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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1899

Page

2

Swift Defends Beef Contract in Military Court Inquiry

In Washington the military court of inquiry resumed in the Lemon Building, hearing from E C Swift of Swift & Co and Charles E Barry on beef contracts for Cuba during the war. Testimony covered refrigeration, twenty four hour keeping clauses, and General Eagan’s involvement, with expectations of recalling Eagan and other witnesses within ten days. Georgia Baptist Convention notes follow with a Savannah bound sleeping car schedule from Atlanta.

Washington Military Court of Inquiry Lemon Eagag St Ia Dlac Oies E. C. Swift Bwitt Packing Company Cuba Bwitt Hghter Major Inc Swift General Eagan Geversi Lee Mr. Swift Charles E. Barry Aleaman Swift & Co Eaganan Barry Geners Zagan Best Powell New York Mr. Barry Kawan Alf O'Clock

Dickerson Case Testimony Ends as Jury Prepares Verdict

All testimony in the Dickerson case concluded this afternoon. District Attorney Holton began his argument with witnesses for the government, including W. B. Breese and W. H. Fenland. They testified Dickerson frequently checked his bank accounts and knew hints. Wickerson claimed he never examined the books more than twice in his life. Juror Jasper Bee fell ill at noon and struggled to sit, threatening a hung jury if his condition worsens. Elsewhere payroll changes were noted as wage restoration begins, potentially affecting about 5,000 workers with a raise near 30 percent.

Asheville N.C Merch Dickerson Holton W. B. Breese W. H. Fenland Wickerson Jasper Bbe

Cornice Boys Come Cornell Visit Opens Georgia Cornell Game

Athens Georgia prepares for a key intercollegiate baseball opener at Piedmont park with Cornell University visiting after a Mercer match. Georgia coach Jennings influence noted. Captain Dubose drills a strengthened lineup as both teams aim to prove northern southern strength. Virginia defeats Cornell 14 to 5 in Charlottesville as college games across Raleigh and Durham report results.

Asturdy Piedmont Park University of Georgia Cornell University Fee Ae Cornell Times South Atlanta Ithacan Georgia Boys Georgia Cornell Azam Bagh’ Jenkings Athena Cornell Mercer College Maton Dubose Pratt Adama Adams Friends of Georgia Wellaa Tast Sescon Lst Scrubs Infeld Jennings Nephon Virginia Carter Nalis Royle Saunders Smith Honeycutt Wake Trotest LeGrande Mangum Bingham Trinity College Boston Durham

Brady Pulls McCoy Sharkey Bout From Ring

New York March 27 William A Brady manager of Kid McCoy notified Tom O Rourke manager of Tom Sharkey that the Sharkey McCoy match would be off temporarily as McCoy injured his shoulder in a recent fight with Choynkh and does not feel ready to meet Sharkey. Brady seeks more weight before the sailors clash. Matthews Beats Ryan In Welter Bout Matthews of New York defeated Tommy Ryan of Philadelphia by decision after twenty rounds with aggressive tactics and several knockdowns. Sullivan Versus Besvetein Ends In Draw In 25 Rounds Boston’s Dave Sullivan and New York’s Joe Besvetein fought twenty five rounds to a draw at catch weights both taking punishment. Cast Iron Pipe Co Organized United States Cast Iron Pipe Company formed in New York with capital of 2 000 000 equally divided between common and preferred stock officers named President A C Overholt Vice President A X Canaan Secretary B Haugston Treasurer George 3.

Brady Lenlox Sharkey New York William A. Brady Kid McCoy Tom O'Rourke Tom Sharkey Sharkey-McCoy McCoy Choynkh Sharkey Ife Sailor Matthews Youngstown Matty Matthews Tommy Ryan Philadelphia Sullivan Hernstein Dave Sullivan Boston Joe ‘Besvetein Thie Ig Mae United States Cast Iron Pipe Company A. C. Qverhott A. x. Canaan Secreta B Haugston Iressuror Georga

Clay Sewer Pipe Consolidation in New York

New York March 77 marks the consummation of a consolidation among clay sewer pipe companies. The deal brings together major interests in the field and involves a substantial infusion of capital. Over two percent of the new entity is held by founding investors, with others contributing as part of a broad financing package.

New York Wes

Louisville Colonels decry schedule changes in National League

Louisville Ky March 27 indignant at league schedule shifts depriving the Colonels of eleven games including five at home and six away. President Dreyfuss condemns rivals and a secret plan to form a new league led by Boston New York and Philadelphia, with a fraud claim to break up the National League. Secretary Pulliam journeys to New York to manage the impending statement to magnates and papers.

Louisvill Louisville New York Dreyfuss Jobo T. Brush Cincinnati James Hart Crécago Frank de Haag Robison St. Louis Cleveland Phelps National League American Association Louisvilla St Andpoint Pulliar East Loulavilla John T. Rogers Philadelphia Rogers Boston Pittsburg

Bazaar for Holy Week Entertainment by Church Group

A corrected notice from the Constitu tion confirms a bazaar by the Ladies Altar Society of the Church of the Immaculate Conception. It will be held April 5 at Mrs John Morris home on Washington street with fancy articles a luncheon and candy pulling for children Thursday afternoon and musical programs in the evenings drawing likely large crowds.

Ladies’ Altar Society Church of the Immaculate Conception John Morris Washington Street Ania

Funeral of Mrs Oatman at Oakland Cemetery

Mrs Hilet Oatman aged seventy five died at 124 Auburn avenue yesterday morning. Funeral from the residence at 2 50 this afternoon. Pallbearers include Judges Hulsey Talley Calhoun and others. Interment Oakland Cemetery. She was a member of St Philip's Episcopal Church. Death due to heart trouble.

Ody Oakland Cemetery Hilet Oatman Stephen Oatman Auburn Avenue Pallhearere W. H. Hulsey T. Talley W. L. Calhoun John 3. Dorn John M. Smith Walter ¥. Jervery Oakland Mra. Oatman St. Philip's Episcopalchircch

Southern builds line to Savannah via Columbia

March 27 report says Southern railways will extend from this city to Savannah and then Jacksonville, creating two through lines from the north to the south. Chief Engineer Wells leads a new force. route via Savannah is fastest and ready by next winter. Seaboard Air Line buyout of Florida Central and Peninsular drives the project amid Florida traffic growth.

Columbia Southern Railways Sevacnah Jacksonville Wells Colum Tia Savannah Seaboard Air Line Florida Central and Peninsular Tampa Florida Southern Seaboard Cheraw, & C Florida Central Peninsular

Tax claim against Cincinnati Southern framed in Taft decision

Kentucky sought 77000 back taxes on the Cincinnati Southern railway franchise. Receiver Felton of the Cincinnati New Orleans and Texas Pacific sued to recover taxes from the trustees. Judge Taft ruled the lessees are responsible for all taxes and Felton may challenge states’ taxing power.

Fudge Taft Cincinnati Southern Cincinnati Kentucky Revelver Felton Cincinnati Southern Railway Felton New Orleans Texas Pacific United States Taft

Insurance debate on cheap rates and safe investments

The Frigiciny News discusses insurance by standard companies as safe at low prices, noting stable rates, strong securities, and growing reserves. It warns against cheap policies backed by inferior securities and mentions S. Tupper of Queen and doubts over the New York Fire Insurance Exchange manager position amid ongoing underwriting debates.

Frigiciny News New York Ife

Municipal control of electric hazards gains traction and actions

Reproduces notes from Clarence Knowles and William J Merrill Jr on underlining the need for municipal oversight of electrical installations. Describes laws and ordinances spread since 1895, urging cities to regulate wiring and apparatus, citing New Orleans disaster and Pennsylvania ruling. Also reports Ohio Insurance Commissioner action against overhead writing and Missouri Senate on officer salary disclosures.

Wiliam J. Merril, Jr Electrical Bureau National Board of Fire Underwriters Tex Ince United States Hlestrician Merrill Clites New Orleans Supreme Court of Pennsylvania

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