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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1902
Page
8
Knoxville doctor Michael B. Kinzer returns from Bristol after his wife’s morphine death. Rumors arose of foul play to collect a 35 000 life policy. He offers to exhume the body and denies wrongful death while prepared to contest the accusations with lawyers. He has not yet filed for payout.
The seventeenth annual Merchant Vailers National Exchange convention in Norfolk Virginia closes with a banquet. Cincinnati defeats Denver and Kansas City to host next year. St Louis and New York leaders named to handle the St Louis exposition exhibit. New officers elected include President Albert Matthews of Chicago and first vice president H J Helmerger of Washington.
The National Good Roads Convention met in Charleston South Carolina with talks on highway construction by Martin Dodge from the U S Department of Agriculture Mrs Hayes of the Southern Railway E L Tessier of the Charleston exposition and W W Crosby of Baltimore Governor Montague of Virginia arrived to participate and was to speak tomorrow A fire damaged the Bedford Springs hotel near Lynchburg Virginia with slight losses and no injuries.
An advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe remedy for dyspepsia and indigestion. The lozenges, claimed to digest meat several times their weight, are produced from vegetal essences and pepsin. A bottle test with an egg demonstrates digestion, and the note includes a testimonial from Mrs. Sarah A. Skeels of Missouri.
Transfer of the Morgan line of steamers from New Orleans to Galveston was announced from New York. C B StubbsTraffic manager of the Southern Pacific advised the executive committee acted on Huntington plans routing all Texas Colorado Utah Arizona New Mexico California and Pacific coast freight via Galveston within sixty to ninety days. The executive committee will implement Galveston terminals ship repair plant depots storage warehouses cotton compress elevator and other facilities.
A bill filed in chancery court by C. E. Robinson, stockholder, seeks placing Alabama Steel and Wire Company in receivership over alleged mismanagement. It names directors Everett T. Schul er, George H. Schuler, and R. D. Carver and calls for accounting and asset distribution. The action follows contempt warrants for Schulers over book inspection.
In Montgomery on February 6 a rumor circulated that Supreme Court Justices Sharpe and Dowdell intend to resign and form a Birmingham law partnership. Judge Sharpe denied being aware of Dowdell’s resignation, saying he would not speak until he resigned. The report originated from prominent members of the bar.
Mobile Alabama on February 6 reports the carnival begins with the Mystic Ball of the Order of Dragons. Mondoux Emperor Felix will be welcomed with the freedom of the city, public concerts and tributes planned, parades scheduled for Tuesday, and the Infant Mystics and Order of the Myths to parade at night.
In Macon Ga on February 6 the chamber of commerce named T D Tinstey William McEwen Johnston J W Cabaniss and G A Smith to travel to Washington to press Congress on the need for a new government building. Congressman Bartlett will set a conference day with Mr Mercer head of the congressional committee. The committee departs for Washington next week.
Columbus council debated a measure to repeal the tagging and impounding ordinance but rejected it by 8 to 6. A petition asking repeal was presented while the city has bought 60 badges, signaling a hardline stance on untagged dogs.
Huntsville leaders announce E L Patterson & Co of Huntsville has won the contract to build a large oak spoke factory at once. The plant will employ 186 men and open a big oak amber market in north Alabama and southern Tennessee. Capital stock is $150,000.
Flintsville Alabama February 6 Special Robert D Eckeberger editor of The Daily Mercury formally announces his candidacy for the state legislature. He favors large appropriations for public schools and liberal pensions to ex confederate soldiers.
Huntsville business leaders commend Washington appointment of William T. Hutchens to another term. He has served faithfully, and the general opinion favors his reappointment for continued postal service.
Montgomery Alabama February 6 Special On petition of all the white preachers in Jasper and Walker counties the governor respites Guy Smith colored to March 10 who was to have been hanged tomorrow for the murder of Henry Barrentine white The stay postpones the execution and preserves the case for further action by the authorities.
The governor has appointed J Mose Walton as sheriff to fill the vacancy created by the death of J M Richangs in Chambers County. Walton succeeds the late official and assumes duties immediately.
Frank Duncan, convicted in Birmingham, escaped from Jefferson county jail. Alabama Supreme Court in Montgomery will likely grant 30 days for surrender before dismissal. if captured after dismissal, execution date may be set. Court may dismiss if he fails to surrender within the period.
Richmond Va February 6 Special The Jaspers ministerial students at Richmond college have formed a secret society named Sigma Phi Epsilon and vow to seek offices and honors in literary societies denied them before. They have already captured one society and intend to elect close officers, signaling upcoming competition.
A mob in Lynchburg Moore County Tenn attacked the jail and hanged Kuless Whittaker, a young Black man, after he shot farmer John Doster earlier. Authorities had continued the trial due to an attorney’s absence. the body remained hung in the courthouse yard until morning.
In El Paso Texas Count De Lucenay of Calcutta India faced false swearing charges and was bound over to the grand jury in $1000 bail. After the decision he collapsed, received treatment for strychnine poisoning, and reportedly attempted suicide by drowning and later swallowed broken glass. His wife remained in jail nearby during proceedings.
The bond company for the late Stuart R. Young city treasurer of Louisville sent Mayor Grainger a check for 42404 to cover the entire city shortage. One small balance of 32 was paid by Colonel Bennett H. Young, father of the deceased. Young died by his own hand after a city shortage was found.
Birmingham February 6 grand jury indicts Sheriff Andrew Burgin Jailer Mims and Night Warden Ball for gross negligence following the escape of condemned murderer Frank Duncan and two other felons.
Armstrong Hensley was hanged in Erwin on February 6 after being convicted of assault and the murder of his 6-year-old step-daughter last spring. The execution followed gubernatorial delays from December 13 to January 9. He maintained innocence, named his wife and others in a final statement, and Rev. A M Laughern led a brief service before the execution.
In Raleigh on February 6 a diverse group of religious leaders gathered to form a state temperance workers body led by John A. Oates. Attendees include Rev. D. H. Tuttle Rev. W. G Johnston Rev. T. J. Betts Rev. R S. Stephens Rev. Dr. Skinner N R B Broughton and editors J W Baily and A J McKelway. A committee was named to draft a constitution and bylaws aiming to create a broad anti saloon league modeled after Virginia’s to abolish bar rooms.
The steam yacht Bessie was found ashore near Fulton Florida with no one aboard. Captain Taylor recently held the papers and charts show she was on a cruise. Provisions and fuel were aboard, suggesting abandonment at sea during a recent storm. Local residents search for clues to the missing crew and home port.
A Chapel Hill special recounts a farmer who flagged a train between University station and Chapel Hill to ask the conductor to buy his weekly tobacco supply at University Station. The train halted briefly as the farmer explained there was no danger, only a neighborly errand.
In Dallas on February 6 the state of Texas compromised a major case against the St. Louis Southwestern Railway filed in Smith County over alleged non maintenance of general offices in Texas. The state withdrew the suit after accepting $10,000. penalties claimed totaled 5,000 per day for two years and charter forfeiture were sought. The railroad attorney denied any statute violation.
In Galveston on February 6 a fuel oil storage tank repair led to a deadly feed pipe explosion. Owen Byrnes, 44, died. his brother Pat Byrnes is in critical condition. John Day's recovery is doubtful. The men were asphyxiated by fumes from the oil.
The four mast schooner Orlando V Wooten, ashore at Sandmond shoals off Cape Hatteras since last Tuesday, was sighted afloat by her own sails. Merritt Wrecking abandoned her. tug Coley will tow to Norfolk despite waterlogged condition. Gunboat Machias travels south from Newport News after cost stop, passing Cape Henry.
The Warner Deposit Bank of Bowling Green settled its $320,000 suit against Miss Victoria Jackson for $6,000. Jackson, a wealthy figure, had been on the bond of L. R. Porter, former cashier connected with a $6,000 embezzlement case.
Montgomery Alabama February 6 special Moge Walton and J W Payne apply for the vacancy in the sheriff's office caused by the death of S M Richards. The appealsed backing of the county is noted.
Admiral Schley and wife visited the University of Tennessee and spoke at chapel as Knoxville staged a grand welcome. A D A R marker was unveiled on the site of the first block house and a reception was held at the Woman's Club. Schley reported no information from Washington on Roosevelt's expected reply to his appeal from the court of inquiry verdict.
Father McKenna preached on Marriage and Divorce from Catholic doctrine citing St Paul and the sacramental nature of marriage. He contrasted natural and civil unions with church rites, warned against mixed marriages, and denounced divorce while praising the church’s ideal of sacred matrimony. The sermons draw crowded attendance across four daily Masses.
The article notes Atlanta Chinese New Year began at 1 AM with self handshakes and wishes. The weeklong celebration centers on food and quiet observance by laundry workers and assistants, with elaborate preparations and traditional feasting.
James L. Baker, who killed his wife in Atlanta in 1900, is now confined in the state insane asylum at Milledgeville after a life sentence, commuted from hanging. He previously worked in Dade coal mines and was moved to the prison farm before the violent insanity led to his commitment.
Atlanta Unity No 1 of the Order of Columbia a fraternal insurance order was established at a Knights of Pythias hall meeting. The first unity comprises 190 charter members with elected officers including C C Houston commander and Wallace Rhodes counsel. Speeches were sent as letters of regret. The unity is optimistic about its mission and growth.
Up-to-date menu with all market delicacies served a la carte. Prices reasonable. no canned goods. Meats and vegetables fresh. See announcement in another part of today's paper.
The body of Richard T. Dow who died in Isabella, Sena, arrived in Atlanta and was taken to his sister in law Mrs. J Glascock Mays. The funeral will be at 2 i o clock this afternoon at her residence and interment in Westview cemetery. Knights of Pythias members escort, pallbearers named. The widow Mrs Annie Mays Dow accompanies the body. Grand Knights lodge to oversee services.
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