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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1900
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR text mentions guarantees, offices at 10 Decatur St, EMNITY, a government instruction, a 5 presidential men discussion, Bryan, New England, a national convention, anti-scope, and receivers, with incomplete names and places. The passage lacks a coherent single event and concrete outcome.
In Carrailton Ga Ward ills J W Manuel amid adultery charges. A divorce suit followed by Ward's departure. His barn burned while away. A fatal shooting occurred near J M Maxwell's home as Ward was pursued. Maxwell and others sought Ward’s arrest for murder. Hearing set for next Monday. tensions run high and fear of further bloodshed grips the county.
Boston scholar Dr Benjamin Trueblood spoke at Dahlonega Alphabet Lyceum Association in the college chapel on militarism. His earnest exposition urged universal brotherhood and a federation of the world as the era’s urgent goal, praising the speaker's ideals and expected influence.
The Phi Kappa Literary and Debating Society marked its eightieth anniversary at the University of Georgia in Athens with a speech by Emila Breitenbacher of Atlanta on "Phi Kappa and Her Possibilities." A new banner was presented by the Athena ladies, with Hon. N. E. Harris of Macon delivering the banner to the society.
For thirty three years the Michigan Mutual Life Insurance Company has held the confidence of the people. Its contract is a liberal one. For policies or territory, address H H Cobb, Atlanta, Ga.
Charleston February 2 final session of the second annual Tri-state Medical Association convention adjourned. Dr Charles M W Kolloch of this era elected president for the ensuing year. Richmond selected as next year’s convention site. Papers on technical matters were presented before adjournment.
Macon observed Washingtons Birthday with special programs at Gresham High School and Wesleyan Female College. Public schools closed for a half holiday. banks and public buildings shut. The Wesleyan program featured readings, solos, and tributes to Washington. A separate event at Gresham High School included literature and music selections honoring the nation's first president. The day also included a community ball and various local notices.
Emory College at Oxford held commemorative exercises on February 22 opening in New Hall with prayer by President Dowman. Speakers Wessie Worth Land of Few Society and Hugh A Woodward of Phi Gamma honored Washington’s legacy, praising his wartime leadership and moral example while contrasting greatness with European monarchies.
Chester Tenn present home entered Emory sophomore class fall term 183 He represented Phi Gamma in public debate was one of the sophomore speakers last commencement and is noted as an excellent speaker and top student He is brother to Comer M Woodward who represented Emory in the last Georgia State Gratari cal Association contest and is a member of Slema Nu fraternity. Washington's Birthday observed in Savannah with banks closed flags displayed First regiment infantry First Georgia Hussars Tybee visit Chatham Artillery and Mason’s lodge celebration draw crowds.
Thomaston Ga February 22 Special The Washington birth anniversary was publicly observed by the pupils of the R B E Lee Institute with a well received program in the new auditorium. The audience filled the commodious hall despite bad weather. The program included readings on Washington and a debate on whether Washington should refuse kingship with Miss Cam Hill Lee and Pruit Allen among the speakers.
Special dispatch reports Haymond, a county detective figure, chased by pursuers after abducting Miss Pollie in a bogey ride to Louisville. They fled toward Petersburg, with Pollie described as fifteen and belle of Emanuel County. A reward is offered by her father, Creesy Lamb, for Haymond's arrest.
A Georgia third district convention in Americus gathered with thirty four delegates from thirteen counties. Col C Tlanigan of Stewart presided as votes endorsed McKinley and administration. Delegates chosen to the national convention included Col Johnson and M G Yall. Fleurs Wettera named presidential elector. Judson Lyons and Henry Hucer among delegates. The meeting, largely composed of educated colored men, was orderly and harmonious.
An exaggerated advertisement urges readers to try Swamp Root for kidney and bladder trouble. It links backache, fatigue, dizziness, and urinary symptoms to kidney disease, claims the remedy is a perfect healer, and offers free samples and a booklet from Kilmer & Co.
Apparent tragedies reported from February rising deaths. Judge T D Mersimick, JP, prominent local figure, died after prolonged drinking, leaving family to mourn. President Comer of the Central of Georgia Railway Company was sinking rapidly, with doctors unsure of time remaining.
In Savannah on February 2, two labor developments emerged. The return to work of union supporters and a special concession to William Armitage, contractor for the Savannah Builders Exchange, to restart unionized labor as quickly as possible. The moves are seen as ending the strike and lockout of local workers, with many returning to work on a compromise.
A Dublin clarification states the organization is a fraternal society, not an insurance company, with white officers though its board includes local Black leaders. The note corrects errors from The Constitution, cites mill plans to purchase machinery, and reports on local business interests including William Pritchett’s potential $5000 factory investment and Howard Bros. building a large works establishment in Dublin.
Opelika Alabama marks George Washington birthday with townwide closure of banks and post office and a ceremonial salute. Citizens gathered as officials led services and paid tribute to the nation’s first president in a day of observance and reflection.
An early report from Augusta, Georgia notes the death of a young man named Herringdine found in North Augusta. Relatives suspect foul play and inquire about the circumstances and identity of the deceased. Local authorities and residents await further details as investigations proceed.
The Day in Augusta reports February 22 as a narrow notice about local plumbing and fire repair services in Augusta. The item notes government closures affecting post offices and schools, and mentions several solar functions and Washington events within the city.
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