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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1900
Page
4
Water rates spark chamber action in Macon
The Macon Chamber of Commerce will hear a report from a special committee on water rates charged by Macon Gaslight and Water Company. The group finds Macon pays higher rates than other cities and may seek charter changes. Also reported: shoplifting bound over, a stabbing case, February mortuary stats, fishing party returns, a Willingham Mills incorporation, and plans to reduce city fire insurance rates. Traffic preserved on old bridge as new one arises. Dewey entertainment fund drive underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constitution Bureau
Brown House
Macon
Chamber of Commercce
Macon Gaslight and Water Company
Chamber of Commerce
Cgo
Hattie Jackson
Matilda Bowe
Union Dry Goods Company
Freeman
A. C. Garret
Lamberton
East Alac
Bridges Smith
W. H. Felton
R. Jaques
Mewen Johnston
Emmet Barnes
Tom Burke
Joe Neel
Homasassa
Fla
Jack
Felton
Willingham Mills
Neutton
Land Incorporated
Fuller
Athanta
Supreme Court
Amerton
Brackett Bridge Company
Cincinnati
Fifth Street
Wilcox
Admiral Dewey Entertainment Plans For March Twenty Fourth
The committee reports strong progress and expects the required sum. At tomorrow's chamber of commerce meeting the programme will be outlined and the general reception committee will be named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Dewey
Chamber of Commerce
Columbus Cotton Receipts Driven by High Prices
Strong cotton prices push Columbus farmers to bring in bales while compress receipts near 100000 to date. The city reports dwindling country stocks as towns show little or no cotton. Some plan to sell future crop at 72 cents yet few act. lenders previously loaned on 5 cent futures, now wary of price swings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Large blaze in Valdosta damages multiple business blocks
A fire in Valdosta Ga early today gutted Ashley's furniture store and damaged occupants including C Pano fruit dealer and A L Burnett groceries. Colonel J T Kingsberry suffered the largest loss with his library and office furniture burned. Total loss around 38000 with limited insurance. Firemen prevented total ruin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valdosta
Ashley
Mr. Ashley
C. Pano
Trult
Tata
Icas
Fatal Elevator Accident in Griffin Ga
A 22 year old Griffin mechanic Felix McWilliams was killed instantly when a 300 pound weight fell from a rope hoist while raising an elevator for Griffin Buggy Company on Solomon street. James Burpee was lightly injured by debris. McWilliams came from Newnan to work for contractor A K Hindsman and will be buried in Newnan with his parents notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix McWilliams
Griffin
A. K. ‘Hindsman
Griffin Buggy Company
Solomon Street
Young McWilliams
James Burpee
A. L. Burpee
Felix McWillams
Newnan
A. E B. Hindsman
W. G. McWiliams
Carroll County Populists Name Delegates to State Convention
Carrollton Georgia March 5 Special Hon Jesse A Murrah chairman of Carroll populists executive committee called a meeting at the courthouse. Rain prevented a session thus the committee reconvened and appointed Woe Stone J R Spence R G Guston and C F Dodson as delegates to the Georgia populist gubernatorial convention in Atlanta on April 19 1900. April 2 1900 set for the county convention to nominate county and statehouse officers amid strong enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrollton
Maren
Jesse A. Murrah
Carrol Populiste
Pop
Georgia
Atlanta
Ales
Bates Occupies Camarines and Bitter Fighting Follows
General Bates's expedition to southern Luzon with 2,300 troops has taken Nueva Caceres and Daet, with two American fatalities including Lt. J. B. Galleher. The advance at Libmanan driven insurgents from the field, 61 enemy dead. Insurgents harass Legaspi and Albay, forcing foreigners to seek shelter on ships or in American barracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Bates
Luzon
Nueva Caceres
Camarines
Daet
North Camarines
J. B. Galleher
San Miguel Bay
Libmanan
Tice Field
Fortieth
Paraguay
Legaspi
Alhay
South Camarines
McKinley Sends the Papers on Philippines Record
The president sent to the senate a voluminous correspondence prompted by Senator Hoar regarding executive actions in the Philippines. It includes Otis proclamations, Ambrósio Faso letters, and Merritt instructions, outlining humane aims and governance plans for occupied islands.
Godwin Meets Opposition In Philippine Landing
General Otis reports in Manila dated March 5 that Bates with 2200 men from Fortieth Forty-fifth regiments and detachments landed on San Miguel and Camarines coasts to move on Nueva Caceres in three columns. The only strong opposition met was by Godwin and his battalion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis
Philippines
Washington
Luzon
Manila
Bates
Engineers
Signal Corps
San Miguel
Tay Camarines Province
Nueva Caceres
Godwin
Biareg
Army report on engagement in Camarines and Sorsogot
The Adjutant General notes losses including Godwin killed in action and three enlisted men fatally wounded with five more wounded. Sixty four enemy dead and many wounded were treated by medical officers. Godwin captured numerous insurgents, eighteen Spaniards as prisoners, thirty rifles and ammunition seized. Minor engagements elsewhere unreported. Guaceres found deserted. troops cover important points as navy aided landing of troops and supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Likmanan
Neuva
Caceres
Godwin
Ceres
Camarines
Akbay
Sorsogot
Galleher a Kentuckian officer killed in the Philippines
Lieutenant John Barber Galleher, born in Frankfort Kentucky in 1874, died in the Philippines while serving with the Fortieth Infantry after joining December. He previously served as first lieutenant and adjutant of the First Kentucky volunteers in the Porto Rican campaign and was appointed first lieutenant in 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Frankfort
Washington
John Barber Galleher
Otis
Kentucky Volunteers
Fortieth Infantry
Comer Will Probated In Savannah For Family Benefit
The will of H. M. Comer was probated in Savannah at noon in common form with solemn form to follow. Executors include Lilla C. Comer Edward T. Comer Hugh M. Comer and Denmark Comer. John D. Comer to join when of age. Estate to be held in trust for the family. exact value not disclosed but believed over 1 million dollars. Comer held large interests in Bibb Manufacturing Columbus Water and Electric Power and banks in Savannah along with railroad shares in Wrightsville Tennille Atlanta and West Point and Central of Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
H. M. Comer
Mr. Comer
Comer
Bibb Manufacturing Company
Columbus Water and Electric Power Company
Southern Bank
Southwestern
Wrightsville and Tennille
Atlanta
West Point
Central of Georgia Railway
Comers
They Bared Their Arms Health Officer Reports on Vaccination
Health Officer Brunner reports Savannah has vaccinated over 40 000 in two months with at least 15 000 by city physicians and 6 000 fully punctured. He urges all residents to vaccinate as smallpox spreads from nearby towns. Seven cases are at the pesthouse, tied to other cities, some affecting whites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunner
Savannah
Lost Wife and Children Affliction of Crapps Family
A year after moving to Phenix City from Salem Alabama the Crapps family endured a grim typhoid fever scourge. Wife died first then three children perished with two still ill as neighbors raise funds and aid, while the father and remaining children shift homes seeking relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crapps
Phenix City
Ala
Columbus, Ga
Salem
South Georgia Railroad declares one percent dividend
At Quitman Georgia on March 9 the South Georgia Railway board declared a 1 percent dividend payable April 1. The road, three years old with $20,000 bonded debt and $10,000 stock, is worth about $145,000. For year ending June 20 last it earned 42 percent of gross and showed a 16 percent earnings gain. They bought twenty five flat cars and a large locomotive for extensions as work resumes with the engineering corps returning toward Quitman. Hood sarsaparilla ad copy appears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quitman
Maren
The
South Georgia Railway
Iin
Preparing for their crops Farmers of Chattahoochee Valley buying fertilizers
Farmers in the Chattahoochee valley and surrounding Georgia and Alabama expect brighter prospects as cotton prices rise and diversification grows. Many plan to plant at least as much cotton as last year with more small grain, while cattle raising and home food production gain emphasis. Columbus merchants report strong fertilizer shipments and large river trade, with several local men profiting from the cotton market. A Columbus man holds 2000 bales of cotton awaiting higher prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattahoochee Valley
Columbus
Georgia
Alabama
Commissioner of Agriculture
Stevens
Mississppi
Pure Food goods attract shoppers at local market
A shopper notes attractively arranged Pure Food goods at the market stall. The sign invites passersby to examine the items, urging a closer look at the assortment and prices, with curiosity about the quality and value on display.
They Were Under Contract
Athens Ga March 5 Special It has developed that a number of the negroes who went off on the exodus Sunday were under contract with farmers in his section One of them stole the wagon that brought a number of them to the city and had it put In Carlton s stable where 113 owner found it and had the panty arrested The ten year old son of Mr Abe Joel fell from a tree yesterday afternoon and broke his arm above the wrist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Carlton
Abe Joel
Fire Ravages Jackson Street Home in Athens
At 2 o'clock this morning a fire nearly destroyed the Morris Linck residence on Jackson street Athens. Mrs Linck, ill for some time, was carried from the burning building as four children fled with survivors escaping through windows. The blaze began in the basement beneath the parlor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Bruns
Gen
Morris Linck
Jackson Street
Ms. Linck
Great Revival at Mercer University
A Mercer University revival in Macon Georgia has stirred Christian students, converting many non-professing attendees. Dr J L White of First Baptist preached simply the gospel, with meetings run by the college YMCA. Parents statewide are urged to encourage earnest participation and prayer for ongoing talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer University
Macon
College Young Men's Christian Association
J. L. White
First Baptist Church
White
Young Men's Christian Association
Mrs Moore Wanders Off in Ill Health Mystery
Mrs J R Moore, described as in poor health, wandered from home in Ashes Georgia, remaining missing until late last night. Search efforts by many men yielded no sighting, placing severe strain on her husband, who is also in frail health.
JES TO CENTRAL AMERICA. DETROIT AND MARBLEHEAD SHIP OUT
The Detroit and the Marblehead were ordered to Central America to protect American interests amid reports of disturbances. The move followed a State Department recommendation and general warnings of threats in the region. The aim is to counter revolutionary actions led by Mora seeking to overthrow President Iglesias in Costa Rica.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Ana
Marblehead
Washington
Navy Department
Central America
Navy
State Department
Mora
Iglesias
Coste Rica
Augusta Turf Exchange Vote Ends In Tie. Mayor Breaks
In Augusta on March 5 a council debate produced a tied vote on licensing a turf exchange. Mayor Robbe cast the deciding vote in favor of the license. Also, G W M Williams was bound over for forgery on a $30 bond after a check to G W Wilkinson. A state warrant was issued, with possible arrest if US court conviction does not occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Robbe
G. W. M. Williams
G. W. Wilkinson
United States
Anti mob law passes in Mississippi Senate
Jackson Mississippi March 5 The upper house passed the Adams anti mob law bill by the decisive vote of 2 to 10 The measure remains a modification of the original draft and requires that a person accused of a crime receive an immediate trial It also provides that a sheriff or officer permitting a prisoner to be lynched be arraigned and investigated with the governor authorized to remove the officer if warranted
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Jackson
Miss
Legisature
Adams
Effeult
One Negro Kills Another in Ga Gambling Row
News from Semiasvite Georgia reports a fatal shooting on the McGrooder place eleven miles east where William Harvey and Roland Lightfoot quarreled during gambling. Harvey drew a revolver and killed Lightfoot instantly, then fled the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Semiasvite
McGrooder Place
Yesterda Willam Harvey
Roland Lightfoot
Harvey
Lightfoot
US Faces No Immediate Action on German Meat Bill
Washington March 3 official circles say there is nothing for the United States government to do now in shaping Germanys meat restrictions policy. The state department will not remonstrate against the proposed addition to restrictions on American commerce. Officials note no open resentment at German efforts to bar consuls from obtaining information on adulteration and disease in German animals while they collect analysis of German wines for adulteration detection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Washington
United States
Rman
State Department
Department of Agriculture
Louisiana Republicans Meet Instruct Delegates For McKinley
Publican state convention in New Orleans chose ten delegates at large for the June presidential convention. Selected delegates include Captain A. T. Wimberly collector of customs, ex-governor William Pitt Kellogg, J. Mad son Vance prominent local negro attorney, and Richard Sims ex-state representative and large planter. Resolutions instructed the delegation to support renominating President William McKinley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
New Orleans
Publican
Republican Party
A. T. Wimberly
William Pitt Kellogg
J. Madson Vance
Richard Sims
Wiliam McKinley
Bryan at his winter home in Austin after nine week absence
William Jennings Bryan returns to his Austin winter home after a nine weeks absence touring the United States. He will stay in Austin for several weeks before resuming another tour. Bryan is reported in good health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
William Jennings Bryan
United States
Raiding the Distilleries at Habersham County
Athens Ga March 5 Deputy Collector Bergstrom with Deputy Marshal Glenn return from a raid near Nac nachee valley Habersham county Geor. They report destruction of six large copper stills six thousand gallons of bee seventy five fermenting vats and large quantities of mash corn and singlings. Five men captured and a bogey removing moonshine whisky seized. Work completed within twelve hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Sperial
FE. L. Bergstrom
Marsaal T. BR
Glenn Andlposs
Nacnochee Valley
Habersham County
Geerstt
Busider
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Dewey Entertainment
Joan Eads
F. C. Benson
N. M. Block
J. Block
Valdosta, GA
Carroll County
Carter
Carter Little Pills
U.S
Senator Hoar
Senate
Philippine Commission
General Otis
War Department
MacArthur
Azuinaldo
Ambrosio Fiores
Corbin
Aguinaldo
Merritt
General Ous
United Strat
Philippine Islands
American Republic
Schurman
Hay
Congress
of the Philippines
Galleher
Johann Herr
B.B. Buterbaugh
Indians
Johann Hoff
South Georgia Railroad
Board of Director
Peter
Paul
Hood
George Muse Clothing CO
Whitehall
SCOIT
Eryone
Evho
Murray Hill
Joseph A. Magnus & CO
Cincinnati, Ohio
Jes
Atigusta
Louisiana
Bryan
Waltham Watches
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