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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1900
Page
6
Fragmentary OCR notes allege fraud within a steel company. Mention of directors and accusations of cheating. Readable details are limited. no concrete names or dates are clear.
In Macon Georgia special bulletin notes the city council will set the election date for annexation within thirty days. Annexation clubs in Macon Vineville and South Macon mobilize as legal challenges loom and meetings are planned to rally support for annexation. Rural delivery delays persist with no carriers appointed and lingering questions about Negro eligibility. Funeral services for D J Baer held. estate to his nephews. New Y M C A building project advances with $15,000 estimate and contractor Alexander Blair. Inspector Obear to assess Floyd Rifles. W W Leman dies suddenly in Macon after forty years’ residence.
Fort Valley Ga February 26 special burglars blew open the vault at Perry Loan and Savings Bank stealing 350 dollars. The bank carried 2500 burglar insurance matching the loss and the robbers escaped leaving no identifiable crew. A door key was stolen and a vault drill caused a slight explosion observed by several people. A handcar from Central Railroad was found two miles from Fort Valley.
The trial of Ward opened in Justice Norman's court with a crowded crowd and twenty or more witnesses. Maxwell, brother of the deceased, testified that the shooting followed Ward learning of alleged adultery. J M Maxwell, another brother, described Ward firing on the mule as the deceased, seen with his wife, rode by. Evidence showed three bullet holes in the hip and one in the coat.
Thomas Jefferson Saunders, born 1803, oldest inhabitant of Indian Spring, died at his Flovilla home of heart failure aged 89. A pioneer merchant who arrived after the treaty that opened Indian Spring, he left three daughters and several grandchildren. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 10 o’clock on the family burial ground at Indian Spring.
The Prince of Wales visited wounded Canadians aboard the hospital ship Princess of Wales at Southampton and praised their courage and loyalty. He told them the empire was proud of their brave step to support the mother country. Lord Roberts appointed Major Dennison of the Royal Canadian Regiment to his staff.
In Monroe Georgia, Seaborn P Fambrough kills Charley Austin and wounds Jim Austin after a reported confrontation. Jim says Charley was attacked. Fambrough claims self defense after Charley cursed him and snapped a pistol. Fambrough, jailed, admits no remorse.
Simon Balley, an elderly Wilkes County resident, died from exposure on the Washington to Sharon road Saturday afternoon. He was found in a muddy puddle, lying face down with one arm buried in mud, after a cold night.
Hawkinsville Ga February 26 Special Honor Crawford who killed John son Pate last November was given the death sentence today Judge Smith ordered that he be confined in the jail at Eastman on March 2 and on that day between 10 30 a m and 4 p m be hanged The hanging will be private with only relatives clergy a guard and the physicians present
Georgia's Senior Senator returns to the capitol after recovery from confinement. He walks outdoors when weather allows and plans to meet daily with colleagues. He cites doctor orders preventing heavy engagement and aims to catch up on correspondence soon. Venable Bros. of Avanta obtains prison construction permission via attorney general. Georgian postmasters appointed: G W Smith Glenal Marion, K W Horne Obe Colquit, W H Forester Plains Sumter. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Sheilman Cartersville and Miss Cunningham Atlanta.
Augusta Ga February 36 Special Charles W Smith a factory worker and family man was bound over on counterfeiting charges after a preliminary hearing in Atlanta A counterfeiters outfit was found in his trunk seized for unpaid board and Smith was held under a two hundred dollar bond.
New Orleans reports a carnival race day with Duchess of York winning the last event by a close finish amid a fast track. Dusn & Davis stable faced suspension pending investigation into one of their horses as Sir Christopher and Koenig delivered strong showings and Nekarnis sparked activity in the fifth race.
The University of Tennessee baseball team schedules games against Williamsburg College in Williamsburg Kentucky April 19, Central University in Danville Kentucky April 26 27 and 28, Roanoke College in Salem Virginia May 1 2 and 3, and Kentucky State College Vanderbiit University of the South and University of Georgia and University of Virginia will be secured for future games.
Tom Sharkey announced he would cover Robert Fitzsimmons' forfeit of $5,000 on Monday. His manager preferred Caney Isl as the venue but would accept a higher bid from any club, including Seaside organizations, if offered.
In Benton Kentucky February 26 a sheriff posse travels toward Cypress after John James and Joe Greer allegedly abducted and brutalized John Thomas an elderly Black man from Paducah. They forced liquor consumption beat him tied him to a wagon wheel dragged him, dumped him in a creek and shot him thrice before hoisting him on a fence. Coroner's jury finds the Greers responsible for the death prompting local authorities to pursue.
Rosa McLeod a Black woman from near Tallakass was driven by ill treatment to leave her husband. She returned home on promise of better treatment, then jumped from a river bridge near Quitman into the water. Searchers recovered no body as of late last night.
Gus Schurman a drummer boy from New York became Kearny's orderly after stormy training in Turn Verein hall. He rode Babe the white horse, steadied dispatches, survived Bull Run and Chantilly, and remained at General Kearny's side until his death.
Gus Schurman recalls his White House visit with President Lincoln and Mrs Lincoln, meeting Tad and young Gus, theater outings with Wilkes Booth, and a dramatic hospital benefit plan interrupted by news of Lee’s advance, ending with Schurman returning to duty at Gettysburg.
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