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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1900

Page

11

Texas Republicans Split as Convention Breaks for Dinner

Texas Republican convention in Waco splits into factions Ferguson and McDonald after a heated first day. Ferguson accuses fraud, a secret caucus names leaders, and Henry Ferguson is elected permanent chairman. Delegates Hawley and four at large join the McKinley era platform vote.

Waco Tex Republican State Convention of Texas William McDonald H. H. R. Green Executive Committee Ferguson McDonald Resi Tne Green Henry Ferguson Hairman Walter Burns Houston D. C. Kelp Iowa Park Hawley Galveston B. H. HR. Green R. B. Hawley E. H. R. Green Terrell Ogorne BH. Jackson San Anelo

Delegates E H R Green and Hawley Lead Republican Convention

The Green faction slated delegates at large for the national convention and elected E. H. R. Green BR. B. Hawley Willam McDonald and M. M. Rodgers. After adjournment H. R. Green spoke with confidence in the current administration and thanked the convention for its support.

Green E. H. R. Green BR. B. Hawley Willam McDonald M. M. Rodgers H. R. Green Convention

Sensational charges at Pekor bankruptcy hearing in Columbus Ga

The Columbus Georgia creditors meeting for jeweler V J Pekor revealed disputes over assets claimed as $12,000 to $15,000 and possible transfers to relatives to defraud creditors. Witness Frank Pekor testified his son gave him $7,000 for support and that a residence was obtained similarly. Interpreter Willam Weiss faced scrutiny handling Bohemian language during testimony. The hearing continued.

Columbus V. J. Pekor Frank Garrard Frank Pekor Willam Weiss Atlanta Weiss Pekor Garrard Mr. Welsa Pekars Tyely Mr. Wels Frank Peker

Adoption of Programme for Southern Cotton Spinners Meet

The Board of Governors of the Southern Cotton Spinners’ Association met in Charlotte to adopt a programme for the annual gathering on May 10 and 11. Resolutions invited speakers on Export Trade Theodore C. Search, Philadelphia. Steam Power D A Tompkins, Charlotte. Electric Transmission Sidney Paine, Boston. Cotton Machinery George Otis Draper, Hopedale Mass. Fine Cotton Goods A H Lowe, Fitchburg Mass. Legislation James L Orr, Piedmont. Sale of Goods Leonard Paulson, New York. Isthmian Canal John T B Morgan, Alabama. American Shipping R H Edmunds, Baltimore. Co operation of American Manufacturers Clark One, Atlanta.

Board of Governors of Cotton Spinners Muay Charlotte N. C The Southern Cotton Spinners’ Association Theodore C. Search Philadelphia D. A. Tompkins Sidney Paine Boston George Otis Draper Hopedale Mass A. H. Lowe Fitchburg James L. Orr Piedmont Leonard Paulson New York John T. B Morgan Alabama R. H. Edmunds Baltimore Clark One Atlanta

Only Two Favorites Win in New Orleans Race Day

Beile of Orleans and Chesemite led a narrow upset card as Choice faded to a nose loss in the Lightning stakes. Sem pire prevailed in the two year old feature, while Cheesemite captured the steeplechase and Prince of Vergina took the seven furlongs handicap. Jockey Huston rode Cheesemite to victory amid a crowded field.

Choice New Orleans Dorsey L.rose Colonel Cassidy Mescynt Loyalty Jia Conway Swordsman Belle of Orleans L. Rose Jamaica W. Shaw Misericordia Hothars Maree Offidience Syivian Ophelia Huston Log Boland Widikate Newcom Mike Sad Sam Slias Mae Day W. Bhat Prince of Vergina MeJvynt Wedderstrand Mag-gie Davis Miss Dede Cora Havill Sadie Burnham Winkfield Helm Indian Eva Moe Bobby Jodee Orlandine Flora Daniels Dell Welthott Georgele Corlalis Tosaia

Debs Platform Calls Public Ownership Overhaul

The national socialist democratic convention adopted a sweeping platform urging revision of the federal constitution to place control of government in the people. It demands public ownership of all industries and utilities, railroads, oils, mines, and a national system of labor laws and social protections.

Indianapolis Ind Natonal Socialistic Democratic Convention Eugene Debs Publc United States Committee On Resolutions Porto Rico

Debate Over Council Voting Rule Sets City Tax Debate

Columbus Ga March 9 A heated council session over a voting rule sparked debate as aldermen argued about disqualifications tied to real estate street tax and liquor license matters. The mayor said the rule targets specific cases, not broad bans, as the city fixed the tax rate at 1.10.

Columbus Chappell

Coffin Shortage Amid Smallpox Epidemic in Hinds County

In rural Jackson Mississippi the Jones Villa area of southern Hinds County suffers a fierce smallpox outbreak with nearly 10 deaths in six weeks. Coffin shortages forced rudimentary rails to be used for caskets, while many patients lack medical care and die at alarming rates. The board of supervisors authorized funds for coffins and medicine, with multiple race entries and other town news from the period included in the long note.

Hinds County Mississippi Jackson Mias Jonesvile Board of Supervisors Rarte Blanche

Arkansas Champion DeLong Wins Triangular Shooting Contest

Co. E. DeLong defeats Captain A. H. Bogardus in twenty single targets twenty straight versus eighteen, and thirteen to ten in double targets. DeLong hits sixteen of twenty live birds and nineteen pigeons, edging Mrs. Shattuck who posts sixteen and seventeen in various events.

Co. E. DeLong Arkansas DeLong A. H. Bogardus Bogardus Mrs. Shattuck

Cigar and Tobacco Industry Receives House Hearing Action

Washington March 7 the Ways and Means Committee heard cigar and tobacco industry representatives seeking tariff change to tax on imported tobacco at withdrawal from bond rather than at entry Speakers included J R Young Philadelphia president of the cigar leaf tobacco board of trade MR Gunby Tampa Vic counsel of the Cigar Manufacturers Association Philip Gadley Philadelphia president of the National Warehouse Association Moss Downing Mead New York Merchants Association The witnesses argued the shift would aid the trade by allowing time for shrinkage in green tobacco and would cause little revenue loss to the government.

Cigar and Tobacco Industry Washington Ways and Means Committee House J. R. Young Philadelphia Cigar Leaf Tobacco Board of Trade of the United States Ig RB

Administrator's Sale of Johnson Estate in Fulton County

A court ordered sale of ten shares of Third National Bank of Avanta stock and related certificates of Z T Johnson estate, to be held at the Fulton County courthouse on the first Tuesday in April 1910 with cash terms. Also, in the Northern District of Georgia, Darwin G Jones trustee invites private bids for Purity Iron Works plant and assets, with bids due by March 10 1900 and accompanied by a $260 check.

Court of Ordinary Fulton County Georgia Z. T. Johnson Third National Bank of Avanta George N. Johnson ADMR Thur District Court of the United States Northen HE Adams Lea Tle Darwin G. Jones

Executors Sale of Fulton County Lands in Beattie Estate

Georgia Fulton County by virtue of court order executors sell on the first Tuesday in April, at the county court house steps. Properties include 15 shares of South Atlanta Land Company, stock in Atlanta Banking Company, multiple land parcels in districts 14 and 1th, capital city bank loans, six acres near Lakewood Street Railway, and a mortgage for 5000 dollars. Terms offer one-third cash, balance in six and twelve months at 7 percent, or all cash at purchaser option. Executed by Mrs Mary L Beattie and W D Beattie Executors.

Georgia Fulton County Court of Ordinary Said David H. Beac South Atlanta Land Company Bink Sheach Atlanta Barking Company Javut Capitol Avenue Capital Avenue Fulton Street Capitol City Bank Capitol Bank 14Th District Capital City Bank Frazer Street Fraser Street Fulton Lang Low i Max Lurput Capid Avenue Weyman Avenue Lakewood Street Railway Company Mary L. Beattie W. D. Beattie David A. Beattie Pulliam Street W. A. Foster Inman Equitable Loan and Security Company Yates Steed, Gathur

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