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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1910
Page
10
The Jones family holds its sixth annual reunion at Grant Park on August 26 drawing Georgians from across the state. The event gathers kin from many branches with socializing, speeches, and plentiful meals, often attracting Smiths and other relatives who share stories and lively talk.
Joseph F Gray, candidate to succeed himself as railroad commissioner, spent Tuesday in Columbus. The visit expanded his already large circle of supporters and enhanced his campaign momentum in the city.
A fragmentary reminiscence recalls a failed mining scheme named Puck Witls-So Skinners. The speaker notes being buried deep when the plan fell, implying collapse and danger in the operation. Names and precise details are unclear in the readable text.
A nostalgic note references a grandfather clock keeping regular time and offering tasks for hands to do. It hints at enduring age, a steady routine, and a simple sentiment about time, craft, and daily rhythm.
Congressional hearing reveals McMurray promised up to five million dollars in fees from Indian land contracts if approved. Witness Scott, a Choctaw official, testified of bribes and influence with Sherman and Curtis, while Johnson of the Chickasha tribe signed contracts amid government delays.
Rome August 11 The Erb syndicate gains control of the Chattanooga Southern railway and plans a direct Atlanta to Chattanooga line via a Rome and Northern connection. Agreements call for mutual use of track between Chattanooga and Trion and a 16 mile Rome to Rockmart link to connect with the Seaboard Air Line. Construction starts immediately with trains possible via the new route.
Salvaged from an Augusta era note, Illinois Central plans to extend trains from New Orleans toward Atlanta Savannah and other southern cities by using Queen and Crescent Western Railway of Alabama and Central of Georgia trackage. The route may connect Hammond Covington Andalusia and parts of Mississippi Alabama to reach Georgia earlier than expected with a Connecting Link owned by Illinois Central.
Round trip tickets offered by the W and A A R R depart Atlanta August 2 1910 with return by September 4 1910. Contact J A Thomas city ticket agent B Walker at Union Station or E Harman general passenger agent to make a reservation.
Louisville August 12 Wendling captured after a continent spanning pursuit for the murder of Alma Kellner. Indicted by the grand jury, he arrived at city hall smiling as crowds watched. Captain John P Carney led the case for the Louisville detective department.
The Independent Order of Beavers announce a barbecue for poor and homeless children of Atlanta and vicinity on August 18. Two special cars will transport children from Decatur Street car end and Exposition Mills at 9 o clock, with additional stops at Whitehall and Humpries for Woolen Mills children. The event will be held at Morgene Park in Oakland City.
Reports from Beverly indicate a coordinated push to remove Ballinger and Cannon from influence as Taft allies plot a strategy to realign leadership. The plan centers on Ballinger’s retirement set for September 18 and a potential bid against Speaker Cannon, with allies in Illinois and Kansas rallying support and Aldrich defending the cotton schedule amid western Republican concerns.
A Georgia veteran controversy erupts as Camp Walker members debate endorsing Governor Brown over Hoke Smith. Open letters accuse peers of political pressuring while names like Archer, Shellnut, Cook, and Garrall appear in a heated exchange about Confederate veterans and party support.
A cryptic overheard quarrel on the shore describes a bathers’ disturbance as one man calls a beach camera fiend disgusting while another labels the act particularly so. The exchange ends with a bite of lunch from a box observed during the scene.
This afternoon and tonight the final two shows of Sweet Clover a four act comedy drama are staged at the Lyric Theatre starring Miss Emma Bunting and company. The play has drawn crowds this season and Miss Bunting’s Lois Holcombe has delighted audiences. Beginning next Monday May 1 The Gambler a four act play by McKee Rankin will be the new bill with Miss Bunting again in a child role.
Hundreds ask about an auto bill detailing rules for horse drawn rides and motor machines on public roads. It prescribes signals to halt for riders and animals, requires new seals and numbers from the secretary of state for transferred machines, bans operation by intoxicated persons or those under 16 without training, and limits minors with owner supervision. It notes fines for operating without owner consent and for hindering a machine, while allowing municipal regulations to stand and outlining state registration implications for nonresident owners.
The building trades section of the Atlanta Federation of Trades elected its full officer corps in a recent session attended by a large membership. Installations included president J B Reynolds of the plumbers, vice president A M Cope, financial secretary C J Gleaxoh of the steam fitters, recording secretary O M rimename of the carpenters, treasurer J L H Brandes, and trustees C A Cone, W P Waldrop, and J A Monroe.
Danville Virginia August 12 Dr Geo Bicknell of Ftowah Town and sure goon for the Louisville and Nashville Railway died tonight at the general hospital after being found unconscious in his room at the Burton house where he was taken this afternoon.
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