Labor agent ACN Williams arrested on new emigration charges in Atlanta
R A Williams known as Pegleg Williams, linked to hiring negro emigrants without a Georgia license, was arrested by Patrolman Hill and held at the Tower. He faces warrants from South Carolina and Athens and a pending Supreme Court case, with bonds and transfers likely if he posts bond. Williams claims a legitimate business and denies Athens ties, awaiting court decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
South Carolina
Supreme Court
R. A. Williams
Pegteg
Williams
Hill
Sherif
Fulton County
Manly
Willams
Georgia
Morgan County
Greene County
Mississippi
Arkansas
Tallronds
Constitution
Morgan
Greene Counties
Tennessee
Bond
Southern Banking and Trust Company
Olffice
Alabama Street
W. A. Foster
Inman
Barker & Holueman
Atlanta
Tates
Gould Building
W_JACKSONer
Peachtree
Weyman & Connors
Equitable Building
Pickett Jewelry Co
Whitehall Street
W. P. Davia
Temple Court
E. S. McCandless
Edwin P. Ansley
el, Morse
W. PL
Pattime
M. Frank O. Singer, Jr
Emmons
Fragmentary Note on a Secretive Event in Early Times
A garbled OCR fragment references a pattern ming on secured in nich there auns ant dors with unclear meaning. It mentions a very secretary aiding top arge wardrobes and a discussion about jakery, possibly a hint of a shop or estate affair. No clear names, dates, places, or outcomes are discernible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jakery
Blacks to the West Spur Emigration as Families Split
Chaos marked a Georgia exodus where numerous Black families fled to Mississippi and other states. Men left farms, women stayed or followed, and reports spread of forced removals. Police tracked a ring including a telegram signed CR A Williams. several suspects including Dock Evans and Seaboard employees were detained. Farmers accompanied by authorities sought to recover workers and property losses.
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Athenry
Mississippi
Dock Evans
Seaboard
Atlanta
CR. A. Willams
Jall
Willams
Seaboard Road
Williams
Oconee County
Seaboarn Walton
North Cerolina
Alex Sage
James M. Smith
Georgia
Thief in Coal House Shot Brother-in-Law in Night Burglary
Matthew Sims fired at Orphy Pierce who he believed was stealing coal from his coal house. Pierce was wounded in the abdomen and hospitalized. Sims was not arrested. Pierce's motive tied to his sister in law Ann Sims and a history of theft disputes with Sims.
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Matthew Sims
Greensferry Avenue
Fred
Sims
Woodward Lumber Company
Orphy Pierce
Major Slaton
Pierce
Ann Sims
Thompson
Amusements at Columbia and Grand theaters this week
Wiedemann's company appears at the Columbia with Little Mish Thompson for four acts and a free admission for ladies with paid tickets. Matinees on Wednesday and Saturday. The Grand presents Why Smith Left Home starting Wednesday with a large cast, and Faust by Lewis Morrison scheduled Friday and Saturday.
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Smith
Wiedemann
Columbia
Mish Thompson
George H. Broadhurst
Mary
Hy Smith
Frank Tannehill, Jr
Eugene Redding
Jay Wiliams
Frederick Roberts
Gilbert Gardner
Nellie Maskett
Jennie Engle
Littie Wiliams Salter
Rose Hillard
Belle Chambersis
Lizzie May Ulmer
Thomas Orchestra To Be Heard Here Tomorrow
Reports in New York and Chicago praise Atlanta’s music scene as the Thomas orchestra prepares to perform tomorrow. A Chicago story humorously misstates a New Orleans engagement, describing a doorway anecdote about a private music audience that never occurred.
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Thomas’ Orchestra
New York
Chicago
Atlanta
New York Times
Attentiin
M. Bonnard
Times
South
Chicago Qu
Thomas
Atalnta
New Orleans
Chicago Daily
Mr. Thomas
Thomas Orchestra
Swas
Arta
Thomas Croness
Prince Clarence Sued in Jamaica Courts Over Mosquito Territory
Kingston Jamaica March 11 Prince Clarence chief of the Mosquito territory and British protege resident in Jamaica has been sued by local merchants over substantial debts. His counsel argues he was sovereign chief before and during the action, claiming rights of the Mosquito territory and denies Jamaica court jurisdiction.
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Mosquito Territory
Jamaica
Kingston
Prince Clarence
Masaguito
Phosphate Miners Halt Work After Suspicions
In Ocala Florida March 1 The phosphate mining firm Hood Hubbard of Dunnellon suspended operations following Hassard the Juliatte miner's failure. The firm had faced losses of 25000 last season on advancing contracts and shut down yesterday to avoid labor disputes. About 1000 workers are affected and reports suggest further trouble for another miner.
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Hassard
Ocala
Fla
H. J. Hasgard
Juliatte
Hood & Hubbard
Dunnellon
Hood É& Hubbard
Archer
Local Sirup Rates Under Study by Georgia Lines
Traffic officials from south Georgia roads discuss readjusting local sirup rates after shippers pressed for reductions. Georgia manufacturers seek parity with New Orleans rates for barrel shipments and faster car shipments. Officials promise to push for satisfactory adjustments while noting New Orleans lines may still offer lower rates.
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Georgia
South Georgia
Sirup
State Railroad Commission
New Orleans
State Commission
Cyrano Reading Tonight At Grand By Professor Clark
The Atlanta Lecture Association presents Professor S. H. Clark delivering a dramatic reading from Cyrano de Bergerac at the Grand tonight. The piece promises to reveal dramatic beauties obscured by last week's Mansfield production, showcasing Clark's mastery in reading and criticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Clark
Mansfield
Clark
the Grand
Atlanta Lecture Association
Sunday Night Police Raid Nets Five Negroes and Whisky
A Sunday night police raid on Marietta Street near North Broad led officers to a fourth floor gambling and whisky den. Five men Charley Pleas Vincent Ed Martin Jim Sneed and Jim Marchman were taken to the police station with bottles cards and dice found. Investigators say the group run a blind tiger operation and gambling ring, with a follow-up court appearance scheduled for today.
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Marietta Street
North Broad
Marietta and
Road
Abbott
Charley Pleas
Wui Vincent
Ed Martin
Jim Sneed
Jim Marchman
Dobbins
Admiral Dewey Celebration and rail fare to Macon
Macon on March 23, 1900 hosts an Admiral Dewey celebration with Central of Georgia Railway selling round trip tickets to Macon at one fare. Trains depart Atlanta at 7:50 am 4:05 pm and 8:39 pm with ticket offices at Union Depot and 16 Wall Street. Also numerous local real estate listings and a lost purse notice follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central of Georgia Railway Company
Macon
United
Atlanta
Union Depot
Wall Stret
Wakeful Nights and Dr Miles Nervine Restores Sleep
Wakeful Nights describe sleepless nerve fatigue and the decline of brain function, urging quick action. Dr Miles Nervine is praised as the best remedy, restoring appetite, sleep, digestion, nerves, and energy. A Spirit Lake Iowa wife recounts her husband’s violent insomnia and her use of Nervine, claiming it saved his life after many bottles and nightly rest.
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Miles’ Nervine
Dr. Miles’ Nervine
Megs
A. W. Hicht
Spirit Lake
Iowa
Dr Miles Nervine Tax Time Reminder in City
A brief notice urges residents to file city tax returns within a few days. It highlights deadline urgency and directs readers to complete their filings promptly.
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ACN
Nory
Tures
la Mt
Teds
Mitining Ng One
Athena
RE. 5
Price
Lottie Williams
Salter
Lewis Morrison
Morrison
Faust
Ceak
GRAND
Dake Hood
Admiral Dewey
C. H. Girardeau & Co
E. Wall St
Kimball House
Houston
Ivy
Capitol
Belelaw
Trinity Avenue
Loyd Street
Capitol Avenue
Peegles Street
Fae Ren Enema
Grant's Park
Miss Hardeman
EB. Cain
Miles
Nervine
Dr. Wiles Medical Co
Mutual Life of
R. F. Shedden
Elkhart
Indiana
Daily
Sunday Constitution
Cole
Washington, D.C
Mig. Co
Capital Avenue
Crow and
Taman
Curran & Wolff
Milner Caldwell and Flowers Lumber Company
Balling
Haston Chemieal Co
Hithmond
Thos. H. Northen
Walker Dunson
Northen & Dunson
Equitable
Washington Street
White
Peachtree Street
Alley
Piedmont Avenue
East Front
Juniper Street
Fifth Street
Northen & Dungon
Bell Telephone
L. D
A. C. Morris
D. P. Morris & Sons
Peachtree St
West End
Central Place
Pine Street
Jackson Street
Mangum Street
Ellis Street
Wayden Street
Bulllam Street
Gartredl Street
Forest Avenue
W. Harris Stree
Will Street
J. A
Baltimore
Yates
Steed
Gathur
Furniture
Ee Ee
THE
Furniture Exchange
West Mitchell
Busines
Austell Buildtne
Hage
Smith Premise
C. A
United States
H. M. Ashe
Underwood Typewriter Co
Flatton & Wood War
Cotteges
Eta
John J. Woodhide
N. Broad
Storrlge Security Warehouses Co
Calla
Retigaa
Marietta
ipAy
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