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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1906
Page
8
Speech lauding Mr Candless and Mr Wright as leaders in enacting the pure food bill. The measure bans adulteration in food drugs and liquors, takes effect August, aims to curb fraudulent labeling and substandard goods, and shifts advantage from deceitful dealers to honest farmers and households.
Reports from Sofia and London describe escalating Greek Bulgarian clashes fueled by Macedonia rivalries. Bulgarians report attacks on Greek churches monasteries and schools with peasant uprisings burning towns and casualties. Officials fear renewed violence at Philipopolis and call for measures to curb anti Greek activity while seeking lasting peace in the Balkans.
An application was filed by the iMerchante Exchange to reconstruct its building at the corner of California and Lebletsdorff streets in Frisco at a cost of 700 COO.
Reports from St Petersburg and Warsaw describe a renewed wave of terror by revolutionary groups with widespread attacks on police and civilians. Fifty assassination cases, street battles, and a bomb attack on a police station mark a chaotic period as authorities plan a March parliamentary budget bid and continue tight security.
The Republicans of the eighth district unite to nominate Joseph G Cannon for the eighteenth time and discuss his possible presidential bid. Cannon endorses party loyalty, defends existing injunction law, and criticizes Labor leaders Gompers and Fuller while reaffirming support for lawful, principled governance.
Special report from Reynolds County August 16 notes Hon J C Flanigan of Lawrenceville Ga spoke three times in support of Dick Russell. The countys crowd is described as strongly backing Bursseh. The item also advertises The Blue Seashore Resort and Continental at Atlantic Beach with rates and accommodations, plus hotel promos for Hot Springs and J R Hayes.
Mercer university trustees approve building two 125 occupant dormitories with a dining hall for 200, facing Elm and Adams near campus. Drawings by Lockwood Brothers accepted, construction to start once contractors are in place and finish by February. A new 84000 library is planned as funds near completion.
In Macon on August 16 Special report notes J J Lioya jailed for disposing of 810 belonging to a barkeeper after a night of drinking. The bar keeper was said to be inebriated and unaware of the theft. A land sale in the city reserve for 4000 failed to confirm, keeping property for a higher bid. A major mass meeting is planned at the city auditorium to push for a new passenger depot with about a dozen speakers and strong business support.
Mrs J J Barker, a Tennessee mother with a family, became heavily intoxicated and demanded 10 from her husband on promises to stop drinking. She slashed at him with a razor then chased strangers in Mangum and Mays streets. Acting Recorder Quillian admonished her kindly referring to her child. Eleven police calls flooded the station as panic grew on Mangum street with fears of a riot.
Sylvester Georgia August 16 Special Arrangements have been made for a grand democratic rally in Sylvester on Saturday. Hon B D M Blackburn of Atlanta has been invited by the Worth county democrats to speak on current political issues and has accepted. A large gathering is expected from Worth and surrounding counties as democratic enthusiasm rises with Clark Howell supporters aiding this rally.
Six people in Salisbury Beach Massachusetts who were seriously ill last night after eating ice cream from unclean cans remained comfortable through the night and officials believed they would recover today. The incident followed a contamination of the ice cream by bad cans. Local health authorities cautioned residents to seek medical attention if symptoms appeared.
The international chess tournament at Nuremberg ends with Frank J Marshall of the United States taking first prize with 32 12 points and no losses. Duras places second, Schlechter and Fleischmann follow, while Tarrasch and Janowski underperform in a surprising finish.
Crowds gather to view Atlanta board of health exhibit on the dangers of standing water and mosquito breeding. Dr Claute mutch urges eliminating water to stop mosquitoes, noting homes are the main source. The display, in a city show window, aims to prove how easy it is to prevent nuisances and danger.
A fragmentary dialogue recalls John Morley debating Henry Drummond’s religious influence and Edinburgh University role, with a quip about Drummond not being a thinker. It also notes Daniel Lambert from 1808 Sporting Magazine as a cocking and caging sports authority, describing his bulk and stature.
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