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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1900
Page
6
Fragmentary OCR text referencing public funds, dividends, taxing, and legal provisions across states. Contains distorted words and incomplete phrases about company payments, rates, and regulatory actions, with no clear event, date, or identifiable entities to anchor a concise report.
Grifin Fort Valley and nearby sections report minimal damage from a recent frost. Experts note Elberta, Alexander and Triumph varieties show resilience, with fears easing as temperatures rise. Fort Valley and Perry centers warn of possible later frosts while growers prepare fires and monitor buds for further risk.
The fruit growers of Georgia gathered at the Brown House in Macon on March 16 to discuss railroad freight rates and related issues affecting fruit shipment. The meeting addressed current pricing conditions and possible impacts on the industry.
In Savannah Judge Speer probes if eleven defendants used the malls to defraud with beer and spirits In dry counties Montgomery Laurens Bulloch Emanuel and Tatnall. Witnesses show orders and cash flows, while defense contends the matter hinges on the Tyson led conspiracy centered in Vidalia and handwriting.
Griffin Georgia March 16 Special The Kincaid mill chartered 1888 began operations 1849. George J Coppedge bought ten shares for 200 a share later sold at 3250 25 a share profit 10 percent dividends sustained by careful management. Other mills also pay ten percent with no stock on the market.
Sheriff McArthur pursued Monroe Robinson from Americus Georgia to Deland Florida after he killed Harper Washington. Robinson, an African American man, fled the state but was captured by Deland authorities and handed over to officials in Americus. Federal indications suggest the killing was unprovoked. Joel Washington and Robinson are African American.
The Modern Way promotes a pleasant and effective method to cleanse the system and break up colds headaches and fevers using the delightful disguise laxative remedy Syrup of Figs made by California Fig Syrup Co.
Gainesville Ga March 16 A deal with Pacolet Manufacturing Co of Pacolet S C gives control of 85 acres on New Holland Springs for a 1 million dollar cotton mill. The plant will employ about 1,400, pay 15 000 to 20 000 monthly, run 50 000 spindles and produce standard sheetings for export. A Boston firm will design a five story 120 by 525 foot mill near the Southern railway with sidetracks, and Victor Montgomery named manager.
Cochran Georgia March 16 special. Marshal Hamp Overby Wig was accidentally and seriously shot by Deputy E P Collins while arresting a negro near Cochran. The ball pierced the marshal’s over and injures him. Vine Jackson a negro had shot his father earlier that morning and was being protected by his brothers as officers closed in.
Mrs Sam Duffy was severely burned while walking in Union district on A. O. Gay’s place. Her daughter saved her by pushing her into a ditch and covering with sand. Mrs Duffy, over fifty, is highly respected. Also, Sam Lung, last of Celestial colony, died in Chattanooga of heart failure at his ironing table, leaving no Chinese in the city.
A Macon Ga special from March 16 reports Allen Fuller, condemned killer of Mrs Eugenia Hamilton Pottleang, saying he will reveal details about the crime soon. He claims innocence, blames Redd, and says he helped dispose of the body. Fuller requests clemency while fearing execution, in a cell near the gallows seventeen days from hanging.
Lawrenceville Ga March 16 Special a Seaboard Air-Line through freight hit a country team at a crossing near Gloster killing the driver Lexington Mathews son of Henry B Mathews of Martins district This coroner’s inquest underway blame not reported but wind hindered hearing the train as it moved toward Atlanta with the wind blowing hard and the locomotive whistle obscured by the gale
A vintage style ad lists numerous cheese and butter brands with prices and labels. Items include Bayle's Anchovy Cheese, Edam, Philadelphia Cream Cheese, Rogquefort, New York Cream Cheese, Clover Till Butter, Clover Hill Butter, Fox River High Rock Butter, and Country Butter with varied price points and pack sizes. The copy emphasizes purity and health benefits of dairy products and showcases multiple jars, pounds, and boxed formats.
Athens Ga March 17 special reports a bi electric power plant to be built at Talasgee shoals on the middle Oconee river yielding about 7 000 horsepower. The power will be rented to Athens manufacturers to spur investment. A large dam and power house will be erected with new machinery and a charter secured. Local investors Hodgson Lyndon and Bryan lead the project. Also new cotton mill stock subscribed and more funds expected. work aimed to start by summer. Other items note Derricotte surrenders for murder, lively Clarke county county offices races, ice works fire, and local notes on lawyers and officials.
A ornate silver vase destined for Admiral Dewey arrives in Savannah from New York and is secured in the City Exchange vault. It will be awarded at a De Soto hotel banquet on March 21 with engraving depicting steamship progress since the Savannah. The gift is described as one of the finest presented to the admiral during his U S tours.
In Cleary County Hampton Ga on March 16 authorities note Dr R J Arnold is favored for representative by leading residents. He serves on the board of education and as secretary of the democratic executive committee. If he runs, opposition may be unlikely.
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