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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1902
Page
5
In a caustic Senate exchange Tennessee's Carmack denounces Philippine policy as benevolent assimilation and Iowa's Dolliver rebukes him with scorn. The debate includes accusations of murder in the Philippines, calls for order, and Carmack's withdrawal of controversial remarks amid a heated confrontation.
Washington reports Major B F Brimberry withdraws from Albany Ga postmaster race and Harry Edwards files son H F Brimberry for appointment. Georgia party backing shifts to the son who likely secures the nomination while Bille Gilbert also runs. W H Harp expected to be reappointed at Jackson. Senate confirms Harry Blun for Savannah postmaster and Fryer for Blakely postmasters. Senate commerce committee recommends confirmation for Savannah collector Deveaux despite Savannah chamber objections.
May 8 annual American Bible Society meeting reports expansion to colored communities. Rev Dr J P Wrage appointed agent at Atlanta under whom colporteurs will visit cabins in southern states and depots opened at leading schools for colored people.
A deal in Salisbury transfers two thirds of the Jackson Lumber Company of Lockhart Alabama to Edward B Crossett J W Watzek and Charles W Gales for a valuation of 1.5 million dollars for the entire stock. A new firm will operate the plant with 144000 acres of timber lands in Covington County Kentucky.
The Tennessee and Massachusetts senators ended their sharp debate on the Philippine question in cordial terms after a brief exchange. Lodge cited a Lynn report about killings by the Sixteenth Infantry, saying the war department had no corroborating information. Money lamented the temper and urged uncovering the truth about General Jacob H. Smith's Samar order before accusing either side. The Senate adjourned at 5:50.
Missouri Senator West quoted an alleged 1844 Hampton Roads exchange in which Lincoln told Confederate commissioners to accept no terms short of unconditional surrender and to consider the question of slavery and secession settled. He argued the tale would brand Confederate leaders as criminals if true and urged preservation of the record amid doubt cast by Reagan.
Sergeant Dube testifies before the Philippine committee describing water cure on natives in Panay under Lt Conger and Major Glenn. He recalls burning houses, a guard house with prisoners, and a Filipino severing a captive’s head. He notes nine killed, two escaped, others freed to avoid trial.
Fire insurance men gather for the Georgia Local Underwriters Association quarterly session at the Elks lodge Macon May 9 with large statewide attendance. A banquet welcomed by Mayor Bridges Smith opened the gathering and tomorrow's meeting will be at the Log Cabin Club. Officers include President R M Hull of Savannah First Vice President Edgar Dunlap of Atlanta Second Vice President Philip Lanier of West Point Secretary Treasurer F M Butt of Augusta and an executive committee listing W P Pattillo Atlanta R H Drake Griffin P By Walker Macon W L Wilson Savannah J B Himbell Columbus.
J. R. Hargraves, a young man from Atlanta, arraigned in Macon recorder’s court on forgery and carrying concealed weapons. Forgery charge bonds set at 300 dollars for superior court. concealed weapons bond at 100 dollars. In default, he was jailed. He allegedly wrote Lee Renay’s name on a 325 check to Henry Kessler. Knuckles found in pocket after arrest. He gave the name J. R. Hadson at police headquarters.
Mrs. Cole of Carrollton clung to a runaway surrey as a horse pulled away after the shaft broke near Alabama and Maple Streets. She was badly bruised but kept control until another shaft broke free. The surrey dragged her along before stopping near The Advocate office, injuring two other women and an infant.
Atlanta men A B Houston of Decatur and J B Smith of Lithia Springs, along with Charles Pratt and K T Thomas, join Louisville and Nashville engineers near Jellico. The Calahan Construction Co wins contract Jellico Lafollette road at 700000 dollars, 3000 men to work in 30 days as tensions rise between L&N and Southern forces over the coal fields.
Valdosta Ga May 8 Special Tomorrow is Valdosta day at the Charleston exposition. Between 80 and 1000 residents traveled this morning to Charleston joined by Mayor Ashley and the aldermen and other local leaders. The train carried twenty coaches with most passengers from Valdosta and nearby towns. A Valdosta day idea drew early smiles until a committee offered to buy a passenger train to make the trip. The Plant system supported the plan. this was the largest Valdosta contingent to date beside South Carolina entrants. They will spend two days in Charleston then return home with plenty of Valdosta advertising material and plans for the next state fair.
Archie Harris, a young white man, turned the crank on a firm alarm box at Whitehall and Hunter streets yesterday afternoon, triggering a useless fire department call. He was arrested an hour later by Patrolman H. D. Freeman and held at the police station. Harris admits the act was his but calls it an accident, saying he was leaning on the pole when he heard the alarm inside the box. A bystander notified Freeman, who found Harris near the Marietta and Broad streets corner. He will have a hearing before Recorder Broyles this morning, with bail set at $3 collateral.
Coroner J. R. Stamps will hold an inquest into the sudden death of Joe Thomas a Negro mail carrier. Allegations of foul play arose though no arrests were made. Thomas appeared well Wednesday worked all day attended church with his wife afterward ate supper and died within an hour. He had one or two convulsions before death and resided at 22 Selman Street home owned.
Miss Caroline Sheehan and John Gatins, injured in a Wednesday afternoon runaway, were reported improving. Dr William Perrin Micolzon says neither injury is serious. Miss Sheehan’s collar bone is intact and neck muscles strained. she may leave bed in a week or two. Gatins suffered bruises and a chin cut but was at his office yesterday.
The report details the murder of novelist Ford by his brother amid a personal crisis. It covers Malcolm W Ford burial plans, a fractious family will dispute with Paul Leicester Ford, and Malcolm’s athletic fame and business troubles including a failed publishing venture The New Centaur Publishing Company. It notes Gordon Ford's estate and Malcolm's lengthy legal battles over inheritance and conduct.
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