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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1899

Page

2

Griffin Surrenders to War Weathered Troops and Riots

In Griffin Georgia massed locals confront Tenth United States Infantry amid mustering out chaos. Mayor deputizes citizens to guard the city as reports describe gunfire and injuries including brakeman Agee wounded thrice. Governor Candler insists no state troops were ordered. police quell disorder and transport soldiers to Atlanta.

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Bank Wrecking Trial Reveals Breese Confession In Asheville

Special examiner George H. Coffin testified Breese, Penland, and Dickerson admitted receiving 250000 worth of discounted notes and Breese himself earned 110000. The bank failure led to large note scams, widespread distrust, and runs on local banks as Breese and partners faced federal charges and heavy bonds. The case, tied to the First National bank of Asheville, unfolds with ongoing trials and anticipated two to three weeks.

Asheville N. C March George H. Coffin W. H. Breese Breese Coffin Treasury Penland Pickerton First National Bani Balanca William EB. Breene W. Henry Penland Joseph Bl. Dickerson First National Bank Times Vaxua Georges M. Coffin Messrs. Breese Papland Dickerson United States A. T. Summey United States Court Mnanela Eignens W. Dives Dilton Eadh C. B. Leonard Leonard Gomne Edward P. Moxey Moxey Messrs Breese, Penland and United States Marshal Greensboro Moore J. Malley Penland'a Pinland Hreese Western Caroling Bank George Vanderbilt National Bank of Battery Pari Bank United States District Attorney Major Breese Dickerson Calle Hera Richmond Tistee Bond Brevard Connae Idk E. P. Moxey

Port Arthur Canal Nears Completion With Ceremony

Port Arthur will host a fitting ceremony as the canal project nears completion. The canal, designed by Robert Gilliam, chief engineer of the Kansas City Pittsburg and Gulf railroad, aims to draw water from the canal passthrough to Port Arthur with a planned depth of twenty-two feet.

Port Arthur Fox Robert Gilliam Kansas City, Pittsburg and Gulf Railroad Br. A. F. Stillweil Road J. D. Goeljen, Jr Amsterdam Hot Inc Gilham

Over-Wrought Nerves and Uterine Trouble Advised Cure

A Victorian era advertisement urges women to seek Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for nervous breakdowns and uterine disorders. It promises confidential guidance from Mrs. Pinkham, claiming vast experience and free advice, and encourages writing for personalized help. It stresses the dangers of delaying treatment and aims to reassure readers facing fatigue backache dizziness and bearing-down sensations.

Bira Pinkham Lydia K Pinkham Mia Lynn Mass

King Malietoa Gaining Power In Samoa Election

Samoan electors chose King Malietoa amid debate on Berlin treaty terms. Mataafa contends no treaty stipulation bars his kingship, cites German officials and a missing protocol, while seeking peace in Samoa.

Filipios Fall in Numbers as Hale Wing Cleans Front

A Manila Herald dispatch reports General Hale's Wing advancing against insurgents with Gunboat support. Laguna de Bay shelling, Nebraska and Wyoming troops flanking to waterworks, insurgents driven back. Captain O'Brien wounded. Major Bell also hurt. Insurgent losses estimated at 250. private Lovejoy killed, others wounded. Madrid offers ransoms for officers and officials, priests excluded.

Hale New York Herald Manila Laguna de Bay Grant Twentieth Infantry Nebraska Stalenburg Pasig Wyoming J. D. O'Brien Bell Bureau of Information Hole Ingurgente Guadaloupe Lovejoy Company C Washington Madrid Aguinaldo

Dr Raffel Reaches America Sparks Samoa Trouble Talks

Dr John Raffel former Apia municipal council president arrived in San Francisco aboard the Alameda. He said Mataafa is recognized as Samoa’s provisional government by the three leading powers with wide support among natives and foreigners. He cited limits to the German consul’s powers and noted the provisional government’s control of the municipal district and Bamoga administration.

Apia Council San Francisco John Raffel Municipal Council of Apia Alameda Raffel Samoa Lanquil Mataafa Hatfel Supreme Court Morse Washington Bamoga

Samoa Court Clash Over Chief Justice Vacancy

A disputed Samoa political row centers on a court’s decision not to declare the chief justice’s seat vacant. Samoans reject the court while factions dispute whether Mataafa or Tanus should rule, with religion and missionary influence cited as key factors. The uprising reflects deep factionalism as election manipulation and foreign influence shaped royal succession.

Maletos Mateafa Apia Malletea Mataafa London Missionary Society Samoa Tanus Malleton Thie Matanta Fanus Protestant

Southern League forms at Mobile with four clubs

At a Mobile meeting the Southern League announced officials including President Powers Abner Powall and Ted Sullivan. Original clubs are New Orleans Mobile Montgomery and Shreveport with Birmingham and Dallas expected to join, Galveston and Houston possibly considered. Season opens April 13 and runs about four months with a final New Orleans meeting on March 15 to decide undecided affairs and schedule.

Mobile Ala Southern League President Powers Abner Powall New Orleans Cahn Shreveport Y. Oconne Montgomery T. T. Smith Jack Huyton Moble Ted Sullivan Birmingham Dallas Tex Galveston Houston Schadule

Australian Defeats Lawler in Memphis Boxing Bout

Ex champion Jim Hall of Australia defeated Charles Lawler of Louisville Ky after ten rounds in Memphis Tenn. Hall drew first blood in round three and in the tenth delivered a hard body blow that felled Lawler who rose briefly before Hall finished him. About 1 000 spectators watched under the South Memphis Athletic Club.

Jim Hall Memphis Tenn Jin Hall Australia Tonlebt Chstley Lawler Loulayilie Honora Lawler Hall South Memphis Athletic Club

Orioles to Practice South in Georgia

Orioles arrive in Savannah and Augusta for spring training under Manager McGraw. The club will train in Georgia from late March to early April, then play exhibition games against the Brooklyn team in Savannah and Augusta before returning to Baltimore in mid April. Manager Hanlon will join Brooklyn in Augusta around March 20 and then head to Richmond for a series, returning to Brooklyn by April 12.

Baltimers Georgia Baltimore McGraw Orioles Saugnnah Brooklyn Savannah Augusta Hanlon

Kentucky Tragedy Averted After Bronson Attack

Ex State Senator Charles Bronson was attacked in Lexington Kentucky as Jack Chinn assailed him in a disputed suit against China. Both men were released on bond to avert a tragedy. The public row stems from Bronson’s legal actions rather than party faction.

Bronson Lexington Marda Loulause Jack Chinn Charles Bronson China

Money for Cubans Will Be Conveyed to General Brooke

Paymaster General Carey visited the sub treasury and issued a $2,000 warrant drawn on Washington. Funds will be drawn from the treasury and sent to Cuba to pay the Cuban troupe. Carey will guard the money until turned over to General Brooke in Havana, accompanied by regular troops. Details on ship shipment or timing were not released.

Brooke New York March Carey United States Army Washington Treasury Cuba Cordance General Carey War Department Havana

How She Saved Her Money in a Shum Era

A fragmentary report notes a local woman saving money amid a social scene. The readable names include Miss Phipps and a community member, with unclear details about the lead and setting.

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