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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1902
Page
6
A city committee in Georgia seeks to bring a United States national figure to Macon during an October Congressional session. The group, led by Clay and local representatives, believes the guest has long desired to visit, and plans to press for acceptance and hospitality if feasible despite scheduling constraints.
The Central outlines May earnings figures for 1902 1901 1909 with various totals and percentages. A special note mentions a Hamburg incident linked to a quarrel among men, with details about attempts to help and depth of resistance.
Carrollton Georgia June 30 Special Dr W Shaw and Colonel S J Boykin appeared in court charged with fighting two weeks ago near the courthouse. Mayor H W Long discharged Colonel Boykin after evidence showed he fought only defensively while Dr Shaw pleaded guilty and paid a $10 fine.
In Newport News Virginia an attempted destruction of $50000 worth of machinery at the New Hampton Roads Railway and Electric Company powerhouse was foiled. Obstructions were hidden in electric equipment overnight to wreck the plant when power came on. The plan was discovered in time. A reward of $850 was offered for the arrest of the conspirators. Police suspect a crank placed the obstructions.
Early today, two miles from Athens, Georgia, the home of Superintendent Will Fowler of the Mallison Cord Mills was burned to ashes. The blaze reportedly started from a defective kitchen chimney flue during breakfast, and the house suffered total loss with no insurance.
Americus GA June 36 Special Among other recent acquisitions Americus to have a gentlemen s driving club A fine tract of 5 acres of level land on Lee street will be purchased and a mile track constructed thereon The club will have a capital stock of 3000 and will be a duly chartered organization.
The Peabody Normal Institute for colored school teachers convened in Americus, Georgia, this morning with about 200 teachers attending. Ten counties are represented, and all public school heads are required to attend. The session will run for two weeks.
In Macon Georgia this morning creditors questioned W W Hollam about his voluntary bankruptcy and asset location. W Redding was elected trustee with a $10,000 bond, and assets were turned over to him.
Professor W P Thomas longtime superintendent of Toccoa public schools resigns to accept the principal post at Jackson public schools. He leaves Toccoa with the thanks of students patrons and citizens for his work in advancing local education.
James Dixon a 23 year old farmer from four miles east of Blackshear Pierce County committed suicide with a pistol at noon after a brief marital separation. He and his wife had separated a day earlier and his body was found by neighbors at his home after he bared his breast and laid on a bed. Dixon was a son of Matthew Dixon and had only recently married.
Work progresses at the Macon range ahead of the state shoot one week away. Forty thousand rounds arrived as Macon teams begin afternoon practice. Each Macon company fields two teams and encampment aims to train marksmen with lifelike drills and public viewing.
In Columbus Georgia on June 20 a coroner's jury ruled the Black man Will Coleman about 24 had been murdered and driven onto the Southern railway tracks near the city. He suffered two gunshot wounds to the head and was believed to have been placed on the rail to hide the crime. No suspect was identified.
Six bankrupts were discharged by Judge Speer in the U S court this morning. The six include three from Macon and Dublin residents E M Talbott C I McLaughlin and J M Reinhart of Dublin. The others hailed from May con Savannah and Augusta.
The Rogers & Joiner Commission Company and R M Rogers with D C Joiner, bankrupts, will appear before Judge Alexander Proudfit in Macon Georgia on July 16 for examination and to appoint a trustee.
In Macon on Sunday morning a fire at Colonel C R Pendleton’s Vineville home caused major losses and damaged precious relics. Mayor Smith directed water department help despite water shortages, sending an extra hose wagon and reserve hose to protect surrounding properties as residents slept safely afterward.
Frank Jones son of Colonel George H. Jones dies at 39 after a year with consumption at the home of his brother near Norcross on the Jones ferry road. The bachelor was raised in Gwinnett and worked in railroad positions across the south. Survived by his father three brothers and two sisters. Funeral tomorrow afternoon with interment at the family burying ground on the Milton county side overlooking the Chattahoochee river.
Macon Ga June 30 Special The Central has shipped 270 cars of peaches to date and expects to double this number this week. Yesterday's shipments totaled 21 cars with 11 to New York 7 to Philadelphia and the rest scattered. Hibertas are beginning to come on so shipments will increase.
Washington Ga June 3 Special Captain W Murdoona Wiley president of the Seminole Mining Company of Georgia and Carl Henrich general manager tour the Wilkes county site 12 miles from Washington on the Central of Georgia railroad Progress reported rapid with a large workforce constructing a new 70 ton smelter expected to operate within thirty days All material on site Wiley wires machinery to be in position next week.
In Claiborne County protests rise as residents oppose a public execution of Abe Deal scheduled three weeks hence. The board of supervisors will be asked next Monday to move the event to private, reflecting a growing sentiment against public hangings in the state.
Columbus will host a fall festival to replace the previous street fair. A large mass meeting was held tonight to vote on the event. The festival will omit objectionable features and align with the Georgia veterans reunion week likely in October.
Edgar Lovejoy tried to kill his sweetheart then to hang himself, causing a stir among the local Negro population. He was arrested and jailed after the incident in Rome on June 20.
Professor and Mrs P B Winn depart for Bernard Talbotton Georgia with Professor Winn bound for a Harvard University summer session. The trip sets the pair for the Harvard program as planned for the season.
In Jackson Georgia a spectacular blaze originated at J A Plunket’s home and spread quickly, destroying the house and nearby structures including N McCord’s store and several residences. Despite prompt citizen response and dry weather, limited water protection kept effort to a minimum. Loss estimated $6,000 to $7,000 with insurance on the Plunket residence at $1,000. The steamer Oregon sits ashore at Dutch Harbor with 8 feet of water in the hold. it may be saved.
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