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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1906
Page
14
Sparks Georgia August 22 a marshal attempting to arrest Jackson Whitehurst was cut in the left arm by Johnnie Whitehurst. Jim Dikes aiding the marshal was stabbed in the back by B. E Woitenura and at a late hour tonight is thought to be fatally wounded.
Frederick Greene, Cleveland cemetery superintendent, urged cemetery shops on burial grounds to run undertakings to curb high funeral costs. He said cemetery schemes could cut burial expenses to about one fourth of current charges. Costa Rica club meeting opposed U S policy and Monroe Doctrine, arguing Latin American independence and economic unity against American influence.
In Pratt City Alabama on August 22 a white man named John Boyd was arrested after allegedly attempting an assault on 14 year old Miss Willie Garnerow at her home. Neighbors intervened following her cries. A separate note from Uncle Sam Buys Silver reports a purchase of 100000 ounces of silver at 67 cents per ounce to be delivered to New Orleans, with the prior week’s price at 66.52 cents.
Millard Dean, a Black man, was moved to superior court on two charges after a Tuesday meeting with H. G. Crosby of Winder Georgia. A struggle left Crosby with a cut hand as Harwell ordered bail for assault and attempted murder and robbery under $50,000. Swann, traveling for W. S. Duncan, was not the arm breaking man and suffered no serious injuries.
The Los Angeles Times reports Mendoza Argentina has poor water safety with open ditches and drainage contamination raising typhoid risk. Yet cheap wines lure travelers while mineral waters remain costly. an English traveler demonstrates extreme water avoidance amid health concerns.
An advertisement urges buyers to choose a reputable dealer for diamonds and asserts the seller’s reliability and honest dealings. It touts the store as a trusted source and mentions Oxy Diamond stock at nineteen to the South.
Alfred Carter Williams 47 of Carterville died from injuries after a horse drawn dray frightened and bolted on the east Carterville street near Hudgins house Tuesday afternoon about 4 o clock. He was thrown or jumped from the wagon struck a high board fence and was carried home where he died within hours. Funeral at his home with Oak Hill cemetery burial. He left a wife and two children.
Advertisement for Bolipas Catarrh Cure Eclipse Catarrh Cure claims instant relief and permanent cure for catarrh via a vegetable preparation. Includes testimonials from M G Black of Anderson and a general offer to send a trial package for twenty five cents, with a request for name and address and a booklet with more testimonials.
Otto Radeck a Hamburg born tailor living in St Louis drank carbolic acid after denying to his wife any intent of self harm. He watched his pallor and muscle contractions before collapsing dead. His wife and two young children witnessed the death and offered little explanation as to motive.
About 100 Porto Ricans arrived aboard the Arkadia from San Juan to begin an experimental labor program on Louisiana sugar plantations. The Louisiana Immigration League promotes the plan, hoping to supply annual plantation labor. Islanders will be moved by tug to Avondale and then along the Southern Pacific railroad route.
Insurance officials and attorneys general from several states gathered in St Paul to draft a code of insurance laws for adoption by next sessions. The group, tracing back to a Georgia meeting in March, includes A S Worss Ohio E D Folk Tennessee T B Stillwell Oslo WOR Prattt Kentucky. Folk, committee chair, presented a draft restricting campaign contributions and legislative participation and urging full publicity for vouchers. Committees will convene for several days.
Henry W. Swandt a 24 year old distributing clerk in the parcel department was arrested on embezzlement from the mails. A police search of Swandt’s rooms uncovered stolen property valued near 95 000 including watches and jewelry.
Richmond dispatch reports Miss Pansy McCann married Joseph R. Adams at Sacred Heart church in Yelock. Adams, former assistant treasurer of the Bijou theater, is now with Wells Company in Atlanta. The couple planned to reside in the South, surprising friends.
An Outing Magazine essay critiques the tourist trend of chasing Europe and neglecting America. It argues travel abroad no longer signals distinction, as many Americans have done repeated trips, while many veterans cherish old world intrigue. The writer urges rediscovering the United States, noting improved domestic travel access and a growing interest in exploring home landscapes before venturing overseas.
The Sam Jones Tabernacle Meet in Cartersville Georgia runs September 5 to 23 with Western and Atlantic Railroad selling round trip tickets from Atlanta Dalton and intermediate stations. Evangelist Oliver and noted ministers plan services daily at 9 30 am 3 pm and 8 pm with Prof EO Pxcell directing music and other gospel singers in attendance. Cartersville residents are urged to welcome the crowds with their usual hospitality.
In Shreveport on August 22 James Hunter, 35, died after being shot by Policeman Charles Carpenter while resisting arrest for alleged threats to assault and kill a woman. The coroner cleared Carpenter, who claimed Hunter attempted to use a revolver.
Lake Charles La August 22 no direct word from Sheriff Reid as deputies head to Ten Mule scene a crowd of locals incensed by imported black laborers firing into a camp tent housing three white men and eight Negro workers two killed six mortally wounded three Negroes including a woman seriously hurt all employed by Grigeby Construction Company with names unavailable in early reports
A Nebraska minister recounts miserable stomach trouble from 1895 due to hurried meals. He credits Grape-Nuts with rapid relief within 24 hours and renewed health after returning to light meals with cream and sugar. He notes renewed illness when away from Grape-Nuts and urges others to try it. Name given by Postum Co Battles Creek Mich.
At Shellhorn near Troy Alabama on August 22 Mrs L F Hay 21 from Virginia wife of a turpentine man died instantly when a 38 caliber revolver went off while she cleaned it at 8 30 in the morning A small black girl witness She is survived by husband and a seven month old baby burial expected in Troy
New Orleans August 22 Mortetting and stowaway escape Captain N McDonald of the British steamer Tioga was held in $1000 bail by United States Commissioner Chiapela. Three days out from Manchester McDonald discovered the intruder and put him in irons but pressed him into service as a seaman. On arrival ashore the stowaway was allowed to go and never returned. McDonald claimed he believed the man no longer a stowaway when made a seaman.
New York authorities arrest Captain George Baynton former Grinoco corporation manager and L R Thompson attorney on charges of making dies to counterfeit the Venezuelan dollar to fund a revolution. Bail set at 5000 dollars for both, with Joseph Kellar and Sidney A Kellar also arrested. Plan described as a war measure to legalize the currency by decree and junta act.
Obituaries report deaths of Dr. B W Hinds of New Hope Madison county at 71 after illness. Albert G Lane prominent educator in the west dies in Chicago. Jacob W Faunce Montgomery club man and businessman dies. Mrs Thomas E Green dies at sanitarium after tuberculosis. Funeral services for Nolan Thrower at Walker Street Methodist Church with interment at Oakland. Beulah McDonald to be buried in Roswell. Emma Mabry to Roswell for funeral. John A Harrison dies of tuberculosis at 44. funeral in Lawrenceville.
Mrs Reginald Ct Vanderbilt underwent an operation at her Sandy Point country home near New York. Doctors said the procedure was entirely successful and not serious, though effects may linger a month. Vanderbilt had been in poor health for some time.
Eight inmates broke from the Dallas county jail in Delma Alabama last night. They traversed two cells into a third then into a passageway and up three floors of iron stairs to a skylight, lowering to a shed before leaping to the ground. John Westley, charged with murder, was among those who escaped while Tillard Steel, a fellow prisoner, was found hiding behind a trunk inside the building.
The grand lodge of Masons completed arrangements to build a temple in Raleigh North Carolina. It has paid 60000 for alle and deckica to erect a hundred thousand dollar building rising four stories high with root garden. Work begins.
Milton Morris of Birmingham Alabama was arrested in Denver Colorado last night for embezzling 1500 dollars from the Robinson Grocery Company where he had formerly been employed.
Birmingham broker P. G. Smith, tied to an embezzlement scheme at First National Bank of Birmingham, surrendered to U.S. marshal after returning from the east. Bond set at 625000, equal to co-defendants Ghisolm and Sims. Chisolm allegedly misused 7100 00 in cotton speculation.
Uniform bale measuring 24 by 54 inches with density 22.5 pounds per cubic foot is urged in New Orleans as agents return from Europe, aiming to standardize cotton bales and reduce freight charges. In Alabama, Hon J Thos Heflin praises Judge Dowdell for associate justice, noting no opposition and urging Democratic nomination. Reports from Helainefors and Moscow describe mutiny links, exile, and political prisoners being moved for Siberia as revolutionary groups train.
An Atlanta advertisement touts Chartier Shorthand taught at Bagwell's Business College at 198 Peachtree Street. It highlights a 14 year old student typing 60 to 100 wpm after six weeks and quotes employers praising rapid job placement and high early wages.
City students visit Bagnell's Business College to compare Chartier Shorthand with Graham system. They note Chartier's speed and reading power, study four to six weeks, and regret not researching sooner. Bagnell's challenges rivals with a $100 cash prize and highlights Goodyear Marshall Bookkeeping and superior instruction, dormitories, and immediate job placement for graduates at 98 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, Ga.
Office Court House Augusta Ga March 27 1905 members of our firm examined Chartier Shorthand. The brief outlines offer 200 to 300 percent more reading power and can be learned in one fourth the time. Barrow Tarver expert stenographers commend Chartier Shorthand to prospective students.
A dispatch from President Iron of the state board of health reports in New Iberia La no new yellow fever cases. The situation is satisfactory and sanitary work is being pushed as of August 22 with Dr Nion sending a good report from New Orleans.
In Dayton Ohio August 22 at the Florists of America national convention William J Stewart of Boston was nominated for president without opposition. B Beatty of Pittsburg was renominated for treasurer without opposition. Philadelphia was chosen as the meeting place for next year.
New York August 22 tickets to the reception of William J Bryan at Madison Square were issued yesterday by the reception committee for reserved seats. About 2 600 tickets were allocated to various state delegations. Tammany Hall will receive 7 500 tickets to the garden area not conferring excluded seats.
In Valparaiso on August 22 amid police confusion after earthquake shocks, young MacCute who had extradition demands from Peru escaped. The incident quiets tensions between Peru and another country as the dispute appears resolved.
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