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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1900
Page
6
Fragmentary OCR notes reference rural goods with a price around $2.50 and mention of items like pod and possibly diseases or ailments. The text is garbled, lacking clear names, locations, dates, or a cohesive event.
The annexation fight in Macon Georgia ended with the anti group withdrawing their temporary restraining order, keeping the injunction petition in court. Judge Felton limited further restraining orders until both sides present, signaling a City Council election move toward annexation within days. The scene drew a large crowd and featured leaders from both sides and local officials. Meanwhile Mercer University hosted a Sigma Alpha Epsilon banquet with Mercer civic leaders and guest speakers. Mercer also announced a new baseball coach from Brooklyn to mentor the team.
The article notes Mercer seeks victory over Cornell after last year’s 11 107 defeat. Cornell will have played one game upon arrival and lacks the diamond experience Mercer possesses. Mercer’s three weeks more of practice should improve readiness. The piece also mentions a tennis tournament among six fraternities, veterans attending, a Dewey reception committee, and Chamber of Commerce funding for upcoming events. The Second Georgia review is unlikely, but a Spanish-American War veterans visit to Macon with a parade is under discussion.
Lawrenceville special reports Judge KR Russell says a U S Senate bid hinges on state committee action and primary timing. He supports primaries and urges a vote at a time when all people can participate, noting he will await the committee’s decision before deciding on candidacy.
In Savannah the firm of Sho tter and Co the largest naval stores exporters in the south pleaded guilty to an interstate commerce law violation. Judge Speer fined the head of the firm $1 000 and costs while other cases were nolle pressed. The defense argued the violation was technical due to differing weight per gallon calculations for spirits turpentine.
In Calhoun Georgia on March 9 Special the jury found Alf Prater guilty with mercy recommended. After a conference with his lawyers the defendant pleaded guilty on three other counts and Judge Fite imposed a two year sentence allocated as one year for stealing a horse six months for a buggy three months for a harness and three months for a bridle all items taken from different parties requiring restitution.
City Attorney Barrett holds that license applications pass individually. McDowell’s license for the rest of the year costs 833 dollars and may be revoked by the council. Exchange must not run with other business and must stay orderly. Two pension cases, a drowning near Yemassee, arson arrest, veterans fair plans, and essay medal committee named by Augusta chapter.
A movement among Dahlonega Consolidated Gold Mining stockholders aims to form a new company in Dahlonega with 5 million dollars capital. The Standard would include 5000 acres of mineral lands and center on the Tahonega mine, recently sold to the Consolidated company, with Ohio investors among the eager yet reticent promoters awaiting charter details.
In Bainbridge Georgia on March 9 special report notes Decatur County politics will be busy in the upcoming primary. Many candidates seek county offices and populists gain momentum by winning the county school commissioner post. Byron Bower, Jr. seeks re election to the legislature with strong local support, while Decatur is seen as a leading claimant for the district senate alongside Miller and neighboring counties.
Marietta Ga March 9 special The Daily Critic has become a success under proprietor editor Mr R Moore. The paper began as a small daily for Marietta and has expanded its size due to strong local patronage.
Readers share letters praising Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and Blood Purifier for menstrual irregularities cramps and nervous symptoms. Miss Gomes of Aptos Cal July 31 1898 reports irregular painful cycles improved after treatment. Miss Jensen of Ogdensberg Wis June 10 1899 credits three bottles of each remedy for relief from sideache chills and dizziness.
Athens Ga March 9 Special. Young Ward and his father Lorenzo Ward visited Athens to stop Jesse Ward from joining Mississippi emigration. Ward relatives report promises of wealth and paradise in Mississippi but describe brutal labor, mis treatment, and restricted letters. About fifty Morgan county men have returned, many coerced to stay or flee after losing money or freedom.
A negro man named Smith who arrived from Union District of South Carolina has contracted smallpox in Athens Georgia. He is hospitalized in the pesthouse after exposure to others and is to be kept isolated. Doctors Crow Conway and Dillard confirm the diagnosis and assess containment while noting Athens history of limited outbreaks.
Mrs Mattle Cain wife of Ruel Cain brother of the county sheriff was badly burned yesterday morning at Pleasant Grove Ringgold Georgia while unrolling a quilt. Her clothing caught fire and she was engulfed in flames before help could extinguish the fire posing poor chances of recovery.
A 23 year old woman fleeing burning garments rushed toward a nearby store owned by her husband. Her sister Mrs Chastain tried to aid with water but flames persisted until a man named Phillips tore remaining burning clothing from her body. The victim, mother of two, survived.
Five boys aged between ten and fourteen from Phenix City Alabama were arraigned on charges of bringing stolen goods into town. The group named James Ammons Will Simple Curtis Edwards Eugene Jackson and Aaron Segrest faced a judge as police reported a suspected organized stealing ring with items such as guns cartridges axes and clothing found among them. Mayor Wilkins set fines at ten dollars each, but unpaid penalties will require twenty days of hard labor on the streets.
The Afghan ameer in London states Afghanistan will aid Great Britain if needed. He argues Russia fears a Muslim rising across Eurasia and claims Afghans would rather die than be enslaved. He offers troops to support Britain in Transvaal war, noting Afghans are unaccustomed to sea travel.
In Augusta Georgia on March a report says Rev Sparks W Melton pastor of a leading Baltimore Baptist church is likely to be invited to fill the vacancy at the First Baptist church of Augusta caused by Rev Lansing Burrows resignation If he indicates willingness to accept the call the move may proceed Melton is described as a young man of about thirty to thirty five and highly regarded in church circles.
W H Baldwin president of Long Island railroad and General E P Meany of the American Telephone Company, with a party of friends, intend to attend the Southern Industrial convention to be held in Chattanooga Tennessee May 8 to 9. Officials of the body have signified consent to discuss establishing in Baltimore an exposition of southern products and resources. The Baltimore Leaf Tobacco Company has filed suit in the U S circuit court for duties paid.
A legal filing against Collector William F. Stone of Baltimore seeks $429.41 plus interest for duties paid by the company under protest on tobacco imported from Porto Rico in March 19%.
In Spartanburg judge finds Professor J C Meares guilty of abusing Cora Jenkins a young orphan while she was in his home. Meares a former instructor at the state institute for the deaf and the blind and his wife both around sixty five years old. The girl was forced to leave and later ended up in the poorhouse as Meares refused aid. Defense signals intent to seek stay of judgment and a new trial.
American woman Mrs Mamie Rich, imprisoned in Chihuahua, Mexico, awaits a decision from the higher court. The state supreme court will not take up the case for fifteen days, as lawyer M Candari seeks a postponement due to other urgent matters.
Dr Hathaway claims a self developed treatment system for throat and other diseases aided by advanced galvanic and faradic equipment. The advertise touts cures, offers free leaflet and consultation, and lists 294A South Broad Street Atlanta with office hours 8:30 to 5:00 daily and 10:00 to 4:00 Sundays.
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