19 Aug 1899
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Newspaper
Chipley Banner
Location
Chipley, Florida, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1899
Page
1
Former Georgia governor William Yates Atkinson died at his Newnan home surrounded by family and friends after a two week illness. Born November 11 1854 in Meriwether County he led a long public life and his death drew condolences from across the state.
The passage recalls a Georgia governor and a key legal figure whose health declined after a long career in public service and the Supreme Court age dispute. It notes his last days after a protracted court appearance, the constitutional strain, and reports that illness followed a return from Atlanta with dysentery.
The department outlines general policy on extradition between the United States and Cuba and Hawaii. It notes fugitives may have immunity by going to Cuban insular possessions, while emphasizing transitory conditions where extradition processes apply.
The article traces the life of William Yates Atkinson, born in Brunswick County Virginia, descendant of prominent Virginian families, who rose from poverty to political prominence in Georgia. It notes eight siblings, early self education, and a career including eight years in the General Assembly, roles as president of the Democratic State Convention, chair of the Democratic Executive Committee, speaker of the House, trustee posts at Georgia Normal and Industrial College and University of Georgia, and culminating as Georgia governor before age 40. It mentions his marriage to Susie Cobb Milton of Florida and praises his household support.
On the convention's final day the Georgia Agricultural Society rejected the cotton bale dispute, backed efforts for the state fair in Atlanta, re-elected its officers praising President Brown and his associates, and chose Dublin as the next meeting site.
In a highly charged session the Atlanta council adopted a five member committee to investigate charges against Mayor James G Woodward. An amendment empowered the panel to also probe Moyers accusation that the mayor would have “eminently respectable official company” if he fell from office. The full body supported the amendment unanimously.
Chattanooga labor unionists mobilize with transfer wagons to aid riders amid a street railway lockout by the electric company. Thirty two motormen locked out. petitions to extend transit lines to St Elmo attract over six hundred supporters. The boycott depresses the companys daily receipts as tensions rise.
Fielder and Mower, long established in Atlanta Ga, lease the three story brick building at 61 Peachtree Street formerly Estey Organ, for a term of years. They will move in next month and occupy the entire building expanding their office supply lines and offering complete office furnishings from pins to luxurious desks.
General Otis reports MacArthur led 4,000 troops against a 6,000 strong insurgent force around San Fernando. By 10 a.m. the attackers had pushed the line five miles toward Angeles with few casualties. Rain delayed the planned 7th instant movement and floods have hindered rail repairs.
Prominent Georgians gather at Newnan for the funeral of ex Governor William Y Atkinson. Gov Chandler, Northen, judges and senators attend as stores close and the town mourns. The Masons conduct last rites at the grave after services at the Methodist church.
Miners in Coal Creek mines return to work after a three day layoff. The union refused to operate under a pay scale not officially endorsed by the union, though the scale would raise pay from 44 to 45 cents per run. The company settled the weight man payment by the workers themselves while continuing to refuse union recognition. Both union and non union men are now employed.
A Birmingham Alabama dispatch reports renewed talk of vacating General Wheeler’s eighth district seat in Congress after his Philippine deployment. The Montgomery Journal voices the administration’s view, hinting Governor may pursue a vacancy declaration amid shifting public opinion.
Aguinaldo reports to Manila dated July 27 at Tarlac seeks foreign recognition of Filipino independence. He claims sovereignty over the islands before Paris, cites Spanish prisoners as proof, and says Dewey and consuls recognized Filipino sovereignty. Washington says no formal address has been received and++){
The torpedo gunboat Leda fired at a French fishing boat within three miles of English shores after a failed attempt to stop. The Etoile de Mor was disabled and its helmsman killed. The vessel was towed to London with the body aboard amid great excitement. The Admiralty questions the French boat’s disregard of signals.
Five hundred Cleveland business men held an anti boycott meeting in the chamber of commerce to curb disturbances. A $10,000 fund was started to identify criminals dynamiting streetcars and restore order. subscriptions quickly topped the goal. The gathering drew broad representation across the city.
President Pope Brown of the Georgia Agricultural Society addressed the Quitman convention. He urged the white and negro to part ways, advocated southern self-reliance, and called for arming households while stressing a peaceful settlement if possible. Speakers included Hoke Smith and John Temple Graves on education and cotton.
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