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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1902
Page
7
Columbia June 12 Special BF Co Woodward president of the South Carolina college was retired today by the board of trustees. The board cites lack of harmony with students as the cause though Woodward asserts he will not resign. He has served seven years and no successor was announced.
Victor Emanuel is investing in coal lands in West Virginia as reported from Opelika Alabama on June 12. Special writer R B Goins, a local farmer, terrorized the city firing a pistol at residences while intoxicated. He was captured after a city and county pursuit and jailed. He faced a $117 fine and a stern mayoral rebuke amid public indignation.
Knoxville June 19 Special The East Tennessee Mining and Development Company formed with 300000 capital to develop zinc deposits in East Tennessee. James H. Bartlett of Fall Branch elected president expressing confidence the ore supply is inexhaustible in the region.
The will of Dr. Benjamin M. Palmer probated in New Orleans. Dated May 15, 1895, it bequeaths all property to his daughter Mrs. Mary P. Caldwell and his granddaughter Miss Gussie P. Colcock to share equally in the proceeds.
Governor of Alabama issues a pardon for Abe White who was convicted of assault to murder John Thomas, head of the mob that lynched Robin White. White’s pardon follows strong recommendation from the trial judge and comes after three others were pardoned on Sunday.
Alexander City Alabama June 12 a special town report says Hon Chapel Cory is strongly backed for state superintendent of education. Prominent men from Montgomery Jefferson Barbour Bullock and Coosa counties here today praise him as a strong candidate and believe he will win the post.
Manila report states no news on a sergeant two corporals and four privates captured May 30 by ladrones at Binagonan Rizal while decorating graves of American soldiers. Fears for their safety grow as troops scourge the province in pursuit of the robbers.
Hinds county jail is full to overflowing as circuit court opens next Monday and grand jury begins indictments. Overcrowding stems from many prisoners brought from other counties to guard against mob violence and for gate keeping.
Charleston reports that the U S Senate approved an extra 657000 for immediate work on the navy yard. Plans have been accepted, bids will be called soon, and construction should start in 60 to 90 days. Water supply issues are resolved, securing capital from Baltimore and Philadelphia investors, with naval engineers praising Chicora Park facilities.
The Georgia State Dental Association adjourned in Macon after a three day convention with many papers read. Officers elected include President J M Mason, first VP Sam D Rambo, second VP J M Whitehead, Treasurer H A Lawrance, and Secretary O H McDonald. Tallulah Falls was selected as the next meeting site for June.
Douglasville Ga June 12 Delegates of the thirty sixth senatorial district met to nominate a State senator from the district Hon J T Dunc an of Douglas County was nominated by acclamation for the next general assembly Progress report dated today indicates unopposed selection by the delegation.
A Greenwood fire caused about $12 000 in damage yesterday. The two story brick City steam laundry building owned by J and D M Spige burned with contents. Laundry building owned by W R Batley valued 1800 with 1000 insurance. Plant recently bought by G W Wyse of Augusta Ga valued 4000 with 2000 insurance. Greenwood Hardware Co storage with 1600 in reapers destroyed. Other losses were small.
In Knoxville on June 12 a second letter found in the Fraterville coal mine debris, scratched on slate, says farewell to his wife and children and asks them to meet him in heaven. State Labor Commissioner R A Shutjett and assistant Mr Clute are examining witnesses at Coal Creek on likely causes of the May 19 explosion.
Huntsville reports the Tennessee Valley Medical Association adjourned after a two day meeting in Decatur. The last day featured talks on Medicine its Past Present and Future by Dr W C Wheeler Myopia and Its Prevention In School Children by Dr Laula Welman Secondary Post Partum Hemorrhage by Dr B J Conyngton Tuberculosis by Dr N C Buckely and Broncho Pneumonia by Dr E C Williamson.
John T. Webb, 30, of a prominent Berrien county family, was killed in Prattville Alabama after accusing Wilson of stealing his pocketbook. Wilson reportedly retrieved a pistol, invited Webb for a talk, and fired twice, with one bullet entering Webb’s left side. Webb died next morning. Wilson remained jailed on murder charges.
A Knoxville rumor claims July 1 sees four Southern Railway superintendents retire across divisions Birmingham Danville Atlanta Memphis and Knoxville. C le Ewing of Knoxville may move to another division to fill a vacancy and Major F K Huger may be brought back to Knoxville from Charleston to assume a Knoxville post.
Brunswick Ga June 12 An authentic source says eastern capitalists seek to buy the entire northern end of St Simons including Little St Simons and convert it into a winter resort. No definite action has been taken yet though the proposition has been submitted for consideration by the island owners.
Mississippi health officials report smallpox in fifteen of seventy five counties with many counties showing the disease erased. The outbreak remains mild statewide with a low death rate, according to Dr J B Hunter secretary of the state board of health.
The Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron Company announced a $350000 investment to build a new blast furnace in Gadsden. Machinery has been ordered, and the plant will have a capacity of 200 tons of pig iron daily.
In Hempstead Texas on June 12 Dr C W Legrand fatally shot Deputy Sheriff L C Tompkins after a brief exchange on the main street. The confrontation started a local shooting incident in the town.
City Marshal went to the residence of Mrs Graham and saw Burks inflicting a wound on a Negro man. A shot was fired and Burks died in the yard. Sam Burks died this morning after the incident near Graham’s home. Mrs Graham did not recognize the assailant.
University of Tennessee announces a major celebration with events from June 14 to 27. The program includes a reception for graduates by President and Mrs Dabney, a baccalaureate sermon by Rev Edgar Gardner Murphy, memorial exercises for Robert J Triplett, Phi Kappa Phi initiation, senior class exercises, Chi Delta Philomathesian Barbara Blount Society joint celebration, and a June 27 Alumni Association meeting. Degrees will be conferred for 29 academic and 13 law graduates. All southern railroads offer a one fare summer school rate.
A Malay trading schooner wrecked off Cape Wilberforce is said to have had ten crew with only one Malay survivor reported by the steamer Acranel. The survivor, after capture by blacks, endured severe privations before rescue. The Dutch bark Géertraida Gerarda, from Java to Newcastle, capsized and was abandoned by most of its crew, three survivors rescued by St. Mary, with the rest missing.
In Jackson Mississippi on June 12 special report the state council of Catholic Knights of America closed its session with a banquet hosted by Jackson commandery No 72 for visiting brethren. The order has grown steadily and distributed a good-sized sum in death benefits to widows and orphans.
The Georgia railroad commission will depart Macon in the morning to inspect the Macon Dublin and Savannah extension from Dublin to Vidalia. They travel in the company private car of General Manager Wright and are joined by Wright and Agent Wimberly. They will consider placing a station at Lothair.
Lizzie Rutherford chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy sent a palmetto moss and magnolia wreath to Columbus Ohio for the Confederate dead monument unveiling set for Saturday. The wreath was mailed free by Southern Express Company agent C M Couch after approval from district superintendent W W Hulbert. The monument is a gift from Colonel William H Knauss, a former federal officer.
In Columbus Georgia on June 2 a confirmation service was held at Temple B'Nat Israel led by Rev Joseph Blatt the new rabbi. It was the first confirmation at the temple since his arrival about a year ago. Confirmants included Blanche Kaufman Rochelle Kaul Maye Blascher Kurspiker Bessie Mae Loeb Gertrude Loewpherz Meyer Bernard Dreyapool and Albert Simon Loewenkerz. Separate item notes work beginning on the new Fourteenth Street Bridge across the Chattahoochee River contractor B H Hardaway has started substructure work with a force already at the site.
The items described are White and Blue Enamelled Steel with a smooth surface resembling Chinaware. They are imported directly from Germany, with close prices offered by the importer.
Special move reports Captain J H Martins candidacy for associate justice of the supreme court launched at a two o mag meeting. Campaign committee appointed and activity begins.
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