Engineer Ray faces new contempt case after habeas withdrawal
Contempt proceedings against Engineer John Ray, jailed for not testifying before Commissioner Mark J McCord in a civil case over a fatal train incident, take a fresh turn as a writ of habeas corpus is withdrawn. Ray is freed on a $1,000 bond but three new attachments are issued to bring him back before the commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ray
Mark J McCord
Catoosa Superior Court
Ray
McCord
George W Vaughan
C T Ladson
Graysville
Vaughan
W H Hulacy
Muley
Engineer Ray
Messrs
Payne & Tye
H. M Reid
Frst
Frank Hawkins
Ray Te
Houg
Reid
Chambers
C. T. Ladson
John W. Nelms
John G. Ahern
Ahern
McGora
Baiiff Ahern
Yew Stoge of Stylish Canes at Maier and Berkeley
Advertisement notes stylish canes and umbrellas offered by Maier & Berkeley, Jewelers, at 31 Whitehall Street. Claims products are up to date and not expensive, described as very nobby.
Reward for Digby's Slayer Governor Offers $200 Reward
Georgia Governor Candler offers $200 reward for the arrest and delivery with evidence to convict Wallace Kelly of Jasper County for the February 3 murder of Thomas E. Digby. The proclamation, dated February 6, 1900, was requested by the Jasper county ordinary. The crime prompted a large Jasper County manhunt as Kelly remains at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Kelly
Jasper County
Candler
Thomas E. Digby
State of Georgia
Atlanta
Jasper
Heriff
Georgia
A. D. Candler
C. M. Hitch
Cathedral Wins at New Orleans as Betting Hit Hard
New Orleans racing report notes Cathedral won first race at five furlongs after being bought in for 200. Tom Collins, backed from 5 to 2 to 5, failed in the handicap race, drawing a severe blow to bettors and rider W Woods who was suspended by the stewards. Sloppy track conditions marked the day with multiple races listed including Madstone, Trust Me, Belle of Memphis, Parakeet, and Lovable in various allowances and handicaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Collins
New Orleans
Cathedral
Paraket
W. Woods
Clawson
Bikins
Vanduren
Judge Quigiey
McJoynt
Covington Ky
Bristow
Ann Seidtrtach
Madstone
Weddershaind
Dr. Fannie
J. Michaels
Tom Gilmore
Winkfield
Orlandine
Chichamaua
Nan-O-Kee
Ben Chance
Trust Me
Dominick
George Cox
Wedderstrand
Quannah Parker
Roland
Eudolpha
Brown Vail
Little Billy
Belle of Memphis
Jennie F
J. Milter
Banquett
Elidad
Mr. Hunt
Brass
Our Lida
Dominis
Lovable
W. Shaw
Asia
A. Weber
Hello
Holmedel
Newcom
Polly Blaok
Eva Fonso
Corlans
Vitoria
Ophelia Luge
Flora Daniely
Miss Ransom
Frank Wagner
Jos Bell
Gur Nellie
Swordsman
Pan Charm
Albert Vale
al Reeves
Marble
van Brunt
Coronatus
Brakeman
Sugally
Julius Caesar
Jack Hayes
Setling
Bammie
Vertageur
Phidias
Colonel Frank Watera
Dr. Ferrier
Sidney Lucas
Lord Neville
Knight Bannett
Prospero
Ed Gartland II
Lennep
Strangest
Boote
George
Decimal
Tildeo
Kitty G
Avatar
Right Bower
Frelinghuysen
Lampwick
Famous golf star Varden to debut in Florida matches
St Augustine February 6 Harry Varden the world champion golfer will make his first southern appearance in match play with events planned across Florida. The famed player is slated to appear in St Augustine and Miami venues as part of a promotional swing through the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Varden
St. Augustine
Will
Florida
Orae
Miami
Talbott Meets Creditors in Atlanta On Firm's Status
Talbott of Talbott Palmer brokerage, with offices in Macon and Atlanta, met Atlanta creditors to explain the firm’s condition after its collapse. He posted bond and faced larceny warrants, while creditors, including a Macon committee, prepare a report and consider continuing the business under court oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Ellis M. Talbott
Talbott & Palmer
Macon
Charles H Hall, Jr
Frm
Talbott
Shadden
Bhadden
Justice of the Peace Orr
J. N Bateman
JC. Wyatt
Bend
R. J. Lowry
Superior Court
R Shadden
Albert Howell
Talbotts
Devastating Tampico Fire Destroys Block of Meracado Street
Fire in Tampico Mexico wiped out the mercantile house of Velez Lopez and Abascal on Abajo Meracado street along with three adjacent houses. Loss estimated between 800000 and 1000000 dollars, partially insured in English companies. Steven retail and Woodlesate house including the city meat market burned. Considered the most disastrous fire in Tampico history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampico
Mexico
Velez Lopez & Abascal
Abajo Meracado
Steven Retail
Woodlesate
Appointment orders from General Gordon United Confederate Veterans
General John B. Gordon issues orders appointing T H Bell to command California brigade in Pacific division and W J Stowers to command Third brigade Arkansas division. Bell’s commission backdated to December 16, 1899, Stowers dated January 23, 1900, with terms until next regular elections. Agencies urge vigorous camp organization across divisions. George Moorman signs Adjutant General. Hood’s Sarsaparilla ad follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Gordon
United Confederate Veterans
T. H Bell
W. J. Stowers
Pacific
Arkansas
Association
United Confederate Veteras
New Orleans
W. L. Cabell
trans-Mississippi
Spencer R Thorpe
H. Bell
Fresno
Cal
Sterling Price Camp
California
United
Confederate Veterans
Bell
W. Y Cook
Arkansas Division
J Stowers
Morriston
Ark
Carroll Armstrong
Stowers
J. B. Gordon
George Moorman
Passing Throng Fetes Wright In Augusta Court Night
Augusta visitors attend the supreme court event as Hon Boykin Wright is praised by lawyers and railroad men for his strong argument in Macon the Seaboard consolidation injunctive case. Also notes freight meeting attendance and remarks on women depositors in local banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boykin Wright
Augusta
Supreme Court
Wright
Macon
Seaboard
J Skelton Wilams
Michael J Dady
Seaboard Air Line
Georgia
Alabama
W. A Winburn
the Central
Savannah
Southeastern Freight Association
Valentines Valentines stock styles at low prices by John M Miller Co
County board meets today at 10 in courthouse annex to elect a new county physician to replace Dr Bizzell who resigned due to city health board duties Dr W C Fisher is a possible candidate and the board may elect road and bridge inspectors serving as county police plus other matters on the agenda
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bizzell
Board of County Commissioner
B. W. Bizcell
City Board of Health
W. C. Fisher
Telegraphers 10 Hold Conference in Atlanta Today
Telegraphers 10 hold conference in Atlanta with W W Powell and Charles Daniel to discuss Southern railroad grievances. Kansas City official J M Dolphin arrives to join talks with officers, while regional vice presidents visit Virginia and North Carolina. Conference at Kimball House to plan next steps with Southern management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Dolphin
Kansas City
Order of Railroad Telegraphers
Atlanta
West
W. W Powell
Washington
F. &. Gannon
Southern Railroad
T. M. Pierson
Charles Daniel
Powell
Dolphin
Orda of
Ackley
Hill
Boston and Maine Railroad
Taunton
Mass
Erdman
Erdman Arbitration Law By Having Discharged A Member of the Order of Railroad
Federal Grand Jury
Boston
United States
The
South
A L Taylor
Virginia
Edward Daviss
North Carolina
Atted
Gannon
Kimball House
Lawton's Body Lays In State In Indiana Capitol
General Henry V. Lawton's body, arriving from Fort Wayne, lay in state at the Indiana Capitol after a somber procession. Crowds lined streets, schools dismissed, excursions brought mourners, cannons stood at the east entrance, and a guard of honor kept watch as the funeral party prepared to depart for Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indianapolis
Ind
Henry V. Lawton
Fort Wayne
State Capitol
Capitol
Washington
Congress to Attend Funeral for General Lawton
Secretary Root invites members of Congress to attend funeral services for General Lawton at the Church of the Covenant Friday afternoon in Washington. Also reports Jack Bennett dies in Indian Spring Ga after an accidental shooting by Babe Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Root
Lawton Services
Washington
House
Congress
General Lawton
Church of the Covenant
Jack Bennett
Indian Spring Ga
j—Tack Bennett
Bennett
Babe Washington
Colored Candler Club Adopts Resolutions for Democratic Support
Executive Committee met and adopted resolutions pledging colored voters to support the Democratic ticket. The club praises Governor Candler, urges immediate registration, and calls on colored voters to organize and vote for Democratic nominees. The minutes will be published.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colored Candler Club
M H Baily
Madison
G. J. Hill
Atlanta
Ebb
Butler
G . Sumerlin
Carroll Ga
H Woot
Jasper
J Sandford
A B Sims
Samuel T Steele
Candler Central Club
Candler Democratic Club of
South
Democratic Party
Geor
Gia
Alien C Candler
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hondsman
Maier & Berkele
Jewelers
Whitehall Street
Digby
Bond
Srgrocers
Beremnen Ay
Gordon
T Bell and
W. D. Stower
Hooda Sarsaparilla
Scranton
F C May
Philadelphia
England
Dickson Locomotive Works
South African Republic
South Africa
August Straus
Washington Fexner
Aragor
J. ©. Bannon
Mr. Straus
Valentines
John M. Miller Co
Marietta St
County Board
F. M. Pierson
W. Powell
Lawton
Rene of. Booth CO
Ithses, N.Y
Michigan
Muri
Harriet le
Ypalland
Mich
Joahus. le
Gov M
Tak
Mra
Harriet Bt
Mas
Haneier A. Brgote
Ypallanti
Jonny P. Brax
Williame
Williams
DR. Williams Medicine Company
Schenectady, N. Y
John AL Miller Co
Marietta Street
Columbus
S L
Leo County
Helen
Tom
Charlie
Eiseman Bros
Whitehall ST
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!