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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1898
Page
5
A Texas regiment under Colonel Dwyer stopped a band of assailants during a disordered march. Soldiers were ordered to rest as packs weighed heavy and Christmas boxes were seen. The Third Nebraska and Generals Betfer and Hoeber planned movement toward Panama City while troops traveled by train to Tybee Island for a tented gathering.
In Georgia, a chief railroad engineer C. R. Gerrard fought off eight armed men who attempted to rob him on the road from Valdosta to Waycross. Gerrard, carrying about 3000, drew his revolver and fled, with reports also noting possible deaths among two robbers. Nearby, a separate Christmas tragedy in Brooks county left a highwayman dead after firing on a crowd. the incident followed a tense confrontation at Dasher’s mill and a fatal attack in Old Tropaville near the river.
In Savannah the ordinary's court ordered Dr. Thomas P. Heldt committed to jail upon a lunacy warrant awaiting trial. A former Savannah pharmacist now running a Pooler drug business faced reverses and financial troubles that unsettled his mind. He planned to exterminate his wife and seven children, but was arrested before acting and jailed in Savannah. He is likely to be sent to Milledgeville. Tragedy Near Tifton: Grifs Johnson, colored, was shot and killed by Rosary Coarsey, white, about eight miles east of Tifton during a quarrel over a small debt. Johnson drew a knife. Coarsey shot him, a justifiable homicide per initial findings.
Athens Ohio December 4 Special The Waivers arrange a three month course in geography and related studies for youths unable to attend college full year. The program covers arithmetic algebra and poetry history arithmetic, Latin, practical horticulture, chemistry, electrical measurements, surveying, farm engineering and agriculture.
In Augusta on December 4, about 3,000 workers in the loafing textile and related plants faced layoff as the Southern Manufacturers Association cut wages. King and Bille and Langley of Augusta resisted cuts, while the An Enterprise workers returned to work under new terms. Overall, six thousand locals in the area endured job losses from factory shutdowns tied to wage reductions.
Dr. R. P. Izler, who served as a surgeon in the Florida regiment, will return to Waycross to resume his medical practice. Rev. George N. MacDowell, recently appointed missionary to Havana, Cuba, visits his parents Dr. and Mrs. George G. N. Macnell and will preach at his father's church tomorrow night.
Near Camp Haskell Athens on December 23 three soldiers from the Third New Jersey regiment assaulted Frank Johnson, a 50 year old farmer, after he refused to return a loaned knife. Johnson was severely beaten and hospitalized. one soldier escaped while two others were jailed. In Gibson Georgia a jail blaze last night destroyed the county jail, started by Charley Harrell who had broken jail after a penitentiary sentence and been recaptured.
In Athens last night at 11 near Wall street John Minnefield colored was badly stabbed in the side by Will Harris another negro. Minnefield is seriously wounded. Harris escaped. In Savannah Edison Electric seeks Brush stock control for a new plant offering up to 90 for 8 percent stock as Brush stock sells around 70.
Columbus, Ga. December 8 Special. John J. Hickey a Columbus sawmill and lumber man was slain on the Upatole creek bridge between Columbus and Cusseta. A. D. Applewhite of Chattahoochee county and his son were involved after Hickey's buggy clashed with theirs. Applewhite the elder mortally wounded Hickey with a knife after a scuffle, severing the jugular vein. Hickey died within minutes. He leaves a wife and five children and was a partner in Hickey & Co with extensive timber interests. The body was taken to Cusseta for burial.
Two men were attacked with a knife on Decatur Street near Collins. R L Brotherton cut Jewett Taylor of the Fifth United States Infantry in front of a barroom, then wounded Private Hartlaw of the hospital corps at Fort McPherson in a separate clash. Both victims suffered injuries with nerves and head wounds, but were reported to be recovering. Brotherton was arrested as officers investigated. The incident followed an argument after Taylor cursed Brotherton. The Supreme Court adjourned and justices dispersed to various locations.
London reports that New York is now able to set money rates for London Berlin and Paris and dominates world finance. British and European observers warn Britain to diversify markets as US exports and steel firms expand operations abroad. A shift in rail and industrial contracts signals American competition rising in Europe and Russia.
Levi Patterson, night watchman at the Exposition cotton mills, shot T. H. Foster with a winchester at midnight, killing him almost instantly. Foster, said to be intoxicated, reportedly sparked a quarrel in the western city, wandered the yard, and refused to leave. Patterson fled after the shooting and authorities, including Deputy Chastain, searched for him. Foster, an employee of Fulton bag and cotton mills, lived in the eastern part of the city.
The general court martial at Camp Haskell found Private William M. Coleman of Company D Third North Carolina guilty of assault with intent to kill. He was dishonorably discharged and forfeited all pay, to be confined at hard labor for ten years, with confinement at a reviewing authority designated place. The sentence was approved by General Bates, with St. Francis barracks named as the confinement site in St. Augustine Florida. Major changes at Macon follow, including the provost marshal shift from Major Logan to Major Hayes of the Seventh Cavalry. There are plans to muster out two regiments, the Thirty-ninth North Carolina and Sixth Virginia, if Cuba departure proceeds slowly. Christmas activities and barracks festivities are noted, including a barbecue for officers and grand holiday dinners for troops, with decorations and a bang concert planned at the Seventh Cavalry camp.
Troop movements near Cuba include signal towers and entrenchments as Second Brigade units undergo inspections led by Col Jeter. Major Foote and Major Campbell succeed as officers of the day while Lt Col Bryant and Lt G D Prichard supervise regiments. Soldiers receive clothing, including 1,200 woolen gloves, and Pvt Ginn is discharged for minority. Society updates cover debut invitations, Alpha Tau Omega congress, special church music, and community notices from Macon and Vineville churches.
A crowd on Marietta Street near Peach Tree last night witnessed Officer Campbell arrest Milton Gowan a fifteen year old for blowing a horn in the street. J E Jones a drummer at the Marion hotel tried to intervene and was also arrested for interfering with the law. Bond set at 25 dollars for Jones for court Tuesday morning. Also noted is that Officer Campbell is considered one of the force's best. Beautiful Jim Key will stay in Atlanta another week with remaining tickets honored for any performance.
Christmas Eve in Atlanta drew large crowds celebrating Nick's Coming with Norse tin horns whistles and firecrackers. The chaotic symphony featured piercing shrieks and cannon-like booms. Arrests were made including several youths for blowing horns and one man removed from the crowd to the barracks.
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