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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1905
Page
3
An order received at Benicia barracks demands confiscation of all olive drab uniforms in the hands of recruits to prevent confusion with officers. About 300 uniforms are at Benlota barracks, with 60 or more among the men, prompting the wholesale confiscation due to mistaken identities.
In Colorado Springs July 31 local authorities expect a rush of interested people to register for open land likely to be available around the Uintah reservation area. Mayor appointed officials prepare a registration list to manage the crowd while 3,000 people may settle in nearby towns and homes for the anticipated influx.
Cheegan July 31 reports Cincinnati and St Louis authorities in talks with the state's attorney over bigamy and a murder linked to Hoch. A retrial and possible acquittal for Hoch are discussed as other prosecutions threaten his term. Numbers will be assigned to eligible homesteaders and drawn at Provo beginning August 17, and mineral claims may open after the land is allocated.
Palatka Florida July 31 John Graves an employee of Southern Express Company confessed to theft of about 1835 dollars from the express office after claiming he was gagged and tied on the morning of the 29th at about 3 o'clock He hid the money in an incubator then moved it to the union depot and later to an ice box He was arraigned before Justice Rovion and held on 2600 bail awaiting grand jury action
In New York a Hoboken Pleasure Party of about 2000 aboard two barges towed by a tug neared rocks off North Yonkers during a monsoon like storm. A second tug and a launch responded as crews steadied. women and children were frightened but the band kept order as the tug pulled the barges to safety about 100 yards from the rocks.
An emergency meeting of the International Cotton Congress urges spinners in Europe and America to refrain from buying American cotton for three months except for immediate needs to prevent price shocks in the next season. The committee expects ample supply due to last year’s surplus and plans a worldwide consumption information service, to be detailed after Manchester proposals.
A joint commission was proposed to investigate the clash on the French Congo frontier after Senegalese soldiers closed a German station at Missum Missum, with Captain Scheunemanne shot and Germans reporting five dead and four captured. The Cameroons governor protested to French authorities, prompting Brazzaville to arrange an immediate inquiry.
Insurance Commissioner Folk notified the Nashville local board of underwriters that a planned 25 percent advance in fire insurance rates must not be enacted. The move followed an attorney general opinion on a Tennessee anti compact law. Heavy Nashville fire losses spurred interest. Western Union had urged the August 1 increase, though a board member doubted any raise would occur now. The future of companies continuing business in Nashville remained uncertain.
Jack Mason was accidentally killed near Rome on Saturday night when Frank Weathers fired as they descended a hill near the Holbrook place about 12 miles southeast of Rome. The shot struck Mason in the head and he bled to death. Walter Mason, the victim’s father, collapsed when told of his son’s death and is feared to die. Trotting meet at Readville postponed by mist and fog. opening delayed to tomorrow.
Jackson changes hands as the Cleveland team picks up Charles Jackson after a strong home record but poor road showings. The move impacts Atlanta and Shreveport plans with quarantine, road schedules, and a Bartley trade to Philadelphia cited. Raymond’s departure prompts fan reaction while management eyes closing the books as the season nears September 4.
Savannah Ga July 31 Special Boyer announced he bought Conn Welsh from Baltimore. Welsh will join the Savannah team in Macon and will likely pitch Saturdays game Americus 2 Montezuma 1 Americus Ga July 31 Special In the finest ball game this season Americus defeated Montezuma 2 to 1 Lamar and Shipler formed Americus battery Quakers Win Cricket Match Philadelphia July 31 The Gentlemen of Philadelphia beat Marylebone Eleven London by 61 runs in a resumed match started Friday Total scores 456 for Philadelphia 239 in second inning 395 for London 151 in their two innings.
Covington Georgia defeated Monroe eight to four at the local diamond this afternoon. The contest featured sharp fielding from both sides, including a long running catch by King of Covington and a similar grab by Mecklin of Monroe. Scoring by innings and official details are listed with Griffin Franklin Anderson Griffin Merrill Pascal as batteries and King as umpire. attendance about 500.
A balloon conveying M. Sauniere, president of the Aero Club, and a companion collapsed on the roof of the Grand Palace in the Elysees today. The occupants were not injured.
An OCR fragment lists blanket prices with different sizes and associated dates 11-4 and 12-4. Prices range from 3.50 to 6.35 for blankets of varying values 4.00 5.00 6.50 7.50.
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