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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1900
Page
4
Fragmentary text notes a sale action with references to issuers and reserves. It mentions a sale date and context but lacks clear names, places, or concrete outcomes.
The Bibb county grand jury convenes at 4 a.m. with Judge W H Felton delivering a special charge over the W D Smith acid assault on Mrs M Hillard. Smith faces possible mayhem charges and a twenty year term if convicted, while the victim remains in danger with permanent blindness. A second case follows of a nameless man from Columbus found at the union depot, later identified through letters to L C Cramer in Girard Alabama. his wife in Macon plans to seek lunacy and an asylum transfer. The report notes Macon civic reaction and upcoming memorials for local figures including J A Streyer of Oak Street. funeral plans for S Jones near Bellevue are also noted.
Dr Hathaway promotes a home based treatment for varicocele and stricture claiming a positive permanent cure without operation. The notice touts loss of manly vigor cure, free consultation, and a single fee covering medicines and services. It advertises his Atlanta office and a forthcoming book with pages 27 28 4 and gl references.
The report notes a man likely died of heart disease while working in a field and to be buried in Monros county. Judge Gifford Anderson memorial committee will present resolutions at 4 PM in the United States courtroom, with Macon lawyers prominent on the panel. Teutonia club plans a ball on Mulberry street after a postponed event. A Neegro laborer, Joe Fiddick, fell forty feet from Stroberg's wagon factory, injuring a white man named Lewis. both were hospitalized. Albert Johnson died at the hospital after a well-digging accident. Augustus Rice to be buried at Rose Hill cemetery, and Mrs Valeria Lamar McLaren returned from abroad. Representative Hardwick of Washington visiting the city.
Forsyth Georgia January 7 Special reports reveal Price McCormick Co misrepresenting cotton stocks in interior towns. Barnesville Forsyth and Thomaston show smaller holdings than last year, with Forsyth forecasts down from 12 000 to 7 000 bales and local receipts only 10 to 200 bales.
Lieutenant Colonel Jordan F. Brooks of the First Georgia Infantry volunteers has resigned, reporting to Governor Candler via Colonel A R Lawton. He declined offers to withdraw, saying he cannot devote needed attention to military affairs while in service. Brooks, once Savannah Cadets captain and war with Spain era lieutenant colonel, leaves a strong legacy in state forces.
In Rome Georgia on January 7 a sensational note surfaced as white caps threatened to blow up a house owned by Dr. D T McCall in Oreburg county. Negro tenant Henry Turner moved in despite warnings posted January 1 and says he will welcome any meddlers with a hot reception. The contested road blocking the old settlement’s path was ruled within Dr McCalls rights by county commissioners.
Dr F M Ridley mentioned as probable candidate for the Georgia legislature from Troup County LaGrange He is ex president of the Georgia Medical Association and longtime member of the state board of medical examiners Also discussed is Judge Longley who may join him if elected The pair would bring strong representation to Troup County Fell Under the Train Jim Ray a black man died after a moving Georgia Railroad passenger train incident in Augusta Officials said he was attempting to board the train and was injured severely on the platform before dying at the hospital
A sensational altercation on Broad street in Athens involved Policeman H N Thomas and Dr. H K Lidstone over a debt of 90 cents. Lidstone was dragged to the station house where he posted bond, vowing to seek satisfaction or sue the city. Meanwhile Postal Telegraph moves toward a new office under F W Andrews, with an anticipated February 1 opening. Senator John N Holder's political status is unsettled, and Dr Malcolm MacGregor from Atlanta preaches daily at the Baptist church, drawing large crowds.
The three year old son of James Miller was badly burned when his clothing caught fire in the home on Oconee street. The child’s face and eyes suffered severe injuries and his condition is described as very serious though not necessarily fatal. Dr D D Quilian attended the patient.
Quitman Georgia January 7 The Free Press reports an application by South Georgia Railway Company to amend its charter and seek a Florida charter to build a 26 mile extension from Quitman to Madison or Greenville on the Florida Central and Peninsular line. The extension will pass timber and farming lands with naval stores and lumber trade, boosting Quitman property values and local industry as the 1897 industrial boom continues.
Brunswick Georgia January 7 Special Brunswick's aldermen elect have been sworn in to start the city government. Mayor D D Atkinson clerk on Bodet treasurer H H Harvey and other officers to be elected later. Contested jobs rumored but described as between gentlemen. Aldermen for next year include E H Mason D W Krause A Dart J O Broadworth BR B Breisneck J B Abrams J W Thomas H M Branham. Oglethorpe Ga January 7 Special The republican convention of Macon county met harmoniously A L Felton permanent county chairman and exchairman Richard Smith permanent secretary were chosen Delegates to state and district conventions were elected The administration of President McKinley was noted.
Elbert county’s granite industry expands with Coggins Granite Company leading four quarries. Dr N G Long, principal and manager, reports shipments of 171 to 100 cars monthly nationwide, including Richmond and Atlanta orders. The firm emphasizes finest grades, fears no cheap competition, and plans bids for Atlanta library, federal prison, and jail projects.
Colonel Joe W. White longtime Georgia railroad traveling passenger agent was stricken with meningitis in Augusta on January 7. Doctors deem the illness critical after initial fears of stroke. family and friends fear the worst though he is receiving all possible care.
Colonel James M. Bishop of Dawsonville Georgia died Friday night at 8 o clock after a long illness of dropsy. A prominent lawyer and former county representative he also served as solicitor general and held other trusted posts. He left three children at home. his wife died years ago.
Cochran January 7 Special Marshall Overbey of Cochran captured the negro Jim Anderson of Fitt Day who was wanted at Eastman for stoning a Southern railway passenger train recently and injuring one or two passengers. Marshal Overbey reports regular arrests in the area.
Three fires broke out in Augusta last evening with two at once. The Globe cotton mills picker room owned by J A W Clark sustained water damage about 50 dollars covered by insurance. Mrs Sarah Stewart residence burned. tools burned off and 300 dollars damage. J W Levy residence suffered 20 dollars damage.
Rockmart voters chose W Ferguson for mayor and W J Adair M P Lane George F Morgan H C Angood and J P Dever as councilmen by about two to one. In Jasper the ticket of J F Simmons for mayor A McHan F C Richards E Lenning C T Wheeler and Walter Rhyne for councilmen won unopposed with a strong vote.
London reports Sir Thomas Lipton will defer any new America's Cup challenge until the Distant Shore and another yacht now under construction for Mr. C. D. Rhodes are completed. Designers Watson Hoerreshoff and the existing Herreshoff lines are cited as shaping the Distant Shore with a shorter waterline but larger sail area.
A morning blaze destroyed the brick factory building at 383 and 342 East Fifty-ninth Street, causing about 100000 dollars in damage. Bloomingdale Bros owned the warehouse, with Franklin M. Wise aluminum goods maker, S. Levy & Co cigars, and Brown & Smithson plasterers also using the premises.
London January 7 The home secretary Sir Matthew White Ridley declines to interfere with the death sentence passed on Mme Louise Masset a French governess living in England for the murder of her illegitimate three year old son whose existence hindered a marriage she wanted She is to be executed next Tuesday
Laura Beecher Comer, New England born and relative of Henry Ward Beecher, died in Columbus Georgia. She and her husband James Comer supported Confederate veterans with nursing and clothing, aided camps, and organized hospital care in Richmond and Columbus. Her funeral drew gatherings from the Ladies Memorial Association and Daughters of the Confederacy, with services by Rev. Wood.
A blaze in Richland Georgia yesterday at 4 a.m. swept four nearby structures, including the Richland Banner office and printing outfit. G W Pulgham, railroad supervisor, reported a loss near 7000 with 800 insured. M G Richardson and Mayor Overby owned affected properties. editor A J Tison faced total loss with no insurance.
Coroner reports Rev A M C Swain Attaway of Williamston, a young Methodist minister, died after a delusional spree at home six miles west of Pickens. He fatally harmed a pet dog with an ax, injured another dog, then attacked furniture and his wife, leading to his daughter's intervention with a knife to free her mother. The incident followed a recent bereavement and both he and his wife were in state hospital care for mental illness.
The crack players of Atlanta begin a nine entry handicap tournament tonight at Jack Wilson's pool and billiard room at Decatur and Pryor. W. J. Lynch faces Howard Patillo in the opener, Abe Fry versus O. K. Alcorn in the second. Leonard and Conklin, top players, proceed tomorrow with higher handicaps as rounds run eleven games weekly, through a month to decide the winner.
Fire department tests two new steamers named for local officials with public matinee on Wall Street near Kimball House at 2:30 pm. Large 6,500 pound engines with modern improvements to boost pressure. one to No 6 and one to No 7 firehouse. Admission free. crowds expected. kodak fans welcome. Also New Orleans horse racing results listed.
Captain Eckhoff of the Lakesbaye reports four polar bears seen on a gas portion of a detached iceberg off the Newfoundland banks while en route to Baltimore from Rotterdam. He notes the bears appeared disturbed by the berg's motion and likely would drown as the berg drifts toward warmer waters.
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