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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1901
Page
5
An investigation details Bedford and others accused of luring prisoners during arrests at Petres prison Tennessee and Knoxville, with failures to report complete property recovered and grave insubordination to superiors.
Detective sergeant Harvey Bedford was suspended for thirty days by the Police Commission for insubordination. The charges allege failure to inform or submit communications for approval and failure to render accounts of $20 given for expenses in two incidents. Bedford claimed he acted to aid the department and city, acknowledging possible rule violations. The board, with a vote split, found Bedford guilty and imposed the suspension. the chief will appoint a replacement during the suspension.
A health focused promotion claims Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription builds maternal strength aiding delivery and infant health. It quotes testimonials from mothers, stresses absence of alcohol and narcotics, and invites free letter consultations for guidance.
The ratio executive committee met to decide whether to order a primary for a county commissioner candidate to fill the vacancy from Wilbur F. Shinwosser's death. With low Black registration and near-term election, they opted against a primary. Candidates are J. J. Amer son and T. B. Are tope. no Republican candidate. Attendees: B. M. Davis, N. D. May, H. P. Chestney, H. Ly Barfield, J. L. Anderson, J. B. Andrews, W. A. Goodyear.
A Macon letter to Hon Henry G Turner of Quitman suggested he could run for governor. Turner replied thanking the Maconite for goodwill and stated he will take under consideration the important matter out of respect to his friends.
A Georgia observer recalls a professor mistaking Congressman Jim Griggs for a plain farmer during a visit to Cumberland Island. The professor told a lady that Griggs “does not look like a statesman” and seems like a farmer, a comment noted for its humorous impact on Griggs’s public image.
In Macon Georgia on July 2 a dispute at Stratton's brick yard over a $2.75 debt led Rich Young to slash Matt Ross with a knife, wounding him in the shoulder after Ross asked for repayment.
Colonel Joseph Armstrong died in Gainesville Georgia after a sudden paralytic stroke. Funeral services were held in Macon with Rev Pendleton officiating. Pallbearers named T L Massenburg S A Reid Minter Wimberly T O Chestney R A Niebel W A Davis. Interment in Rose Hill cemetery. Armstrong, a lawyer, never married, was born in Putnam county 65 years ago and lived in Macon before moving to Gainesville. He left survivors in Macon Atlanta and elsewhere.
In Macon Georgia on July 2 the mayor and ordinance committee heard citizens complaints over poor service by the Metropolitan street railway as outlined in a petition to the mayor and aldermen. General Manager Winters and Judge Miller spoke for the company while W B Birch Cosby Smith and others spoke for complainants. After extended discussion the matter was postponed again until next Monday afternoon.
Macon and nearby towns prepare to shift passenger and freight operations to the Southern railway depots, boosting movement for travelers and customers who had used Central City park area. Mrs. W. T. Shinholser arrives from Europe following her husband’s death. Henry Brooks is committed to city court for concealed weapons.
A fierce rain and wind storm at H. L. Woodruff's peach orchard, 13 miles south of Columbus, causes about one thousand dollars in damage. Two carloads of fruit ruined, buildings threatened, and sixty workers terrified as debris, crates, and blinds flew about. A cow on a neighboring farm was killed. Columbus recorded no rain.
In Tubun Georgia five prominent young men indicted for gambling pleaded guilty. Judge Hart fined each 25 dollars and delivered a lecture. The principal witness, once employed at Schofield's Iron Works in Macon, was brought to Dublin in overalls with a black oily face and hands.
In about a dozen middle and southeast Georgia counties prospects are good for a splendid cotton crop though harvest may be late or yield average. The plant looks healthy and with favorable weather it should meet expectations. Corn, however, will be short with no more than modest yields. A Bulloch County farmer sold twenty acres of corn at 90 cents a bushel, expecting about 20 bushels per acre.
Fort Valley Ga July 23 Special Charles G Bassett of Fort Valley was not the youth killed by a switch engine in Atlanta last week. A telegram from Windsor Hotel Dallas July 27 reports another Charles G Bassett alive and well, suggesting mistaken identity. The message notes Bassett was in Massachusetts as a traveling salesman for Begin and machinery company and later went to Dallas, Lex, writing relatives about the mix up.
Athens case notes Arthur H. Y. Tuck arrested in Atlanta yesterday. The involved young woman is Miss Eddie Whitlock who resides near the city. The defendant pleads not guilty and posted a bond of 500 dollars. Committal trial set for Saturday.
Heavy rain in Zebulon Georgia on July 29 saw lightning strike the Sullivan home. It passed through all rooms except the family’s sitting room, destroying a bedstead starting a small fire in curtains and causing minor damage to the house. None of the occupants were injured.
Lumpkin Georgia July 29 Special Frank and Calvin Ledbetter of Cordele were charged with the murder of Bob Wilson in Lumpkin last week. A preliminary hearing before five justices resulted in Calvin Ledbetter being released and Frank Ledbetter bound over on $600 bond.
Hawlkineville Ga July 29 Special Simons a carpenter drank whisky and caused a ruckus. He broke into a shoe shop smashed chairs and frightened residents. He wielded a razor and faced the marshal who used his club to arrest him.
Scarlet fever is reported in Canton, mumps in Untvetter, and measles near Woodstock as contagious diseases prevail in the county. The item notes outbreaks affecting the Woodstock area and surrounding towns.
Biberton Ga July 24 Special Iton BH A Fortson tax collector has completed returns to the comptroller general The consolidated report shows a 36 77 increase in valuation The total county valuation stands at 2518024
The item notes strong belief that Mr. Winship will soon become a captain as his many friends commend his military talent. Louis Warren will lead the pulpit at First Baptist during the pastor's summer vacation. A local ball game recounts Howard scoring three more times and striking thrice in another inning.
In Savannah on July 29 a small Seaboard machinists strike erupted over non union workers. Three non union men from Americus were brought to work, violating an alleged Portsmouth agreement to discharge non union workers and reinstate veterans. The dispute, wired to IAM President O Connell, could widen if carried to International level.
An OCR fragment describes chronic fatigue and weakness with claims that a remedy called Hoon's Sarsapurilia vitalizes blood and strengthens organs. It asserts the product improves digestion, vigor, and constipation, presenting a dated, promotional tone typical of historical health ads.
A Rome couple awaits their son Captain Henry Stewart who served in the Philippines. After news of his mother's death he rushed home, but the body lay in a cemetery vault unburied for weeks as he traveled west unaware of the delay. The family hopes his return will end the waiting.
In Columbus Georgia on July 9 a white man C D Hayes lies dying at City Hospital after a dispute with Arthur Harris a negro errand boy at Lafkowitz Bros tailor shop culiminating in Hayes grabbing a gun and Harris responding with a hatchet blow to Hayes skull Harris fled the scene and remains at large eye witnesses claim Hayes provoked the fight.
Rome July 2 Special The operetta A May Festival will be staged at the Rome opera house tomorrow night for the Daughters of the Revolution. Miya May Clark of Rome wrote it and young people will perform. Proceeds fund a marble marker for the last battlefield of whites under General Sevier and Indians under King Fisher. The marker should be unveiled in early August. Malaria Makes Impure Blood. Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic cures Malaria. Harrington Is in Jail Jackson July 29 Special W M Harrington detective of Atlanta, once with the city police, was fined 45 or 20 days for contempt of court and jailed for nonpayment.
Forsyth July 29 Monroe County reports a tax digest rise of 103900 on taxable property per the comptroller general. The growth marks the county as substantial and progressive with farmers financially sound and merchants selling more cash than on credit. Also Gainesville reports the marriage of W T Wright of Gainesville to Miss Daisy Smith of Atlanta in a surprise ceremony at Mrs. Robert Montgomery's residence.
In Dublin a superior court judge, Hart, ruled on an injunction case brought by W. J. Joiner and other farmers seeking to block tax receiver Adams from accepting returns with blank fertilizer plans. Hart concluded the state may legally tax fertilizer on hand for sale, deeming guano taxable.
The Louise, Augusta Transportation Company’s new Savannah river steamer, arrived from Savannah on its trial trip with a pleasant party aboard. A complimentary river trip for Augusta guests and refreshments is planned tomorrow afternoon. The formal christening is on the program, captain Gibaon lauded the vessel’s fine performance on the upstream run.
Augusta Ga July 9 Special J William A Ferguson one of the oldest motormen in the Augusta Railway and Electric Company died suddenly today after recovering from illness He had been with the company 18 years and formerly drove a horse car His body will be sent to Krewsville Ga for burial He collapsed while sitting on a bench after a cemetery function with Conductor Hamn Allen and Motorman Mike Glenn nearby assisting City officials report the death as sudden and expected to be buried in his former home county
Postminster Baker and Meyer Weaver lead Louisville Kentucky committee urging President McKinley to attend the Knights Templar conclave in Louisville. McKinley has sent regrets but organizers hope he changes his mind. Mrs. McKinley remains in Canton. Local interest also involves Colonel Sapp’s reappointment as internal revenue collector with Gwathney as his deputy.
Survivor D Jackson of Idaho recounts an attack on May 12 with partners P J Rooney of Seattle C B Sullivan and S Sullivan from Butte Mont. The four prospected Uni mak Island and were killed on June 7 after Indians stole their guns and ammo. Jackson escaped and reached False Pass to be rescued.
J W Murphy resigns as city civispector in Columbus Georgia after years in office due to extended absences from the city. No successor appointed yet. several applicants expected. Murphy is son of the late John W Murphey.
Basil B Gordon former Virginia state senator and long time chair of the state Democratic Committee died in the Adirondacks while away for health reasons. He was about 45, from a prominent Virginia family. Other brief obituaries note George H Yenowine of Milwaukee and editor roles, Judge John Sneed of Memphis, Captain L G Aldrich of Natchez, Mrs Rachel Harbin of Camnesville, Ada Brown of Hawkinsville, Mrs W W Basser of Senoia, and John Ogden Gilmore of Jackson with terse biographical lines.
M Jean Carrere of The Paris Matin, back from South Africa, has published a book recounting what he saw. His anecdotes about British commanders provoke praise and dispute as translations circulate. One tale imagines Lord Kitchener quizzing a dandy officer about hairpins after inspecting a silk handkerchief autographed with his name.
Rome Georgia July 2 Special G B Miller head of Miller Son nursery firm says northwest Georgia peach crop will be twice as large as last year with seven to nine hundred cars likely to ship. Varieties include Mountain Rose Beauty’s Blush and Hibertas. Growth centers around Plainville and Rome with rail lines moving output to markets. Northwest Georgia eyes rivaling middle Georgia as a premier peach region.
Presbyterians in Rome prepare to welcome their new pastor Dr Sydnor from Augusta. The First Presbyterian church is undergoing a major renovation costing several thousand dollars including repainting the steeple replastering interiors and new carpets. Dr Sydnor and his family arrive Friday.
Five deaths and ten prostrations occur in Cincinnati as a heat wave persists. The maximum reaches 97 degrees but a brief shower eases conditions and the weather bureau predicts continued relief. In Topeka reports, rain and floods revive crops and stock outlook, though corn remains only lightly helped.
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