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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1902

Page

4

Aycock urges education for white children after amendment

North Carolina Governor Charles B Aycock told the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce that public schools stayed open through war times and that whites must be educated since the disfranchising constitutional amendment. He argued illiteracy bars voting after 1908 and that education does not spoil blacks.

North Carolina Charlotte Chamber of Commerce Charlotte N. C Charlies B. Aycock Educatoe Carolinas Thi Aycock Chas. B. Aycock

Governor McSweeney proposes reforms on taxation and education

South Carolina Governor McSweeney's message to the General Assembly urges equalizing taxation, curbing evasion, and expanding road building. He calls for compulsory education, limits on child labor, and stronger dispensary controls, while endorsing militia support, redistricting, and county government reforms.

Receiver Appointed for Z C Herlong Company

Jacksonville judge grants a receiver for Z C Herlong Company assets, Gainesville railroad operators. Creditor claim: over 160000 worth transferred to secure Jacksonville and Savannah creditors. Firm Mason Hill McGill of Atlanta represented. Hil to return to Atlanta.

Jacksonville, Fla HW. P. Hil Mason, Hill & McGill Atlanta James W. Locke United States District Court Z C Herlong Company Gainesville Fla Herlong & Company Jacksonville Savannah South Hil

Sheriff Murmurs and Deputy Defies Order in Hall County

Gainesville Ga January 14 Special. Sheriff Gilmer served notice to Deputy Lyle to vacate his office but Lyle refused and produced the contract they drew up when they teamed for sheriff and deputy in May 1900. The dispute over fees and control has led to court battles and a looming bitter primary race for sheriff next summer.

Gainesville M. O. Gilmer J.A. Lyle Lyle Gilmer Hall County Sheriff's Office Court House Wing BE. Smith Estes Superior Court Supreme Court Glimer Glimmer Sheriff

Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Promote Digestive Health

Quick to see, good doctors value the merit of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a universal remedy for dyspepsia and disordered digestion. They aid digestion, stimulate digestive fluids, and remove gland congestion, offering a common sense treatment that cures the cause and often end digestion troubles. Testimonials praise the tablets, with price listed as 50 cents and availability through druggists.

Stuart White Canton Phil Brooks Detroit Micha E. A. Stuart, Co Marshall

Mathis Must Die For Dual Murder

Special report states appeals will not be taken in the Mathis and Orlando Lester murders in Lafayette county. Both had confessed guilt and received death sentences for killing the Montgomery brothers. Authorities note strong proofs and fear delays or lynching if appeals occur. Mrs Mathis case will not be prosecuted.

Supreme Court Whit Owen Jackson Mathis

Macon Woman Heavily Fined in Pine Street Case

Mollie Burgamy keeper of a Pine street house in Macon was fined 100 dollars in superior court for selling intoxicants without proper licenses. Her attorneys will appeal. She has prior police and court appearances, with other cases pending.

Mollie Burgamy Felton Macon Pine Street Burgamy Willis Robert L. Willis Central Railway Charles Wiliams Williams Brunson T. C. Burke Willams Crumley

Death of Beloved Citizen D F Willcox in Columbus

Columbus Ga January 14 Special D F Willcox died this afternoon at 3 after a short illness of pneumonia The beloved man was born in Hancock County Georgia July 23 1820 lived in Sparta New Haven Yale educated but left before graduation He moved south visiting Augusta Savannah Macon Apalachicola and came to Columbus about sixty years ago Mrs Elizabeth Walker Greenville S C died today at 11 in West End She was among South Carolina’s oldest residents and widow of Thomas Walker Mrs A Campbell died Griffin Ga from paralysis stroke leaves husband and one child funeral at St Georges Episcopal church tomorrow at 3 G L Stallings Carrollton Ga former Atlanta officer died in Charlotte N C of pneumonia He was brother in law to Col C R Gordon Mrs S M Chesnutt Clarkesville Ga wife of Capt Chesnutt funeral tomorrow.

D. F. Willcox Columbus Mr. Willcox Sports Hancock County Georgia Sparta New Haven Conn Yale University Augusta Bavannah Macon Apalachicola Fla Elizabeth. Walker Greenville S. C Elizabeth Walker West End Welock Thomas Walker South Carolina A. Campbell Griffin Griffin, Ga North Griffin St. Georges Episcopal Church G. L. Stallings Carrollton Villa Rica Atlanta Anderson Anniston Alt Charlotte C. R. Gordon S. M. Chesnutt Clarkesville S M. Chesnutt M. Chesnutt Savannah

Burglars Blow Safe Open in Guthrie Robbery

A Guthrie Oklahoma report notes burglars blew a safe open with dynamite and escaped with about $2,000. The daylight burglary occurred yesterday morning, with investigators pursuing possible leads as authorities described the incident and ongoing inquiries.

Guthrie Okls

Free remedies claimed to prevent consumption in Atlanta ad

An Atlanta Constitution note touts four free preparations by Dr. T A Slocum to prevent and cure consumption. It describes germicidal, corrective, ionic, and tissue building properties and urges readers to request samples by mail from New York laboratories, noting to mention the newspaper.

Slocum U. S T. A. Slocum T. A. Slogah Pine St New York Enitor Atlanta Constitution

One Held On Suspicion For The $14 000 Robbery

Washington Ga January 14 Special One arrest made in the Barnett burglary the robbery of Misses Battle two elderly ladies at their home near Barnett about three weeks ago total $14 000 in gold bonds and stocks were stolen Dozier a white man and blacksmith near the scene is linked by circumstantial evidence and another young man is named Sarling Chapman was arrested but released due to insufficient evidence Dozier held on $1 000 bond

Washington, Ga Misses Battle Barnete Swamp Fox Dozier Dno Sarling Chapman

Schleys Visit Savannah College and City Guests

Admiral and Mrs Schley and General and Mrs Gordon visited Georgia State Industrial College in Savannah where the band welcomed them and the admiral spoke briefly to students at Meldrim auditorium. Captain Schley arrived from Fort McPherson to join his parents for the day and attend a Gordon reception. The party planned visits to Wormslo and St Catherines Island for hunting and hospitality with local residents.

Savannah Schley W. W. Gordon Georgia State Industrial College Meldrim Auditorium Wimberly J. de- Renne Wormslo General Gordon St. Catherines Island Jacob Raters

Augusta Barracks Fire Kills Prisoner in Cells

A fire at Augusta police headquarters injures no one else but causes the death of a negro prisoner, Harry Cook, who suffocated in a cell. A white woman, Nelle McGriff, jailed for arson, was drunken and in the corridor by the stove when the blaze started.

Augusta A&a Recorder’ Court Room Harry Cook Nelle McGriff

Prince Henry to Arrive Off New York February 18

Cable dispatches from Berlin indicate Prince Henry of Germany will reach New York on February 18. The Ho hen zollern will meet the liner bringing him, with naval escorts planned into New York harbor. Admiral Evans or Admiral Robley D. Evans may be named a special envoy for the event.

Bob” Evans Washington Prince Henry of Germany New York Hohenzollern Sthion Prince Henry New York Harbor Lower Bay Sandy Hook Dewes Olympia San Francisco Long Robley D. Evans

Y M C A Holds Annual Officer Election

The Young Men's Christian Association board of directors elected officers last night. E. H. Thornton was named president with B. H. Fraser as first vice president and Dr. J. D. Turner as second vice president. George E. Knott became treasurer and Dr. KK. Boland recording secretary. General Secretary D. E. Luther presented the annual report showing the association in excellent condition. The election of several officers will occur later.

Y. M. Co. Ay E. H. Thornton Young Men's Christian Association H. Thornton B. H. Fraser J. D. Turne George E. Knott KK. H.boland D. E. Luther

Blair Is Reappointed as Assistant District Attorney

Washington January 14 Attd General Knox today reappointed Blair assistant district attorney for the western district of Virginia.

Blair Washington General Knox Western District of Virginia

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