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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1902
Page
7
In Griffin Georgia Clara Chunn, a Black woman, is charged after she allegedly poisoned six people at a restaurant and others at Emmett Andrews colored eatery. Columbus Lowe and Ann Johnson are gravely ill. carbolic poisoning suspected as authorities gather strong evidence amid community unrest.
The Clyde steamship Apache, damaged in a collision with the Iroquois off Comings Point, was floated and moved to a sand bank off East Battery. She will stay there for repairs and is expected to be patched enough to sail to New York for permanent work.
Alfred Bee of Welfare Texas writes that ambitiousness and a lame back left him unable to eat or sleep. After taking Milectric Bit ters he reports restored sleep appetite strength and energy to work. The ad claims the product gives vigorous health to weak run-down people and is sold at all drug stores.
Nashville dispatch reports George Wilson arrested on charges of shooting and fatally wounding Mrs Potter Elliott during a home intrusion attempt. The elderly couple, 84 and 75, reportedly kept a large amount of money at home and a lynching is feared.
Three new entries join the Mississippi governor race as candidates proliferate with J C Kyle A C McKimbrough J B Chrisman among them. Joint debate planned with J K Vardaman and BE F Noel. Election judges and clerks face recruitment trouble amid statewide apathy and low turnout expectations.
J H Adams, a Georgian, was convicted of bigamy in Hampton after fleeing to avoid trial. He was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary and fined $500. His lawful wife had him indicted upon finding out about the Carolina marriage. The report also surveys Mississippi voter turnout and farming weather news, noting low November participation and frost prospects.
The Norwegian steamship Friten of the De Giorgio Importing and Steamship Company is expected to arrive from Jamaica with a cargo of fruit. This marks Charleston's first shipments for the company, which plans regular Charleston West Indies service and expansion of distributing points on the South Atlantic coast. Headquarters are in Baltimore with De Giorgio officials coordinating with Acting Collector Withers to finalize federal business for the new line. The Fulton is slated to reach Charleston today.
Kentucky judge Allen Ayden of Owsley County was shot at daylight in an ambush. Hyden had challenged Ayden in a fusion contest after losing the regular nomination. The shooting shattered his hip and wounded his back amid bitter factional tensions. Deputy Wilson sent for bloodhounds as authorities investigated the incident.
Montgomery envoy leads a Black political meeting urging all Republicans to abstain from voting the state ticket. Wimba recently returned from Washington quoted General Clarkson repeating the president’s stance like Lincoln in 1861, vowing to crush the Alabama rebellion.
A black man matching Mrs. Spivey’s attacker description surrendered at a Fortl Fort quarry seeking work. Foreman C N Allison pursued him two miles, captured near Dendron, brought to Asheville by train, and handed to Buncombe sheriff for identification. Mrs Spivey to be brought to Asheville amid precautions.
Fr Muse of Durham North Carolina states that after years of severe stomach and liver trouble he nearly died. He credits Dr Kings New Life Pill with saving his life and restoring perfect health. He calls them the best pills on earth and says they cost only 2 cents at all drug stores.
Seven Huntsville cotton mills have signed an agreement to join the newly formed Southern Textile Company in the south. Merrimack Manufacturing plans to invest over 1.5 million dollars next year for new mills in Huntsville, while Dallas mill’s $600,000 addition is cited as a refusal to join. Madison Spinning mills, controlled by Dallas, will continue to operate independently.
Valdosta Georgia October 14 Special report says H B Butler claimed to represent James D O Brien and bought carloads of cantaloupes and watermelons paying with drafts on O Brien all of which were refused. Sheriff Passmore pursued O Brien in Pittsburg with warrants but could not arrest him. Several local growers including B P Jones and J A Dasher lost thousands. The case prompts labor union activity in Valdosta as cooks and washers organize under American Labor.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions Asheville and Washington area business and a seven year term. May reference Waddell and possible legal or financial terms. Details are unreadable. core facts cannot be confirmed.
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