Two Neck Snatched From Gallows In Palmetto Reward Case
Governor Candler commuted the death sentences of W. T. Channell and Sam Freeman to life imprisonment. Channell, convicted of murder in Glenwood, was moved to a life term as his wife campaigned for clemency. The reward case from Campbell County for arrest of Palmetto incendiaries was reviewed, with four claimants seeking $400. Decisions on the争争 unclear, but action was anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Candler
W. T. Channell
Montgomery County
Sam Freeman
Becreven County
Lfe
Channel
Chatham County
Prison Commission
Channell
Postmaster Thompson
Glenwood
Campbell County
Palmetto
Aly
Hal Johnson
Colonel Brewster
Newnan
J. R. Minix
H. K. Beckman
Last of the Gang Arrested for Perjury and Fraud
In Nashville Mary Gaines Charles Gaines and Mary White were arrested on charges of perjury and conspiracy with Mary White also facing a false claim charge. They are the last three of a gang once numbering about fifteen that are now in the penitentiary. A separate dispatch from Santo Domingo reports the French consul delaying legal steps after a hostile manifesto and indicating a French warship may arrive soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Mary Gaines
Charles Gaines
Mary White
Mary
Santo Domingo
France
Why Vinol Beats Cod Liver Oil Says Dr Jacobs
Dr Jacobs of Jacobs Pharmacy explains Vinol’s superiority over cod liver oil in simple terms. He compares the remedy’s active principles to a kernel inside an egg, removing fat and husk to reveal the nourishing interior. Vinol is easier to take for patients who cannot tolerate cod liver oil and is valued for restoring wasting conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Jacobs
Jacobs
Vinci
Williams Answers Ryan in heated rail consolidation dispute
John Skelton Williams responds to Thomas F. Ryan amid a public clash over the Seaboard Air Line system consolidation plans. Williams defends confidential info handling, argues bonds issued for stock purchases are standard, cites past consolidations, and rebuts Ryan’s accusations while urging adherence to the agreed consolidation path. Williams accuses Ryan of violating pledges and seeking to disrupt the deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas F. Ryan
Seaboard Air Line Syndicate
John Skelton Williams
Williams
Ryan
Mr. Ryan
Willams
Seaboard System
New York
Richmond
Hotel
Waldorf
St. John
Page
Iorida Central and Peninsular Railroad
Georgia and Alabama Railway
Florida Central and Peninsular
Georgia
Albamea
Georgia and
Alabama
Seaboard
New York Central Tailroad
Lake Shore
Michigan Central
Baltimore
Atlantic Coast Line
Thelorida
Central and Peninsular Rairoad
Southern Railway
Florida, Central and Peninsular Railroad
Florida Central
Pen- Insular
Torida Central
Peninsular
Belne Raplaly Alshed
Central
Ghee It Ie
Vermond
Lis
Syndicat
the Waldorf
Fonds Pessing
Atone
Eerth Lani
Florida Central and
Pen
Ryan responds to Williams letter on Seaboard plan
Mr. Thomas F. Ryan releases comments on John Skelton Williams remarks. He accuses Williams of misrepresenting correspondence and calls for direct answers about the Seaboard Air-Line dismemberment plan, stock sales, and ownership of Raleigh and Gaston stock and treasury securities, detailing questions for Williams to answer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
New York
Thomas F. Ryan
John Skelton Williams
Seaboard AlmLine Wailroad
Ryan
J. Williams
Mr. Ryan
Mr. Williams
Ly 10
Willams
Seaboard and Roanoke Railroad
Seaboard
Roanoke
Treasury
Raleigh and Gaston
Raleigh and Gaston Treasury Securities
Gaston
Thiat Stocksio
Questioning Williams purchases in light of custody and profits
The letter questions Mr Williams custody of subjects and his possible ties to purchases, urging public scrutiny before investment. It compares Williams with Vanderbilt Lake Shore stock deals and alleges improper profit taking and commissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Williams
Williams
Wil- Hamp
Saale
Bonda
Itis Point
Iter
Vanderbilt Railroad
Lake Shore
William
Vanderbilt
Central Ponds
Hig Partners
Willams Mhust
Governor Johnston Replies To Senator Morgan In Alabama Letter
Governor Johnston sends a pointed reply to Senator Morgan defending his actions on trusts and steel ventures. He insists the record shows he helped bring millions of dollars into Alabama, cites past corporate ties and state projects, and questions Morgan’s attacks and recent shifts on political issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alala Corporation
New Jersey
Stoeck
American Coal Company
Sloss-Sheffield
Mayhew
Rucker
Sloss Iron and Steel Company
Senate
Alabama
International American Bank
Senator Pettus
Senator Caffery
Louisiana
House
Caffery
Maritime Canal Company
Nicaragua
Tuscaloosa
Mobile and Ohio Railroad
Huntsville
Cordova
Gadsden
Jefferson County
Georgia
Mr. Bryan
Athens
Bryan
Mr. Cleveland
Council Special Session Called for 10 O Clock This Morning
The city council will meet in a special session at 10 o'clock today with members notified quietly. Officials plan to outline a year of important work and discuss plans for disposing of it. The session will consider a petition from the first ward residents urging Mayor Woodward to approve a railroad connection between the Consolidated street railway and Atlanta Railway Company. The meeting holds significance as the first of its kind under the new council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memers
First Ward
Woodward
Consolidated Street Railway
Who Des
Atlanta Railway Company
Deceptive Telegrams Said To Origin From Price McCormick Co
Newnan citizens urge publication of a statement handed to The Constitution's correspondent this afternoon condemning telegrams from Price McCormick and Co as deceptive. It cites Newing Georgia receipts and season projections, notes high spinner ownership of stock, and bears multiple signatories led by Arnall and Farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newnan
Price
McCormick & Co
Constitution
Price, McCormick & Co
Newing
Bates
Splinners
Arnall & Farmer
H. W. Dews
Black & Glover
J. E. Dent, Sr
J. W. Bowers
T. W. Powel
P. F. Cutting
Telegraph Brevities of a Bustling Era
Brief notes report large shipments of gold from New York clearings houses, tax moves on medical liquor and retail sales, a Virginia North Carolina lumber group exhibit for Paris, drowning deaths of two teenagers in Essex County, and Senate actions on commerce, port regulations, and Pacific/ Hawaii laws. Also mentions naval visits at St Thomas, a fatal duel in Texas, Clara Barton residency correction, a Spanish finance note, and a Hood’s medicine ad cue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clearings House
New York
Wilson
Internal Revenue Bureau
North Carolina Pine Association
Virginia
North Carolina
Forestry Department of
United States
Paris
Dunville
Essex County
Virginie
John
Charlen Wheely
Robinson
Commerce Committee of
The
Senate
Frye
Secretary of the Treasury
Eking
Porta T
Hawaii
Bartlett Tripp
Samoan Commission
General Macarthur
Pettigrew
Rawley
Carter
Senate Committee On Commerce
Department of Commerce
Senate Committee On
Cuba
Cecilie
Prosperine
Deke
Edinburgh
St. Thomas
King Hooper
Theodore McGee
Caap County
Texas
McGee
Hooper
Notable Senate Challenge Amid Alabama Debate
A fragmentary exchange shows JOSEPH F. JOHNSTON challenging a senator over power to appoint and duties of office. Johnston accuses the opponent of misinformation and public sparring, recounting a stump debate invitation with Alabama voters and a subsequent departure from the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Cone
United States Senate
Alabama
Joseph F, Johnst
Alabama Mining Statistics Report of Inspector Hooper
Special report from Birmingham dated January 4 details fatal accidents in mines last year. Forty deaths occurred as output reached about 7.5 million tons, with 1898 showing 45 deaths from 12.2 million tons and 1897 reporting 39 deaths from 5.8 million tons. Pratt mines division output totaled 2,035,000 tons, the largest in its history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hooper
Birmingham
Ala
Lst
Pratt Mines Division
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company
Senator John T. Morgan Plans Alabama Campaign Return
Senator John T. Morgan will return to Alabama to push his re election campaign once he can arrange matters in Washington. He wrote a letter to a Birmingham friend noting a Birmingham committee has prepared a program for counties in central Alabama with primaries before April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntsville
Ala
John T. Morgan
Alabama
Washington
Birmingham
Classified Rates For Advertisements In Daily Constitution
Rates for classified advertisements are 16 cents a line per insertion with six words per line. Each insertion requires cash at 10 cents per line. Ads may not be placed for fewer than three lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily
Sunday Constitution
Salesmen Wanted Hardware Traveling Case Ad
WANTED A first class hardware traveling salesman must be older and 2 nastier. State age reference name of last employer length of service and salary expected. Florida Hardware Co Jacksonville Fla 1-3 Wed Fri. WANTED Men to learn barber trade eight weeks required with tools, wages Saturdays, positions guaranteed, catalogue with city map mailed free Moler Barber College St Louis Mo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egober
Florida Hardware Co
Jacksonville
Fla
Moler Barber College
St. Louis
Wanted Help Wanted and Office Jobs Across Firms
Help wanted notices seek a young accurate bookkeeper with experience at Blue Ridge Marble Co Nelson Ga and an experienced life insurance manager for Atlanta city agency of Iowa Life Co apply to BE Fox Co Lowrdes Bldg 163 CABH and Patent Record Baltimore Md plus a female operator stenographer for Smith Premier with starting salary and references and another position for a clerk in Baltimore block after 10 with all references requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Ridge Marble Co
Nelson
Atlanta
Iowa Life Ins. Co
BE. C. Fox & Co
Lowrdes
Balthmore
Smith
H. M. Ashe
Baltimore
Baltimore Wall Paper Cleaning Co
Pleasant Street
Kerley Coat and Ice Co
Times
Renee Ee Barker
E. S. McCandress
Casnier
Alabama
Pickett Jewelry Co
Whitehall Street
Asee Thos
W. Jackson
Peachtree
Fultoning
George S. May
Peoples On the Beach real estate sales pitch ad
Attention property owners presents a year end call to action for changes in realty handling. The ad boasts straightforward methods and up to date service and invites clients to reveal their needs so they can proceed with the rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girardrau
Senator Confesses Role in Campaign and Canal Plan
The senator says he played a limited part in the meeting and is grateful for the confidence shown. He notes the action removes the appearance of self interest and claims he can push the Nicaraguan Canal bill through the Senate within a week, then visit Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angs
Senate
Alabama
Southern Federation of Colored Women organized in Montgomery
An association named the Southern Federation of Colored Women was formed in Montgomery on January 4 to elevate southern Black women. Initiated with Booker Washington’s wife, the movement gathered delegates as Montgomery’s colored women's clubs hosted events. Alice Carey of Atlanta was elected secretary, L. Phillips of Jackson corresponding secretary, and Hampton of Mississippi treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federation of Colored Women
Montgomery
Ala
Southern Federation of Colored Women
South
Booker Washing
Ton
Tuskegee
Colored Women’s Clubs
Alice Carey
Atlanta
L. Phillips
Jackson, Tenn
Hampton
Mississippi
Trey Wer
Alabama Exhibit at Paris World Fair Bid Underway
Special Commissioner George J. Motz, in charge of Alabama’s Paris world fair interests, returns from a state tour arranging numerous items for the Alabama exhibit. Birmingham and Montgomery push for top honors in local displays as Motz receives a letter allotting space for the state exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Paris
Huntsville
Ala
George J. Motz
Birmingham
Montgomery
Matz
United States
Also Mentioned on This Page
Channels
Windl
Greater Seaboard
Plana
Sqn
Tuindig
Johnston
Morgan
Sovernor
Birmingham Age-Herald
Washington, D. C
Age-Herald
A. W. Butt
Council
Clara, Barton
Georgetown
D. C
Alisa Barton
Senor Villaverde
Senor Silvela
Hood
Alabama Mining Statistics
Sen. Morgan
Creee
Jonesboro, Ga
Femaile
Chambermaité
Frank
Singer, Jr
Waitehall Street
Drep Emmone’s
W. A. Foster
Inman Building
Terry's Wagon Yard
Decatur St
Security Warehouse Co
St. W
A. R.R. Tel
Lowndes Building
North Side
Maurictia Paper Mfg. Co
G. L. Taber
Glen St. Mary
Smith Premier Typewriter
M.C. A
Aragon
Toomstone
Equitable Building
J. M
Leyden
Baker
Lowndes
Southern Press
Austell
Ivy
W. A. Bates
Woodside
Broad
Equitable Loan and Security Compan
Chichesters
Chichester Chemical_ Company
Philadelphia
Ivy Street
Feld 1
Cers
Itr
Ste
Candhrepinie
Vaduet
Teentegla
Savanah Cole Ley
Coulond
Shema
Coon
Walt de Foueh Ceorgs Ko Candler
Colonet Miller
Cavaley
Bradfi
He’ Field
Amon
Bradfield
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!