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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1902
Page
8
A severe hailstorm near Sylvania Georgia on May 22 damaged several thousand acres of corn and cotton. Farmers report corn torn to shreds cotton stripped to stalks and many will need to replant. Stones reportedly as large as guinea eggs, with forest leaves stripped and piled on the ground.
In Bylvania Georgia on May 22 James and Henry Summers two white youths from Woodcliff were convicted of murdering Isaiah Williams. The jury urged mercy and Judge Evans sentenced them to life in prison. The body was found buried in a branch and the brothers possessed the victim’s watch and pistol. A new trial motion was filed.
In Dougherty County ten inch Albany water works well has reached 1200 feet with only about forty gallons per minute, from a depth of 330 feet. Despite a year of drilling and multiple wells already in the area, experts fear abandonment and waste of thousands as deeper tests continue hoping for a larger supply.
Today's sessions of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers in Norfolk focused on raising the Insurance department age limit. The ladies auxiliary elected officers for the department including Mrs George Wilson of Alleghany Pa president and Mrs M I Robertson of Toledo Ohio secretary treasurer with Mrs Heehler of Topeka Kan and Mrs Chester Darnell of Fort Wayne Ind and Mrs Frank Boomer of Raton N M as grand trustees.
Carrollton May 22 Special. Sam Small's local option speech dominates gubernatorial talk with strong warnings that enforcing state prohibition risks wrecking temperance gains and Democratic prospects. He accuses opponents of whisky ring ties while urging truth in figures and warns of social and political debauchery if prohibition is repealed.
In Charleston on May 22 Wagener day drew about 50 000 people far surpassing former civic celebrations. Captain Wagener, president of the exposition company, received praise from Judge Brawley and Mayor Smyth for his munificence and public spirit as stores closed and authorities led a civic parade to the exposition grounds. He admitted the venture was not a financial success but praised its broader benefits to the city.
Savannah Ga May 29 Special The Savannah Union Station opened to the public for inspection with crowds admiring the rotunda concourse and interior decor. The first Plant System train will enter after midnight Saturday and 18 trains each way are planned daily, with more in winter. Officials moved to the new station and a banquet will honor the railway lines. Bonds totaling about 1 million dollars will finance the project. RU-TER-BA acts at once upon stubborn cases of dyspepsia Indigestion biliousness and over complaints.
Ashburn May 22 Special The body of H W Murray stationary engineer for the Canda Lumber Company was found at the Worth mill torn to pieces. No witness. Supposed he was caught in machinery. He leaves a widow and two small children.
In Mobile on May 22 at the State street colored church Rev A N McEwan railed against the new constitution’s disfranchisement of blacks arguing it harms republican voting. Judge Fuller of Iowa urged industrial development and intelligent ballots. Rep Littlefield of Maine stressed labor as king. Rep Thompson of Alabama thanked Mobile for warm hospitality as the afternoon was spent on the Mobile river.
Macon Georgia May 22 The Constitution reports a jailyard fight between white prisoners A F Matthews and T A Rickerson result ing in Rickerson fatally stabbed and fatally injured from blows He died at the hospital hours later A coroner s inquest found Matthews should be held on murder charges Witnesses from the jail said Rickerson started the quarrel over snoring Matthews claims he took Rickerson s knife and used it Rickerson s body to be taken to Eatonton by his father
F D Reynolds of Mansfield Ohio recalls his boy's croup night and how One Minute Cough Cure relieved the symptoms and let him sleep. The advertisement claims the remedy is absolutely safe and acts at once for coughs colds croup grip asthma and bronchitis.
In the Lazarus Jewelry Company case the United States court settled counsel fees and expenses. The master allowed 1402.35 for HarDemEn Davis Turner and Jones and 250 for Dessau Harris Harris. Judge Speer cut total fees by 25 percent, leaving Hardeman Davis Turner Jones about 800 plus expenses and Cooper 630, with adjustments to reflect prior advances.
Mayor Smith in Macon Georgia names fifty citizens to form the reception committee for President Roosevelt’s expected October visit. Harry Edwards, postmaster, chairs the committee with numerous local dignitaries including Emory Speer Felton and W. E. McCaw. a separate city council group outlines its own slate of Aldermen and city officials.
Augusta Ga May 29 Special The King cotton mill resumed partial operation with 160 workers returning as others prepare to end a strike that saw up to 10 000 people involved Owners plan full time operation by tomorrow noon and then nearby mills with lockouts will also restart Carolina operatives have pledged help to run the King mill by Saturday morning.
A well-to-do southern man recounts a visit to New York City aboard a coastwise steamer. He describes the bustling metropolis, his restless business pace, time spent at Marlborough Hotel, and meeting fellow southerners who made him feel at home during his stay.
At the Medical Society of North Carolina annual meeting June 1-14 Dr. M. M. Stapler of Macon will read a paper on the ear. The Knight of Fidelity barbecue and dance drew a large crowd at Ocmulgee park this afternoon and tonight. Anderson of The Telegraph and president of the Macon Typographical Y is chosen delegate to the International Areographics Union convention.
Commencement exercises at Bethel male college in Cuthbert Ga ended yesterday. Attendance was among the largest in recent years and the new two story brick college building and boarding house improvements were noted. President E A Keese conducted corner stone rites with local Masons absent Grand Master Max Meyerhart. Trustees elected E A Keese and W S Keese as co presidents Will Keese to heads the work with E A Keese as field agent. aim to make next year the best in many years.
Albany Georgia May 71 tele gram received this morning announced the death of J Harry Kemp last night in Cincinnati due to an operation. He was born in Albany and later moved to Atlanta and Birmingham where he served in railway mail work. Kemp was an Emory graduate and his remains will be brought home for interment.
Jeff Gill, a young white man from Witton, Ga, was jailed after being charged with shooting Seah Bryant, a Black man. The two had prior words in the town's negro section, Bryant allegedly cursed Gill, then turned to walk away and was shot. The wound is not considered fatal.
J L Bass of Rome noble grand of the Independent Order Odd Fellows of Georgia visited Ashburn and addressed the local lodge last night. A large turnout listened with interest as the Georgia leader spoke to members at their hall.
Athens Ga May 22 Special Lieutenant Colonel Obear inspector general of the state militia inspected university cadets. Companies drilled with growing interest as the last preliminary drill nears. Recapitulation shows 2689 total students across college grade professional and preparatory departments with 884 college grade, 147 professional, 658 preparatory.
In Barnesville Georgia on May 92 Special A. A. Murphey candidate for the legislature knocked down B. H. Hardy editor of The News-Gazette and assaulted M Howard after a News-Gazette article by 8. M. Howard alleged Murphey once urged negro juries and mob verdicts and entertained negroes in his yard during a prior congressional bid. Friends separated them. both sides fear further clashes as reconciliation efforts begin.
Knoxville report states Charles Alder was sentenced to life in prison for killing his wife to March. Jury deliberated about half a day. Threats of lynching surfaced as the prisoner was to be taken away immediately.
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