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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1906
Page
10
An advertisement touts a large and varied whiskey stock with fixed prices and a full guarantee. It promises money back if customers are not fully satisfied and asks for customers to sign up on the books. The tone emphasizes consistent customer focus and satisfaction.
The report outlines scattered rain and showers across multiple states including Georgia South Carolina and Tennessee. It notes winds shifting to the south and southeast with cool conditions in the north and warm spells in the south, plus fluctuating temperatures and unsettled spring patterns.
An incident near Chascomus ranch sees a train stoned by a mob injuring the minister of agriculture and wounding others. Police investigate as three windows were broken and several riders hurt. The report blends sensational crime with other commentary on superstition and public belief.
Judge Howell Cobb brother of Supreme Court Justice Andrew J Cobb collapsed suddenly at the Kimball Hotel in Athens after a lively informal talk. He was taken to Presbyterian Hospital with acute indigestion and was reported to be out of danger and improving by midnight.
Seventeen Pamyat Azova mutineers were executed at Reval, and one agitator was killed by court martial. Twelve sailors received hard labor terms, thirteen to disciplinary battalions, and fifteen were sent to other penalties. Fifty-four acquitted. civilians faced trial. Cronstadt mutineers: ten condemned to death, fifteen acquitted, 122 to hard labor. Also notes on a summer school in Mecon and a Macon horse racing inquiry involving J F Hennesy.
Vitality depends on two things inheritance from parents and how a person uses life habits. A city upbringing may weaken vitality while exercise and hygiene improve resilience. People can manage energy by choices and effort despite hereditary factors.
Twenty four tote, four women and about as many men assembled in a police court yesterday as the Memorial Orphans' Home faced two charges. One for blockading city streets and preaching without a permit and the other for neglecting the children. The first case was dismissed on condition street meetings cease until a permit is secured, the second postponed to Sept 6 pending formation of a board to run the orphanage. City and charity officials testified the home was ill prepared, with a dim Kindergarten room and undertrained staff, while supporters urged time to organize. The judge ordered investigations by city officials before Sept 6.
Mayor Bridges Smith named J. R. Carroll as impounding officer for Macon City to succeed Colonel John Watts. The new officer was sworn in and promptly began his duties.
John D Rockefeller is confined to his bed at his Fort Worth area home with stomach trouble. Doctors report his condition is not serious and he is expected to be out within a day or two. The bulletin notes he remains in bed under care at the suburban estate.
Reports from Valparaiso and Santiago describe a catastrophic earthquake that wrecked the city centers, sparked massive fires, and left thousands homeless. Fires and panic spread as rails and tunnels were destroyed, with tremors felt as far as Lima and Honolulu.
An earthquake lasting over three minutes struck Santiago and provinces near the city. Telegraph and telephone lines disrupted. casualties reported with several killed or injured. Many residents spent the night in squares as heavy showers followed the shocks and the observatory seismograph was damaged.
At Mountain Rest eight C August 13 a wagon crossing Choque creek turned over in swollen waters. John Watkins his wife and a small child drowned. Coroner Harbin of Seneca rushed to hold an inquest as the tragedy unfolded.
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