Amendments Rejected by Large Majorities in Senate
The Georgia Senate approved a disfranchisement bill by 37 to 6, advancing it to the House for passage and eventual voter ratification. Senators Crittenden, Wawes, Lashley, Mattox, Sikes, and Wosaver voted against. most others supported the measure amid amendments and debates on the property and good character clauses.
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Crittenden
Wawes
Lashley
Dobbs
Germain
Camp
Rent. Camp
General Assembly
Martin
Rie Law Matera
Flendarson
J. W. Boyd
Hardman Agate
Hardman
Flynt
Steed
Welts
Committee On
Thyu Senate
Wushtey
Georgia
Born
Supreme Court of the United States
Felder
Dll
Sren Ee
Commissioner's Tears as Walsh Degraded for Cowardice
In New York on July 3 at police headquarters the trial of patrolman Stephen Walsh ended with him found guilty of cowardice for fleeing an armed assailant who killed a woman. Commissioner Bingham wept as he ordered Walsh stripped of his shield and uniform, and expelled from the building. The ruling echoed the Dreyfus affair in solemnity as Walsh departed under inspection by Inspector Richard Walsh.
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Paris
Alfred Dreyfus
Stephen
Walsh
Bingham
Emoton
Une
Richard Walsh
Stephen Walsh
Commissioner Bingham
Frank Warner
Esther Morling
Forty Second Street
Warner
John CG
Wilson
Terroiiard
Rossa
Speed Trial Plan for Connecticut and Louisiana
Admiral Evans met Acting Secretary Newberry today and plans to sail from New York on the flagship Connecticut to Fortress Monroe. After coaling, the vessel will move to Roeland Maine for a speed trial on August 4, with no coast race against the Louisiana. Evans will use Atlantic fleet ships for practice along the coast, focusing on maneuvering target drills. Troops to be disbanded in an August 1 ordinance at Spout.
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Connecticut
Louis Washington
Admiral Evans
Newberry
New York
Fortress Monroe
Roeyland
Maine
Cource
Evans
Louisiana
Sarda
Atlantic
Death by own action tied to Coey affair amid love triangle
Colorado Springs coroner said Maura Matthews and Amys Rumbaugh died by their own actions, while Chicago magnate Cory Coex faced questions over letters and accusations of murder. Miss Matthews' mother and witnesses described forged telegrams, secret plans to marry, and entangling affairs that fueled the tragedy.
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Colorado Surings
Richardgon
Maura Matthews
Amys R. Rumbaugh
Miss Matthews
Cla. Coes
Chicago
Coex
Fecer
Coey
Rumbaugh
Cocy
Miss Green
Laura
Cory
Missy Matthews
New York
Corey
Uoey
Saya Uoey
C. A.oer
Laura Matthews
Colorado Springs
Jennie Matthews
Kansas City
Misa Matthews
Mount Pleasant
4. C. Ruff
Loudonnville
Ohio
Dedication Crowd Crush at Boston Cambridge Bridge
A crowd at the dedication of a new multi million dollar bridge across the Charles River, linking Boston and Cambridge, surged and toppled several people into the river. Six men and boys were rescued from the water as police investigated possible drownings.
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Boston
Mess
Charlea River
Cambridge
Priest Named in New York Murder and Blackmail Plot
Four indictments accuse Father Martoogessian of extortion and attempted robbery as part of a conspiracy to rob wealthy Armenians. Police link the murder of rug merchant Tavashanjian to a terrorist blackmail group led by the priest, with a Boston trunk linked to a suspect in Lowell. A red ink letter, signed by terrorists, threatens death sentences for Armenian businessmen and hints at wider operations.
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Prest
Tavahanjian
Tavshanjian
Bedroa Hampartzonmian
Hampartzoomian
Lowell
Maes
Ita
Martoogessinn
Tarshanjian
Hed
Atlanta Post Office Receipts Show Big Rise in 1906
Post Office receipts in Atlanta for the year ending June 30 1906 reached 706076.05, up 108643.19 from the prior year. Postmaster Edwin Blodgett notes growth over 1905 and 1902 figures, highlighting the city’s increasing prosperity.
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Atlantta Post -Ffice
Edwin I.blodgett
Walter G. Cooper
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
Cooper
Atlanta
Mississippi Senate Battle Narrows as Primary Near
Jackson Mississippi July 34 The contest for the Senate pits John Sharp Williame against Governor James K Vardaman with six candidates for governor also in the field. Williams supporters predict a lead of about 25 000 while Vardaman backers withhold figures. Polls open 9 am and close at 6 pm tomorrow amid a heated cross state campaign. Charles W Fairbanks departs Boston for Chicago en route to Lincoln Nebraska to speak Friday night.
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Miss
John Sharp Williame
Congress
James K. Vardaman
Williams
Vardaman
Fairbanks Gpen
Nebraska
Porton
Charles W. Fairbanks
United States
Boston
Fairbanks
Derham
Chicago
Lincoln
Negro
Georgia Causes Much Joy in Dry State of Maine
Orchard Me July 31 During the Maine Temperance Society second day session a telegram announced Georgia legislature passed a prohibitory law. The prayer service shifted to congratulations with tears and handclapping as leaders embraced. Congratulatory telegrams went to Governor Smith and Mrs Armour of the Georgia W C S U.
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Georgia
Maine
OW Orchard
Maine Temperance Society
Ggorgia
Smith
Mra_ Armour
Georgia Women's Christian Science Union
Speaker Ward Indicted in Manslaughter Charge in Detroit
Charles E. Ward speaker pro tem and Ways and Means chair was arraigned in Detroit police court on a manslaughter warrant tied to a deadly April criminal operation. Ward pleaded mute, bail set at 3000 with two sureties, examination scheduled for September 8. Edith Presley, a proofreader for the state senate, was the deceased.
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Detroit
Mich
Charles E. Ward
House of Representatives
Ways and Means Committee
Edith Presley
State Senate
Ward
Stein
Atlanta Spirit movement to greet the city in New Year
A Georgia city movement aims to unite supporters and opponents of prohibition for a New Year meeting. The plan, led by the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, calls for talks on welfare, more parks, libraries, and affordable amusements to keep youths from saloons. The effort emphasizes orderly lawfulness and civic growth without labeling as pro or anti prohibition.
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Ceorgle
Atlanta
Chamber of Commerce
Marietta Stréet
Southern Railway
Carnegi Library
Mariella Street
Ohamb
J. Wille Pope
Chamber
Sery
Krow
South
Senrgia Chamber of Commerce
Foreman‘s Viera
Robert S. Foreman
Weather Forecast for Georgia Late Thursday and Friday
The forecast indicates generally late Thursday and Friday with showers in the extreme southern portion and variable winds. Weather conditions are expected to be variable across the state with possible localized showers.
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Wrshington
Georgia
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