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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1901
Page
8
Snow fell in Griffin Rome Gainesville Newton Covington Washington Anniston Opelika Decatur and Huntsville on December 17 with brief sleet and freezing temperatures. The cold snap brought ice and frozen ground many areas saw limited snow melt and several pipes burst.
Americus city council discusses curtailing municipal expenses. They consider reducing electric light use, lowering street lighting costs, and imposing per pupil charges in public schools. Officials aim to ease the floating indebtedness through economy across departments.
Miss Mary Wooten sued Southern Railway for 25000 after a buggy wreck near Culloden Georgia in 1697. The jury awarded 3500, concluding the whistle blast was negligent and that she cannot earn for support. case unlikely to be appealed.
Explosion in private car aboard Vice President Middendorff Seaboard Air Line train near Savannah Georgia kills William Hall of Portsmouth Virginia. Heater failure in hot water system caused boiler room blast. Hall dies in hospital as train halted four hours and resumes journey to Witzgerald for a week’s hunt.
A telegram to Secretary Ogg of the board of trade reports English syndicate representatives, invited by the Brunswick board, will arrive in South Georgia tomorrow to study development prospects for the lands.
The African Methodist Episcopal conference concluded after a multi day session in Brunswick. Bishop Turner did not preach, and prominent ministers filled the pulpit. Appointments were announced listing presiding elders and districts including Wells Blackshear Manning Valdosta Pierce Brunswick Sherman Ty Millen Woods Waycross Brown Quitman.
The Central of Georgia Railway Company will order eleven new engines from the Cook company of Paterson New Jersey. Five engines will serve the Birmingham division while the remaining six will be heavy passenger engines for the Savannah to Atlanta route. Passenger traffic on the line has grown enough to require heavier locomotives.
Carrollton residents will receive a modern court house clock with electric dial lighting. Ordinary J Brown has contracted to repair the courthouse tower so the time is shown all night, protecting the county’s new clock and satisfying a long felt need.
Macon officials set salaries for the coming two years at reduced levels. Mayor’s pay stays at 3000 while the clerk, treasurer, attorney, marshal, and other posts see cuts. Total appropriations reach 234,571 with savings over 18,000, attributed to tighter administration. Committees and appointments announced, naming key officials and board members.
The house on Austin avenue occupied by Messiah Thomas Watson and Calvin Webb and family burned shortly before 2 pm. Most household goods were saved. the building owned by L. C. Mandeville was insured. Fire originated above the ceiling in a back room and, with wind calm, did not spread to nearby structures despite efforts by hundreds.
Covington Georgia December 17 Special Covington lodge Knights of Pythias No 1188 held its annual election with Miles G Turner named chancellor commander Dr W D Trivis as vice chancellor A Benjamin Simms prelate Claude C Cooks master at arms John W Peek master of work W Scruggs master of finance George T Smith master of exchequer R Fowler keeper of records and seal
LaGrange holds a town election Saturday to decide if a local dispensary may be allowed. The town has been dry for about two decades but a new local bill empowers residents to choose. Interest is split and only a small number of ballots are expected.
Greeneville, Tenn., votes to decide if its charter will be surrendered to enable the 4 mile radius saloon ban near schools. Bondholders seeking an injunction were denied, Judge Clare ruling charter abrogation does not release old debts. Temperance advocates see a flood of similar charter surrenders across towns to block saloons.
United States District Judge Purnell in Raleigh enjoined a state court from acting against Durham Water Company Receiver Hardy. Judge Shaw had ordered water cutoff from premises of Smith Hardy, receiver appointed by the U.S. court. The state injunction is ended and the matter will be heard again January 4, raising questions of jurisdiction.
Birmingham December 17 The Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad Company announces completion of its steel rail mill at Fasley General Manager Charles McCreery says the plant will be in operation within a few weeks The industry will produce steel rails for trunk lines and adapt to structural steel shapes when rails are not in demand It will be the first plant of its kind in the south Rails will be of the basic steel order and claimed to be as good as harder rails
Between 1 and 3 am the Pelzer jewelry store of Cc EB Marchbanks was blown open by burglars. They took about 75 in cash and items valued at 900,000 in watches and jewelry. Suspected to be the same expert gang that hit Williamson Fertilizer Co. two months earlier. No crew captured, getaway successful.
W Scott Miller of Louisville files suit in Edmonson circuit court to secure possession of Mammoth cave property after being elected manager at a trustees meeting in Washington. Defendants include long time manager H C Ganter and trustee Jessup Blair. Judge Settle issued a temporary restraining order against Ganter.
Montgomery December 17 special. Registrars under the temporary plan of the new constitution were appointed for twelve counties. Bibb J. Cleveland HB J Murphy J M Davenport. Lee T J Tillery W NM Bass L R Wheeler. Franklin W IE Norris William Barton J M Richardson. Lauderdale J C Ott Horace J Burns Dr George W Williams. Montgomery C B Teasley W A Gunter Jr Jeff Harris. Morgan Dr B L Stevenson Sampson Thomas A B McCulloch. Talladega James H Mallory James A Harris Wilson BH Campbell. Washington E M Slaughter FC Turner R E Blount. Wilcox B F Watts Jr J D Jenking J H Malones. Monroe Francis W Hare H H Baggett W B Greene. Winston Ben Morgan B J Cowart Harry J Wisern. Coffee W O Hutchinson D McKinnon J Crosby.
In Richmond on December 17 the constitutional convention finished reviewing the judiciary committee report. An amendment was adopted to allow appeals to the supreme court in civil cases involving at least 300 dollars. The section on circuit rearrangement states no change until eight years after adoption, then every eight years, and no new districts with fewer than 60,000 inhabitants.
In Chattanooga, December 17, N Ramsay, carnival company attache, deserted his young wife after bringing her from Macon Georgia on false employment promises. She was left penniless as authorities investigate.
Jackson Mississippi December 17 Special figures from Professor J R Dobyns superintendent of the Mississippi institution for the deaf and dumb show the nation spends about 2 million dollars annually on deaf and dumb education. Enrollment at the state school has risen from 97 in 1897 98 to 137 in 1900 01 and is now at full capacity for 1901 02. The census notes 462 deaf under thirty in Mississippi. Dobyns urges higher state support and an expanded teaching force with an estimated 34 333 43 for 1902 and 26 750 for repairs including dormitories.
William Martin, a colored worker at the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad Company coke ovens in Blochan, Alabama, froze to death last night within 50 feet of the ovens. He had reportedly been drinking and, after his watch began, wandered toward home, fell into an open ditch, and died. His body was found this morning. He leaves a widow and children.
The Rev Dr J M Taber, pastor of the First Methodist church here, has been invited to the pastorate of Trinity church in Worcester Massachusetts. Taber arrived four years ago from Providence Rhode Island and may be transferred to Worcester, making this one of the strongest churches in New England.
The supreme court affirmed the lower court in the murder case of Jim Smith sentenced to death in Walker County. The victim was Henry Barnett, a white man, and the execution date was set for February 7.
A reader from Indianapolis praises Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets for curing nervous dyspepsia and related stomach ailments. The letter recounts improved sleep, weight gain, and overall health, claiming the product helps many conditions beyond sour stomach and heartburn.
Early advertisement claims forewarned signs of fatal disease point to consumption and lists four free remedies including Emulsion Expectorant Toxic and Ozone ll cure. Professor Dr Slocum of New York reportedly offers these free treatments by mail to threatened or afflicted individuals via 98 Pine Street Haw Yara. End with note to mention The Atlanta Constitution.
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