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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1900

Page

7

Augusta man’s death suit ends in favor of Postal Telegraph

Edmond R. Berry as administrator of W. Wesley Bennett sued Postal Telegraph Cable Co. claiming a telegram error caused Bennett’s death. The United States court verdict favored the defendant, finding the misprint did not incur damages and that the case centered on the telegram’s phrasing rather than causation. The lengthy petition and testimony referenced Bennett’s insurance work and a reported $25,000 claim.

Edmond R. Berry W. Wesley Bennett Postal Telegraph Cable Company United States Bennett Anderson, Felder & Davis Augusta James T. France Travelers' Insurance Company Hartford Ames T. Prince Postal-Cable Company Major Preston Preston Postal- Telegraph-Cable Company Glenn & Rountree James A. Anderson A. H. Davis Dantel W. Rountree Newman

Grazing Leases Slated in Indian Territory

Conflicting reports on grazing leases in the Indian Territory include statements by Indian Inspector Wright and Principal Chief Porter of the Creek nation. They say cattlemen may lease pastures from Creek citizens and graze cattle without fear of tribal law interference.

Houston Indian ‘Territory Wright Porter Creek Ration

Old Buildings Sold for New Library Project in Atlanta

The Means High School building, a landmark moved from Greenville, Georgia to Atlanta, is to be razed by Green & Matthews who will reuse timber in new houses. Architect Akerman to arrive Wednesday for trustee meeting to discuss material and working drawings. Architec t plans consider Georgia marble for stone. bids to follow.

T. H. Martin Caracelibrary Lbrary Green & Matthews Means High School Unitarian Church Means High Atlanta Augustus Sharp Greenville Church and Forsyth Streets Sharp W. S. Akerman Akerman & Rosg Georgia Akerman

A Night of Terror at Mrs Burnham’s Bedside

A widow of General Burnham of Matthias Maine faced a night of anxious illness. Doctors feared она could not live till morning but Mrs Lincoln recounts she begged for Dr King’s New Discovery. After three small doses she slept, and its continued use cured her throat chest and lung disease. Trial bottles free at drug stores.

Burnham Matthias H. Lincoln

Fulton Camp Spanish American War Volunteers Formed

In a Fulton County courtroom last night an organization named Fulton Camp Spanish American War Volunteers was formed by enlisted Fulton men. John B. Waddell elected president, Edgar W. Latham vice president, J. F. C. Chambers secretary. other officers to be chosen next Monday. The group plans to recruit veterans and establish committees to guide activities.

HB. H. Orr Hunter Street Fulton County Fulton Camp John B. Waddell Edgar W. Latham J. F. C. Chambers Battery B Georgia Volunteers

Finance Committee Meets at City Hall For City Budget Hearings

The city general council finance committee will hear from all departments at City Hall today on current year appropriations. Charitable institutions’ officers will request aid, plus a push to fund Peter Street improvements. Tonight the chair J Wyle Pope hosts dinner before drafting the appropriation sheet with May or Woodward, Attorney Anderson, and Comptroller Goldsmith assisting.

General Council Frst Peterg Street J. Wyle Pope Woodward Anderson Goldsmith

Tifton Thomasville and Gulf Railroad Opens Vast Georgia Link

The Tifton, Thomasville and Gulf, Georgia's new railroad, runs from Tifton to Thomasville and connects with Plant System lines at both ends. Atlanta investors own a majority of stock, with H M Atkinson as president and W A Heath as general manager. The line traverses pine lands in Berrien, Worth, Colquitt and Thomas counties, owning about 70,000 acres of timber. Officials project freight and passenger growth and expect towns to spring up along the route as development spreads through southwest Georgia.

Tifton Thomasville Gulf Georgia Atlanta New Road H. M. Atkinson Ite Moultrie J. W. Hightower W. A. Heath T. Jafferson Coolidge Old Colony Trust Company of Boston Atkinson Gulf Acoucies Berrien Worth Colquitt Thomas Colquit

Railroad notes and promotions stir Southeastern rail lines

Chairman Joseph Richardson leaves for Auburn N Y and returns later in the week. Promotions unfold in the St Paul offices with A B Bridges and George W Cross named to senior posts, effective February 1. Directors discuss raising the Louisville and Nashville dividend as freight rates face reduction in Mississippi after a state commission meeting.

Joseph Richardson Southeastern Passenger Association Auburn N. Y Louisville and Nashville Railroad State Commission Mississippi

President Loubet’s Son Prepared for the Field of Honor

Paris reports a possible duel between M. Loubet’s son Paul and M. DeLaunay after a conviction of Neraulede. the event seems unlikely though a challenge was issued. Seconds arranged the affair and Paul Louberig was to shoot today at Marly.

Loubet Paris M. Loubet Paul M. DeLaunay M. Neraulede Paul Louber Marly

Bookkeeping supplies offered by John M. Ler Co Atlanta

An ad stating the John M. Ler Co offers blank books and office supplies in stock with prompt service and reasonable prices. They publish two phone numbers for orders and note their address at 39 Marietta Street in Atlanta.

John M.ler

Outcast Died in Prison Barracks and Onc e Adjudged Insane

Henry Pollard a dying inmate died in the police barracks from natural causes amid inquest questions by County Physician Dr Bizzell. Wiley Thomas, later adjudged a lunatic, may die in jail. the third man Robert Bell remains in pain at the barracks. The piece notes a push to relocate such inmates from the city prison.

Henry Pollard Potters Field B. W. Bizzell Captain Ball Hall Wiley Thomas Thomas Atlanta Deyote New York Robert Bell

Wendling to Speak at Grand on Unseen Realities

Hon George R Wendling will present Unseen Realities at the Grand Friday night as part of a limited southeastern tour. The Atlanta Lecture Association opens reserved seating tomorrow for members, marking his third Atlanta appearance amid strong local and public acclaim.

Wendling the Grand Atlanta Lecture Association George R. Wendling States Atlanta

Negro Adjudged Lunatic in Atlanta Case

Wylie Thompson, a Black man who arrived from Texas claiming passage to Africa, was declared insane by a jury in the ordinary's office and ordered held at the Tower pending asylum placement. Officials said he is nonviolent but in fragile health and could become dangerous, with a roadmap to New York cited as his embarkation plan.

Africa Tower Wylie Thompson Atlanta Texas New York Alonfe Robinson

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