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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1901
Page
3
Americus Georgia June 30 Special. Fine cotton lands in Sumter county once planted and fertilized are now yielding hay due to hail damage and scarce seed and labor. Thousands of acres shift to peavines and grass, promising a record hay crop while some sections show cotton flowering and delayed harvest by about three weeks due to unfavorable seasons.
In Americus Georgia the Seaboard shops strike continues with apprentices and machinists allied in solidarity. Reports that twelve apprentices would return tomorrow are denied as only a few remain alongside imported workers tackling a large backlog of disabled engines. The stalled workforce would impact the broader strike situation.
Americus Ga June 3 Special The first carload of watermelons from Americus vicinity will go forward this week from a hundred acre field on the F U plantation. The shipment of melons delayed by unpropitious seasons this year but considerable shipments of melons and cantaloupes will be made. F E Johnston who has a fine vineyard will make shipments of magnificent grapes. Vines bear heavy with big bunches many weighing two pounds. He has half dozen varieties including malega and muscatel once thought not to produce here.
Columbus Ga June 30 Special Professor C A Sparks high school principal in Phenix City is sought for the murder of Jack Ingersoll. A heavily armed negro posse hunted him as officials traced his movements to a place near Van Harris mill and Uptal Creek. The search paused at dusk and will resume at daybreak with hounds on the ground.
Homer Ga June 20 Special Severe electrical storms sweep Homer leaving W P Hardin barn destroyed and a fine cow killed by lightning. Yesterday Sam Rays oldest son and a mule killed by lightning. Several places in Homer struck but no loss of life. Revival at Sparta Gvarta Ga June 30 Special Interesting services have been going on for two weeks at the Methodist church led by Miss Daisy Davies of Atlanta.
Savannah June 30 special. John Robinson alias Jac i Morgen believed to be the man wanted in Dublin for a double crime. Deputies identified him as the suspect after arriving in Savannah. The bodies show a brutal struggle. Bertha Simmons was suffocated, and Robinson’s wife was later arrested on suspicion of aiding. Local Black residents outraged, fear of lynching if captured.
Marietta Georgia hosts a bustling chautauqua opening with about twenty five hundred in attendance and strong weeklong prospects. Notable speakers include ex Governor Bob Taylor and Dr Stuart McArthur. music by Georgia State Band and Schubert Male Quartet. Special rates and a nightly train to Atlanta support the event with a full week of lectures, concerts, and demonstrations.
Macon Ga June 20 Special Judge Nottingham overruled defendant Central railroad in Perkison vs Central railroad granting a new trial. Plaintiff awarded 38000 damages for her husband's death in Macon yards. prior trial had 10000. Case again to Supreme Court. Also notes sermons, distilleries, bar meeting plans, bank dividends, and local crimes.
Columbus Ga June 30 Special C W Chears longtime Central of Georgia commercial agent in Columbus has been named division freight and passenger agent for the Central with Chattanooga as headquarters effective July 1. He will oversee traffic on the Chattanooga Home and Southern line now the Chattanooga division of the Central. Marshall Wetbern, previously Central soliciting freight agent here, is likely to fill the Columbus post. Also in Americus Ga a noted marriage bound Miss Minutes Hooks of Americus to Mr John Cosby of Atlanta. Rev George Mathews officiated as guests witnessed the ceremony.
Jackson Georgia hosts a large opening chautauqua with songs led by Charley Tillman and sermons by Dr Headden. Upcoming schedule features G A Gearhart Ralph Bingham and Thomas Dixon Jr with nightly lectures, concerts by Baldwin’s Military Band and CeciHan quartet, and a grand barbecue. An estimated 10,000 attendees are expected to visit via railroad discounts.
W. Crawford, a young white employee of C. P. Connery, was severely wounded when a pistol in his hip pocket exploded after he slipped from an East and West Broad car at West Broad and Bryan streets. He was taken to Savannah Hospital for treatment.
Hall County teachers in session vigorously opposed a state uniformity of textbooks. State School Commissioner Glenn delivered an address and a resolution was unanimously adopted praising Attorney General Terrell, Commissioner Glenn, and Governor Candler for their work in education. The institute also voted to inform Senator Holder and Representatives Quillian Pearce to vote against the bill.
Rural free delivery begins tomorrow from the Augusta post office with three routes. One serves the Savannah road, another the Milledgeville road, and a third crosses into South Carolina covering North Augusta Beach Island and nearby areas.
Albany will try its first white democratic primary in municipal politics this fall. An executive committee, formed at a citizens’ meeting weeks ago, handles the arrangements. Three aldermen and the next mayor will be chosen, with W. H. Gilbert already in the race though he has not officially announced.
In Augusta Georgia a First Presbyterian congregation meeting expressed strong support for Dr Plunkett. They passed complimentary resolutions to show their love and urge him not to accept a call to Dallas Texas, which he is considering while absent at Marietta.
A thirteen year old Negro boy Speek drowned while swimming with other youths in a brick yard well below East Boundary street Augusta Ga this afternoon. Other details include a Gainesville committee finishing county records review and a death in Gainesville from tuberculosis. Savannah reports hundreds of Atlanta excursionists in the city and Tybee as visitors.
Visitors Gracera Algonngtion and Press Association organize a two day event with Georgia Retail Grocers Association meetings at Carithers hall and Athenaeum Club. Welcome addresses by Mayor E Smith Wily Michael and F K Freeman. speakers Pfeiffer and Van Hoose. Wheat culture talk by T B Terry. Georgia Weekly Press Association session at Athenaeum Club. Open air entertainment and illumination planned. Heads of grocers to stay Windsor hotel with press at Commercial hotel.
Albany readers learn of a three way mayoral race as Davis and Watson enter the contest and John H. R. Whitehead announces his candidacy Whitehead, a current city council member serving a fourth term, chairs the finance committee and acts as mayor pro tem Davis and Watson both have council service backgrounds Watson previously chaired the county board of commissioners before his defeat in April
Athens plans a handsome two story fire hall at the Prince avenue Hill street junction. Work on the hall will start within the next paving period, with the building to be a fine urban center for the city.
The Bank of the University in Athens Georgia declared yesterday its semi annual dividend of two and one half percent payable on demand. Under President J J Wilkins and Cashier C H Newton the bank reports prosperity and rising business.
St Elmo lodge Knights of Pythias in Athens has elected its six month officers led by A W Dozier as chief, J E Kennedy as vice, Rev Troy Beatty as prelate, E C Potts as M of W, and W Love as aid, with J M Stephenson as junior officer. the lodge reports strong growth and high quality work.
The State Normal school here is close to finishing a new sewer ring. Completion is expected within three weeks. The project costs about 4,000 dollars, shared jointly by the Normal school and the city to save money for both parties.
Athens residents note upcoming homecoming of Forty first regiment members Garnett Saye Carlton Williams Dec Harper Tink Lilly Fletcher Tuck Joe Richards Frank Saye and Robert McCune from the Philippines. Regiment to be mustered out July 34 in San Francisco. Also obit of Joel McMulien a former UGA baseball player and Kappa Alpha member.
Promoters secure a Gainesville Georgia street car franchise with money reportedly available and claims that construction will start within three months and finish in eighteen. A right of way toward Dahlonega is nearly secured and surveys between Gainesville and Dahlonega completed. Negotiations to acquire local car line assets and river power are underway as officials select routes and streets for the system.
Macon defeated Atlanta 26 to 1 in a golf exhibition at Grayfield Links. A large crowd gathered as members of the Macon golf club greeted the Atlanta contingent upon arrival, with lunch at Cherokee Club and a dinner at Log Cabin Club. The score sheet lists J. C. Wise, A. Le Jones, Stockdell, Culler, Trawick, Spalding, P. Stevens, Jones, Stockbelt, Shaw, Porter, Jordan, and Angier among participants.
In Chicago Cronin err followed by three singles powered a 4 to 2 victory over Detroit. Callahan homered the longest on home grounds. Attendance 19,500 as both starters shone, Callahan and Sugden for Chicago, Croppine and Shaw for Detroit. Umpire Hasell.
Memphis and New Orleans clashed in a six inning bruiser as Memphis surged for ten runs in the sixth and seventh. Batteries Rhoades and Armstrong for Memphis, Freeman and Abbott for New Orleans. Shreveport rain caused a postponement.
The Cliff House at Tallulah Falls opens July under new management by Mr. I MA Wyatt. The resort has undergone extensive improvements and will operate on a higher standard than ever before.
Macon Georgia chief of police conducts a weekly inspection praising the force as efficient and disciplined. Patrolman C. W. Moseley is promoted to brevet lieutenant, while Patrolman Lewis Avant becomes patrol wagon officer. Several officers on furlough and a two month leave for Policeman Larry Travers in Ireland are noted as the department resumes duty after furlough on September 4.
Kentucky will be split into western and eastern federal districts under a new law. Judge Walter Ovens will oversee the western district with courts at Owensboro Paducah Bowling Green and Fortville. Judge A M J Coebern will head the eastern district with sessions at Covington Frankfort London and Richmond. A ceremonial opening follows at Covington with Judge Evans and others traveling by special train.
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