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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1901
Page
7
Washington dispatch reports a likely clash over tariff revision as Senator Hanna and Senator Aldrich oppose changes, while President and Speaker Henderson appear cautious. Rep Dalzell backs the fight. party leaders weigh tactics amid looming caucus and committee appointments.
A new preparation named Stuart's Catarrh Tablets combines Eucalyptos Guatacol and Hydrastin with antiseptics to treat nasal bronchial and throat catarrh. Testimonials from F N Benton of Troy New York and Geo J Casanova of Hotel Grifzoz New York praise rapid relief and superior results. A Pittsburgh physician endorses the tablets as safer and more effective than tonics nostrums and lotions, suitable for children, priced 2 cents per tablet or 0 cents for full size.
Floyd County commissioners in special session cut the combined state and county tax rate from 15 to 13.5 per thousand, reducing revenue about 12,000. The move, aimed at easing burdens on heavy taxpayers and debt holders of about 70,000, follows prior opposition to a 16 per thousand levy and an injunction attempt by Walter Harper of The Weekly Times.
Augusta Georgia November 15 Special Augusta's white primary committee tonight decided not to hold a primary election this month due to no opposition to either council candidate. With one council seat per ward and only one candidate per ward the primary was deemed an unnecessary expense. The regular election remains set for December 1.
Augusta Ga November 16 Special Fire department answered five alarms the worst blaze a small pavilion at Lakeview park the damage a few hundred dollars Assistant Chief Reynolds atop the ladder truck was struck by a diagonal wire from a telephone pole lacerating his right eye and nearly throwing him from the truck
A spirited morning bout erupted at the nost office square in Americus Georgia as Attorney Joseph B Hudson clashed with William Drane during a law case session. Several blows were exchanged before friends separated them with no serious injuries reported.
The Good Roads convention opened yesterday in Chattanooga Tenn with Mayor A W Cham piss giving the welcome and president W H Moore of the National Good Roads Association replying An address by W J Hurlbut land and industrial agent of the Southern railroad followed and a committee on permanent organization was named This afternoon the convention saw good roads building on display and tonight Congressman John A Moon and others spoke
J C Young, 63, once among the oldest inmates at the Mississippi penitentiary, was recaptured after escaping the Holmes county convict farm several months ago. A Civil War Confederate veteran, his case drew sympathy and renewed efforts for a pardon before his escape.
Gattis v Kilgo to be heard in Oxford next week after a Supreme Court order for a new trial. The case involves Rev T J Gattis against Rev Dr John C Kilgo, Trinity College president, with potential change in legal arguments as the matter returns to court. Also notes a fatal shooting in Selma over salary debts and ongoing political maneuvering around congressional appointments and tariff policy.
London courts remanded H St John Dix on a provisional larceny charge with papers expected from the U S by December 5. Prosecution alleges alias Henry St John Dix used in American banking schemes, including a large 3000 pound draft and collapse of the Scandinavian American bank at Whatcom Washington, with over 8000 dollars missing.
A race clash at the Louisville and Nashville shops in Decatur Alabama on November 1 nearly erupted into broader violence over liquor and a craps game. About forty to fifty black and white men fought over a small sum, shots fired and five black men and one white man wounded. Andrew Gilbert and Tom Tyson sparked the trouble. Gilbert and Tyson were captured and jailed, others fled. The wounded included Hothie. two white men were clubbed. Railroad Policeman M D Day was shot at as the group scattered. a posse scoured the woods for the suspects.
Ex judge B M Webb of Tennessee fifth circuit was disbarred for misrepresentation and unprofessional conduct after an inquiry by Chancellor J Fisher. He appeals to the state supreme court. Pullman Company Wins Damages Suit In Jackson Miss
Two weeks ago Cumnock Coal Ming Company once owned by Chatham Coal and Iron Company sought a restraining order from Judge Purnell to prevent bond sales claiming funds were used for expenses not mortgage payments. The injunction was dissolved at the applicants’ request. Philadelphia interests are among the parties. The mine output is slated to surpass all prior yearly totals by year’s end.
Eight bids were opened for enlarging and improving the state capitol building in Tallahassee Florida. The contract went to J Parrish of Lynchburg Virginia for 65 793 dollars.
Charleston November 15 Special The anti scalping ordinances adopted by the city council for the exporting period are not popular with the army of ticket dealers sweeping toward Charleston. Of twenty three applications the city assessor has issued one license but many more are expected after January 1. The license has been raised from 3200 to 500 and dealers opening now will be required to pay the entire sum.
Special from Columbia, November 16. Nelson Shaw, a powerful negro, whipped and flayed a boy in his house. About a thousand lashes were given with a strap, flesh gashed in many places. The coroner's jury opened an inquiry as Shaw was arrested amid fears of a lynching crowd.
Fire at Vienna warehouse destroyed nearly 800 bales of cotton early this morning. Loss exceeds 325,000 with most burden on farmers holding cotton for higher prices. Origin of blaze unknown. insurance coverage limited. Report by Stith & Walton’s wargh contents.
In Macon, Georgia, November 15, Judge Guerry sustained the demurrer and dismissed the Farrar et al. v Southwestern Railway suit seeking 660000 dollars alleging wrongful withholding from original stockholders. Attorneys will appeal to the state Supreme Court.
Mr Hicks and Miss Harp were married at 3 o'clock in Reynolds Ga with Rev Thomas Bentley officiating The ceremony took place at the bride’s uncle DW Harp home Delta Ga was the bride’s residence and the groom is from Missouri Harp.
Three Gilmore brothers who parted as children in Little Rock Arkansas after their mother died meet again in Murphyboro Illinois. Andrew Gilmore, traveling from Chickasaw Nation to Jackson Tennessee, learns a Gilmore conductor on the Mobile and Ohio line will pass. The conductor proves to be another lost brother, with William also present as station master, sealing a joyful reunion in Murphyboro.
Washington November 1. It was announced at the War Department that the names of officers to fill vacancies in the brigadier general grade will not be announced until Congress meets. The president and secretary of war have discussed army matters and warned against using political influence to secure appointments. Officers often rely on friends to press their cases, but the president intends to resist such pressure to ensure fair selection in the reorganized army.
Washington November 11. The commissioner of Internal Revenue held that beer whisky and other articles of domestic manufacture consumed in the United States are subject to internal revenue tax but when shipped to the Philippines are considered domestic territory for tax purposes. Export bonds required, and duty applies only when goods are exported to foreign territory. The Philippines treated as foreign for tax purposes under recent rulings.
In Macon on November 15 a fire at the Georgia Alabama Business College, near Cherry street and Cotton avenue, threatened the building. Firefighter action cut the flames after about half an hour, with estimated total damage under $1,000, and the college, offices, and drug store all affected to varying extents. President Martin credited the swift Macon fire department for preventing total destruction.
Carrollton reports a burglary at Entrekin's Temple store with a safe blown into the street and about 700 dollars stolen. In Homer talk of WW Smith opposing F C Tate for congress. Valdosta announces the seventy fifth annual Ochlockones Primitive Baptist Association session starting November 22 for three days. Ringgold notes land options near oil and gas by Gaston of Chattanooga and a local firm. C C Anderson plans immediate work after forming a company in Atlanta. LaGrange cites G Cox as a strong representative candidate in the upcoming legislature. Adrian previews the horseswappers convention set for November 23 to 25 with traders from Ryansville expected.
North Carolina Raleigh November 15 Special Rev Nathaniel Harding longtime superintendent of Beaufort county education tendered his resignation today The report on Attorney General Gilmer's condition improved after typhoid fever three weeks ago A Mississippi grand jury indictments against millers for cotto seed price fixing delayed until May hearings filed by district attorney expected convictions
Debtors and J. P. and N. P. court writs require sale of multiple properties in Fulton and city of Atlanta. Parcels include land in land lots 85 54 139 21 14th district, blocks 13 76, No. 1768 Crew Street, and Johnson Egleston area. Levies issued to satisfy judgments for Fulton Savings Bank Howard S Pain a T. Ashford J. M. Liddell and others. notice served to defendants Eliza B Brown and others.
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