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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1906
Page
4
Special Judge signed an order delaying the transfer to Atlanta Federal Prison. Bill of Exceptions unfinished as counsels argue over records. Attorneys Marton Erwin work to finalize the bill while the appeal and related proceedings are postponed.
Jara Thornton announces $553.10 raised for San Francisco sufferers from a benefit matinee by the Bljau Company and the Gay New York. Treasurer reports $25 more from Worldthend via the Pres Church at College Park, plus additional subscriptions totaling ten dollars.
Taylor County held its primary on April 8 with WM Bley and W C Stewart as candidates for representative in the Democratic race. Stewart faced no opposition in Crawford County time. and her candidate, Hon Aaron, also had no opponent.
16 year old Charlie Shurley is jailed in Griffin on a charge connected to the death of J M Thompson after a fatal fight at Berean avenue. The case ties Walter Shurley and Kirby Thompson to the stabbing incident with multiple witnesses testifying about who struck first.
In Bibb superior court Judge H J Reagan issued an injunction restraining a group of Black residents led by HH Thomas Pete Worthy Jere Holis William Driskell and others from forming any Negro lodge or association in Bibb County or Georgia to be known as the Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. The ruling preserves white membership rights and aims to prevent confusion over lodge identity, with the Macon bar noting the significance of denying Black organization in the state.
Thompson sparked the dispute and struck the first blow. Judge Ormond bound Shirley over under a $500 bond and he was sent to the Tower. His friends are preparing to furnish bond and it is probable he will be released soon. Westmoreland Bros named among likely representatives for Shirley with best legal talent to be secured.
Miss Viola Bennett rural route mail carrier at Suwanee Ga narrowly escaped death when her buggy was upset by a frightened horse near a hill road. She suffered serious bruises and will be laid up for several days after the train noise spooked the animal during her morning rounds.
Cherokee Tribe plans free entertainment at the Grand on Friday May 4 starting at 6 pm. The program features Lillys Orchestra, Joab Elliott, Hertha Mae Coon, Miss Nellie Harold, Langley, Josh Elliott, and others with recitations, songs, a picture in oil, and acrobats. Supporters include Robt T Daniel and the Taggart Family.
Beginning May 1, a large number of Atlanta merchants will close by 6 PM after 1 May, with operations continuing until 15 September. The new early closing affects numerous stores and departments, with several named firms exempt or having special hours on Saturdays.
Mo L Moore and Sons showcase a development in optical art across their department at the large wall establishment. Their Trevor lenses reflect the artist's shade. For inquiries call 42 Berth Broad Street, Prudential Building.
Popular Army officer Captain Elliott transfers from the department of the Gulf with headquarters in Atlanta to Vancouver barracks Washington state. He becomes assistant chief commissary of the department of Columbia. Captain Clarke moves from department of lakes to Atlanta to fill Elliott’s former post.
General Agents van Rensselaer of the Southern and Union Pacific lines rebut reports that Union Pacific is clogged with San Francisco relief freight. He says Union Pacific can handle all freight in both directions with dispatch and that circulating such claims is unfair and improper, given the railroad’s big role in aiding the calamity sufferers.
Conferees on the statehood bill in Washington heard arguments on fixing lines in Indian Territory to admit it as a state alongside Oklahoma. The conference will reconvene on Monday to continue discussion.
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