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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1899

Page

5

Palmetto Newsman Force Brings Wounded Man to City

State troops returned to Atlanta after patrolling Palmetto where a mob assault wounded Bigby at Grady Hospital. Captain Hunter Course reported quiet in Palmetto and credited Captain Barker for restraining further violence. The neg ro preacher Thorp left Palmetto with his family amid fears of further unrest as four arson suspects were moved to Fairburn for trial.

Bigby Grady Hospital Fairburn Palmetto Candler Hunter Atlanta Palmetta Captain Coursa Rigby Barker Conroe Thorp Captain Barker Falmetto Tharp Jim Thorp Jarta

Dr Walton on Jekyl Island Sermon Draws Millionaire Audience

Dr Walton of Atlanta led an Episcopal service at the Little Chapel on Jekyl Island last Sunday with a congregation including prominent statesmen and financiers. Notables present included ex Secretary of the Interior Bills Speaker Reed Joseph Pulitzer of The World Thomas Nelson Page James A Scrymser president of the Ocean Cable Company HR Porter iron magnate Charles Maurice and Woolsham of the Bank of the Metropolis New York.

Club of Millionaires de W W Ocean Cable Company HR Porter Pittsburg Charles Maurice Iron Bridge Bulkter Woolsham Hank Metropolis of New York

Border Sheriff in Borderline Arrest Sparks Diplomatic Tense Standoff

Towns County Sheriff Foster led a blockade runner in crossing into North Carolina without a requisition to arrest Steedley on a warrant. Governor Candler considered a pardon or requisition, while Attorney General Terrell warned of potential dire consequences and possible actions against Foster. The incident widens cross border tension as North Carolina and Georgia authorities weigh the legal bounds and risks.

Towns County North Carolina Candler Shariff Titer Sheri Foster Nmn Mano DlLeuny Wao Steedley Foster Hue Steckley Coe Fowns County Carolina Woking North Garonne Lander Snerit Foster Meritt Hoster Jira Towna County Sherif Foster

Articles of Incorporation Filed for Two Copper Firms

In Trenton New Jersey on March 2 articles of incorporation were filed with the secretary of state. The National Sale Company is formed with a capital of 12.9 million dollars and is authorized to mine smelt and deal in copper and other metals. Also filed was the Boston and Seven Devils Copper Company with a capital of five million dollars, authorized to mine smelt and deal in copper and other metals.

Trenton N J National Sale Company Boston Seven Devils Copper Company

Veterans Hold Lively Meeting at State Capitol

At a state capitol gathering of Avianta Camp Confederate Veterans Colonel TK Oglesby argued General Miles bore responsibility for shackling Jefferson Davis in prison. Captain W H Harrison criticized Cooper’s history, and a state reunion during the next October fair was debated with committees named to pursue the plan.

Avianta Camp State Capitol TK Oglesby Alexander Stephens Wiles United States Army Jefferson Davin Ogtesby Jefferson Davis Stanton General Miles Miles Davis Oglesby da J Grant Lee Ogiesby Harrison W H Harrison Coopers South Confederacy Atlanta Osborne Walker Ehane Mesara Rodgera Caldwell Motes Dr Divine Daughters of the Confederacy For W D Elly Alwara Goldiers H H Smith Evans Gordon Ail Georgia T UK Campa Treasury Calhoun General Commandery Charleston

Port Arthur Canal Finished Opens to Public Celebrations

Port Arthur announces the canal is completed with a 40 foot ground strip left for crossing during pig celebration day. Dredge Florida moved to the meeting point to remove the last foundation resisting the injunction. Gulf waters now flow through the canal as thousands gather for the opening festivities.

Houston Tex Port Arthur Port Arthur Canal Florida Gulf

Drafted Bogus Check Arrest In Charlotte

A Klages, a young white man claiming New York as home, was arrested in Atlanta on a Charlotte warrant charging passing a worthless draft on his mother for hotel board at the Arlington in Charlotte. He says a mistake occurred while he was away, his mother later ready to redeem, and that the draft was not presented for collection. His mother reportedly owns valuable New York property and the hotel seeks further word from Charlotte officials.

A Klages New York Chasewood and Covington Charlotte NC Ratt Klages Arlington Charlotte Klages Atlanta Jophe Chosewood Cointon Alvin Marietta March Mth

The Colonel Decries Curtailment Of Citizens Rights

A fictional colonel denounces laws he says curb liberty in Atlanta. He cites dress codes and spitting fines as examples, arguing courts overstep personal freedom by dictating attire and public behavior. He ridicules local ordinances on whistling and spitting while predicting vast fines and arrests under new rules.

Matener Mans Nations Higginbotham Washington Atlanta

State Confederate Veterans Plan Georgia Reunion in Atlanta

The Confederate veterans of Georgia will hold a state reunion in Atlanta during the state fair next fall. The movement has already started and is being fostered by several prominent veterans. They have discussed holding a reunion and favor it, with an excellent opportunity offered at the fair.

Griffin Confederate Veterans of Georgia Atlanta Ha’ Cras Thes

Urbana Wine Co Gold gear cham pastes popularity rises

Atlanta residents show appreciation for a pure American product as Urbana Wine Co s Gold gear cham pastes nearly triple in demand over the past two years amid local praise and growing recognition.

Atlanta Urbana Wine Co

Wounded Woman After pistol incident at Grady Hospital

Fennie Jones of 168 Gray Street, a Black woman, was taken to Grady Hospital Sunday night in precarious condition from two bullet wounds in the abdomen. Jeanie Jones dropped a pistol on the floor and it discharged. Local reports allege a struggle and mental distress linked to the event. medical staff hold faint hopes for her recovery.

Jeanie Jones Fennie Jones Gray Street Grady Hospital

Symphony Club to Open April Fourth With Concert

A large Avlanta Symphony City meeting approved a constitution and by laws. a board of directors will arrange musical concerts at club rooms and other venues. Membership cap set at twenty with a $2 initiation fee. twenty two applications were received. formal opening on April 4 and plans for a ladies auxiliary.

Cfty Una Maus Mit Samuel W Goode A A Doyle J Re Nutting Edward G Warner William Davis Uhia Barben

Spiders Will Go to St Louis Franchise Change

Creditors syndicate fold the Mound City franchise as Edward Becker buys the 81 Louis club for 25000 dollars. Articles of incorporation for a new base ball association to be filed. De Haas Rooslon of the Cleveland Club to hold 49 percent, in exchange for players. Showalter beats Janowski in New York chess, four straight wins.

Mound City St Louis Edward Becker Louis Baseball Association de Haas Roolson Cleveland Showalter Janowski Ew York Mach Reriea Areinet

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