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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1900

Page

7

L and N to Build Northern Alabama Railroad Line

Officials file corporate papers for the Northern and Alabama railroad to run seventy four miles from Cullman through Jefferson Walker and Cullman counties to Bessemer Alabama. It would connect with L and N lines from Bessemer to Blocton and Selma to Pensacola, aiming to open a gulf route and tap mineral freight.

Montgomery Alg Louisville and Nashvile Railroad Secretary of State Northern and Alabama Railroad Cullman Louisville and Nashville Company Alabama Jefferson, Walker and Bessemer Ala Louisville and Nashville Blocton Selmia Pensacola Fla Northern Selma Louisville Nashville Tennessee Valley Gulf

Bingham Holds Firm In Alabama State Chairman Race

H Bingham collector of internal revenue in Alabama denies receiving any instruction from M A Hanna to retire from the race for state chairman. He says his contest is in hand and will be decided at the state convention. Chambery county committee in Lafayette endorsed Bingham after considering Vaughan and Bingham.

Hanna Birmingham Ala Jamuawy Spelal. H. Bingham Alabama Republican Party M. A. Hanna National Republican Committee William Vaughan Bingham Vaughan Washington Chambery County Lafayette Bigham

Alabama coal on barges first Mississippi shipment

A tow of 5,000 tons of Walker County coal will depart Greenville Mississippi for New Orleans this week as the first shipment of a new order for 150,000 tons. The Alabama Black Coal Company pools Walker county river trade interests to move 15,000 tons monthly, with annual Walker county river shipments expected to reach 250,000 tons.

Mississippi Birmingham Ala Walker Country Greenville Miss Southern Railway Mississippi River New Orleans Alabama Black Coal Company Walker County Alwasama Black Coal Company Misissippi

Mississippi bill for cotton factory by penitentiary board

A bill was introduced in the Mississippi senate proposing the creation of a cotton factory by the penitentiary board of control to employ late convicts. The plan aims to house and utilize prisoners in a state run textile operation in Jackson.

Mississippi Jackson Miss Mississippi Senate Penitentiary Board of Control

Paymaster General dies in Omaha

General T. N. Stanton former paymaster general of the army died in Omaha this afternoon after a long illness. He was famed as the lighting paymaster for insisting on a position in the line during the Indian outbreaks. News reached Washington tonight and reported his death.

T. H. Stanton Omaha Washington T. N. Stanton Ile

General Squires Dies in St Louis War Figure

Brigadier General Charles W. Squires, 60, longtime Civil War commander of the Washington battery in New Orleans and leader during St Louis riots of 1877, died suddenly at his home in St Louis.

St. Louis Charles W. Squires Squires Washington New Orleans Brattery A Romania Welchel Ellijay Flijay Sisadl Flay Institute Hall County Terment

Jockey Forehand Suspended as Steeplechase Entries Refused

New Orleans track opens to ladies with strong attendance as Cheesemite and Belle of Memphis win, while Steward's action suspends Forehand after School Girl race. Tophet and Torreon banned from steeplechases and hurdles. card features two favorites triumphant and several notable finishes at a fast track.

New Orleans Crescent City Jockey Club Cheesemite Belle of Memphis Tophet Torreon Seliing Astor Wedderstrand Voyageur J. Waldo King E Glerfers Odom Mme Atlantus Howitzer Huston Joe Bell W. Williams Glover Wendig Adame Algaretta Sir Christopher Kuty Leila Smith Virgle Dixon Sir Blaze A. Weber Bright Night J. Miller Jim Conway Foundon ViNage Pride Miss Risy Newcom Jimp Taber Nekarnis Deyo Colonel Cassidy Traveler Fewness Juanetta Sitling Trust Me Colonel Ends Sister Fox Tree Lady Everest Otto H Brighton Tryan Mary” Duchess Steadman Chancery Quigley Yubadum Rotterdam Barataria Turney Magto Licht Tickful Caney van Brunt Galileo Chessemite Brakeman Julius Caesar Jack Hayes Sadium Buda Choice Denman Thompson Quiz A. H D. H. Morrison Handicay Hower Mies Mae Day Florizar Koenig Glenaine Jolly Ruger Tom Middleton Sidney Lucas al Fresco Ice Compensation Seliig Flora Daniela Rodd Elderim Matt Simpson la Vega Cathedral

Geneva Wins Setter Derby At Grand Tunction

Pierre Lorillard's Geneva won the setter derby of the United States Field Trial Club in Grand Junction Tennessee today. Count Hunter and Sioux placed second and third, marking a remarkable season with Geneva logging wins in the eastern continental and United States derbies, Sioux securing Manitoba and multiple high finishes, and Count Hunter excelling across eastern continental and United States derbies.

Lorillard Grand Junction Tenn Pierre Lorillard Geneva United States Count Hunter Sioux Manitoba

Trying to Prove Snell Crazy Mother of the Prisoner

Washington January 23 Special In the Snell case testimony for the defense was taken today The defense is insanity The aged parents of the accused man were among today's witnesses The man's mother testified that in her opinion her son was insane at times even in his childhood Other witnesses were introduced to tell of Snell's peculiar actions The work of taking testimony will continue tomorrow OHL

Washington Snell OHL

Carolina Mills Expand With New Lowell Factory Plan

January 23 report from Charlotte describes capital subscription for a 3,000 spindle cotton mill at Lowell Gaston county led by S M Robinson. Plans include a large mill at Bessemer City and a Jamestown Guilford county mill project led by J Ragsdale with Halls Alamance and T Fries Winston-Salem. Clayton NC residents form a $75,000 cotton mill company.

Lowell N. c Charlotte N.C Gaston County M. Robinson Bessemer City Ragsdale Jamestown Guilford County Halls Alamance T. Fries Winston- Salem Clayton

Miller Located in Canada and Syndicate Indicted

Franklin syndicate leader William F Miller is located in Canada under surveillance as authorities plan a new indictment for embezzlement. His associate Cec Leslie remains at large and extradition papers are to be prepared ahead of Friday County Court action in Brooklyn.

Franklin Syndicate Brooklyn New York Wiliam F. Milner Canada Miller Cec Lesile

Egg swipe and bug leg arrests spark court quips

In a fractured courtroom scene a countryman admits lifting five eggs, gets fined 16.75 as judge admonishes memory archives. Another case labels an inmate with a “bug-leg” and assigns a month in jail. A sleeping beauty tale ends with a hackman recalling the cab ride and morphine relief.

Billy Billy Peter Judge Broyles

BULLER COMES TO A STANDSTILL IN KAFIRAND STALEMATE

Wounded and refusing to surrender, a British commander was shot. Report notes Mauser bullets and Lee Metford rounds in use, with Boers denying expansive bullets. No cannon fire from Boers at Swaris Kop. British infantry and a battery pushed into second hills before heavy shelling, then halted and fell back to positions.

Swariskop Républicas

Consul General White Holds Private Talk With Hay

Montagu White, consul general of the South African Republic in London, met with Secretary Hay in Washington. He said he had no credentials but aimed to aid his countrymen and win American sympathy. The hour long audience occurred with no formal notice and no details of the discussion were released.

Washington Montagu White London State Department Hay White Mr. White United States Transvaal

British and Boer Clash at Spionskop Engages Six Thousand

A battle has raged along the Oliviers Hoek road since Saturday between the Boers under Pretorius and six thousand British. Fighting centers at Spionskop with Botha and Cronje sending forces. Steyn exposed to fire at the front of Free Staters as British reconnaissance continues elsewhere.

Spionskop Lauger Ladysmith Oliviers Hoek Road Pretorius Botha Cronje Steyn

Sharp Fight at Colesberg Holds Boer Positions Under Fire

Pretoria dispatch reports British attack on Boer lines at Colesberg Cape Colony at 10 this morning heavy fighting occurred but outcome unknown. Earlier Colenso report says 200 man patrol under Field Cornet Opperman was surrounded then fought free four killed and thirty wounded or captured.

Pretoria Colesberg Cape Colony Colenso Saya Field Corn& Opperman

Buller’s Uneasy Dispatch From Spearman’s Camp

London dispatch reports Buller’s January 23 assessment from Spearman’s Camp. Warren holds a position two days earlier with the enemy to the west near Splionskop on higher ground. Shelling continues from lower ground while Creusot and other guns answer.

Spearman London Buller War Office Warren Splonskop Warrén Creusot

Redacted trench attack aims to seize Spionskep salient

The report notes our advantage as we probe enemy trenches while artillery fire causes few losses. An assault is planned tonight to seize Spionskep, a salient at the left of the enemy line near Trichard's drift, separating it from Potgleter's position and controlling the intrenchments.

Spionskep Trichard Potgleter

Bermuda Filibuster Vessel Seized by Injunction

Philadelphia reports a five day injunction prevents the steamer Bermuda from sailing. George R. Gamble of Kingston Jamaica claims the ship will carry contraband of war to South Africa for the Boers. Denials came from those connected with the vessel amid rumors of renewed filibuster activity.

Philadelphia Bermuda Pennypacker Common Pleas Court George R. Gamble Kingston Jamaica Great Britain South Africa

Anarchy in Johannesburg as stores, deposits looted

London reports chaos in Johannesburg with daily looting of stores and safety deposits. Boers target rich ore raising costs for shareholders. stock exchange vaults broken and refugees strip jewelry. Cattle roam fashionable streets as about 2,000 Altlanders remain in the Transvaal. a letter says three British were shot for refusing conscription.

London Pietermaritzburg Mah Transvaal Harrismith

Boers Leave Mafeking Area in Weakening Force

From Mafeking January 0 via Beira January 18 natives report the Boers have fired fewer shells since January 34. The chief gunner is wounded, five men killed, breastworks damaged. Commandant Erasmus and his forces are said to have departed, Boer strength in the vicinity estimated at 2,000.

Mafeking Beira Erasmus

Expulsion of British Subjects From Transvaal Ordered

The Times correspondent reports British residents in the Transvaal will be expelled next week. Commandant Schutte is accused of brutality, including an attempted raid on the Rand Safe Deposit vaults. Bridges and a tunnel are threatened to be destroyed for Boer retreat contingency. A French liner brings foreign soldiers, including fifty Russian medics, to aid in Pretoria.

Transvaal London the Times Laurento Free State Line Gironde Herr Potts Pretoria

Suit Against Southern Railway Over Ticket Refusal

Arnold Lee Arn filed suit against Southern Railway to recover 1999 dollars claiming a November 4 1899 Atlanta to Columbus Georgia ticket and boarding the train, the conductor allegedly ejected him publicly causing humiliation. The case was filed in city court with return set for January 1 term. Susie Goins seeks total divorce from Joe Goins and restoration of maiden name Susie Kisler in Meriwether County. In superior court, a defendant James Coursey was found not guilty of robbery after being linked to J C Hicks of Carroll County. testimony from white residents supported his character. Chief J T Lowry of the Sanitary department recovered enough to return to work after illness. County school commissioner elections delayed to February 10 by C H Glenn per request. Secretary Phil Cook amended charter of Georgia Home Insurance Co to allow vice presidents. Comer Bank charter issued with Wilham as organizer. local incorporators listed. Governor Candler appointed six banks as state depositories under the 1879 act. James Decker of Primrose Dockstader minstrels visiting Atlanta. Bicycle officers Wells and Ant Jones arrested Jim Kitchens for forgery and loitering. Kitchens jailed for a month. T Printup fined for leaving goods on sidewalk and chicken coin incident. Freundschaftsband ball held with dancing. Real estate ads announce boarding house and houses for sale on Trinity Ave, Jackson, Pryor, Gartrell, and factory site investments.

Lost St Bernard Dog Inman Park Reward

Lost forty ages St Bernard dog fourteen months old light reddish brown with white feet and chest. Reward for return to Colquitt residence Moreland and Euclid avenue Inman Park. Contact P. 8 Arkwright.

Post R St. Bernard Arkwright Colquitt Moreland and Euclid Avenue Inman Park

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