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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1907
Page
8
A messy report covers mayoral views on race, writs of habeas corpus, and city charter amendments tied to public works. It notes legal action over street use, police actions, and potential federal court involvement. It also mentions Memorial Day events in Marietta and Democratic nomination talk for Bryan amid Southern support.
In Statesboro August 4, Desatliation Via Kaminski, a Russian laborer jailed for stabbing Mike Kapluch, remains delirious saying he is in Russia and his wife and four children await him in America. He has not eaten, doctors attend, and neighbors note his fixation on Captain and Russia. The dead man’s body was buried within four hours after the murder. Chicago population figures are also noted in the report.
Special appropriations passed by the committee include 5000 for the Carnegie Library at Georgia Tech 10000 for heating and repairs at the State Normal Athens 15000 for Milledgeville Normal and Industrial School 10000 for repairs to the old college Athens and 15000 for Normal at Athens with 5000 in 1907 and 10000 in 1908. The reporters salaries rise to 3000 total. A joint session may meet to consider the general appropriation bill and a Jackson County roads and revenues board bill is recommended.
Rev Dr A Nunnally of Newnan Georgia, a leading educator, accepts the presidency of Columba College in Lake City Florida. Damages total about 2990000 with 106000 insurance on the elevator. Fire at the Baltimore and Ohio grain elevator and nearby stables and chair factory causes significant losses. Poison melon incident ends in farmer Reuben Buchanan’s death. Silk car valued at 1250000 shipped from Nippon Maru to the east. Theodore V Halsey bribery trial halted due to illness and possible surgery.
In police court Mrs W A Fillmore of 143 Ira Street was fined 50 dollars and costs after a probation officer testified to inhuman treatment of her nine year old daughter Mary. The mayor ordered the child sent to the Home for the Friendless and noted bruises seen on the girl. Neighbors testified to screams and abuse, with one witness reporting the child tied naked to a bed and beaten. The court warned of possible mental evaluation for the mother.
Ben Jones, former Macon council member, filed mandamus proceedings against Bible Manufacturing and Macon Anitting Company to compel tax collection of 70600 dollars. Hearing set for August 86 before Judge W A Felton. city treasurer and marshal allegedly to enforce taxes. Council policy remains hands off until case resolves.
Atlanta seeks next session as bids from Milwaukee Narragansett Atlanta Columbia Put in Bay Colorado Springs and Wiggles Falls compete. Papers read by Theodore C Rose Elmira NY George Farnell Providence Kendrick HM Trenton N J and A Emerson Bye Asheville. Delegates attend banquet. Papal delegate Baptizes three Filipino infants at Jamestown expo as Knights of Columbus events draw crowds. Officials to be elected at tomorrow's session.
Berlin reports detail Siamese king Chulalongkorn's entourage including Behn August and King Chulalighom as they depart for Siam with tales of immense wealth and luxury. Officials in Washington note the fated contracts for U ships and shipbuilding work signed by government and private firms, signaling renewed naval procurement.
Officials of the Isthuntan and commission met to furnish intent for partial relief of the Panna tallest. Specifications called for rails and timber, with bids around 400 000 dollars. Hoffman and Company of Baltimore submitted a bid at 95 250 dollars as part of the project costs.
An allied meeting of the railroad committee heard peach grower representatives and railroad men discuss a compromise substitute bill. The proposal would require peach shippers to use railroad cars within twenty four hours or face penalties, including covering car rental and a $10 penalty, with growers supplying orders and bearing some costs if shipments fail to proceed. The committee indicated this substitute will likely be adopted.
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