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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1900
Page
6
Fragmented OCR notes discuss a 19th century constitutional clash over whether Congress may withhold a government for Hawaii and whether states or a central authority can extend powers. The text cites Justice Marshall and Chief Justice opinions on district control, constitutional limits, and federal reach.
In a rapid down grade collision near Gray street, Car No. 102 left the track after a brake chain broke. Motorman Green was crushed between dash and doors, Policeman Dock Barrett and passenger B F Freeman also injured. The trolley wheel detached from the wire and the car smashed into a stone wall, causing a chaotic rescue and hospital transport.
Ground will be broken within thirty days for a federal prison near Atlanta. Architect Thomas C. Young of Barnes & Young will inspect the site and report. first wing costing 800000 will be built now with Georgia granite. Bid advertising to be in Washington, other wing planned within a year, total cost over 1,000,000.
The notice promises consistently fair pricing and the largest selection of heat watches available. It emphasizes dependable value and broad inventory for customers seeking durable timepieces.
Committees of the Young Men's Democratic League meet in Gould building to finalize reception and entertainment plans for Colonel Bryan’s Atlanta visit. They aim to secure Kimball House lodging, reserve the house gallery for ladies, and prepare badges and events for Bryan’s stay from Atlanta to Nashville.
State Entomologist Scott reports Georgia peach trees escaped major damage from last week’s freeze. Buds visible but no flowers, delaying growth but not harming most orchards. Forecasted yield between 2000 and 2500 carloads, with late spring frosts the only remaining risk. Growers intensify San Jose scale controls, urging careful treatment rather than broad tree destruction.
Mrs Louise Wharton died yesterday morning at her South Pryor street home after a brief illness. She was seventy five, widow of George C Wharton of Charleston, and mother to several children listed by name. Funeral at 2 30 this afternoon conducted by Rev Dr Strachey from 311 South Pryor street.
Reverend Dr Shaler Granby Hillyer famed Georgia Baptist minister and Mercer alumnus died yesterday after a paralytic stroke. A special 4 pm service at Second Baptist Atlanta will today honor him with pallbearers and Mercer alumni escort. burial planned Forsyth tomorrow morning. He lived a long career as teacher and preacher, born 1800s in Wilkes County and educated in Athens, Georgia.
Health officials report a smallpox case in Huntsville involving Mary Ann Regland, a Black woman. City and county authorities met and secured a pesthouse in anticipation of further cases and prepared for possible spread.
Fragmentary OCR text references Ralph Contales and disjoint phrases about a tale and locations in the Foothills. No coherent event or clear names beyond F. J. Paxon and a phone. Readable content is insufficient for a confident summary.
The Money Order Department and Stamp Window will stay open later. Money order and registered letter services now close at eight and the stamp window at nine. Postmaster Smyth plans ongoing improvements for public convenience.
The Norwegian Navy school ship Elfida with 80 cadets anchors in Norfolk Virginia for several days. She saluted the U S flag at Fortress Monroe as she passed Hamp ton Roads. Today her commander paid respects to Sir William Lamb the Norwegian consul.
Norfolk Va February 19 report states the schooner Hardcastle capsized near Be Roanoke Triarshes and all aboard were lost except possibly one. The vessel carried a crew of about twenty men.
The text traces a clergyman’s career from Athens to Milledgeville and Macon, noting his roles as pastor, principal, and professor. It outlines leadership at Scottsboro Female College, Penfield Female School, and Mercer University, with health-driven relocations and two marriages ending in widowhood.
Dahlonega Ga February 19 The Lostwick Science and Library building at North Georgia Agricultural College is complete and ready for occupancy. A modern twelve room facility housing biology chemistry and physics labs offices and study areas funded by ten dollars from the Calhoun goat mine sale donated by John Calhoun’s heirs and later by Bennington funds in memory of donor anonymity. The trustees praise the benevolence and dedicate the memorial with proceeds from the gift.
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