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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1900

Page

7

Ansley Arrested On An Attachment In Atlanta Case

Private detective W. W. Ansley, linked to the Meharty O Shinn affair, was arrested by Patrolman Wel on an attachment for contempt issued by Judge Candler. He declared innocence and said he would appear before Judge Candler to answer the charge. He was bound over on a charge of cheating and swindling with a $1,000 bond, after misappropriating partnership funds in a local detective agency.

W. W. Ansley Tadie Jann Candler Superior Criminal Court Ansley Judes Mohaffy-e' Shin Meharty Wshin Bavannah Cout Hla Waa Atlanta Captain Slaughter Slaughter Mehaffy O'Shin Miss Uodle Justice Bateman

Strikes Stir Uncertain Fate In Buffalo Conference

In Buffalo on April 30 many repairers and freight handlers threaten wage gains and shorter hours. President Callaway orders a conciliatory meeting with the motive power superintendent and executive committee, signaling a possible shift in strategy. A separate yet related 1,000-strong freight workforce may strike, though its impact lingers as negotiations continue. London dispatch notes The Times reports Constantinople proposing higher customs duties.

Buffalo N. Y New York Central Railroad Callaway Walt Motive Power Department Lake Shore New York Lake Erie

Mass voter registration surges before reformatories vote

In Fulton County a surge of registration occurs as the reformatories election books near closing. About 400 veterans registered yesterday and forecasts suggest that as many as 15 000 names may be added. A sub-station at Silverman’s store aids north side voters with extended hours, while officials monitor the final turnout. Hood’s Sarsaparilla is advertised as a remedy for various ailments.

Reformatory Wames Stewart Fulton County Qld Silverman's North Side Lavlen Harris

Ordered Elders Expelled From Pineville A Pueblo Clash

Two Mormon elders Robison and a companion in Pineville North Carolina faced a hostile reception from local residents and a Presbyterian minister who confronted them. A twelve merchant committee warned them to depart within an hour and they were forcibly escorted to leave the city limits. Authorities offered protection but fled, and the elders have avoided Pineville since.

Pineville N.C Chattanooga Tenn Robison Lmlts

Mortuary notices from Fairburn and Montezuma

April 30 Special notices report the deaths of B F Short of Fairburn aged about fifty five after a long illness. a Confederate veteran wounded in head and lungs. Interred as a Mason and Baptist. His widow Elvira Epting survives. Also J Epting aged eighty nine dies at Montezuma, long health decline. She joined Montezuma Methodist Church and leaves many children and grandchildren.

B. F. Shorts Fairburn B. F. Short Short The Baptist Church Elvira Epting Montezuma Montesuia J— Ir. Epting

Captain Hal Stanley Withdraws From Senate Race

Captain Hal Stanley of Telfair Enterprise withdraws from the race for senator of the sixteenth district to promote harmony. The paper notes his action is manly and magnanimous and shows he is the right material for the people to honor.

Telfair Enterprise Aaptain Hal Stanley Captain Stanley Ia Manly Megnan Moua

South Carolina Roads and a Tragic Family Feud

In Columbia a Carolina and Northwestern railroad push outlined aims to reach Tennessee coal fields via Chester, with stock increases and debt to expand gauge and extend toward the west. A related tragedy saw David Halbhcock kill his cousin Mack Hatthcock amid a bitter family feud in Richland, while Mitchell Williams tackles a runaway mule in a Main Street episode. An emigrant agent case in Hennesseville resulted in a $600 fine or six months’ imprisonment, upheld as police power. Rain damaged crops but forecasts point to a promising cotton season after floods ease.

Columbia 8. C William A. Barber Carolina and Northwestern Railroad Cheater North Carolina Mountains Tennessee Barber South Carolina New York Chester Carolina and Northwastern Eee Peeve Eee David Halbhcock Lower Richland Cathcart Delver Mack Halthcock Mr. Bowens Mack Hatthcock Dave Mack Ons Prst Hennellsville J. W. Napier Georgia Klug Legth Altogther Supreme Court

McKinley appoints Cheraw postmaster in place of removal

It is learned that President McKinley has appointed E. M. Wells, postmaster at Cheraw, to replace M. D. Macfarlan who was removed for cause. Wells will qualify immediately and assume charge in a few days. The letter from W. W. Townsend discusses delaying a Beaufort county court term to ensure a proper trial in an undoubted jurisdiction.

Sessions Court Beaufort Savannah Hardenville 8. C Columbia Beaufort County George Thomas Fape W. W. Townsend McKinley E. M. Wells Cheraw M.D. Macfarlan

Charlotte Urges McKinley Visit for Mecklenburg Day

Delegates from Charlotte North Carolina led by Senator Pritchard and Colonel J E Bayd press President McKinley to visit Charlotte for the Mecklenburg declaration of independence anniversary. The May 22 celebration will be on a grand scale and the president hopes to accept the invitation.

Washington MccKinley Charlotte Mecklenburg

OBrien and McFadden Battle to Draw in Lightweight Clash

In New York on April 30 Jack O'Brien and George McFadden, both of this city, fought a 25 round draw at 133 pounds under the Broadway Athletic Club. The bout was a fierce test to the final bell with neither man conceding, and while the verdict pleased neither side, observers felt McFadden had the slight edge in the long contest.

O'Bryan McFadden New York Jack O'Brien George McFadden

Korea Refuses American Mining Concessions Request

Yokohama April 20 The Korean government refused an American request for three mining concessions.

Yokohama Korea

One Workman Killed and Three Injured at Exposition

Paria reported an afternoon accident at the exposition as scaffolding collapsed in the Salle des Fetes during the opening ceremonies. One workman died and three were seriously injured as bustle to finish the building continued amid hastily cleared debris and taped covers.

Paria

Hailstorm Ruins Crops and Kills Livestock in Orrville

A severe cyclone and massive hail struck Orrville on Sunday, devastating cotton and corn on farms of Louis Johnson, Micon Ellis, and Swan place. Trees stripped, fences and outhouses destroyed, cattle and hogs killed, and widespread crop replanting needed as cotton seed remains scarce. Sunday night rain caused further crop damage, compounding planter shortages.

Selma Ala Apri Orrville

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