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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1900
Page
4
Damaged text references names like Evans Burnett and a county committee timing a March meeting. Several figures hint at large sums and signatures, suggesting a public funds or campaign context. The garbled lines imply a county call and a delegated authority, with uncertain details and dates.
In Savannah Georgia March 23 Judge Emory Speer sentenced conspirators who pled guilty to using the mails to defraud. Prison terms ranged from four months to five years with fines up to $1000. Tyson received five years and $1000. Families cried as sentences were read. Tyson urged mercy, citing debts and a failed telephone line venture.
Marietta Ga March 23 special In his home county four fifths of the bar and the last three grand juries have urged Judge Gober to seek re election to the superior court He has solid bar support and plans to run again Friends predict an overwhelming vote Solicitor General Hutcherson notes the supreme court has not reversed a criminal case tried by Gober in four years and has no opposition
Judge Allen Fort of Americus is in Fort Valley as a candidate for Congress in Georgia's third district. He has completed a partial county canvass, reporting strong expressions of support and intent to back his bid. Fort plans to continue campaigning across the district.
A group of ardent, influential Houston friends favors separating the congressional primary from the general, pushing a May date for the primary and a nomination after the national Democratic convention. They oppose holding the primary across all district counties on the same day and nominating by popular majority.
Mawson March 23 Special Very little activity is seen with four announced candidates three for sheriff and D B R Stewart of Randolph for state senator but signs point to a lively year with two to four candidates for each post once campaigning starts Friends urge E L Rainey editor of The Dawson News to run for legislature and allies expect him to win if he accepts He has long been a strong advocate of democracy and national interests
Brooks county Democratic executive committee meets March 28 at Colonel M Baum’s office to order an election for a new panel as the old term ends. A mass meeting at the opera house Monday aims to pick municipal candidates and the Business Men's League will organize. A three member committee drafts a constitution and by laws for ratification next meeting.
Fayetteville Ga March 23. The solicitor general contest pends between Colonel T H B Bloodworth of Monroe and Colonel M P Hall of Butts. Both candidates and supporters claim the county. The race appears very close and highly exciting as voters mingle this week.
Miss Margaret Jean Singleton daughter of W C Singleton of Macon marries Howard Jackson Jr of Augusta after a late train arrival. The ceremony was performed by Magistrate Schiller in North Augusta. The couple returns to Crawford home for a supper. Police in Macon seek Nell Singleton now held under guard at a hotel.
Dawson Ga March 23 Special While boring the artesian well at the Dawson coal compress plant today a coal strata was struck by contractor Tinsley. The seam lies about 60 feet thick and 200 feet below the surface a coal specimen has been sent to the state chemist for analysis. Local observers say the coal is of fine quality and excitement grows over the find.
Macon Ga March 3 Special The state convention of the Young Men's Christian Association will adjourn tomorrow Sessions today were very interesting and some important discussions took place The election of officers will be held tomorrow There are a large number of delegates in attendance Macon Court News Macon Ga March 23 Special The Injunction suit did not come up in the superior court as scheduled The suit is for a restraining order to prevent the election for annexation being held Attorney Davis was unable to be present It will be heard next week The suit of A E Barnes vs the Consolidated street railway is still on in the city court Mr Barnes was Injured in a wreck over a year ago His suit is for 20000
Athens scene shares political notices and local updates. Democratic district committee calls a 1 PM April 9 meeting at Commercial hotel to set convention timing and delegate rules for eighth district congress, amid talk of unopposed incumbent Howard. Also reports girl Ada Hodgson’s narrow apron-fire escape and school enrollment trends at Ste Normal.
In Fayetteville Georgia Sam Martin was found not guilty in the August killing of J J Haynes. The two men clashed over a school matter as Martin chaired the board. Haynes died the day after the dispute. The community regrets the fatal incident.
The Pacolet Manufacturing Company of Pacolet South Carolina will construct a 1,000,000 cotton mill on the New Holland Springs property near Gainesville Georgia. The five story 180 by 625 foot plant will employ 1,400 workers, run 60,000 spindles and 2,400 looms, produce 135,000 yards daily for export, and cost 1 million dollars. The site includes 850 acres with 360 acres at New Holland Springs and will feature nearby cottages for workers and planned rail spur connections. The venture is expected to boost Gainesville’s population and local economy, with significant payroll and farm trade implications.
A reader from South Hot Springs Arkansas testifies to Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound restoring health after a decade of female weakness including leucorrhea womb and ovarian inflammation and heavy periods. She reports weight gain better sleep appetite and renewed life quality after using ten bottles and seven Sanative Wash packs.
The Pacolet company plans a large new mill and Gainesville anticipates tripled receipts and a surge in labor, timber, brick, coal, and other needs. Citizens are enthusiastic, pushing forward multiple enterprises, with Gainesville leading Georgia towns in growth while plans for more ventures emerge. Hood's Sarsaparilla ad promises improved health.
The second annual contest of the West Georgia Oratorical Association drew strong competitors from LaGrange Grantville Hogansville and Dade County with judges from LaGrange Luthernsville and Macon. Boozer Payne won the medal for Hogansville after a stirring speech on the ex Confederate attitude to the viime of union seeders. A special train carried large crowds from Hogansville and LaGrange to Grantville for the event.
A fragment recalls gritty, stubborn humor about eating dirt and grit as life tests. The note shifts to a yard truck inside and a safety scare as a blue alarm sounded and was promptly extinguished with minimal damage to a torn roof area.
The Monroe cotton mill’s enlargement is complete with two brick and stone wings adding two stories each. Looms rise to over a thousand and operatives to 430 as production nearly doubles and ready sales are available. Local pride grows as Walton District gains Free Rural Delivery.
Fire at Perry & Roberts warehouse in Dawson on March 23 was not arson but burglary. burglars punched through a rear door panel of C. G. Lewis & Bro. store leading to the warehouse, used matches for light, and accidentally ignited cotton during the break in.
Quitman Georgia reports a small blaze at noon today in the kitchen of Hon. W. W. Walker. The fire is believed caused by a reflective issue with a stove or heater. No injuries are mentioned and damage appears limited to the kitchen area.
Mrs Boyce Ficklen treasurer of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society North Georgia conference announces fiscal year totals ending March 14. Districts listed include Athens North Atlanta South Atlanta Augusta Fronton Elberton Gainesville Griffin LaGrange Oxford Rome and others. Total funds amount to 61 dollars less than the prior year with some tardy reports noted.
Savannah Ga March 23 For the fifth time Savannahs cotton receipts were 98641 bales since September 1. Last year the million bale mark was reached on March 1 and the year before on February 20. Statisticians say the later date indicates a shorter crop. It is not believed that over 100 bales more will reach this part of this years crop.
A cakewalk at a colored school house in Waycross Georgia last night ended near riot. Razors and chairs were used as two competingamagrons clashed. A negro barber named John Lee was badly cut with six or seven gashes while a female participant threatened with a razor, and the school professor narrowly escaped injury.
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