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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1902
Page
8
Birmingham scene reports Colonel Higdon demanding a court martial or governor order retraction after suspension of him and staff. He argues the suspension served as punishment without trial and insists on reinstatement with full explanation and hearing to absolve alleged misconduct.
Savannah special report states William E Laing 22 white man may have drowned in the Ogeechee River near Ways Station or been murdered and his body thrown into the stream. Laing worked for Southern Bell Telephone Co and was paid off at Ways Station then headed toward Savannah. His clothes and company funds remain missing. Laing formerly worked in Savannah and came from Locust Grove Henry County. In Waycross, a separate note reports one negro and three white men convicted for retailing whisky without a license with fines and jail time set.
Lizzie Anderson, a Black woman, reportedly took her life by drowning in the Coosa River near Rome on June 2. A note found blamed her parents for not consenting to her marriage to the man she chose, stating she could not live any longer.
Waynesboro Georgia special report says Mrs E Hammond’s magnificent country residence at McBlair was destroyed by fire today. The loss exceeds 5000 dollars with no insurance.
Austin Texas June 2 District Attorney Moore wins 2600 in penalties against National Cotton Oil and Southern Cotton Oil after they withdraw jurisdiction pleas and demurrers. Attorney General sues to revoke licenses. both firms appeal. Attorneys seek early higher court ruling on constitutionality of Texas anti trust statutes amid recent federal decisions.
In Memphis on June 2 a trial of Mrs. George Emme Hooks for murder of Cerro Gordo Hooks unfolds. Autopsy revealed arsenic and ground glass in his stomach after a $50,000 marriage payment. Evidence ties to her earlier husband W H Atkinson and their son Harry Atkinson, whose death preceded a $30,000 life policy.
W M Bennett of Atlanta, appointed joint validating agent by the Southeastern Passenger Association, closed his Charleston office after six months of strong work. His force confiscated thousands of tickets and reduced scalping, earning praise from railroad officials and local businessmen who say the result surpassed previous expositions. The operation protected railroads and saved money, with Bennett praised as veteran and gilt-edged in handling scalpers.
A Democratic executive committee meeting in Chatham County elected A. Lawrence as chairman and R. M. Martin as secretary. The May 28 primary produced the first nonpartisan chair in years, with Lawrence noted as a prominent member of the Citizens' Club.
Macon Georgia June 2 Judge John P Ross was nominated for first lieutenant to fill the vacancy caused by Will Martin Baxter Jones resigning Louis Juhan had resigned so Baxter Jones was nominated for second lieutenant at the Macon Volunteers meeting.
Governor Aycock signed warrants for the execution of three men at Salisbury on Tuesday. Dick Fleming and Dick Blanton, both described as Negroes, assaulted Mary Belle Livergood, a young white widow, in her home with her daughter. Archie Conley is to be hanged for the murder of John Todd after a quarrel over a cigarette led to Todd being stabbed.
The Alabama Railroad Commission refused the Anniston cotton mills request to lower coal shipping rates to match iron mill tariffs. The commission upheld the right to discriminate in favor of iron mills at Anniston, after months of dispute. Also, the Alabama Car Service Association sought shorter free unloading times, from seventy-two to forty-eight hours, but coal dealers from Montgomery and Birmingham resisted. the case proceeds on briefs.
The New York cotton exchange held its annual meeting on June 2 and elected the regular ticket with no opposition. Temple Gwathmer was chosen president, Robert P McDougall vice president, and George Bren necke treasurer.
In Norfolk on June 2 the national convention of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers continued its sessions focusing again on the committee report regarding constitution and bylaws.
Richmond Va June 2 The constitutional convention moved swiftly toward final adoption at its sessions today. The revision committee chairman believes the body will adjourn by Friday this week.
United States Marshal Alexander Phillips fell twenty feet from an embankment during a raid on illicit distillers in Greenville County. He suffered multiple fractures to his right leg and serious injuries to his hips and back. Reports say he remained alive, death momentarily expected. Phillips, a veteran officer, is known for risking his life in duty.
Hartwell Ga June 2 specials the Hartwell oil mill closes a contract with the THH Bushnell Press Com pany for a 4 ton plant. Stockholders are leading business men and farmers of the town and county. Work will start on buildings as soon as plans arrive.
Charleston rivalry grows as William Elliott retires from the first district opening a field of contenders George Legare Charleston corporation counsel and Thomas W Bacot state legislator emerge as leaders Other possible candidates include Charleston mayoral hopefuls and district entrants as campaigns begin with early and sharp opposition Petition in Bankruptcy filed in Macon Ga involuntary against Rogers Joiner commission firm seeking asset recovery
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