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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1899

Page

8

Pickerts Trial Opens in Fulton Superior Court

The Fulton Superior Court convenes with the Pickert father and son, A F Pickert and Vincent, charged with burglary and receivers of stolen goods. Detectives allege an elder Pickert backed by a witness will shape the case as trials are set to run through the week.

Fulton Father Amison Charles Thi Todoe F. Pickitt Atv Rocheced Wan Vincent Fulton Grand Jury Wilkes Lee Street West End Witness Will Etheridge Etheridge Pickert Fickert Wilkes Ward Pickett Boulevard Erand Chefamone Negra Ftheridge Pickerts Thomas Bishop Frank Arnold T. Z. Rosser Charley Hill Picketts Candler Dalton Fite Whitfield Court Valdosta Lowndes County Hansell

Raid on Tennessee gambling den ends with drownings

Chattanooga police kill a sentinel, seize a crowd of gamblers after a raid on a South Chattanooga gambling den near the Tennessee river. Fugitives Sam Mann Noah Clow and Ben Rawlings flee toward the river. Mann and Crow drown, Rawlings saved with cramps.

Chattanooga Tenn Mann Noah Clow Ben Rawlings Tennessee River Mann Crow Rawlings

Frost Hits Cotton Crops Across Washington Iowa Area

Frost last night and Friday killed the upper growth of cotton in Washington Iowa and surrounding units. Growers report many stands abandoned as hope for a second growth faded. If frost had arrived earlier or later, outcomes would differ but the season’s favorable start was marred.

Washington

Slander verdict tops ward court terms

In Sumner on November 3 the fall term of Ward superior court, which adjourned yesterday, Mrs J A Ennis won verdict of 240 dollars against D H Levis for slander. Davis had accused Mrs Ennis of setting fire to the barn belonging to his nephew D D Davis, but failed to prove it to the jury.

Sumner Ward Superior Court J. A. Ennis D. H. Levis Davis

Officer Harris Raves in Delirium At Local Hospital

Officer Harris is reported raving in delirium with a brain hemorrhage described as a clot of blood on the brain. The case has drawn attention from local physicians and hospital staff assessing his condition and prognosis.

Police Officer Harris Delirious After Car Crash

Three weeks after a trolley car collision Officer Harris lies in delirium with no serious physical injuries. Doctors consider mental impairment from a small clot on the brain, raising doubt he will recover mentally, though his physical health improves. Harris is a longtime respected mounted police member.

J. C. Heeds Delrium Harris Mounted Department Dorator Street Gullat Street Physchins

Miss Jewett Anti Lynching League Shows Negro Pastor Lynched

Columbia South Carolina reports at Boston meeting of the Lillian Jewett Anti L y nching League letters reveal Rev John W Noland pastor of Delta South Carolina AME was lynched for aiding Jewett anti lynching clubs Annie E Ngland widow recounts her husband s death and asks for support The exchange includes sympathy letters and calls for justice against the murderers and Southern lawlessness The league vows protection for Mrs Noland and to carry on the activist work despite the tragedy

Columbia S. C Lillian Jewett Boston Miss Jewett John W. Noland African Methodist Episcopal Church Delta Jewett F W. Noland League Husbar Providenc Annie E. Ngland Puble United States

Noland says wife helped fake scheme against Miss Jewett

The Rev John W Noland claims he and his wife devised a large fraud against Miss Jewett, describing the affair in confidences. He states he is alive and unharmed and references a jesting relationship with Miss Jewett, while noting his wife has no wish to travel to Boston.

John W. Noland

Grand Seethes With Farce and Opera Week at the Amusements

George Boniface Jr and George Ober present Dear Old Charley at the Grand tonight and Tuesday with Kathryn Sternman Helen Harcourt Hertha Walls Inger John Hyams and Stephen Maley in support The performance features a modern New York set plot with mistaken identities Benedict and a wife and her suitor providing laughs Also hypnotist acts by Lee and his company Monday night at the Columbia theater with new feats and a 40 hour hunger state exhibition Wednesday matinee marks The Sporting Duchess The Winter's Tale and The School for Scandal also head the Grand slate with Miss Kathryn Kidder and Miss Hermione in the leads at different shows

George Boniface, Jr Grorge Ober Charles Brookfields Kathryn Stern Man Heen Harcourt Hertha Walls Inger John Hyams Stephen Maley Messrs Boniface Oker Charley Benedict Lee Columbia Theater Peditree Street Lee's Company Millers Book Store Marty Anderson Miss Anderson

Sigma Nu Fraternity Georgia State Convention Held

Georgia State convention of the Sigma Nu Fraternity met at Gamma Alpha clubrooms of the Technological school with two sessions. Officers elected included President Eugene Anderson and Vice Presidents J K Sammons N C Nainer M B Turnipseed P K McKinney. A banquet at the Aragon followed, supporting an educational fund to educate deserving young men at the fraternity’s expense.

Georgia Sigma Nu Gamma Alpha Chapter Technological School Anderson J. K. Sammons Mercer University S. H R. Bridges Seelock Eugene Anderson J. ©. Sammons N.C. Nanier M. B. Turnipseed P. K. McKinney W. O. Fleming RJ. Hinford I. Lt. Kay The Aragon

Rock creek district faces racial violence in Mitchell county NC

Special dispatch reports rising tensions as bands of laborers, all black, are forced out or blocked at the Rock creek boundary in Mitchell county. Governors and railway authorities seek protection for workers on the Ohio river and Charleston line amid feuds, murders, and calls for rewards.

Mitchell County North Carolina Raleigh Rock Creek Asheville Ohio River Charleston Russell William Carraway Wiliam Phillips Willam Lilneycutt United States Marshal Greer Honeycutt

Nine Architects Invited for Carnegie Library Competition

The advisory architect J H Dinwiddie outlines competition rules for nine invited architects from Atlanta and other cities. Prizes total 10000 dollars, with 4000 to the winner, 1000 to second, 300 to third. drawings due December 7 and judging December 20. The project, limited to 100000 volumes, specifies Georgia marble fronts and modern facilities across two floors with a basement.

Carnegie J. H Dinwiddie Atlanta Denny W. FT Downing Beckley & Tyler Brune & Morgan Alden & Iarlow Pittsburg Shipley Rutan & Coaldge Bt. Louis Cram Goodne É& Ferguson Boston Ackerman & Ross New York Brite & Bacon Miles Carnegie Library Abraran Shipley, Rurgu & Coolidge Chicago Art Institute

Spain's Finances Report A Week Summary

Madrid reports the Bank of Spain weekly results with little change in gold in hand and a rise in silver holdings by 591 thousand pesetas. Notes in circulation increased by 8.485 million pesetas as the week ended yesterday.

Madrid Bank of Spain

Peavine hay curing method shared from Milton county farmer

L M Brand of Lawrenceville reports W H Broadwell grew 75 acres of peavines in Milton county and offers a ventilation stack method. After mowing and raking, he stacks hay on a raised base around an eight foot pole, building sections upward to form a vented tower. Two weeks later the hay cures, suitable for winter use, avoiding field rains and dew damage.

Quitman Hitch Milton County W. H. Broadwell Broadwell L. M. Brand Lawrenceville, Ga

Racing Meet Delights with Notable Falls in Hurdle Race

A Saturday racing meet thrilled attendees with three of four horses failing in a hurdle event. The racing committee earned praise for organizing a splendid day and delivering strong competition.

Atlanta Race Meet Demonstrates Need for Annual Event

The race meet closed Saturday showing strong public support for a yearly fair and racing program in Atlanta. Despite some thrills and accidents, crowds filled the grandstand and praised the organizers’ work as four races produced tight finishes with Slasher first in the hurdle event amid a dramatic spill.

Atlanta Slasher Negonide Terreon Hermion Trace Tve Torreon Cannon Hermion Torreon Streeter Wright Negonce Ned Lackman Annie Laureita Marshberger Sallie Lamar Harshberger Mr. Rose Windward Irvin White Harshberger Etta Stephens Tackman Visitor Annie Lauretta Hershberger Intent Annies Holbrook Queenstock Blasher Fowler Negencie M& Wright Our Lida Arvin Trelevet

Glover Wins as Rasberry Falls Riding Cuban Girl

Joe Glover wins aboard Cuban Girl after Rasberry fell and did not finish in race threeb at Tun 3b Newport today. Aqueduct also lists entries for seven races with multiple contenders and odds across six races including mile and a half furlong and selling events.

Joe Glover E- Rasberry Tun Newport Frank McDonnell Dehaten Farahee Handy H Kitty Regent the Bondsman Colonel Cluke Leo Planter Troubaline Fairs Delt Lee Drop Sue Johnson Flore Daniels Deceptria Jo Nina BL Ligalis Poneda Jo Lucile Langelore Tu Etta Twitlick Skillman Begutle Coriahs Flying Bess U5 Janetta Viola K Pretty Bus Tclstos Decide Merry Buy Lus Zanetto Pert Vale Aqueduct Hadad Buffoon Dyea Snarrow Tanis Tromargo Holmdel Aldlight Sir Flowman Ordeal Godfrey Judge Magee Myth Maurice Glenoine Dan Rice Alvarado Brisk Athamas Bangor Hettle Hray Diminutive the Gardner Bondman Our Neilie Daniel Quilp Goal Rum Village Pride Sir Guy Solon Clules James Thermos the Mrinthian Mat Simpson Uncle Josh Waren Wood Jamaica Liebe

TAMPA CIGAR MAKERS STRIKE OVER PRICES

Tampa cigar makers strike at Bustilla Bron Diaz and 121 Modelo factories as workers allege disputes over prices for unadjusted goods from last summer. Juan La Paz and El Arte Manufacturing face labor friction over new price terms, with tensions extending to other plants. A stray line touts Sarsaparilla as a purifier.

Tampa Fla Bustilla Bron & Diaz Modelo Romoplajnt Juan la Paz el Arte Manufacturing Company

Telephone 205 shows railroad ticket to Atlanta

A notice advises passengers to show their railroad ticket and baggage and cab company details at the union depot for trunk check to destination from residence.

Atlanta Baggage and Cab Company Union Depot

Winnie Davis Monument Fare to Richmond Event

Travel note announces a commemorative trip to Richmond with U. D. C. meeting adorning November 7 to 13, 1899. Tickets offered from Atlanta at 1450 for round trip on Southern lines, promising shortest fastest service from Atlanta to Richmond.

Winnie Davis Richmond Atlanta

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