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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1901
Page
6
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Uriah Porter known as Bud Porter, a young farmer, allegedly threatened and assaulted neighbors at Mrs Belcher’s home in Russell County Alabama. Porter then fled. later Joseph Fincher was shot dead in his store and Fincher’s neighbors reported Porter firing at Mrs Fincher and at Mrs Belcher’s home. Authorities pursued Porter as more shots were fired at Belcher’s house while the community watched for arrests.
Cold weather in Perry Georgia damaged grain crops with oats planted late and blamed for thinning. Farmers expect continued impact as droughtlike conditions raise corn prices. A new bank is planned for Perry with LF Cater and J D atin involved as cashiers. Tax collectors are busy issuing against defaulters amid economic strain. A Methodist pastor Simmons preached to a large audience this Sunday.
Special dispatch from Ford, Georgia reports a fatal altercation after a negro dance event. Joe Suit and Tate quarreled. Doge allegedly struck Tate with an ax, opening his head and injuring another man. Police detained Jones at once and secured him for safekeeping. Authorities note quarantine status and health board actions at Gulf ports.
In Columbia Tennessee on December 26 Reverend A J Brooks Baptist preacher was shot and killed in the Enterprise neighborhood by Elihu Wisdom. Reports say Wisdom had warned Brooks about a year ago to never speak to him again. The men met yesterday and Brooks greeted Wisdom and a companion. Wisdom then shot the preacher who died within twenty minutes.
A man held in Lakeland Florida claimed to be J C Guerry son of Hon Dupont Guerry of Macon Ga. He proved not to be related and not the Guerry family member Davenport Guerry and Dupont Guerry Jr are named as the real relatives. The impostor escaped Lakeland before Macon police arrived and has not been heard from since.
Macon Georgia December 26 Special After Christmas several persons were arraigned in police court for drunkenness and firearm discharge. Mayor Bridges Smith held recorder's court as Judge Freeman was away visiting his daughter. Forty eight arrests were reported, about half of yesterday's total. Aside from cases noted in The Constitution there were no other Christmas related casualties. The young son of Professor Charles Wright injured by a cracker and the Mobile gon of Police Officer Griffin both improved today.
Macon residents were hurt in a Southern Railway wreck at Prentiss late last night. Monk Wilson a Macon resident and the only death in the wreck. engineer Moore and fireman Newby badly hurt and with Macon families. Flagman Riles seriously injured. he is brother to Macon Evening News employees Sam and James Riles.Officials here have little information and refuse to give details.
In Macon on December 23 Henry Turner a leading negro preacher collapsed and died of natural causes. Alice Barton a negro woman was found dead in her alleyway home at Spring and Orange streets with the coroner’s jury also ruling death from natural causes.
The eleventh annual session starts at the new Columbia theater with educators from Maryland to Texas and eastern states attending. US Education Commissioner Harris and Governor McSweeney among leaders present. Bishop Capers offers opening prayer. Dr Charles D Mecllver keynote on Skillful Educational Leadership in the South. Sessions run through Sunday with Penman to speak. visitors to Charleston exposition afterward.
H H Dumas, a flagman on a south bound freight, was crushed to death at Tivola after slipping while attempting to board the engine following a switch. The accident occurred about 5 pm, and his body was transported to Macon after transfer at Giovania.
In LaGrange, Georgia on December 24 1901 St Johns chapter No 1 Royal Arch Masons held its annual election for the coming year with W H Weaver as High Priest W L Cleveland Ki C N Pire T Thornton treasurer H C Butler secretary G W Seay C of Hi Z T Goreham P S Frank Hamilton RA C G W Smith M Third V B B Clark M Second V F M Orr M First V F M O Dickinson sentinel Henry Banks grand high priest of Georgia was present.
In Kingston Georgia on December 26 a white man Luther Broadwaters and a colored man Wil Williams fought. Williams was shot three times with Broadwaters pistol. one bullet hit the thigh, one the upper arm, and one the finger. Broadwaters fled but a warrant issued. five deputies seek him. Williams only suffered flesh wounds and should recover soon.
A Christmas tragedy in Elberton Ga occurred last night about 10 o clock when Walt Goss shot and killed West Carter in Pinetown the colored section. Both youths are under 18. Goss says the shooting was accidental though others describe it as unprovoked.
Sparks Ga December 26 Special The Negro Henry Porter who killed Policeman Kirby Saturday night remains uncaptured. A wrong description circulated. he stands about feet 4 inches tall, weighs around 200 pounds, with a mole on his face. He is believed wounded. Sparks offers $100 reward and seeks governor to double it for his capture.
In Jacksonville on December 26 William N. Lloyd a former policeman and locomotive engineer was killed and his brother D. Lloyd mortally wounded in a street affray. Charles Michael a White Springs lumber mill worker surrendered to police claiming he was lured by two men to a lonely spot and attacked.
Hamlet H. Dumas of Macon was killed when a freight engine struck him near Tivola on the Georgia Southern and Florida railroad. The 22 year old train hand had just opened a switch and slipped under the engine while attempting to board. He was unmarried and esteemed by railroad officials. his brother W. C. Dumas serves in the Macon fire department.
Deputy Sheriff J L Moon faced a boisterous enslaved man near the jail on Christmas Eve. The man drew a knife and charged Moon, but Moon drew a Colt revolver and fired striking the offender in the leg. The restrained man, a previously imprisoned, dangerous character, was jailed afterward.
Immigrant invitation sparks a flood of inquiries. Local elder 90 year old Ray reports he cannot answer all letters yet assures any immigrant who comes will be well pleased with the county.
Epsilon Province of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity holds a convention in Birmingham Alabama with delegates and visitors from southern colleges and universities. Meetings are scheduled for today at 10 am and 2 30 pm with further sessions tomorrow morning and afternoon. A German was given at Hijijiman hotel tonight.
Raleigh dispatch reports Walter Silvey a white ex convict in New Hanover and a trusted companion tried to force entry to a Wilmington barroom after flagging term release. Owner James Chapman warned offshoots and fired, injuring both intruders as door and window were shattered. Silvey is badly hurt and described as a prequarter tal ter?
In Savannah on December 26 W. T. Dorlie a bartender fired three shots during a cafe incident on Congress Street. Diegan and Kavanaugh were wounded. Dorlie surrendered to a policeman and the wounded were taken to hospital in critical condition.
A former treasury official in New York explains a clever test for counterfeit U S notes. By examining the last four digits of a bill’s serial number and dividing by four, letters A B C or D appear in positions on the bill indicating authenticity. The method, he says, reveals genuine notes instantly if the letter matches the remainder.
In a Wisconsin town two girls, Letta and her friend, rival each other over hair length. Letta finds her mother’s old curls, matches their color, and ties them with a ribbon to appear stylish at school. During recess a girl snatches the curls and keeps them.
The Albany Journal reports a Sunday school tale titled Moses In the bull Tushes. A Little boy hid in weeds by the creek with a nurse girl watching, indicating danger as they feared the boy would drift away. The poem-like anecdote reflects local children’s storytelling traditions.
Decomposed body found in the steeple of Mount Zion African Methodist church along the Gate City car line near Birmingham. Coroner unable to identify race due to advanced decomposition. body found with a large knife beside it, wrapped in blankets, entry only via an 18 inch belfry hole. Hunters seeking shelter from rain detected the odor.
A Hartford Times piece contrasts modern social gentility with simpler past gatherings and recalls a Philadelphia Times note about a forty year old Pony Express letter. The merchant cites a twoSheet document on thin paper with Wells Fargo stamp, illustrating progress from relay mail to modern highways.
J W Clark of Newnan Ga says a negro in Vigo county Indiana jail is the Birmingham murder suspect. Sheriff there denies the claim but Clark plans to arrange transport to Birmingham. The man protests innocence and cannot explain his whereabouts at the murder time.
A London Mall piece argues that women are superior as telephonists due to shorter vocal cords and finer enunciation. It cites global practice, notes patience and resilience under strain, and claims many European and American systems employ women, including Japan's all female staff.
A kindergarten scene reveals a child named Rachel explaining her family quarrels. She declares she is mad because her mother scolded another, her aunt scolded her mother, and her father muttered and left the table. The teacher, surprised by the child’s tale, asks about the secret.
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