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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1899
Page
4
A garbled page mixes boxing talk and street scenes with mentions of a fight involving Sharkey and Rourke, property listings, and scattered legal and health items. Amid the jumble appear references to a sheriff, a corporation filing, a quarantine, and assorted names like Gamble, Stott, Egan, and Timsel, all pressed into a single noisy column.
Georgia city welcomes its first free street fair this week from November 6th, with Miss Anny Garrard crowned queen of flowers. Civic parade Monday, floral parade Tuesday, balloon ascensions, and continuous shows headline a week of decorations, rides, and social events attracting thousands as Broad Street businesses dress in national colors. Local committees, merchants, and volunteers from Columbus and surrounding counties push hard to showcase attractions, while railroads offer extra trains and special rates to handle crowds.
Emory College Oxford Ga held the annual impromptu debate between the Few and Phi Gamma literary societies. The Phi Gammas won with the negative side on the resolution That the United States should enter upon a policy of territorial expansion. The program listed numerous students from Georgia towns performing speeches and music before the awarding of the debate and benediction by President C E Dowman.
In Augusta Ga November 5 special the First Baptist church committee reported Dr Lan sing Burrows resignation positive and final and urged acceptance which was carried They praised his pulpit ministry and Christian character and long faithful service A testimonial was planned and next Sunday will be the last of his pastorate in Augusta.
Athens Ga November 3 Special The first number of the seventh volume of the Red and Black was issued yesterday The appearance of this weekly paper the official organ of the University Athletic Association was hailed by every student Debt from prior officers was liquidated by current managers Denmark and Watkins The issue includes a complete record of the football season to date and a detailed Georgia Tech game The corps of cadets has been organized
The report lists commissioned officers for Company A and Company B with captains and lieutenants, notes Adjutant William Ernest Watkins and Cadet Commandant Ernest E Griggs, a Virginia Military Institute graduate. It also details the Lion's Head Club organized last week for freshmen, naming officers and members.
In West Point Georgia on November 5 a young man named John Harralson was found unconscious with a head wound and pockets rifled near his mother K L Harralson’s store. A posse chased a suspected Black assailant after a night-time assault and robbery. amount stolen remains undetermined.
Savannah reports Merchants and Miners Transportation seeks salvage share for rescuing the schooner Annie T Batley and her 400000 feet of lumber. Company claims 000 against the Batley, notes value of vessel and cargo, while Central of Georgia Railway adds wharf and warehouse space nearby, boosting terminal capacity amid rising traffic.
In Augusta Georgia on November 5 a court report states the state will push a sensational move tomorrow in the murder trial of James Wiseman. Prosecutor Davis Judge Twires and Boykin Wright lead the case for the state with Cohen Hammond and Carroll for the defense. Wiseman, a known young man whose brother seeks city council, is charged with shooting and killing Policeman Jack Spalding on July 8 as officers pursued his arrest. Two days of testimony have begun and the packed courtroom remains busy daily.
The directors met yesterday afternoon in the company office and declared their regular semi annual dividend of 4 percent to be paid at once. Officers are G. E. Lyndon president J. B. Crouch vice president Boyce Ficklen cashier.
The funeral of Mrs Helen L. Spencer, who died yesterday, was held this afternoon at Trinity Episcopal church in Columbus. It was largely attended and the services were impressive. Mrs Spencer was a noble woman beloved and esteemed, and her death announced this morning saddened many friends.
The Young Men's Christian Association of Macon plans a new building at their current site after elected officers T J C Park president A C Felton vice president C Benson secretary Path Wheeler treasurer C Tacy re-elected general secretary The brick structure on High and Orange streets will be among the citys finest and a dedication service featured Rev C P Williamson will preach a dedicatory sermon tonight at 730.
The column reports on several Macon happenings: Mrs. Theodore Wells of Savannah, formerly of Macon, dies after illness with funeral at Rose Hall. Elizabeth Summey, matron of the Home for the Friendless, passes away with funeral planned. Captain Howe departs to the Philippines, with Captain Moon to assume recruiting duties. a stave factory project by Sidney Wiley near Fifth Street promises major southern production. Macon residents return from Atlanta after Georgia State Fair, with hopes to host next year’s event. other items note marriages, engagements, and local inquiries into the Fowell murder case.
In Americus Georgia November 5 special many thousand acres in Sumter will be planted this week in wheat oats and rye. Farmers are buying seed oats and wheat as acreage this winter will exceed twenty years past. Cotton fields already picked over will be plowed for grain. Frost killed the top crop and remaining cotton will soon be marketed. Warehouse receipts are several thousand short of last year, signaling a smaller current crop while rising prices spur a larger next year.
Two isolated varioloid cases in Americus in the extreme east of the city prompted strict quarantine. Dr. C P Werte n baker of the Marine Hospital Service said the situation is not alarming as authorities moved quickly. Hundreds of residents seek vaccination at city hall as precaution. The disease is already present in several southern towns under different names.
West Point Ga November 5 special. R C Freeman buyer for Lanett Cotton mills West Point Manufacturing and Riverdale Cotton mills led a 4000 bale sale last night. About 150000 paid with 1500 bales from LaFayette Alabama. Largest single sale from one firm was 1200 from Hady Baker Grocery.
Treasury notes and silver certificates dominate the currency landscape as US money stock grows. Ellis H. Roberts reports strong demand for government notes while silver coins see less use. Receipts rise from customs and internal revenue, with a record ordinary revenue total and a new loan boosting the year’s finances. The Pacific railroad bonds near paid, leaving a small past-due balance. Currency composition shifts toward gold in disbursements while notes circulate and exchange evolves with silver certificates.
The report shows dramatic growth in gold and small denomination notes from 1836 to 1899, with gold circulation rising from 478,771,90 to 46,501,185 and total paper circulation increasing by 101,859.41. It notes rising gold receipts from customs, heavy gold disbursements, and treasury coin holdings reaching new highs, alongside resumed issue of gold certificates in 1899 after a long pause.
Governor McLaurin returned to Jackson from Rankin county after six weeks as a yellow fever refugee. He departed in the afternoon for Yollobusha county where a senatorial primary accompanies the general election Tuesday.
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