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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1900
Page
5
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Disjointed OCR text references cable and director matters plus political items. Mentions include a cabinet, remittance draft, homes, a court postponement, and state politics with various named figures and places. The readable portions offer no clear single event, but hint at evolving political and civic topics.
A large crowd gathered as the divine healer did not show up in the Macon records court this morning. The judge ordered officers to seek him out of town and warned there would be no warrant unless he returned. Dewey visit plans, Speer to Savannah for docket, and local public notices accompany this report.
A forthcoming injunction suit against the city and the resentencing of Allen Fuller, the murderer of Mrs Fettle, are among early items. Moseley Goes to Athens Professor J Ro Moseley of Mercer University departs for Athens to lecture on The Educated Man, at the University of Georgia. He is invited by Chancellor Hill and the student body. The regular monthly chamber of commerce meeting will probe water rates after complaints against Macon Gas Light and Water Co. The city pays 10 cents per thousand gallons. lowering charges is hoped but previously refused. Captain Jones Returns He returns from Detroit to Macon with his family after two years recruiting service. Macon ranks tenth in army recruitment. several men are enlisted today and will depart to Fort Thomas Ky.
In Spalding County the race for the Twenty Sixth District Senate heats up as Judge R. Daniel faces potential challenger Seaton Grantland. Grantland yields to voter pressure and enters the race, bringing a record of district service and strong convictions.
Hon A J Snelson of Meriwether county announces candidacy for Congress from the fourth district. He addressed the court audience at Greenville during noon recess, reading pension and political resolutions urging white supremacy, constitutional changes to restrict officeholding, and censure of the current Congress. The remarks reflect a far enfranchisement agenda and party conformity aims.
Sparta Ga March 1 Special Judge James Harley presided over the county court’s proceedings against the so called blind tiger gang. Dick Heath Jack Sweet Bud Chandler Doc Wilder and Lint Halsey were convicted and sentenced to ten months on the county chain gang. The courtroom was packed as the trials drew comment and sympathy from across racial lines, with further cases adjourned until next Thursday due to the counselor’s sudden illness.
Washington March 1 Senator Frye released a detailed report on the shipping bill. It argues for a strong national merchant marine to reduce dependence on foreign shipping, warns against unconditional admission of foreign built ships, and cites costs, British wartime effects, and potential impacts on American shipyards and ocean rates. It projects economic effects, including possible annual changes in shipping, and notes the bill’s broad support and opposition.
Washington March 11 The Senate passed a bill providing a form of government for Hawaii after debate. Discussions touched on the queen Lil's rights, potential compensation, and opposition to statehood. Porto Rican tariff changes and marriage laws were also considered. The measure was approved on a motion by Mr Foraker and unfinished business was left as the Puerto Rican tariff and government.
State Entomologist Scott reports Georgia peach orchards face pests Ban Jose scale and cocutil. still, prospects for a large crop look bright after tours of Tifton and Fort Valley. President Albaugh of Albaugh Georgia Peach Farm notes delayed development due to cold but expects a strong season. Ohio capitalists plan a $60,000 fruit canning factory in Fort Valley and a peach crate factory is under construction, aiming for operation by March.
In Milledgeville Georgia Sir Richard J Perry a prominent citizen was found dead on West Green street with a diagonal throat wound. The coroner's jury ruled death by his own hand amid recent drinking and nervous strain. Perry left his room during the night and appeared to be locked out when found. The city mourns the untimely death and its circumstances.
In Rockmart Georgia on March 1 a millinery shop owned by Miss Jennie Morgan and the local post office were burned. Winds and fire saved nearby structures. the post office had no insurance while the millinery had coverage. Firefighters saved the E Tadd property, now a post office.
Three well known Augusta residents died within hours of each other in early March. A. F. Plumb aged sixty three at his daughter’s home. Wiliam Stoeffel age forty six at the Commercial hotel. and Mrs William A Walton in her seventy fifth year at her home. Surviving relatives include children, brothers, sisters, and other kin. Each had long ties to Augusta and local church and commerce.
Special report from Waycross dated March 1 describes tog cutters in the Satilla River reveling in a season when the water is just high enough to raft logs. Timber men haul timber from river flats during dry spells, raft it together, and float it to mills, with Burnt Fort as the principal log take point.
Estimable Mrs. Joseph Gillman Jarrell of Savannah died Tuesday morning and was brought to LaGrange for burial in Hillview cemetery. The service was held at 10 o’clock at the Presbyterian church with Rev C C Jarrell speaking. she was daughter of Dr and Mrs Thomas Searcy Bradfield and former LaGrange resident.
In Quitman Georgia Henry Williams and Willem Brooks fought while cutting wood. Williams allegedly struck Brooks on the forehead crushing his skull. Brooks is unconscious with poor prospects of recovery. Williams surrendered to authorities claiming self defense. A second fight nearby left Roland Dasher injured after a clash with Rude Thompson over an old coat.
Montgomery March 1 Special The state gains two new cotton mills. Owners John H Noble and William Keith Jr of Anniston plan a mill in Anniston and another in Troy. Machinery has been ordered and building under way. The Anniston mill will cost about $100,000.
Inquiries pour in from Europe, the West Indies, and Mexico for Alabama coal as European prices climb. The Tennessee Coal and Iron Company accepted a 3000 ton Mexican contract and holds a 19 000 ton Cuban contract, while denying a 10000 ton order from Britain due to strong domestic demand.
A severe windstorm struck Shelby Alabama on March 1 wrecking the steam mill and cotton gin of T Bice. The Rice residence and store were lifted and dropped with slight injury. Bates's store and residence were damaged. his barn unroofed and other nearby property damaged. Rice loss about 3000 with no insurance.
A special dispatch from Eutaw reports Joseph A Logan shot and killed his uncle R C Collins, supervisor of the Alabama Great Southern railroad, yesterday afternoon. The motive appeared to be a family dispute amid long standing ill will. Logan, employed at Banks & Co store in Eutaw, surrendered and faces a preliminary hearing tomorrow.
Two tramps arrested in Montgomery on suspicion of robbing the Perry Loan and Savings Bank last Saturday night. Authorities in Montgomery and Perry believe they have the right men and plan to bring suspects to Fort Valley tonight.
Lon Smith a 21 year old colored man was moved from Birmingham to prevent a mob from lynching him after an alleged attempted assault on a white woman at Dwight cotton mills in Alabama City. He was captured soon after the incident and transferred via Gadsden to Anniston and back to Birmingham for safety. The assaulted woman was Mingl.
A woman working in the basement of a cotton mill was seized and choked by a Black attacker in the clothroom. She screamed, drawing rescuers as others hurried the suspect away, and the incident caused intense excitement with talk of lynching if he had remained.
A Talladega murder report states Elbert Curr, a 22 year old Black man, killed farmer Pink Dobbins near the outskirts by Talladega College. Dobbins, who had money, was stripped, robbed, and slain in a planned robbery. Curr confessed, blood found on his clothing, notes from the victim in his pockets.
Dr Hathaway and Co advertise modern electrical devices and a new electric belt as cures for chronic diseases. They claim 20 years at the head of the profession and offer free leaflets and a book titled Manliness, Vigor, Health. Free consultations available at 224A South Broad Street, Atlanta, with hours daily and Sunday access.
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