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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1900

Page

4

Political Side of Quay Seat Battle in Delaware Debate

The piece reports on the Quay seat contest amid anti-Quay and Quay papers trading claims. It details arguments over gubernatorial appointment during the legislature session, cites past cases like Allen and Johns, and includes Wilson’s rebuttal on constitutional limits to congressional representation and voting rights.

Jos. Ohl Washington Pennsylvania Philadelphia Press Charles Emory Smith Quay Lacon Clay Caracter Aldrich Alam Thevay Pictor Quay Senate John D. Allen Ashington Hoss Ting Allen Kensey Johns Delaware Johns Cate Ting Itay Lear California

Kid McCoy to Fight Maher in Twenty Five Rounds

New York reports confirm the Kid McCoy will meet Peter Maher at 3 30 p m tomorrow at Coney Island Athletic Club in a scheduled bout. Both fighters claim peak form after six weeks of training with McCoy predicting a knockout inside 25 rounds. Betting favors Maher at 7 10 to 1 margins as purse stands at 20000 with 15000 to the winner. Referee Charley White will oversee the match. Two jockeys suspended in San Francisco for suspicious riding.

New York Kid’ McCoy Peter Maher Coney Island Athletic Club McCoy Maher Morris Park Hecht Sharkey Jeffries Yam Muldoon Homer Shelby Hmmy” DeForest Joe Valvey Peter Burns Peter Lowrey Jack Maher Pittsburg Phil Providence Eddie Burke Peter Jimmy Wakeley Honest John" Kelly Billy Hayes Joe Wendig Harry Corbett California Pittsburg Phil

Cuthbert’s Bright Prospects In 1920s Boom year

Cuthbert Georgia ends the year optimistic. A $10 000 brick auditorium for Andrew Female College is planned. The Georgia Pine railroad extension is assured. Local and outside capital already invested in two new cotton mills. A brick Presbyterian church will be built. The town’s growth is described as a boom with multiple improvements underway.

Cuthbert Andrew Female College Georgia Pine

Ten Years as Pastor at Tatman Square Presbyterian

Macon Ga December special report states Rev L Morris marks ten years as pastor of Tatman Square Presbyterian Church. He is praised as an able preacher and faithful leader whose administration has led to church growth and strengthened the Georgia synod influence.

Macon L. Morris Tatman Square Presbyterian Church Mortis Georgia Synod

Archdeaconry of Savannah Notice Fragment

Fragmentary OCR note from Savannah archdeaconry dated December 1. Readable elements indicate church jurisdiction matters but data is incomplete and unclear.

Burke Charged With Mother's Death In Savannah

In Savannah Georgia Mike E Burke white aged forty a printer was arrested on the charge of choking to death his mother Delia Burke sixty six An examination showed blue marks on the throat and scratches on the face The coroner ordered the arrest after Burke said he was drunk and in a frenzy he reported the death to relatives The two lived in squalor in two bere rooms

Mike Savannah Mike E. Burke Delia Burke Burke Bere

Dewey to Visit Savannah on March 20

Admiral George Dewey will visit Savannah, accompanied by Mrs. Dewey, with a number of distinguished public figures invited as guests. The Savannah reception committee received notice from Dewey in Washington after six weeks, and preparations aim to offer a generous welcome.

Savannah George Dewey Washington Dewey

Sad Deaths From Fires In Georgia

In Savannah Mrs Josephine Waller aged forty died after twelve hours of agony when her clothing ignited from the stove while cooking supper. Her body was found burned beyond recognition except for shoes and stockings. In Cuthbert a five year old daughter of R P Saxon near Bethel was burned to death after her clothes caught fire while playing near a fire.

Savannah Josephine Waller Cuthbert R. P. Saxon Bethel

Hardwick's Appointment to Georgia Railroad General Agent

Macon residents applaud W W Hardwick's promotion to general agent of the Georgia railroad at Macon after serving as freight and passenger agent. The change lands a capable successor in William C McMillan while B A Magill steps into the Atlanta general agent post, with both men leaving strong ties and best wishes behind.

Macon W. W. Hardwick The Georgia Railroad Georgia Tiardwick Hardwick William C. McMillan B. Magill Atlanta

Chicago man held on vagrancy charge at DeSoto hotel

Herbert Bailey of Chicago, a hotel guest, was jailed at Savannah police barracks on a vagrancy charge. He had stayed several days, ordered a suit of clothes billed to the clerk, and offered no cash or proof to cover the bill. The recorder sent him to the city court for trial.

Savannah Herbert Bailey Chicago DeSoto Hotel Bailey Batley Recorder

Cuthbert Secures Georgia Pine Railroad Extension

Cuthbert Georgia announces the extension of the Georgia Pine railroad. Mayor R L Moye, chairman of the railroad committee, received a letter from President Williams confirming acceptance of Cuthbert's offer. The town rejoices as the line plans to extend from Arlington to Cuthbert, promising growth and prosperity.

Cuthbert

Cuthbert Chapter Elects Royal Arch Masons Officers

Cuthbert Chapter Royal Arch Masons elected its next-year officers including T F Moody as High Priest, T Helpron as King, F M Allison as Scribe, C O Mathews as Captain of the Host, EB A Jackson as P. S., O J Hermann as Royal Bowman, A Ci Moore as Ancient Warden, Gils pie as E.A. and Bass as Master of Veils with other officers Chastain Moody Trean N R Brown as Senior.

Cuthbert Chapter Cuthbert Royal Arch Masons T.F. Moody H. P T. Helipron F. M.allison C. O. Mathews EB. A. Jackson O. J. Hermann A. Ci ¥. Moore A. W. Gillespie T. A. Bass Vi. L Chastain le Moody Trean N. R Brown Sen

Sensational twists loom in Carter-Greene-Gaynor case

Washington reports indicate dramatic developments in the Carter-Greene-Gaynor conspiracy with potential witness disclosures from Mrs Gaynor No 1 now free to testify, and Mrs Gaynor No 2 tied to Colonel Gaynor through his secretariat at the Shoreham. The tale centers on documents by Miss Pittman and the elusive "Clara," with Savannah lawyers and Captain Carter’s past associates shaping the defense strategy as trial nears.

Washington United States Savannah John F. Gaynor Shields New York John P Gaynor Miss Pittman Colonel Gaynor Captain Carter Gayner Miilitary Court Astor House New York City Carter B. D. Greene Barr Judge Advocate Green Astor Houge Clara Abram Rose Kellogg, Rose & Smith Green and the Gaynors Rose Atlantic Contracting Company Mesars Charlton Mackall Anderson M.A. Connolly

Fragmented OCR Summary Placeholder

Incomplete text fragment mentions a location and unclear event. No verifiable names, dates, or actions available for a proper record.

Andrew tailing 600 at Kearsarge mine report

Reports indicate a tailing event at the Kearsarge mine involving 600 units. No injuries or further details provided in the fragment.

Andrew

Sleigh bells ring in Georgia as Columbus hosts sleighing event

In Columbus the holiday scene centers on sleighing as Bay hosts a festive gathering. Participants enjoy snowy decor and local revelry with emphasis on community spirit and seasonal merriment.

Georgia

Snow blankets Augusta and other Georgia towns in year’s end

Snow fell across Augusta and several Georgia points as 1900 neared, with varying depths and conditions. Augusta reported fine to heavy accumulations beginning around 1 p m and persisting through evening. Macon saw a six inch storm, Columbus noted sleighing, Norwood reported one inch, and Charleston endured December’s heaviest snow with a subsequent ice storm.

Augusta Columbus Macon Norwood Noxgrood Charleston 5. C Calumbus

Will Morgan Frozen to Death in Stillman Ga House

A young man calling himself Will Morgan from Warren County was found frozen to death in a house used as a justice court in Stillman Ga. He arrived days earlier, worked at a lumber mill, was injured by a falling timber, and later collapsed in the bitter cold before dying.

Stillman Stilman Will Morgan Warren County Morgan

Masonic Lodge Aims For New Hall As Old Order Persists

H Daniel treasurer and F S Toftin listed among lodge officers with senior and junior deacons R I Stephens and RM Lipford, plus H S Jobs steward and H F Spearman tiler. The lodge, one of the oldest in the state, plans a handsome new hall before year end after fire destroyed equipment years ago. The order owns a valuable property on the public square and seeks new buildings.

H. Daniel F. S. Toftin R. I. Stephens R M. Lipford H. S Jobs R. H. McWatery H. F. Spearman Stephens Teany Bright Masons College Bush

Robbers Identified by Augusta Witness in $1000 Stolen

Suber of Peeks arrives in Augusta and points out two men, Frank Short and James Iverson, as the suspects in the $1000 robbery. He identifies their shoes and connects them to the East Point and Collier post office theft, with a man to be sent to confirm.

Suber Augusta H. Suiler Peeks

Knights of Royal Arch Elect New Year Seers in Macon

The Macon Knights of the Royal Arch elected the new year’s seers with Valiant Commander John J. Noone and Lieutenant Commander Arthur Brice leading a roster that includes Rebel Massenburg as recorder and Charles Ware as treasurer. Other offices named include James Broxsten as orator Louis Waggenstein as master of ceremonies Louis Leheide as captain of the guard and Isadore Wolff as ryler along with a governing board comprising A Daus M O Hara James Bedingfield.

Knights of Royal Arch Macon Knights of the Yas Arch Valiant Commader John J. Noone Arthur Brice Massenburg Charles Ware James Broxsten Lous Leheide Louis Waggenstein Ryler Isadore Wolff Adaus M. O'Hara James Bedingfield

Macon Catholicus of America lodge elects officers

In Macon Georgia the Catholicus of America lodge elected for the ensuing year Ed O Connell president J A Campbell vice president H MceKervey recording secretary M Fitzgerald financial secretary Redmond treasurer Frank Huthoance trustee J W O Hara marshal Pat Ware sentinel The knights are in a flourishing condition.

Macon Macon Lodge of the Catholicus of America Forr Ed O'Connell J. A. Campbell H. MceKervey M. Fitzgerald Redmond Frank Huthoance J. W. O'Hara Pat Ware Knights

Bank Dividends Declared by Macon Banks

Macon banks American National Commercial and Savings Exchange declare a semi annual dividend of 2 percent. A large amount of money will be paid out in Macon in the next thirty days. Large payments are made through the central Georgia bank.

Macon American National, Commercial and Savings Exchange Central Georgia Bank

Recruiting Goes On Secretly Irish Volunteers Ready To Fight

New York reports recruiting for South Africa continues secretly among Irish Volunteers in several cities. Clan Na Gael members are said to be overseas preparing for recruits while stress on US Army drill regulations grows. An Irish nationalist estimates 2,100 volunteers in America.

South Africa New York Clan Na Gael United States Trish Societies Ane Tm Th Na Gael America

Telegraph Brevities and Earthquake Notes

Famine fears loom as Dawson reports suggest meat shortages by December end. Prices rise to one dollar per pound with scarce supply. Two earthquakes rattled Los Angeles and San Bernardino areas Sunday morning and afternoon. Headlines also note Britain France negotiations and Newfoundland gas culture delays in Parliament.

Dawson Los Angeles San Bernardino San Diego Great Britain France Newfoundland

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