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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1902
Page
8
Mrs Jackson and her granddaughter Julia Jackson Christian are quarantined at a Charlotte home after Mrs Jackson’s physician diagnosed smallpox as mild. Edwin E B Gresham in the same house also has the disease. A sign reading Quarantined Keep Out is posted. Over a hundred postal clerks arriving in the city found hotels and boarding houses closed due to outbreaks.
In Anniston Alabama Ernest Ray of Oxford was severely cut in a bar fight at Iron and Queen liquor house last night. The assailant's identity is unknown. witnesses could not name the attacker and a half knife blade fragment was found. Ray sustained a four inch gash near the jugular area as the fight moved from inside to outside.
Mrs Theo Birney presided as the Mothers Congress met in Washington on February 25 despite bad weather. Reports by Mrs Robert R Cottman and Mrs Joseph P Mumford outlined aims for state bureaus to prepare and distribute child nutrition and care literature through schools, plus public health messaging. A Birmingham hospital project was announced in Birmingham AK, with Hillman hospital to be rebuilt on avenue F and Twentieth Street at an estimated cost of $60,000.
A vintage style ad touts Stuart's Gin and Buchu as a universal kidney remedy, promising cures for Bright's disease and diabetes symptoms. It claims to neutralize urine and restore natural flow, with offers of free trial bottles and wide distribution through a Atlanta address and druggist network.
The federal court of appeals sustained Annie E. Snow's claim to a one-eighteenth life interest in wells in the Veatch survey within the Beau Mont oil fields. Snow, who runs a small hotel in California, will reportedly receive about $5,000 monthly from the 126 wells once disputes settle. Auditor 8. Taliaferro of Houston was appointed to oversee accounts.
In Anniston Alabama on February 25 Special Reporter Doc Weir was shot and dangerously wounded by Louis Farrar at the Woodstock Iron company furnace. Both men white and employees in the same department. A dispute over interfered tools led Weir to strike Farrar who then drew a 38 caliber pistol and fired three times. Two shots struck Weir one in the left side and the other shattering the left elbow. Weir was taken home for medical aid and was reported improving. Farrar fled to parts unknown.
Savannah Mo February 25 Evidence looms in the murder trial of Stewart Fife for the death of Frank Richardson. Prosecution seeks a continuance noting two important witnesses, the murdered man's sons, are absent and with them away in Texas. Fife's lawyers push for trial as the court weighs the delay.
Police in Anniston Alabama recovered a large amount of merchandise hidden in a Negroes home in the city’s south on Sunday. Two men Jim Gardner and Henry Sewall were arrested yesterday. Recovered goods included calico bolts shoes a trunk hats underwear hosiery chewing tobacco sardines and more though none bore tags to identify them.
Will Goode, a young white man, vanished from his home on Fifteenth Street after leaving Saturday night with most of his week’s wages given to his mother. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Goode, are anxious for news as search efforts continue.
The morning papers comment on Prince Henry's visit with evident jealousy. The Daily Chronicle notes that memories of Admiral von Diederichs at Manila Bay may explain the dull public interest in the United States.
Jesse Glenn, a well known farmer in Vinita Indian Territory, shot and killed Edward Montgomery and seriously wounded Montgomery's son during a farm dispute over a trivial matter. A U S marshal sought to arrest Glenn, but Glenn killed himself before arrival.
Lee Turner of Middlesboro travels to Tazewell to seek clemency for Zee Turner. Attorney Hughes from Frankfort heads to Governor Beckham with affidavits and evidence to argue Turner was not involved in the February 12 Quarter House fight.
Rome Ga February 25 Special W W T Sidell and associates asked the council to pass an ordinance allowing them to bore for natural gas and lay a pipe through the streets to convey gas in Rome The council will hold another meeting to discuss the proposition.
February weather in eastern North Carolina slows truckers as rain snow and chill reduce activity. With crops from Charleston New Bern and Norfolk facing small yields, spring cadages are delayed and transportation backup looms.
Jenn Lumber and Manufacturing Company of Lenoir Caldwell county chartered with 3 000 000 capital. Charter grants broad powers including timber, alcohol, mill building and operation, electric power development. Reportedly purchased a large Amber tract in Caldwell county.
Mrs J W Davis of Nances Creek Alabama died at her home from pneumonia at age 34 She was the daughter of T H Arnett and leaves a husband and three children The obituary notes she was a highly estimable county figure Rev BE Rice Accepts Dallas Avenue Baptist Pulpit In Huntsville Alabama
Mrs James E Reagan was found dead with a severed throat at Welch's tavern in Levisa Ky. Her husband James E Reagan, a Wolfe County lumberman, denies the murder claiming thieves attacked them and robbed $146. He admits to bigamy and says another wife and three children live in North Carolina. A bloody carving knife was found in Reagan's valise.
Jackson February 25. Legislation stalled as senate recommits Noel primary bill to registration committee. No primary election this session. Witnesses to Stowers case to be examined, including Montgomery who refused to testify citing grand jury secrecy. Dabney bill unlikely to advance. roads and highways no longer on the agenda. Assistant attorney general post draws many applicants, with W. B. Lockwood of Crystal Springs already named.
Frank Edwards of the Duncan Miller gang escaped from Hand Lumber stockade in Douve Alabama where he served a sentence for robbing Standard Oil safe in Birmingham. The incident follows earlier escapes from Kansas and Frankfort penitentiaries. Miller and Duncan were linked to the killing of Officer Hickley. Miller and Duncan are at large. Edwards has escaped three times previously.
Boctors of Three States Dest. Asheville North Carolina February 5 special the Tri State Medical Association composed of the Carolinas and Virginia opened the fourth annual convention here today. The meeting promises to be highly successful and to be attended with continual rows of social features. The convention adjourns Thursday.
New Orleans reports the death of Mrs Celeste Long aged 104 years 11 months at her granddaughter's home. Born March 2 1797 in St Martinsville she was the oldest woman in Louisiana with Acadian roots and connections to Broussard and Governor Ren. She spoke French lived in St Martinsville and Caligned to English reading. She never wore glasses and died after a Christmas cold.
The steamboat T. H. Bacon traveling between Loudon and Livingston, Tennessee, was wrecked by a boiler explosion seven miles below Loudon on February 25. Assistant engineer Estill Hudgins was killed. passenger Robert Bird died later from injuries. engineer Albert Claiborne and deck hand Cook Smith were seriously hurt.
Governor W. T. Durbin of Indiana and his staff arrived in Charleston en route home from a Cuba trip. They were welcomed by the mayor and exposition authorities and spent the day at the fair. Indiana Day is planned for tomorrow with a reception at the women's building and a harbor excursion.
Tennessee state Republican Executive Committee called to meet in Nashville on March 6 to set time and place for a convention to nominate candidates for governor railroad commission and the supreme court and court of appeals. Possible action on the first judicial circuit split involving Collector A J Tyler and Dana Harman. Also notes Choctaw Indians in Mississippi near final identification for land distribution with Meridian session April 14 lasting two weeks.
Jackson Miss February 28 Special Chancellor Fulton of the University of Mississippi praises the failure of the legislature to pass a bill against co education of the sexes. He had opposed coeducation when first suggested but now says the experiment has proven a complete success.
Jackson Mississippi February 25 Special A petition prepared for presentation to Governor Longino requests a pardon for Robert Evans a Franklin county convict serving a two year term in the penitentiary for burglary He was sent up in April of last year and new evidence is claimed to prove his innocence.
E T and George H Schuler, directors and major stockholders of the Alabama Steel and Wire Company, begin a five day contempt sentence in the county jail at noon. They will not be in a cell, occupy a room, install a telephone, and order meals from a leading cafe. Judge Wilkinson imposed a 500 dollar fine.
Alabama Steel and Wire Company, after purchasing 2000 acres of Aldrich coal lands near Bessemer, is reported to have bought Cherokee county coal lands as well. Two blast furnaces are said to be planned to secure raw materials, boosting coal ore and pig iron developments toward $1,000,000 or more. In Huntsville, David A. Grayson declines to rescind the April 5 primary call, noting rural committee hardship and only eight beats represented.
The Huntsville grand jury reported after three weeks in session that closing open Sunday stores requires city authorities to enforce the ban. Indictments were returned against saloon keepers and county officials’ books were found correct. Also reported death of Charles F. Askin, a charter member of Huntsville Typographical Union No. 422.
Montgomery special reports Pastor W D Gay of Adams Street church credits faith healing with curing his seriously ill daughter of pneumonia. He says he obeyed the command to anoint the child in the name of the Lord and notes his church is flourishing.
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