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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1902
Page
8
Reports from multiple Georgia regions show fruit growers assessing frost and rain impact. Middle and southern areas report 33 1/3 to 49 percent damage, while north Georgia varies from minimal to small losses. Several growers in Macon and surrounding counties anticipate an average to excellent yield barring future conditions.
Newport News Va March 2 Special The largest ship built in any U S yard began two days of builders trial from the place of construction. The Korea designed for Pacific coast mail service is a twin screw steamship launched March 2 1901. Length 572 8 feet beam 63 feet depth 40 feet draft 27 feet displacement 18600 tons cost 2009000 dollars.
In Americus Georgia on March 20 the People's Bank, led by President W H Simmons, entered an assignment after a weeklong bank run spurred by rumors of insolvency. Simmons claims assets exceed liabilities though no formal statement exists. The bank, capitalized at 350,000, faced deposits from Sumter county and others, with total creditor claims potentially around 30,000. Simmons, closely tied to Charles Broadus Rouss, acknowledged idle rumors linked to Rouss' death triggered the run.
In Rome Georgia two white men L King and George King were arrested after firing at a procession of children en route to Hickory Grove school house. A dog was killed, no injuries reported, and defendants posted bond to face charges.
Rome Lodge No. 64 B. P. O. E. elected Hon. R. A. Denny as exalted ruler Hon. W. H. Ennis as leading knight Howard Grant as lecturing knight Robert W. Graves as royal knight L. B. Gummon as secretary J. D. Hanks as treasurer James Glover as inner guard R. R. West as tyler and W. J. West as trustee The Elks move into newly acquired club rooms and report a flourishing condition.
In Montezuma Georgia on March 30 special report, peach growers say the crop has suffered little from this week's cold weather with estimated total damage not exceeding ten percent. They report pollen, pears, and plums damaged, but overall crop seems uninjured.
Athens dispatch notes O Frampton Ellis of Atlanta elected Literary Club president after a resign. It highlights The Georgian staff change with Cone Maddox becoming business manager, boosting ad pages and finances. ATLANTA youths, active in Phi Delta Theta and Daphnephore, rise in university life and Georgia pride.
The Evening Record begins daily publication in Rome on March 20. Formerly a campaign paper edited by W. J. Neel, it now operates as a full daily with F. G. Gevanay as editor and W. S. Gunby as business manager. Neel will contribute editorials. The Rome Publishing Company issues five columns over four pages.
Gainesville March 20 special report states a coroner's jury found Mrs. Blake died by suffocation or strangulation at the hands of Harve Stover and Charley Pirkle. The attackers are jailed and held for trial after evidence from post mortem by Drs Smith and Palmour and testimony from Col Howard Thompson. Stover and Pirkle deny guilt and refuse interviews or counsel.
An attachment was issued today against a Panhard racing car owned by Roy A. Rainey of New York valued at 6006. The incident after a crash near Savannah injured Rainey and two ladies, plus damage to the wagon and horse. The claim totaled 65 for damages and time losses, later compromised by payment.
Louisville Ga March 20 Special The First National Bank of Louisville organized with 2 capital stock of 35000 dollars Directors listed H M Comer W W Abbott Miles B Lane John Hunter Jeynes B Polhill W A Stone and R L Gumble All stock taken Bank to commence business April 1.
Rome Ga March 20 Special J Henry Haskinson a prominent Rome lawyer filed a bankruptcy petition before Referee W S Powell noting assets and liabilities at 9000 He seeks no more than the homestead exemption of 1600 to protect his home while beginning bankruptcy proceedings
The piece discusses athletic conditioning for prize fighting led by Jeffries and Sharkey, stressing digestion and stomach strength. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a natural aid to digestion, claiming they prevent acidity, support performance, and are safe without cathartics, with Jeffries and Sharkey endorsing them.
Jim Swinney a black man placed a tub of boiling water over a fire and boiled his youngest child to death after pepper was added He then attempted to kill other children before neighbors interrupted and he fled He was captured and jailed while debate swirled between lynching and legal trial
Mrs Emma C Hunt of Barnesville Ga died yesterday afternoon at her daughter's home after a two year battle with paralysis and related illnesses. Born in Monroe county near Liberty Hill fifty five years ago she married Colonel J A Hunt and lived in Barnesville since, surviving her husband who died in 1882. She leaves four children Roe Charles A Mrs W B Smith and Mrs Otis A Murphy. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church and interment was at Greenwood cemetery.
Notices detail administrator sales for Ella R Kidwell and Joe S Nix estates in Fulton and Randolph counties. Sale dates set for April 1902, with property descriptions including land lots, parcels, and street-bound boundaries. Public notices include bids for a Wilkes County courthouse and a charter petitions for the Atlanta Manufacturers Association.
Joseph Murphy returns to the Grand tonight and Saturday highlighting Shauns Rhue and Jerry Gow with a strong Irish character, while Miss Marlowe appears in When I Knighthood Was in Flower and Don Caesar de Bazan headlines at the Columbia with Albert Taylor and Gertuda Ewing in key roles. The productions feature elaborate scenery, a five thousand dollar stock in a regional association and plans for exhibitions to boost local industry in Atlanta.
President John M. Egan of Central of Georgia and Ocean Steamship argues against a Seaboard Air Line bridge across the Savannah River linking Hutchins Island terminals. He says the bridge would shoal the harbor, delay traffic, and injure port reputation, while wharves sit upstream of the proposed span. Savannah’s city council and Seaboard supporters push the measure, with Senate action anticipated.
In Albion Nebraska on March 20 Mrs Amelia Patterson and George Thompson fought a street duel over a divorce case. Thompson fired five shots at Patterson missing. Patterson escaped but wounded Thompson twice. Bystander James Fury was shot in the leg, his wound not serious. Thompson's injuries are dangerous.
Forsyth Ga March 20 Special The largest fruit growers of Monroe county put crop damage at 36 percent from the recent freeze. They caution figures may rise after thorough examination.
In Augusta Ga on March 2 Doughty defeated Selden and Dake defeated Lyon in the Bon Air Club golf match for the president's cup. The final contest will be played tomorrow by Doughty and Dake.
In Macon Georgia on March 20 special report notes Oscar Avant interrupted a Firet Baptist church service at First Baptist by talking with girls. He refused to leave after remonstrance and drew a knife, injuring two ushers Thomas Robinson and Henry Spaidus before being arrested and placed in the barracks.
Sealed proposals due 2 pm April 1902 for furnishing materials, labor, and construction of Barrack Buildings and Power House at Mountain Branch National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers near Johnson City Tennessee. Plans and forms available from Architect J. Freedlander or Superintendent of Construction. Right to reject bids reserved. Also sealed bids for supplies and services at United States Court House and Post Office building Atlanta Georgia due April 3 1902.
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