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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1900

Page

8

Peace Reigns in Chatham County Ended in Harmony

In Savannah Georgia May meeting, the Osborne faction accepted primary rules under county executive guidelines to avoid state committee action. About 200 voters attended at the theater as Osbornes agreed to run under conditions, naming a referee and purging process, with candidates to be selected and ratified by Osborne leaders. Judge Twiges and others spoke, and J Yerris Cann was noted as a likely Osborne senator candidate.

Savannah Chatham County Osborne Hartridge E T Brown T.M Cunningham, Jr Cunningham Mr. Cunningham Osborne Party Eetould HD Dp Twiges P W Meldrim County Executive Committee WG Charlton Charlton Hartridge Party J Yerris Cann

Wrangle in Conference Spurs Spiiied Debate

At Chicago sessions of the Methodist Episcopal church delegates clashed over a resolution by Handley of New Jersey granting church extension missions Freedmen's Aid and Southern Education committees the right to discuss all questions. The measure passed after a lengthy wrangle following the conference opening by Bishop Foss.

Hawley Chicago General Conference The Methodist Episcopal Church Foss Handley New Jersey

Contested Seat Case in Ninth North Carolina District

May 9 Washington The House opened the Pearson vs Crawford contest from NC ninth district. Majority argues fraud intimidation bribery bloodshed prevented Pearson’s election. minority denies all charges. Debate along party lines with Roberts seeking immediate vote, Asheville vote debated, four hours of argument follow before adjournment.

Washington House Pearson Crawford North Carolina Pearson-Crawford Roberts Massachusetts Asheville Ar Owners Indiana Poin Micis Kitchin

Textile Workers Seek Ten Hour Day Across Industry

Augusta May 9 Special The National Union of Textile Workers in convention passed resolutions urging manufacturers to adopt a ten hour workday and to organize efforts to enforce it. They also urged passage of laws banning women and children from factory work beyond ten hours. The convention adjourned without naming next meeting time or place. General president Peter Culman and Price W Greene as secretary treasurer were elected, with James E Montgomery as vice president. Amalgamation committee named as John Morrison and Peter Oulman.

Augusta National Union of Textile Workers Peter Culman North Adams Mase Price W Greene Phenix Ala James E Montgomery Jamestown N Charles H German Langley Apple Burlington Ncc George Viger New York City DJ Donahue White Rock Messra John Morrison Peter Oulman

Macon Debates Suburbs Annex and Census Credit

Macon leaders argue annexing suburbs would boost official population to near fifty thousand, yet only about twenty five thousand may count in the next census if the measure fails. Mayor Smith promises an election within ten days of a favorable court ruling.

Constitution Bureau Brown House Macon Supreme Court Academyof Masic Constitution Today Supreme Court of Georgia Herald Smith Felton Clancy RD Clancy Robert McEvoy Judge Little Sparta Atticon Pparta Land Duis Clem Steed Senate Brandon East Joe H Hall

Wreck of Fire Engine Leaves Driver Hurt at Pryor and Auburn

Fire engine No 8 responding to a call at Pryor and Auburn streets crashed into an open excavation. Driver Robert A. Hardy and two horses were injured. one horse died under the wreck while the other was severely injured. Hardy was taken to Grady hospital with head and back wounds. the engine and a horse were badly damaged. Chief Joyner criticized street work practices for leaving the street unsafe.

White Chemical Fire Company No 8 Auburn Avenue North Pryor Streets Robert A. Hardy Hardy Rafia Joyner Ivy Decatur Streets Collins Street Spring Church Streets Pryor Decatur Street North Pryor Street North Pryor Chemical No 8 Way Robert Li Jacob Emmell Charles Austin Doc Allen Grady Hospital

Collision At A Siding In Hardeeville South Carolina

A Southern Railway collision occurred near a siding in Hardeeville on May 9 as train No 2 waited for northbound No 36. Casualties include JOHN JACKSON of Columbia, fireman, killed. Other mail clerks from Charleston and Jacksonville were injured. a relief train from Savannah arrived with four physicians.

Hardeeville John Jackson Culoral Columba Southam Cc T Paine Charleston M Kearney Charleson R Watterson C Btanley Jacksonville Fla Tran Savannah

Kingsbery Property Sale Auction Today at 4 O'clock

Dr E L Wilson will auction the Kingsbery property on Jackson street and Summit avenue this afternoon at four. The sale will subdivide the estate into ten lots, including the eleven room residence, with terms one third cash and the rest in one or two years at interest. The auction is expected to attract real estate investors and others.

E. L. Wilson Kingsbery Jackson Street Summit Avenue Dr. L. Wilson

Huttons Brigade Attacked by Boers On May 8

Reports from Smaldee on May 8 detail General Hutton attempting to seize a Boer convoy near the Zand river. Boers fired heavy with ten guns as Australians and Canadians faced enfilading fire. Hutton ordered retirement to Welgelegen while allied troops covered the withdrawal. Boers sent reinforcements and continued shelling.

Kruger England Smaideei Hutton Zand Welgelegen London Daily Mall

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