah Julia Smith probated in Louisville August 6 disposes of an estate valued at over 300000 dollars. Public bequests include 5000 to the Foreign Board of Missions of the Southern Baptist Convention in Richmond Virginia 5000 to the Home Board in Atlanta Georgia 5000 to the Board of General Association of Kentucky in Louisville and 500 to the Ministers' Aid Society.
Porter Sawyer aged 18 killed his father Martin Sawyer in Martin Texas after anger over a horse whipping. He was overcome by heat while trying to escape and died. Both father and son were buried in the same grave according to reports.
Special notices report the deaths of W M Blackmon near Mountain Hill West Point aged 64 after rheumatism and heart trouble with family burials. Mrs Reuben Pattillo near Whitesville Harris County aged about 60 with four daughters and three sons. A G Bowen of Barnesville died suddenly of apoplexy in Brooks House parlor, bodies to Chattanooga. William A Reid of LaGrange aged about 40, died at home on Vernon Street.
Investigation shows Rome's 1900 digest at 4859.95% and 1901 at 34,894,630, net gain 35,672, proving steady growth. Suburban plants such as crate factory and Anchor duck mills, furnace near North Home, and scale works expansion boost wealth. Fewer failures than many Georgia cities. Wires go underground. Dell Telephone will bury lines next month amid multiple telecoms.
In Columbus on August 6 special report, attorneys for W D Britt & Co. ask United States Judge Newman to modify the restraining order against State Receiver Roberts. The motion targets the sale of the Jones creek and collection of accounts after Jones was adjudicated bankrupt. A hearing is scheduled for next Thursday in Asheville North Carolina.
James Foucher, a Confederate veteran and brickmason, died at Grady Hospital. A native of Pennsylvania who moved to Charleston and then Atlanta, he was about age unknown. The funeral at Barclay and Brandon was led by Rev. Moore with Confederate veterans escort and burial at Westview.
Noah Pharr died from injuries after stealing a ride on a Western and Atlantic freight train Monday night. He was buried at 8:80 yesterday afternoon, with services at his mother's home on Tenelle Street. Interment occurred at New Harmony burying grounds. No suit will be brought against the railroad as the accident was Pharr's fault. His brothers paid all funeral and accident expenses.
Mary J LeSeuer aged 2 died at 92 South Delta street at 11 29 yesterday. The body leaves today at 1 20 for Waverly Hall to be laid to rest. Infant daughter of Mrs Dora Williams died at 54 Bula street Monday night. Funeral today with interment at Westview.
Child deaths reported with funerals planned. W H Stapel aged two died at 26 Pulliam Street and will be buried in Seneca C C. John Campbell aged 14 months died at Maude Ga with funeral at 3 pm yesterday. In Need of Charity note corrects family address to 345 Decatur Street, asking for assistance.
Joseph Edward Belser aged months is reported dead at 7 30 yesterday afternoon at his parents home 53 Lanch Street. Funeral services are set for 10 o clock Thursday morning at the rear delay as the family remains in destitute condition.
Marion Chatham the little girl bitten by a dog in Gainesville last month is critically ill after the dog, later found rabid, was brought to the Pasteur Institute for treatment. Grave fears for hydrophobia surface as friends recall her mother’s death from the same bite.
J E Jove, central depot agent at Bremen, Ga, shot himself at about 6 am after writing two letters one to his wife instructing burial and business, another to his clerk to meet in heaven. He died within two hours, leaving a wife and adopted child, with a $3000 life policy. He had served as railroad agent for years and was a Woodman of the World member.
Little Rock beat Selma 10 to 4 in a tight ninth inning double play by Martin to Mauck ending the game. Also Chattanooga over Shreveport 11 to 6 after costly errors, Memphis upset Birmingham 4 to 2, and Nashville edged New Orleans 8 to 5 in a 13 inning marathon with late rallies securing the win.
In baseball today the National League featured Chicago defeating Cincinnati 6 to 2 with Wadell striking out 11. Pittsburgh beat St. Louis in a strong showing as the game neared the end of the seventh. Boston edged Philadelphia 5 to 3 behind sharp hitting and solid defense with Batters Pincen and Kittridge contributing. Attendance figures and umpire notes accompany the reports.
American League report notes postponements in Baltimore and Philadelphia due to rain. Detroit defeats Milwaukee 8 to 4 after late-inning scoring. crowd of about 1,000 protests umpire Manassa’u, Duffy ejected for arguing.
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