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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1902
Page
4
Knoxville on June 1 reports official statistics from the relief committee at the Fraterville mine horror. 216 died, 383 dependents left, including 121 married or with relying relatives. A meeting will be held at the disaster scene next Tuesday to discuss permanent relief plans.
Jackson Mississippi June 1 Special Ad jutant General Willam Henry and the commanding officers of the three regiments of the Mississippi national guard are selecting a location for the annual summer encampment likely in July. The guard numbers 1800 and will require careful planning. Biloxi and Natchez are results in the race with Biloxi last year hosting the encampment.
Crystal Springs Mississippi reports a strong fruit and vegetable season with 265 cars moved to date, the largest for a season of similar length. Beans led with 21 cars in a single day, tomatoes are active with good yields and high prices, and peaches are being shipped. A nearby farmer plans to switch to cotton next month, hoping for 200 bales on land already yielding $150 per acre this season.
Florence Ala June 1 Special The commencement exercises at the State Normal college began today with a sermon by Dr John F Purser of Opelika The minister is described as able and talented and has just accepted a call to the West End Baptist church of Atlanta choosing that in preference to a call to a larger church in Brooklyn
Captain James D Hough a prominent Macon resident died suddenly at his Vineville home at 7 this morning after illness yesterday. He leaves a widow and three daughters, with services planned at the family residence Tuesday morning. Born in Talbot County fifty four years ago he led in cotton seed and later managed Manchester mills before guiding Barnesville Manufacturing Company. His son drowned last month in the Ocmulgee river, a tragedy that deeply affected him.
A Fender Georgia resident reports a well yielding petroleum after initial water samples. Local citizens corroborate the finding and an investigation will analyze city water while a stock company may be formed to explore nearby oil prospects.
In Americus Georgia Miss Marie Morgan won first honors and Miss Annie Laurie Martin second as Furlow college high school scholars. Eighteen graduates will participate in commencement at Glover's Opera House June 12. The term saw 1560 pupils enrolled with no pupil deaths recorded. A third school building is planned for summer to accommodate growing enrollment.
Jackson Mississippi June 1 Governor Longino declares the co education plan for Negroes at the Alcorn Agricultural and Mechanical College a success. The state supported institution shows no apparent friction this season and the board of trustees plans a dormitory for Negro girls to advance the program.
The dry weather has burned up gardens and reduced fruit yields in Sumter. Peaches are scarce with many trees failing to fruit. pears blighted. plums and berries scarce. Vegetables remain limited and watermelons and cantaloupes will be delayed by about a month. A Florida truck is being sold at the usual shipping point.
Macon Georgia June 1 Special The Macon Volunteers will hold a meeting to nominate candidates to replace First Lieutenant Will Martin and Second Lieutenant Louis Juhan whose resignations were noted. Three names are suggested John P Ross Brown Taylor and Baxter Jones. It is unclear if Judge Roga will run for first lieutenant and whether Taylor or Jones oppose him or contend for second lieutenant. The outcome is awaited by military circles in this city R C Hazlehurst is the captain of the Volunteers.
In Macon Georgia on June 1 a Children’s Day program at Mulberry Street Methodist Church featured varied exercises by the children and an address by Orville A. Park. Today two meetings were set at the Young Men's Christian Association with talks by Professor J. M. Pound to the boys and Claud Estes to young men on responsibility. A. M. E. Catton Avenue church hosted a 4 p.m. session with Rev. W. Luycas of Atlanta addressing leaders for the coming August youth congress.
Jackson Newsians report confidence that pending cotton claims may be settled under Senator Money's bill with passage before adjournment. Attorney J. B. Webb, representing about $500,000 in claims, witnessed assurances that court of claims jurisdiction would extend one year and the loyal clause dropped. Hartwell Daughters raise funds in Hartwell Ga for library Winnie Davis memorials by selling treats during college hall intermission as commencement crowds gather.
In Jackson on June 1 lawyers prepared to argue the mandamus suit challenging the new primary election law. The sole issue is whether the legislature could compel primary elections, claimed to infringe on party vested rights. An early ruling is expected to settle the question before the upcoming congressional elections.
Funeral services for Mrs Frances J Dickson were held at her daughter's residence in Macon. She was 73, largely attended, with interment in Rose Hill cemetery. In Jackson Miss a decade later Emma Anderson sues Mutual Life for 3000 policy value after premium denial over alleged misrepresentation. The suit, issued 1892, hinges on Mississippi law.
Monticello June 1 Special Major J G Key dies at 4 pm after a brief illness. Pioneer Jasper County citizen, he served in multiple offices and was a candidate for the lower house at death. Survived by widow Phoebe, three sisters in Americus, and one brother M B Key. Funeral at the Methodist church tomorrow afternoon.
Jackson Mississippi June 6 special federal officials barred from participating in municipal primaries under new law. Democratic city committees declare that anyone on Uncle Sam's salary cannot vote in party primaries and must declare allegiance to the party. The ruling also excludes federal office holders from being considered democrats, a response to recent federal appointments to democrats.
Brunswick, Ga June 1 Special The Brunswick boat lines and steamboat companies sue to block the Egmont from landing at St Simon pier The Hessie owners claim private landing while Egmont contends the wharf is public A rule nisi set for June 8 to show cause why injunction should not be granted
The Cherokee Baptist High School commenced in Adairsville Georgia with morning preaching by Rev Jesse Hunt at the college auditorium and at the Baptist church by Rev W M Dyer The schedule lists daily contests art exhibit and graduating exercises with Professor Henry Simmons of Shorter College delivering the address and a grand concert for medal delivery.
Sir George Bullough and party arrive in Savannah aboard the yacht Rhouma. Guests include Mrs. Carrington Miss Delapastuere R. Mitchell and Major Lynch. The Rhouma sails for the Azores after fueling, having tarpon fished in Florida waters with eighty three caught in Bahia Honda.
In Jackson Mississippi on June 1 Miss Belle Kearney vice president of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union of the United States outlines a plan to form a Mississippi state organization and launch a campaign to establish a Home for Dependent Old Ladies seeking contributions ahead of the next legislature to obtain state aid.
Whitt Gwens, under death sentence for participation in the Montgomery brothers murder, is brought from Oxford to Jackson for safekeeping. Authorities feared mob violence if Owens remained in Oxford amid a possible Supreme Court reversal on a technicality. Deputed Marshals and Sheriff Harkins report threats of Lynching if the cage is reversed. companions Matthis and Lester face execution on Jane 2.
Charley Barclay, a young white man, has been arrested in Hickman county near Paducah on the charge of betraying a young woman by means of a bogus marriage. The couple eloped from Hickman county, went to Fulton, then to a hotel, claimed license, and were wed by a minister in Martin, Tennessee. They later married at Reelfoot Lake before returning to Martin where Barclay allegedly abandoned the girl. The woman is described as innocent and from a good family.
Governor Aycock has not yet ruled on Virginia’s requisition for a Madison postmaster who forced a Charlotte man to disgorge campaign funds. He may decide this week while also pursuing requisitions for fugitives Bud Abernathy and F. S. Dawson. The state plans two truck district surveys, Chapel Hill preacher Brown’s baccalaureate sermon, and a Democratic convention call for July 16 with potential primary or convention for U S Senate. A railroad franchise tax proposal is anticipated next session.
Virginia Carolina Chemical Company purchased a one hundred acre tract just outside Americus and plans a $150000 fertilizer plant with modern machinery employing about 250 people. The site sits on two railroad lines and was optioned after a prior plant fire. Construction begins after material delivery.
In Macon Georgia at 3:30 AM a 24 year old black man Charley score was run over by a Central passenger train from Savannah at Pine street and killed instantly. The body lay across the rails with head between them and a section of body torn away. The engine nearly touched him before discovery. The engineer mistook the object for trash. The coroner held an inquest and the railroad was declared blameless.
Eupora Mississippi June 1. Special. In a quarrel over a trivial matter Joe Funderburk a young white man from the Sapa area is dead and William Smithwick his killer is jailed in Webster county awaiting murder trial. Both families are prominent. Authorities say Funderburk was whipping Britt when Smithwick intervened drew his revolver fired at close range striking Funderburk in the neck causing instant death.
Colonel William H. Knauss of Columbus erects a 6 foot 4 inch bronze Confederate private statue at Camp Chase. Unveiling on June 14 honors Confederate dead with graveside sowing and calls for reunions of blue and gray veterans.
In Charleston on June 1 special dispatches report Senator Tillman facing opposition to the confirmation of W. L. Harris as postmaster. Business leaders oppose the fight and urge Tillman to cease opposition. Harris is a three year Charleston resident, property owner, and community member with a Charleston wife, amid calls to avoid appointing a colored candidate. Delegations request Tillman assist in confirmation rather than defeat it.
Elbert county gears up for primaries with four legislative candidates and bets noted on Terrell in the gubernatorial race. Tom Eason is expected to win county support for prison commissioner, while Merritt visits and supporters forecast a solid majority for him in state school commissioner race.
Charleston notes the South Carolina Interstate and West Indian exposition closes after six months. Despite weak attendance, business gains are seen for Charleston with plans to convert the Jockey Club property into a city park and establish a permanent showplace for South Carolina products. Rail rates had been favorable and experts expect continued benefits.
Jackson Miss June 3 Special One topic at the Mississippi International Sunday School Association meeting at Winona in August will be how to increase attendance in Sabbath schools. Statistics show only about 2 percent of Mississippi children are enrolled in Sunday schools with 253 72 white children eligible for education and 73 059 enrolled. There are 90 000 white children under five and annually 15 000 to 20 000 reach educable age. Several plans have been suggested to boost attendance and will be decided upon.
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