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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1902

Page

8

Five Days Jail For Schuler Partners In Birmingham Case

Judge Wilkerson of Birmingham city court commits EB and G H Schuler to county jail for five days and fines each ten dollars. Due to Mrs Schuler’s illness the sentence is stayed five days. Rob inson had sought access to Alabama Steel and Wire Company books. Wilkerson ordered full access, Schulers accused of destroying records. Carver found not guilty.

Birmingham Ala Wilkerson EB. T G. H. Schuler EB. T Schuler Messrs. Schutter Alabama Steel and Wire Company C. E. Robinson Becks Robinson Echulers Schulers Nere Schuers Hi. OD Carver

Birmingham Murderer Frank Duncan Appeal Dismissal Moves

In Huntsville a man and woman claiming to be Douglase were detained on suspicion of Frank Duncan Birmingham murderer but released after Officers questioned them. In Montgomery the appeal of Duncan, who escaped, may be dismissed as he is a fugitive, with the attorney general to move before the Supreme Court.

Birmingham Huntsville Ala Nam Douglase Nashville Chattanooga St. Louis Suapleson Frank Duncan Overton John Smth Frank Dune Montgomery Brown Supreme Court

Price of stoves raised by Southern manufacturers

Chattanooga Tenn February 5 The Southern Stove Manufacturers Association advanced stove prices at a meeting chaired by Nashville’s John H McClure The unanimous decision to raise prices had no fixed amount set and a committee will determine the extent The association cited higher costs for pig iron and coke as the cause Similar actions were taken by New England Eastern and Western groups.

Manufacturers’ Association Chattanooga Tenn Southern Stove Manufacturers’ ‘Association John H. McClure Nashville New England Southern Association

Protest Against Change by Eighth Division Bar

In Montgomery Alabama on February 5 the eighth division lawyers gathered in Huntsville to protest proposed changes in federal court districts. Judge Rouldace presided with Paul Speak as secretary. The meeting was unanimous and sent as a memorial to the Alabama congressional delegation.

Montsomery Ala Tennessee Valley Supreme Court Federal Court Huntsvalle Rouldace Paul Speak Alabama Congress

Big Vessel Abandoned After Waterlogging Off Cape Hatteras

The four mast schooner Orlando V. Wooten ran aground on Diamond shoals near Cape Hatteras and was abandoned after waterlogging. The captain and eight crew were rescued by Hatteras life saving crew. Wooten was en route from Savannah to Baltimore with lumber.

Norfolk Orlando V. Wooten Diamond Shoals Cape Hatteras Merritt Chapman Hatteras Ife Wooten Savannah Baltimore Dageery Tain Swenson Gull Shoals North Carolina Luckenbach Hampton Roads

Blind Pair Enters Wedlock In Bristol Marriage

A blind couple from Richmond Va. married in Bristol Tenn. Rev A H Burroughs officiated uniting F D Horton and Miss Mary Guineld both 31. Horton claims his dead grandfather left 20000 dollars on finding a wife who is sighted. he fails to meet the condition yet hopes a court will grant the fortune.

Bristol Tenn A. H. Burroughs Richmond F. D. Horton Mary Guineld Horton

Hale Charged With Forgery Amid Bank Cashier Past

Nashville report says W. E. Hale formerly Watertown bank cashier is arrested at Lebanon on charges of forging and obtaining money under false pretenses. He was in stock trading and traveling toward Atlanta with mules when seized. Backer Jack Buchanan claims the amount exceeds 312,000. Hale previously served seven years for embezzlement before a retrial request.

Watertown Nashville Tenn W. E. Hale Lebanon Hale Atlanta Jack Buchanan Sve Sears Supreme Court

Well known educator J D Anderson dies in Huntsville

Huntsville Alabama February 5 Special Professor J D Anderson a leading northern Alabama educator aged 61 died at dawn He served as president of the Huntsville Female Seminary until recently His widow and living children Charles Burst Acher con Washington Arn at Anderson Birmingham and Ramelle Anderson of Huntsville survive him.

J. BD. Anderson Huntsville Ala J. D. Anderson North Alabama Anderson Huntsville Female Seminary Charles Burst Achercon Washington Arnat Anderson William Vaughan Birmingham Ramelle Anderson

Society officers chosen for Decora Palaestra Phi Mu

The Decora Palaestra and Phi Mu Literary Societies at North Georgia Agricultural College in Dahlonega Ga elected officers for the coming term. Decora President W T Townsend. vice president B N Steed. recording secretary W F Thomas. corresponding secretary N H Lewis. usher Asa McCrachis. sergeant at arms P J Horton. Phi Mu President N W Grant. vice president J T E Craig. recording secretary W E Burkehalter. corresponding secretary C B Williams. treasurer J C Barnes. sergeant at arms I T Rowe.

Decora Palaestra Phi Mu Dahlonega Phi Mu Litzrary North Georgia Agricultural College Decora W. T. Townsend Wise B. N. Steed W. F. Thomas N. H. Lewis Easier Asa McCrachis P. J. Horton N. W. Grant J T E. Craig W. E. Burkehalter C. BE. Willams Erich Rene Granger J. C Barnes IT. Rowe

Rome of Veteran Burned in North Carolina

Raleigh February 5 Special The residence of Dr George W Walker ex confederate surgeon in Pender county burned including a fine library and 650 dollars in cash.

Rome Raleigh N. C George W. Walker Pender County

Jail Breakers Enlist in Army After Escape

The Hendersonville jail escapees vanished last week. Most prisoners joined the army at Spartanburg under assumed names and have been sent to other posts.

Raleigh N. C Hendersonville Spartanburg

One of Custer's Men Writes History

Daniel Kanipe, sole survivor from that Seventh Cavalry unit with General Custer at the 1875 massacre, now lives in Marion. He is composing a history of his escape to appear in the fourth volume of the massacre history series.

Custer Raleigh N. C Daniel Kanipe Seventh Cavalry General Custer Marion

Admiral Schley Honored in Knoxville Banquet and Parade

Knoxville welcomes Admiral Schley with a grand banquet at the chamber of commerce, a public reception, and a glittering parade. He will unveil a monument marking the site of Knoxville's first block house, then visit the University of Tennessee before a reception at the women’s building and a Cumberland Club dinner. The party then departs for Washington.

Knoxville Tenn Admiral Mra. Schley Chamber of Commerce Schley Admiral Schley Suler Benton McMillin W. B. Lockett Admiral Schey Chamber of Commierce Hill Avenue West University of Tennessee Cumberland Club Fnday Southern Railway Washington

Supreme Court Asked to Decide Jury's Right to Research Law

In Mississippi, the Supreme Court is asked to rule on whether a petit jury may investigate the law after court instructions. The issue arises in the murder case of Tom Lofton, a Yazoo County man condemned to death, where jurors consulted a cook to look up legal information post‑trial.

Supreme Court Jackson Misa Supreme Court of Mississippi Tom Lofton Yazoo County

Prohibition Bill Defeated in Mississippi Senate

Jackson mass February 6 special the statutory prohibition bill was defeated in the senate by six votes. The debate was spirited. The Bowers oyster bill passed the house by a large majority.

Mississippi Senate Jackson Mass House

Lakenbill Acquitted in Embezzlement Case

Fernandina Fla February 5 At 5 o'clock this afternoon the jury in the Lakenbill embezzlement case after being out two hours brought in a verdict of not guilty. The case has been one of the most memorable in the history of the state, having consumed over eighteen days. Colonel Tukentill formerly agent of the Seaboard Air Line was charged with embezzling large sums of the company money. He has been prominent in financial and commercial circles for several years.

Seaboard Fernandina Fla Lakenbill Tukentill the &Appard Air Line

Dood Dodd Freed On Embezzlement Charge In Alabama

W E Dodd former Birmingham Debenture Redemption Company secretary and treasurer was discharged by a justice of the peace after days on trial for embezzling 712000 of the firm's funds He filed a $50000 damages suit against prosecutors E W Whaley T J Norwood J T Chamblee J D Tyson and I M Twinham with attorneys F E Blackburn and Charles B Powell alleging groundless persecution and defamation of character

Birmingham Als W. E. Dodd Birmingham Debenture Redemption Company Justice of the Peace Lerisa Dodd E. W. Whaley T. J. Norwood J. T. Chamblee J. D. Tyson I. M. Twineham F. E. Blackburn Charles B. Powell

Mayor Fry of Mobile Dies After Illness

Thomas B. Fry, mayor of Mobile, died this morning after a week's illness. Born in Grange county Virginia, he came to Mobile forty years ago to work in cotton with Robbine Fry & Co. A long-time city official, he became alderman in 18 and later mayor upon J. C. Bush’s retirement. He leaves a large family, with members in New York business.

Mobile Ala Thomas Fry Grange Virginia Robbine, Fry & Co J. C. Bush New York

President Roosevelts South trip to Charleston exposition

President and Mrs Roosevelt will leave Washington Monday night for Charleston aboard a special Southern railway train. They will stop Tuesday afternoon in Summerville 8 C and stay at Pine Forest Inn hosted by Capt Wagener. Wednesday covers Charleston and exposition grounds with a Charleston hotel banquet that night. Return set for February 13. The party includes Secretaries Wilson Hitchcock Knox and Payne and the president's daughters.

Charleston Washington, D. C Roosevelt Southern Railway Summerville Washington Wison and Hitchcock Knox Payne

Turpentine Journal Becomes Official Trade Paper

The Industrial Record issued as the Turpentine Operators Association official organ. Executive committee adopted The Record as the official trade publication and assumes editorial control. The Record, owned by George W. Wilson and James A. Holloman, becomes the naval stores publication issued on the 1st and 16th of each month.

Turpentine Operators’ Association To Industrial Record Jacksonville Fla Turpentine Operators’ Association George W. Wilson Times- Union-Citizen James A. Holloman Times-Union-Citizen Southeast

Esquire Cowart Indicted for Illegally Collected Fees

Chattanooga Tennessee February 5 The grand jury returned an Indictment against Esquire Thomas Cowart a prominent Democrat county court member and county registrar candidate for illegal collection of fees in cases tried before him I Morgan formerly constable now sergeant of police and Esquire I E Silver were reindicted on the same charge former indictments quashed on technicalities

Chattanooga Tenn Esquire Thomas Cowart Morgan I. E. Silver

Road Compromises for Eight Thousand Dollars

In Raleigh North Carolina February 5 special the damage suit against the Southern Railway at Statesville by B F Long for the death of his son by a train at University Station ends in a compromise. The railway pays eight thousand dollars and bears all costs. The third trial had just begun.

Raleigh N. C Southern Railway Statesville B. F. Long University Station

Child Labor Bill Falls Narrowly In South Carolina House

In Columbia on February 5, the child labor bill failed by a doge vote of 62 to 64 with 10 members not voting due to pairing or absence. Speaker Stevenson and Mr Beam Guard explained voting for moderation, and analysts say full attendance would have yielded passage by one vote. the Senate had passed it last year.

Columbia S. C Stevenson Beamguard Senate

Passing Throng Reveals Southern Railroad Plans and Characters

Thomas B. Redmond, famed railroad builder, discusses new lines and a 64 mile Plant system link between Jocup and Folkston, predicting southward growth. Captain Jennell recalls Chester accident humor while recounting a near-miss on a hotel balcony. Charles D. Hill tours Washington as Atlanta figures grow. A restaurateur muses on jury service and federal court costs, critiquing overhead and taxes.

Thomas B. Redmond South Kimball Mr. Redmond Georgia Pacific East Tennessee Atlanta Tennessee Redmond Bimbah Hnk Jocup Folkston Les

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