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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1906

Page

12

Where Will Shuberts Find Local Theater in Atlanta

Atlanta theatergoers ponder where the Shubert attractions will play this season. The Grand Opera House seems unlikely, and Bijou or the Wells theater appear unsuitable due to pricing and interests. Reports of new theaters by Wimbish and Hurt fail to confirm deals, leaving the question unresolved.

Channing Pollock Shubert Atlanta Bijou New Wells Theater Carnegis Way Cong Street Wells House Shuberts Wimbish Wombish Peachtree Street Planta Wimbleh Joel Hurt Equitable Edgewood Xchange Place Hurt New York Macon Exchange Place Mr Hart Mr Hurt Shibert

Warm Springs Campmeeting Draws Georgia Parishioners

In Georgia the annual campmeeting opens Friday at Cataula with Rev J A Cook presiding over Columbus district Methodist arrangements. A sizable Columbus attendance is expected. The Warm Springs camp meeting has just completed a successful session, continuing a long tradition of old fashioned Methodist gatherings.

Warm Springs Columbus Cataula J @ A Cook Methodist Church Georgia

Asylum Officers Dismissed After Cruelty Report

Cincinnati August 9 James Alison superintendent of time house of refuge and Peter Costello his tenant were dismissed from office after a committee found charges of cruelty to inmates. They refused to resign insisting the report exonerated them.

Cincinnati James Alison Time House of Refuge Peter Costello

Diamonds and Fine Jewels at Maier Bekele

Diamond shop promises a superior collection and ability to furnish almost any demand. Emphasizes fine values and unusual bargains as Maier and Bekele highlight their expertise in matching stones.

Maier & Be-kele

Fulton County Dem Exec Committee invites gubernatorial observers

Notices sent to gubernatorial candidates by the Fulton County Democratic Executive Committee chair and secretary invite one representative from each polling place to observe the August 22 primary count. Candidates must reply by August 20 or waive the courtesy. The tax collector notes Fulton’s clean registration, with about twenty local loafers and two thousand others depending on campaigns to pay taxes.

Fulton County Democratic Executive Atlanta Democratic Executive Committee Fulton Georgla Saih State House van Dyke Charles N_ ALLEN Stewart Fulton County

Round Trip to Calakamauga Visit on Georgia State Guard Encampment

Round trip from Chattanooga to Lookout Mountain and Calakamauga Pari via Western and Atlantic Railroad Battlefield Route priced at $4.10. Tickets go on sale Saturdays with departures Sundays. Contact J A Thomas, City Pass and Ticket Offices 160 M Bell. Atlanta, B Walker Depot Ticket, J Harman G P A Wronack Io Better. Also reports an accident at Home Mixture Guano plant injuring a man and several Negro workers, with hopeful recovery and possible amputation avoidance.

Chattanooga Lookout Mountain Western & Atlantic R. R Battlefield Calakamauga Pari Georgia State Guard J A_ THOMAS Bell Atlanta Walker Depot J. Harman G P Wronack Columbus Join & Womack

Reunion of Thirty fifth Georgia unit honors Confederate soldiers

In Conyers Georgia on August 9 a reunion of the Thirty fifth Georgia Regiment of Confederates drew a large crowd. Mrs J A Guinn welcomed guests, Hon W L Peck and Judge Gleaton spoke of heroism and suffering, and General Keane opened the gathering with moving addresses. After dinner veterans sang patriotic songs as Daughters of the Confederacy supplied provisions and hospitality.

Conyers Ga Pecal Thirty-fifth Georgia Regiment J A Guinn United Daughters of the Confederacy W L. Peck Judge Gleaton Keane Daughters of the Confederacy

Charges Against Judge Martin Spark Special Investigation

Special committees led by Hall of Bibb to probe alleged misconduct by Judge John H Martin of the Oconee circuit. A five member panel was appointed to hear the accusations stemming from a 1905 restraining order against FR Greer and a later decision linked to a Fitzgerald hotel closure costing $3,000.

Hell of Bible Martin Ocones John H Martin Oconee Aye Fellon Hall Bibb Messrs Hall Wiright Richmond Covington Colquitt Adams Elbert Hayes Macon Samuel Greer FR. Greer Hawkinsville Fitzgerald Connor Sartow Smith Greene Longley Troup Jenkins Putnam Messrs Perry Calvin Senate Terry Randolph Cuthbert Maid City House Flynt Paiding Land Wilcox George Morgan Special Judiciary Committee Ir ‘Hall Gritfin Cobb Jona A. Martin

Ballard Bifocal Invisible Glass Lenses Promise Worldwide Sale

The Walter Battard Optical Co announces Bato frame bifocals cheaper than rival sells and claims to have invisible lenses made by large manufacturers. It touts its prescription department as the most perfect in the country and urges consults with oculists. Atlanta address 61 Peachtree Street.

America Walter Battard Optical Co Peachtree Street Atlanta

Bryan to Speak in Newark New York Ad

United States Senator James Smith Jr announced a letter from William J Bryan in London accepting an invitation to speak in Newark on September f The plan calls for three outdoor speeches followed by a trip to Jersey City for another engagement

Wir. Bryan Newark New York United States James Smith Jr William J Bryan London Intentionia Eva Mr Bryan Jersey City Ofili

Imported Japanese Fans Set by Chicago and North Western Rail

Ad offers four attractive Japanese fans mailed to any address for 10 cents postage prepaid. Address N M Freste Gon Agt 446 Walnut Cincinnati Ohio.

Chicago & Northwestern Railway Cincinnati

Newnan Hears Judge Russell in Campaign Barbecue

In Newnan Georgia on August 9 a barbecue drew about 2,600 voters to hear Judge RB Russell seek the governorship. Introduced by Hon H A Hall, Russell spoke for two hours to a farmer heavy audience. Congressmen Charles L Moses and Captain Haber sham King attended in the afternoon and the former charged ex-secretary of the interior in sensational terms.

Newnen RB Russell Coweta Rusdell Hon H A Hall Charles L Moses Habersham King Congress Hoke Smith Cleveland Secretary of the Interior

Readjustment of Divisions Along Central of Georgia Line

On August 16 the seventy one miles of Central of Georgia track from Fort Valley to Columbus will be added to the fourth division under Superintendent Henry S Crawford with Columbus as headquarters. The line now sits in Macon or the third division. Train service continues to operate through Macon. Charlotte notes Friends meeting and Governor Glenn's travel to Salisbury for the lynching investigation.

Columbus Central of Georgia Railway Fort Valley Centre Henry 8. Crawford Macon Glenn Friends Charlotte N. C Yearly Meeting of Friends Guilford College Glen Salisbury Black Dawson Mosea Messra Hardman and Halder Jackson Dare Lord Blackburn Futton John J Myers Texas Griffin Cobb T A Morris D Mitchell Thomas G. W Cane Mesura Walker Duggan Washington Jordan Fennell Tennessee Cureton Dade Millikin Wayne Brunewick Davin Bibb Mortey McClatchey Stith Clifton Tatnali Haugan Hagan Corn Towns J C.pereland McKnight Berrien Enigma Messrs. Hardman Holder George Williamson

Georgia House Advances Eleven Agricultural Colleges Plan

The Georgia House passed a bill by Mr Perry to establish agricultural colleges in each congressional district. Schools funded by fertilizer inspection fees, governor-appointed trustees, and possible land donations. Tuition free, with earnings supporting operations. faculty to include a principal, farmers, a mechanic, and instructors.

Georgia Perrof Hall Ite John T. Martin Oconee Huwlansville Terrell Samuel Greer Hall Bibb Tennessee Dade House Slaton Perry Hal Alin Bartow Haji Covington Flynt Spalding

Battleship Rhode Island Heads Out for Final Test

The Rhode Island, a new large battleship, sailed from port for a final test before government acceptance. A naval officers’ trial board will conduct the test after it already set a builders’ trial speed record. Also noted is a planned boxing bout between Jimmie Brit and Eddie Hanlon on September 10, with details pending.

Rhode Island New York Triat Jimmie Brit Eddie Hanlon Notte

Senate Passes Boykin Bill in Georgia Legislature

The Senate approved the Boykin anti bucket shop measure by a large vote, with 38 ayes to 3 nays, wiping out bucket shops and exchanges in Georgia. The Wheatley substitute failed 29 to 4. The bill takes effect January 1906, prompting cheers as supporters praised Boykin, while opponents urged broader reform.

Senate Georgia Reading Hansell Weat Boykin Adams Alsobrock Bennet 8Hlock Blalock Bloodworth Bond Bunn Candler Cartthers Carswell Copelaw Crum Fitzgerald Fortner Foster Purr Graybill Hank Hogan King Lumsden McAllister McHenry Miller Crum Parker Phillipe Reid Rose Sirmans Strange Walker Ware Westbrook Wheatley Wilcos Williams Naya—Foy Mula Peyton Wheatley Alves—Crum Foater Foy Oamby Hand Milter Mills Peyton Hose Steed Birmans Westbrook Wilcox Naye—Adams Alsobrook

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