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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1906

Page

11

Mayor Woodward and Culberson dispute county police role

Mayor Woodward accuses Fulton county police of canvassing for Culberson’s county treasurer bid and calls for proper policing duties. Culberson denies backing misuse, defends police support, and notes he faces dual-office candidacy risks if elected to both posts. He asserts no directives to police and cites April nomination details and potential vacancies.

Woodward Fulton County Hubert L. Gulberson Board of Police Commissioners Board of County Commissioners Culberson Caent Exaractva

Peachtree paving on council agenda and abattoir offer

City council will discuss Peachtree street paving, the meat regulation ordinance, and the new gas company's franchise. A subcommittee failed to meet on the gas issue, delaying action. The abattoir proposal by White and McLendon will be read, with debate anticipated on its terms.

New Gas Company Peachtres Atlants Gas Company Ihs Key Cosgrove T. A Hammond J. J. McLendon

County Treasurer Bid Clarified Amid Primary Vote

A speaker asserts voters will not be deterred by politics and will elect him county treasurer while retiring another candidate to private life. He declares he seeks a single office and rejects claims he pursues two positions.

Jeounty

Black Assaults Girl Near Cleveland Ga

In Cleveland Georgia on August 18 special report Ronnie Moore assaulted the five year old daughter of J C Hood of Nacooches valley about ten miles northeast. Moore was arrested and placed in Cleveland jail. Local excitement is high though residents remain calm as Judge Kimsy schedules a special court term Monday with grand and traverse jurors ordered to attend.

Cleveland Bob Moore J. C. Hood Nacooches Valley Moore Kimsy

Man Killed in Georgia Fight Over 25 Cents

Cordele Ga August 118 Special A shooting affray between two negroes left Henry Jones mortally wounding another man named Hamilton over 26 cents Jones fled and is being pursued by the sheriff and deputies with expectations of capture before morning The incident is reported as a deadly dispute and an active manhunt is underway.

Cordele Henry Jones Hamilton Jones

Bombs Thrown At Warsaw Governor General’s Carriage

Three bombs were hurled from a third floor balcony at the governor general’s carriage on Natarska street in Warsaw. Two exploded behind the carriage, shattering nearby windows. Police surrounded the house, but the assailants fled. A fourth unexploded bomb lay on the balcony.

Warsaw Natarowska Street Sme Premiana Batlbony

Oglethorpe Monument Aim In Savannah Cost Probed

Savannah August 18 Special It is estimated the Optethorpe monument in Savannah will cost about 30000 dollars. The legislature provided 15000 dollars for the monument and private subscriptions have raised 64812 dollars and 94 cents over several years. The Colonial Dames spearhead the drive with the Oglethorpe Monument Association directing. A proposed site is an arch over Bulk Street at Oglethorpe avenue a picturesque city location.

Savannah Colonial Dames Oglethorpe Monument Oglethorpe Avenue The Witz

Fair Delegates Meet in Macon to Plan Circuit Attractions

Representatives from Atlanta Macon Columbus Augusta Jacksonville and Tampa met in Macon Ga to arrange booking of fair attractions across six cities. They decided not to sell pools at race meets and to discard dancing girl shows, securing top acts including boxing by John J. Southivan and planning half way dates to avoid conflicts.

Macon Atlanta Columbus Augusta Jacksonville Tampa Columbia Achat John J. Southivan Atlante Thomas J. L. Brown W. Lowe Frank Weiden W. Jones Moore J. A. Héiti W. R. Carter Fugene Anderson

Athens Man Seeks Place on State Appellate Court

Athens August 18 Hon Thomas F Greene a leading Athens lawyer announces his candidacy for a seat on the new court of appeals if the constitutional amendment creating that body is ratified. Greene, admitted to the bar eleven years ago, has built a large practice and is regarded as judicial minded. Friends expect strong support across the state.

Athens Thomas F.greene Athena Bar Court of Appeals Colonel Greene Ite

Child Shot by Young Girl in Decatur Alabama

Four year old Herbert Hames, son of Mr and Mrs Henry Hames, died after his aunt Miss Annie King, about seventeen, accidentally discharged a loaded .38 revolver while playing in their home. The bullet passed through his head and lodged in the room wall. The family grieves deeply.

Decatur, Als Herbert Henry Hames Annie King Miss King Mies King

New soldiers enter camp at Chickamauga encampment

In Chattanooga on August 19 a reorganization of militia regiments at the Chickamauga national park encampment was announced. The First and Second Tennessee and First North Carolina replaced the First South Carolina, Third Tennessee, and a Mississippi infantry battalion. Regulars remain on duty.

Chattanooga Chickamauga National Park Firat Tennessee North Carolina South Carolina Mississippi

Buggy Factory Fire in Griffin Damages Building

Fire at the Elks Buggy Company in Griffin Georgia began around dusk and burned for two hours. Firefighters confined the blaze to the basement with stock on upper floors damaged by smoke and water, total damage estimated at about 36000 dollars.

Griffin Elks Buggy Company

Turpentine and rosin market round up at Savannah and New Orleans

Naval Stores notes from Savannah and New Orleans dated August 18 report turpentine and rosin firms largely unchanged. Savannah receipts 680 barrels turpentine, 615 shipments. rosing firm sales 2875, receipts 2382, shipments 5945, stock 47208. New Orleans quotes show pitch at 4.80, tar 3.50, resin steady with multiple grades listed. waterwhite at 5.50.

Naval Stores Savannah Waterwaite Gharneston Turpentine Rooi New Orleans Neval Ptoren Ateady Lye Wilmington N. C Rosin Barreia

Joker Stabbings After Practical Joke Turns Fatal

New York report details a rival ice dealer stabbing after a prank involving imaginary ice orders. Pasquale Deshon and Mary Deahon, with a woman helper and a baby, allegedly attacked Robert Cusick on Cortlandt Avenue, Cusick gravely wounded. Deshon, Deahon, and the accomplice jailed on felonious assault charges as Cusick fights for life.

New York Robert Cusick Pasquale Deshon Mary Deahon Cursick Cusick Deshon One Hundred and Fifty Ninth Street

Police resignations sweep Russian empire amid terrorism revival

In St Petersburg on August 18 authorities report widespread police resignations across the empire due to renewed terrorist pressure. The cabinet considers sending troops to Poland with reinforcements debated though no decision made. Monarchist black hundred circles plot a national congress at Kiev to influence partisan activities in November.

St. Petersburg Ministry of the Interior Poland Kiet Lekrus

Earthquake Recorded Near Florida and Florence

The director of the observatory reports a powerful earthquake detected shortly before dawn yesterday. Indications placed the event about 9,500 kilometers away, with impacts described and details remaining uncertain.

Florida Florence Italy Discovatory

Eldorada Stock Company to Open at Atlanta Theater

J B Thompson partners with James J Glass and Guy Lemmen to form a stock company for the new Eldorado theater on Marietta Street in Atlanta, set to open around September 17. Wonderland Company of Ohio leases Little Switzerland near Grant Page to install a $100,000 amusement park, boosting collaboration. The Eldorado plans refined stock productions for home audiences with modest prices, featuring Dor Troy in the opening comedy drama Along the Rio Grande, with Miss Alice Treat Hunt as possible leading lady and Lester La as potential headliner. The new venue seats nearly 2,600 and aims to showcase national reputations while maintaining accessible appeal.

J. B. Thompson Atlanta Marietta Street James J. Glass Guy 8. Lemmen Mr. Grase Wonderland Company Ohio Corporation Little Switzerland Grant Page Messrs. Glass and Lemman The Rio, Grande Golden West Blanche Bate Dor ‘Troy Miss Troy Eldorado New York Chicago Lester la New Orleans Baldwinst Lani Alice Treat Miss Hunt Forepaugh Bjork Phead. Hill Francisco

Consular Appointment Notices Across Regions

Fragmented OCR text mentions consular appointments across several locations including Sylvania, Matamores in Mexico, Bryntwood Iowa, Puerto Hondurne, and Marico Ohio. Dates are unclear with August references and scattered names such as Ronacerit and Seibert.

Ronacerit Bo Seibert Sylvania Matamores Bryntwood Iowa Puerto Hondurne P.M Grtitiuh Ohio Len Marico Pri

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Hubst Culberson MR. Culberson Hubert Culberson Georgia Quiberson Clarence Blosser Pres Treas W. M. Bennett W. A. Macgregor Sec the Blosser Press Walton Huber-Hodgeman Black Bearing Tomosrot Black BNT OGSET FAIR Chickamauga City of Joker Ice Man Eldorade J. T. Thompson Glass
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