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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1905

Page

9

McGregor Enters Tenth District Congressional Race

Warrenton Ga August 9 Special Major Charles E McGregor announces for Congress in opposition to Hon T W Hardwick in the tenth district. He has strong backing and wide recognition in the rural area and throughout the district. He plans to state his platform soon and expects a vigorous campaign with support across the region.

Warrenton Charlea Bo BtcGregor Cnngrese T. W Hardwick Major McGregor Selowith Warren Thomas Watson Tria Vr Watesa Congress Slayor McGregor Augusta Congerss Tenth Anks Charles E. Methregor Constitution WiGregor Honess Richmond County McGregor A Mance Matement India Con- Macy Auguste Tt Im

Cornerstone Opened at Georgia Academy for the Blind

Macon GA August 9 A ceremony marked the opening of the Georgia Academy for the Blind cornerstone laid in July 1807 Secretary and Treasurer T D Tinsley presided with many spectators The box held a wheat cup from the original ceremony and relics including Bibles newspapers and local organization mementos from 1857 The Floyd Rifles Volunteers Hibernian Benevolent Society Knights of Jericho Bibb County cavalry and others were represented as relics were set to be reinterred in a corner for an early fall installation

Macon Georgia Academy For the Blind Tressurer T D. Tinsley Board of Trustees Oldalte Sparks Thorn Georgia Citizen The State Press Georgia Telegraph Christian Index Georgia Journal and Messenger Ocmulee Fire Company NO. 2 Floyd Rites Hibernian Benevolent Society Knights of Jericho Bibb County Cavalry Nathan Bass Thomas Hardeman Floyd Rifles Robert A. Smith

Hearing on City Charter Bill at Atlanta Session

The special judiciary committee of the house held a morning session to discuss amendments to Atlanta’s charter. Mayor Woodward and City Attorney Flasson spoke for the bill while Chairman Eaton presided. the measure, including Waverly Place closure and the Washington Street viaduct, was sent to three Fulton county members after debate. The mayor asserted urgency for the viaduct, while legislators emphasized careful, state-aligned consideration and unity with Fulton County representatives.

Atlanta Special Judiciary Committee House Eaton Charing T. Hopking James @. Woodward James L. Flasson Apsistant Ww. P. Hill Georges Hillyer E. el Martin John E. Murphy C. T. Ladson Fulton County Scussion Waverly Place Washington Street General Assembly Citizens Statement of Representatives Woodward Mesars Bilston Blackburn Bel Supreme Court Imperia

WI Teach Elocution in Columbus August 9

Beginning September 4 the Young Men's Christian Association will offer elocution to 17 members who wish to take the course. Milas Julia Traylor has been secured as teacher.

Columbus Young Men's Christian Association Milas Julia Traylor

City Executive Committee to Discuss Ward Primary System

The city executive committee led by Hugh M. Dorasy will meet at 3 PM in the council chamber to set rules for the municipal primary this fall, determine the primary date, and appoint a subcommittee. The debate centers on ward primaries after last year’s vote favored exploring the change, with key members listed by ward.

City Executive Committee Hugh M. Dorney Ja Council Atlanta E. FF. Childress Hugh M. Doracy E. ¥. Childress J Campbell R. E. Campbell W. H. Brotherton J. C. Huff Childress Walter R. Brown C. G. Hannah T. ¥. Corrigan M. M. Walsh Charles Chasewood Pienny Liner Luke Bradley Frank Wheat W. T. Webb Ro A. Ewing H. Aten J. W. Kilpatrick George W. Payne Dr. L. P. Stephens Russel Shirley J. F. Bryton D. N. McCullough E. M. Frazer T. E. Veal Frank Malone Geventh L Z. Rosser Hubert L. Culberson John F

Colorado and Return from Chicago by Special Trains

From Chicago a special encampment trip to Denver runs August 20 to September 4 with two fast trains daily. G A H conducts the trains and offers through service from Chicago September 2 without change. Denver side trips and mountain scenery are offered at low cost with personally conducted tours. For itineraries, Colorado hotel lists, and full information contact N M Breese, General Agent, 436 Walnut St, Cincinnati.

Chicago Denver Central States Lst of Colorado N. OM. Breese Gen Agt Wale Cincinnati

Cheap Week End Rates With Western and Atlantic R R

Round trip tickets from Atlanta to Lookout Mountain Tennessee Dalton Georgia Monteagle Tennessee and back at weekend sale prices. Tickets valid to the specified date with convenient schedules offered by Western and Atlantic Railroad.

Western and Atlantic Railroad Thrday Western Atlante Eee Ucketa Atlanta Lookout Mountain Tenn Dalton

Umbrella Attack Ends in Girl's Death in Augusta

At Jones and McKinne streets in Augusta a 7-year-old boy Merle Mabry stabbed 7-year-old Ruth Vryer with a sharp umbrella during a children’s fight. The blow to the eye penetrated the skull and the girl died within an hour at Lantar hospital. Mabry was held by police and will face reformatory act charges.

Augusta Jones and McKinne Street Merle Mabry Ruth Vryer Lantar Mabry reformatory_act

Fish Fry for Chamber Delights Georgia Delegates

Savannah delegates to the Georgia chamber of commerce will attend a fish dinner at Hotel Tybee Saturday evening after a joint meeting of the cotton exchange board of trade and chamber of commerce this afternoon. The meeting is to begin at 1 o'clock Saturday morning at Hotel Tybee.

Savannah Baste The Cotton Exchange Board of Trade Chamber of Commerce Georgia Chamber of Comméros Tybee

Agricultural Society Meets in Albany for Convention

The State Agricultural Society prepares for its annual convention in Albany on August 23 and 24 with an unusually strong program. Daniel J. Bully will speak on cotton, Harvie Jordan will review the association’s work, and a full schedule of addresses and debates follows, including topics on banks, oat culture, rural progress, and Georgia’s World’s Exposition participation. A separate note mentions a lumber millers’ delegation visiting northern yards and a new Union Passenger Station project for Mobile.

Albany State Agricultural Society Alany Daniel J. Bully New York Harvie Jordan Hughes Charles F. Wright Walcorms A. J. Lippitt J. B. Hays Montezuma Dudley M. Hughes Hy Crawford Wheatley Americus Dtate L. Hiltyer Macon J. J. Redding Georgia Experimentalation Dank J. Bully New York City A. m Shdre F. B. Gordon Georgia Industrial Association of Columbus Igeture Milas Annie Blalock Upson County Mddreas Georgia St. Lous Hugh V. Washington Macan Florida Georgia, Baw Mill Association Mobile Ale Gentral Buppky and Construction Company

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