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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1899
Page
3
The Macon scene centers on Captain Amos Brandt and his Seventh Regiment colored soldiers. Brandt allegedly insulted Georgia and Macon, claiming excessive fines and abuses against Black troops. Local officials defended officers and ordered peace as rioting and provost guard clashes prompted reprimands and fines.
Maine alias Alson and Hagelton, a bank swindler, was arrested at Quanah Texas after using a bogus First National Bank check in Atlanta. He wrote to Cartersville News under an assumed name to obtain copies, seeking dates of operations while the editor flagged the disguise. Police plan requisition papers to bring him back for trial.
Ada Crittenden a local colored school teacher and another colored girl drowned in the Chattahoochee near Vinings station while attempting to cross the river in a boat. The boat capsized and the girls drowned. two boys survived by swimming. Their father searched the river before the late train returned. bodies not yet found.
Rome Ga March 6 Special Dr W A Chapman assistant surgeon of Rays inmunes says thirty three deaths have occurred in the regiment since its organization all in Cuba or from diseases there Only Coronel Ray has been well The regiment will sail next Saturday from Santiago on the Chester for Macon where they will be mustered out A prized relic is Chapmans machete a gift from Major General Miguel Parez of the Cuban army
Deputy United States Collector Vigal is under arrest at Clayton by civil authorities for the murder of a man named York in Babun County. The sheriff seeks two other revenue officers, Dover and Ellar, believed connected to the case. York was found dead yesterday.
In Savannah on March 6 a stir arose as friends of the defeated candidate for second lieutenant sought to overturn an informal election. Sergeant W W Gordon Jr was chosen second lieutenant 34 to 2, with West receiving 2 votes or a similar figure amid voting irregularities by veteran and county members. First Lt Henry McAlpin became captain and Lt C A L Cunningham advanced to first lieutenant.
The funeral services of Dr W L Wilkinson, whose death was reported yesterday, were held at the Baptist church at 10 o clock this morning with other churches closed in respect. The remains were taken to Nankin to be laid beside his first wife.
Fragmentary OCR mentions bales behind last year and farming context. References Haley Still at Liberty Harmony Grove Georgia March 1 3 and Joe Baley colored with unclear details. No coherent event or outcome is identifiable.
Grim Georgia March 6 special The Spalding Dairy Association met in the courthouse at 2 30 PM. The by laws were unanimously adopted including a fee of 5 cents for membership and officers to include president vice presidents secret ary and treasurer. Regular meetings set for the fourth Saturday. The group elected temporary officers to December and discussed plans to start a local creamery with a canvass of farmers. A committee of one was appointed to visit farmers and solicit cows with five dollars donated for expenses. The next meeting set for March 17 at 2 PM.
Mrs Mary J Avery of Canton Georgia was found dead in her bed this morning. She was a widow of Jacob C Avery and ran the town’s only millinery store for years. She leaves three children, J A Law in Canton, Lona in Milledgeville, and a young son. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 7 PM at the Baptist church in Baffington.
A party of emigrants from Marion County Georgia, including families, passed through Columbus on the Central headed to Arkansas. They were shipped by Mrs. M. E. Levette, amid ongoing legal actions against her emigration efforts. Some travelers were left behind at stations due to changes in arrangements. Farmers in Chattahoochee and nearby counties report labor shortages. One emigrant from Webster County was arrested for selling mortgaged property.
Griffin Ga March 6 Special The police raided an uptown room Sunday morning at 4 39 o clock and arrested sixteen of the gang all residents of this city who were said to be in the seductive game of poker The unexpected appearance of the officers caused panic but they offered no resistance and the names of all present were taken Committal trials will occur in a few days and watched with intense interest by many.
Athens alumni of the University of Georgia plan a June banquet to boost funds for a university endowment. A committee will organize. speeches and college songs are planned to inspire support for the effort. Also noted are staff changes and local incidents including a death, counterfeit dollars, a critical injury, and a jail arrest for car breaking.
In Savannah on March 6 special dispatch notes interest among two volunteer units the Third Connecticut and the Sixth Immune in staying in the army and serving in the Philippines under a recent bill. Officials say many men will take the opportunity as those regiments prepare to muster out, with expected immediate reenlistments.
In Savannah a man sent to Milledgeville Insane asylum years ago has returned to face murder charges. He pleaded insanity and was committed, later regaining his reason and seeking trial. Officer Lilienthal delivered him this morning. The Attorney General says the case will be tried at the current superior court term. Meanwhile, Ocean Steamship Company directors elected H M Comer, J M Egan, Henry Blun, Edward Karow, and Malcolm MacLean, all of Savannah, with Comer named president and Egan as vice president.
Forsyth Ga March 6 Special Mose Chambere a member of Uncle Bam’s negro regiments shot and probably fatally wounded Wesley Davis in a morning incident. He used a Colt army revolver carried during days of unrest. Chambere was arrested by Sheriff Newton and Marshal Williamson and held in jail. Authorities fear his release could spark more trouble in the disturbed community.
Short railroad passage notes reduced fares on the Southern Railway routes via Helena and Georgia Alabama lines. Sleeper cars run between Augusta and Savannah on the Cincinnati and Florida Limited. The Savannah sleeper train departs Atlanta at 9 p m and returns the next day, offering faster connections for travelers between Atlanta and Savannah.
Captain John Ware pursued two men suspected of stealing corn juice near Langrapge Mills last Friday around 1 am. The men fled but were identified. an arresting officer will be sent for in daylight. About 600 gallons of beer were spilled and a still destroyed in Franklin county.
Savannah March special reports that the Georgia and Alabama directors met and formally accepted the plan to construct a bridge across the Savannah River to the Sheirew terminal. The proposed design, estimated at about $100,000, has been submitted to the secretary of war for approval.
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