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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1900
Page
6
In Tifton Georgia on January 30 a hotel overcoat theft led to the beating of three black men by a marshal and others. Two died, one survived. A coroner's jury ruled death at the marshal W W Beard's hands as willful murder. Beard fled. warrants issued. Local indignation grows as search continues.
In Columbus Georgia on January 30, two candidates E Philips and L H Kaufman withdrew after joint talks. A compromise candidate W B Beach was selected to run unopposed in the aldermanic election to fill the vacancy caused by the death of P T Shutze. Beach is a prominent hardware merchant.
The Augusta finance committee met and destroyed eleven one thousand dollar bonds from the November 1 1876 issue. They issued an order to redeem a one dollar treasury note issued by the city during the Confederacy days.
In Columbus Muscogee superior court WJ Smith a colored man received five years for burglary and stealing railroad fron Jim Adams got twelve months for burglary. Jim Williams and Tim Williams each drew twelve months for cattle stealing.
Augusta Ga January 30 Special B Wate bought ninety six feet front on Broad street from the Montgomery estate for 57720 adding 20 by 41 feet to his parcel he directed Bruce and Morgan to draft plans for a building to cover the lot A wholesale and retail ancy Ment store will occupy the ground floor a central hotel lobby and a six story modern hotel above Also a brief note reports a small fire at West Point Fannie Scotts residence sustained slight damage fully insured.
Macon Ga January 0 Eceptat The annexation committees of the chamber of commerce the city council and the guburzs met this afternoon. Misunderstanding over Vineville committee names used by secretary George Ketchum caused trouble as the named men said they had no authority. Judge Speer presiding moved to appoint a committee to meet Vineville residents at a mass meeting next week. Other suburbs had authorized committees, but Vineville dispute delays the annexation plan beyond initial timing.
The International Sunday School convention for colored people met at the African Methodist Episcopal church in Macon on January 30. Mayor Smith of Macon, Professor Moseley, Professor Stratton of Mercer, Recorder M. R. Freeman, and Rev. Dr. A. F. Bond of New York spoke. The topic was moral training for colored youths. Over 1,500 people attended, with L. B. Maxwell as field worker.
Macon Ga January 30 Special A letter from Captain O T Kenan of the Twenty ninth Infantry in the Philippines reports his wound and notes General Lawton stood about twenty feet behind him when the shot was fired He has recovered and been recommended for Major
Supervising Architect in Washington refuses to approve the Pythian Castle here for post office and court use while repairs continue, citing insufficient size. Orders Custodian Barnes to secure a larger building at once to begin work. Macon Ga January 30 Special.
Gainesville Georgia January 30 special Ellison Van Hoose received a cable from Paris inviting him to sing the third act duet of Siegfried in February making him the only American thus honored by Paris. He cannot accept due to health and will perform in Atlanta before returning to London. The move reflects his praised enunciation and diction in French and suggests a summer return to Europe despite the British Boer war. Hall's Educational Board notes reelection of W A Crow and J R Mason to the Hall county board of education for three years with a probable reappointment for Professor T H Robertson as county school commissioner. Grand Jury Recommends none of the dog law or road law. taxation system favored to stay unchanged.
Boda wins the two year old race as favorite in a fast track showery day. Zack Ford breaks false at a furlong, Yubadam and Himtine also win as Cheri is pulled up by jockey Slack who is suspended for thirty days. Other races see Nellie Prince and Lady of the West among winners with varied upsets and close finishes.
London January 30 Mike Reilly of Glasgow died this morning from a blow received while fighting Matt Precious of Birmingham at the National Sporting Club last night. Precious the manager of the club bettingon the timekeeper Smith the referee Angle and the seconds were arrested charged with manslaughter. Each was remanded on bail of 50 pounds.
Former boxing champion Robert Fitzsimmons claims he was drugged before losing to James Jeffries at Coney Island last June. He says a conspiracy was likely and that he felt fit to fight until a second round knockout, asserting he recovered in his corner before the blow.
The Georgia State Federation of Labor plans its annual convention in Augusta during the last week of April with Jerome Jones of the AFL coordinating arrangements. Augusta hosts a February 11 lecture by Eugene V. Debs at the Grand Opera House for the local labor community.
In Carrollton Georgia January 30 a Cen tral railroad worker Looney Grimes was crushed between stationary coupling cars. His foot and lower leg were ground off above mid thigh and may prove fatal as he receives treatment.
Savannah January 9 The Savannah cotton mill idle for five years was bought today by N H Tilton of New Hampshire. It will resume operation on or about April 1. The mill produces yarns and employs over 108 workers.
Henry A. Dmyser of Augusta dies at age 100 years 1 month and 14 days without prolonged illness. Funeral planned for tomorrow afternoon. Capt. J. W. F. Hightower of Thomaston, a leading Upson County citizen, dies after years of declining health. Born December 6, 1839, he served in the Confederate army and was active in church and fraternal groups. He leaves two sons and a daughter. burial in Thomaston Cemetery. Mrs. Rebecca M. Vandeman of Chattanooga dies of acute pneumonia after brief illness. widow of Dr. J. H. Vandeman and daughter of Judge Norris of Delaware.
After a two days' debate the house approved Patton bill by ten to one enabling Columbia Charleston Georgetown Spartanburg and Rock Hill to raise bonded indebtedness to 15 percent of property valuation for public improvements. Charleston seeks water from Edisto River thirty miles away. Fortieth anniversary celebrated by St Matthew's German Lutheran Church in Augusta.
A New York advertising man in Pittsburg observed travelers using Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. He interviewed twenty three dining room and hotel staff, finding nine regular users and several who credited relief from indigestion gas and heart pressure. The tablets contain pepsin and diastase and are sold by pharmacists nationwide. A free booklet on stomach troubles was offered by F A Stuart Co Hazleton Mich.
London reports open parliamentary session as Queen Victoria warns of famine in India and the costs of empire. Lord Fitzmaurice moves a censure against his brother Landsdowne while the House hears the Speech from the Throne detailing South Africa operations, federation plans for Australia, and naval preparations amid imperial pressures. The Queen emphasizes sacrifices and the need to bolster defense and public service spending.
Debates in the House of Lords discuss reforms to agricultural, educational, corporate, railway, and accident laws. The speech warns that South Africa service may disfranchise participants and calls for measures to prevent injustice while endorsing loyalty to colonies and debates over military administration and supplies.
A 500 pound dynamite blast at the Sibley Quarry Company near the Detroit river between Wyandotte and Trenton killed employee Nelson Burke and injured several others including Mrs. Thomas Fitzpatrick who was cut by flying glass. The blast shook a region about ten miles square.
Rail timetable details routes from Atlanta to New Orleans and Texas via Montgomery with northbound and southbound lists. Includes station arrivals at Newnan LaGrange West Point Opelika Columbus Montgomery Selma Pensacola Mobile New Orleans and Atlanta, plus notes on accommodation and sleeping cars and traveling agents names George W Allen B Toy BF Wyly Jr R E Lutz and George C Smith.
In the immediate vicinity houses were shaken and windows shattered along the Detroit river. The blast was felt across Detroit and Windsor and initially described as an earthquake. The cause remains a mystery.
The Columbia correspondent reports the South Carolina Legislature is debating an overhaul of the dispensary system. After caucuses and days of debate the senate moves to abolish the present State board of control and elect three directors with terms of two years. one chosen by the senate and two by the house in joint assembly. Prohibitionists and local option advocates push for county vote on liquor control as dispensary influence grows.
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