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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1899
Page
3
Griffin Georgia March 9 Special reports say white citizens protected homes and lives when a train carrying negro troops was fired upon. Lt Col Withrow claims the soldiers fired first. Griffin Mayor Davis and Deputy Lt Daniel say citizens fired in self defense. Officials promise order as troops pass through again.
William Frasier and two members of the Tenth drimauies were fined 275 in the police court yesterday afternoon for drunkenness. Unable to pay, they were sent to the city chhingang for seven days.
In Morgan superior court Mrs. E Strauss was awarded 12,000 against the Georgia railroad in a hard fought homicide suit. The Augusta resident claimed her husband Edward F Strauss was killed at Rutledge four years ago while coal was being loaded into a tender. The verdict is noted as among Georgia’s largest for a fireman’s death. Judge Reagan presided. attorneys J B Cummings and Bryan Cummings represented the railroad.
Coffee county tale from Wayernes Georgia reports Wesley Ricketson, a wealthy citizen, suffered a severe skull crush in a fall. He has periodic insanity fits and wishes to be placed in the asylum. In Coffee county ordinary court he is adjudged lunatic and to be committed. His brothers Joe John and George Ricketson of Pearson also face lunacy proceedings. Tom Paucell of Lebatan is likewise declared insane and to be placed in the asylum.
In Newnan Georgia on March 9 the L A Baldwin suit against the Atlanta and West Point railroad concluded its evidence in Superior Court before Judge Harris. The trial will continue with counsel arguments tomorrow morning after which the local option contest will be addressed. Baldwin seeks 29000 dollars for injuries from a freight car incident followed by a collision with an engine.
Albany Ga early today Henry Rance a young Negro was killed in an apparent train jumping accident about half a mile east of Albany. The Brunswick and Western passenger train reached Albany at 2 20 this morning and Rance apparently fell from the moving car striking a cross tie and dying. A second item reports Dr Vaughan saying burglars entered his home Sunday night used chloroform found on a desk but unused and police believe they have identified the burglar.
In Millen Ga on March 9 Mrs da tah Bringon was found in bed by her sons, unconscious. Dr Palmer diagnosed congestion of the brain and paralysis, with her condition described as critical.
Mr Hymerick Thompson of this county was stricken with paralysis after being struck on the elbow by a turpentine wagon standard. The shock caused paralysis of the left side and speechlessness for a period. He is on the road to recovery and improving slightly.
Norfolk March 9 Steam yacht Senator owned by Charles A Fuller arrives after a long voyage from the wreck of the Wizzard bearing tales of native fish gathering and ocean dangers. Passengers recount hardships and the crew reports steady progress despite rough seas.
Withrow declares himself responsible in a disputed incident. The statement centers on blame amid community debate. Authorities have yet to confirm details.
In Macon Georgia March special, soldiers of the Tenth Infantry colore d recount harsh views of ex lieutenant colonel H Withrow who sent a caustic letter to Governor Candler about training incidents. They claim he bore major responsibility for poor conducta at Camp Haskell and would confront him if met in civilian clothes. Mayor Price responds to Captain Brandt’s Des Moines allegations, calling them false and slanderous, clarifying riot incidents in Macon. Court updates note small fines for pistol offences, and a naturalization case adds a Chinese resident who aims to vote. A Mercer gym planned, library entertainment set, and local civic events are listed.
Citizens of Brunswick Ga plan a warm reception for Congressman Brantley on his arrival tomorrow in token of appreciation for his work on Brunswick public buildings and local appropriations. The mayor council and a 30 member delegation will meet the train escort him to the Oglethorpe and a night ovation with speakers and the marine band will greet him at city hall.
Washington March. The Creek nation grazing leases for cattle pastures face legal barrier under Section 2 of the Curtis Act. No leases after January 1, 1898 are valid and all preexisting leases terminate April 1. Interior Department declines to authorize grazing without clear legal warrant.
Information from Dayton Tenn reports the Dayton Coal and Iron Company will raise miners wages by seven percent starting next week. About 40 workers will benefit from the voluntary increase, prompted by the strong iron market. The raise fulfills promises made to miners about two years ago during hard times. The furnace and railroad workers had already received higher pay.
In Knoxville Tennessee on March 9 special bulletin notes local Democrats arranging a Bryan lecture to be delivered March 18. Colonel William J. Bryan will speak and attend a banquet afterward with Hon. Charles T. Cates as toastmaster. Ex-Senator Ledgerwood ex-Mayor Weixkell ex-Governor Taylor and Governor Benton McMillin to respond to toasts.
Port Arthur Texas reports the harbor expansion part of the Gulf railroad project will inaugurate the canal on Saturday March 2 with elaborate ceremonies planned. A large foreign delegation and several state governors are expected to attend. Also noted is the tug Three Friends undergoing repairs in Jacksonville and a moonshine raid near Madison station resulting in a 50 gallon still destroyed and another large still captured in Limestone county with no arrests.
Major William B. Banister brigade surgeon United States Army has been nominated for the brevet rank of lieutenant colonel for gallantry under fire at Santiago. Rector J. M. Banister of the Church of the Nativity in Huntsville Alabama notes the honors.
New York reports an official Paulist statement regarding the pope's letter on Americanism and Father Isaac Hecker. The note says no further details will be released and that a new edition of Hecker's Life will align with the pope's judgment.
A catalog of canned seafood and related items with assorted sizes and prices. Items include Columbia River Salmon, Balmion steak, Canadian Lobsters, Biloxi Shrimp, Deviled Crabs, Little Neck Clams, Haddock Roe, Sardines French and in tomato sauce, Truffles and Mushrooms, Kipwrest Seated Herring, and Mackerel in oil, with prices ranging from 2c to 40c per unit.
A. W. Farlinger of 321 and 323 Peachtree Street is involved in a case alleging partial payment with a remaining balance. The suit seeks the unpaid amount.
Savannah March 9 Special John Chariton colored to be hanged tomorrow about noon for the murder of Harry S McLeod Bayannan's meat inspector at the December term court appeal denied new trial last month Chariton claimed voluntary manslaughter not intent to kill McLeod bar dispute over a drink ended with a shot hitting McLeod who died within hours Charlons calm demeanor before the gallows noted officials puzzled over legal service for civil suit at Tybee Island and Cuba news mentions streets named for Lt Col T S Wyly and support for annexation later.
Governor Blessitt grants thirty days’ respite to William Hall the Cumberland county wife murders. Hall, jailed in Nashville, was convicted and his death sentence affirmed by the supreme court. He says his mother influenced him to kill his wife and investigators found he was unfit to travel.
An official government test of the Brown segmental tube wire gun was conducted at Birds boro. Fifty guns are being built for the government. The five inch caliber weapon weighs 3.5 tons and is 19 feet long. Maximum pressure exceeded 40 000 pounds with a velocity near 3000 feet per second. Tests have so far pleased the inventor and officials.
Funds for February were formally allowed from Havana and March estimates are expected via cable. General Leonard Wond says most laborers will return to work in a few days and an asphalt company will start on three large azale projects early next week under an existing contract. Prospects improved after days of doubt. A Quito battle report says about 60 killed, several hundred wounded, and 400 prisoners taken.
Washington reports dismiss fears of disturbance in Santiago after widespread sensational publications. General Wood confirms there is absolutely no ground for anxiety, messaging the War Department to verify the situation.
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