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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1902
Page
7
In Americus Georgia on July 6 a farmer Gwynes shot and killed a black farm hand after an argument and wounded a black woman. The duel occurred at the foot of a large tree where both men fired at close range. The woman was struck in the abdomen. Coroner Cheek is en route.
Francis Willis Dart, a young Brunswick circuit appointee to fill Judge Bennet’s vacancy, hails from Brunswick and is 33. He trained at the state university and practiced in Douglas, serving as Coffee County judge and in the city court, where he gained rapid regard and chaired the county Democratic executive committee.
Elberton Georgia July 6 Special The state school examination for negro teachers was annulled by the county school board due to fraud. An anonymous letter claimed questions were obtained before the exam and shared with applicants. A new examination will exclude those suspected. Officials investigated elusive sources but found no conclusive means of leakage.
Lourenco Maranes July 6 A blaze that started July 3 and destroyed British military stores valued over 500000 pounds shows no sign of abating The fire brigade is powerless to control the flames towering high and threatening the bay for several days to come
A severe wind and rain storm swept Elberton Georgia around 3 o'clock this afternoon causing extensive damage. Wires were down citywide, stores including W C Jones and Co EB E Tate J P Bailey lost roofs and windows, Mrs Garys house roof was torn off, and the Episcopal church was demolished. No fatalities reported as crops benefited from rain.
Elberton Georgia reports a busy summer with Colonel T M Swift nearly completing a new block replacing a fire damaged structure. E B Tate is rebuilding another burned block and renters have moved in. H W Nichols of Athena will open a department store in one new shop as several other business houses start operations. Fall business outlook appears flattering.
Rev. Carl W Minor retires from First Baptist Church after seven years of service. resignation to take effect October 10. church growth and a fine building cited. A successor is being sought. Also reports arrest of Co D Smith in Detroit on larceny charges. Southern Telephone and Telegraph Co sale to Savannah interests and eventual move to Bell Telephone Co. noted with local exchanges in Valdosta and Waycross.
L C Mandeville arranged complimentary travel and outing for all cotton mill employees and mill officials. About 100 people joined Friday trip to Holley Springs ten miles north near the Central of Georgia railroad for a picnic.
The Pendergrass livestock show in Georgia, hosted by A R Braselton, drew a large audience yesterday. J B Manus won first prize with a five month old short horned Durham calf weighing 50 pounds. Mr S Braselton aims to promote local interest in raising thoroughbred cattle.
July 6 Tallahassee report says Treasury issued a warrant for 681647.02 to Florida covering the Indian war claim, with state percentages on land sales. Governor Jennings returns from Washington amid debate over how to spend proceeds, naming roads, education, and bond retirement as possible uses.
In Douglas Georgia on July 5 a populist barbecue preceded a county officer nominating convention. A full ticket was issued and populists, unhappy with the Democratic primary results, plan for heated political activity leading to the upcoming election.
In Macon Georgia President L J Kilburn of the State Federation of Labor appointed R C Ross Mike Riley and L C Blase as the legislation committee. The group will push labor friendly bills in the next session including a child labor law and vestibule fronts for streetcars. Kilburn expects the federation to grow and prosper. He will also serve in the next legislature and remains president of the Central Labor Union of Macon after his election to the state federation presidency.
In Macon Georgia on July 6 a special report notes imminent consolidation of the two street railway lines. The merged system may seek a new charter and extended franchises, with T Z Carling expected to become president of the consolidated line.
Sixteen new Army post buildings on Sullivan's Island have been delivered to War Department representatives with eleven more to be turned over within ten days. Since last year, over 500000 dollars has been spent on buildings including officer residences costing 161000, and other homes. The island post becomes a key southern Atlantic defense site with strong fortifications and improved barracks while naval station work is set to begin.
Charleston South Carolina July 6 Special The new pistol law in effect since July 1 bans selling revolvers under 20 inches long and under 3 pounds Purpose is to curb indiscriminate carry and smaller weapons While public armament remains possible dealers will not stock the new guns Estimates indicate a 4 gun model meeting the specs would be heavy and hard to handle Rebounds could be dangerous making one handed use nearly impossible The law may drive pistol sales underground as local hardware firms pull existing stock leaving Charleston with no legal pistol sales today
The heirs of W A Bethune, deceased forty years, sue to claim almost all Aberdeen North Carolina land alleging improper division after their mother's death. Lawyers rush in as Aberdeen residents mobilize a large defense, while local crops suffer from drought and streams run low. A Raleigh street railways extension seeks twenty five year charter, contingent on expanding lines within two years. The Raleigh and Cape Fear railway extension to Fuquay Springs will be let tomorrow by A Wright of Richmond Virginia.
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