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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1905

Page

5

Mutual Life probes spark resignations amid reform drive

New York December 1 Special reports the resignation of Mutual Life Insurance President McCurdy linked to a reform movement started by Thomas H Bowles of Milwaukee. The piece notes Bowles’s charges in 1902 and the ensuing investigation. In Georgia, Ben Macon says he will attend Atlanta policyholders meeting December 12 armed with proxies to aid Thomas Lawson’s anti graft effort, mobilizing proxies from Macon and nearby counties.

Charles Smith Mutant Life Lterary Saline Grannis Smith the Mutual New York TH. Bowles Atlanta McCurdy The Mutual Life Insurance Company Thomas H. Bowles Milwaukee MleCurdy Mutual “Life Insurance Company Bowles Jones Macon Thomas W. ‘An Rostow Arene Grafters Ben 1 Willv Lawcen Georgia Lawson Thos

Elite churches unite against Reed Smoot seating

Special union meeting held by local churches to oppose Reed Smoot’s seating in Congress. Rev. G B Bullet, a Biblical history professor, sketched Mormon history calling it a major derision and deception. Mr Phillips discussed Utah’s broken promises since statehood and warned of twelve Mormon apostles allegedly betraying the United States.

Gemorest Gra Weecmuer Reed Smoot Congress G. 8 Bullet Phillips Utah Mormon Church United States

Queen Alexandra Birthday Celebrated Across Kingdom

Queen Alexandra is 61 today and celebrations surge across London and the realm. Salutes ring out and church bells toll while crowds cheer. At Aldingham the queen hosts children at tea, personally overseeing the festive proceedings.

London Alexandra Aldringham

Thames schooner Henry D. May wrecked off Smith's Island

A battered schooner Henry D. May from Norfolk to unknown destination was towed in after meeting heavy seas off Smith's Island yesterday. The vessel carried only a deck load of lumber with forecastle deck and spars protruding. Crew suffered from cold before a rescue picked up the vessel.

Norfolk Nha Henry D. May Smith

Free medical consultation offer by Dr Hathaway Sundays

Notice states Dr Hathaway will provide free examination and medical advice to those unable to call during the week. Sundays available 10 AM to 1 PM at 58 Famay Broad Street. Office hours on weekdays 9:30 AM to 4 PM with no obligation to consult. Correspondence to both doctors if out of town.

Hathaway Famay Broad Street Thom

Pennsylvania Governor to Attend Andersonville Monument Dedication

The Pennsylvania governor with staff and guests will sail to Savannah on the Merrimac to attend the December 7 dedication of the Pennsylvania monument at Andersonville National Cemetery. The party travels via Atlanta to visit sites, with speeches by Colonel J D Walker and General Harry White, and a military band from Fort McPherson.

Andersonville Pennsylvania Savannah Merchants and Miners’ Steamship Company Merrimac Pennsylvania Monument Atlanta Piedmont Hotel Central of Georgia Road Nere National Cemetery B E. H. Ripple Scranton Andersonville Commission United States A. Carmen Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military, Park John E. Barrett Scranton, Wie J. D. Walker Harry White Milita Fort McPherson Chattanooga Asheville Philadelphia J. C. Whitney C. Hi. Smith W. P. Turner

Lumsden Shot By Negro In Covington Outskirts

Edmund Lumsden, a young white man, was shot and likely seriously wounded by Jim White, a negro, in the Covington outskirts at about 3 PM. White surrendered to the sheriff, alleging a grievance against Lumsden. The shot struck Lumsden in the scalp with a double barrel shotgun blast.

Wes Covington Gal Edmund Lumsden Jim White Lumsden Aighia White Limsden

Great Building for Y M C A Savannah to Erect $100000 Structure

Savannah December special reports the local Y M C A has bought a block bounded by Bull Chariton Drayton and Macon streets for 13500 and a vacant lot at Bull and Jones. The purchase facilitates construction of a new Y M C A building valued at about 100000 dollars on the new site.

Savannah Young Men's Christian Association Bull, Chariton, Drayton Macon Ita Bull and Jones Streets

Little Girl Burns to Death in Dawson Dining Room

In Dawson Georgia an year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Arch Lewis died from burns received when she played with a lit piece of kindling near a dining room grate. The child was sent to a back room to take a message and the flames enveloped her before help arrived.

Dawson Arch Lewis

Sewanee Elects G. Watkins Heade Captain

December 1. Spear-G. Waits fies has been elected captain for 106. He will gridiron on account of sal. He says he will not der any circumstances.

G. Watkins

Isccan Conference Postponed by Tramlar Rouvier

Tramlar Rouvier announces postponement of the Isccan Conference amid rising fears of ogre incursions. Officials urge calm and outline contingency plans as communities prepare for possible disruptions.

Tramlar Fearon Ogres

Mayor vows budget cuts without city employee pay cuts

Macon Georgia plans economy for next year as Mayor Smith and the council prepare appropriations. Officials consider abolishing some offices and reducing street and health department costs while keeping the police force intact. A twelve hour shift proposal may trim police payroll and payroll costs while maintaining city cleanliness and public health standards. A separate ad promises a guaranteed cure for piles with a refundable ointment.

Macon Smith Yarlova Board of Health Ktept Macén

Mississippi Racing Association organized after exposition

Immediately after the close of the Mississippi Industrial Exposition a meeting of prominent horsemen will be held in Jackson to organize the Mississippi Racing Association. It will be chartered under Mississippi law and will seek the protection of the Western Jockey Club and the American Association.

Want Racing Association Jackson Mmiss Mississippi Racing’ Association Western Jockey Club Association

Hagerman Backs Joint Statehood for New Mexico and Arizona

Roswell New Mexico December Daily Record reports governor Herbert J Hagerman favors joint statehood for New Mexico and Arizona if secured on fair equitable terms. The interview highlights the governor viewing consolidation as advantageous while stressing fairness in terms.

Roswell N. M Daily #Record New Mexico Herbert J. Hagerman Arizona

Fire Flares Again At Shamokin Enterprise Colliery

A long running underground fire at the Enterprise colliery in Shamokin owned by W. L. Connell & Co. reignited above the water level yesterday after being officially put out last week. The blaze, one of the region’s most stubborn coal fires, has cost about $100,000 to fight to date.

Enterprise W. L. Connell & Co Serantm

Army and Navy to Meet Today in Princeton Test

Princeton December 1 crowds gather for the annual Army and Navy football game to be played tomorrow. Army arrived with a thirty man squad and coaching staff under Paul Dashiell, held private practice at university field, 1,000 spectators expected on a raised platform. President Woodrow Wilson hosting luncheon with President Roosevelt and Miss Artes, Grover Cleveland attends with friends at West Lands.

Princeton N. J Alwady Army Navy Paul Dashiell Pennaton Inn Woodrow Wisin Roosevelt Miss Artes Grover Cleveland West Lands Bayard Lane

Central Committee Charts Reformatory Plan Meet

Crawford Jackson chief of the central juvenile committee returns from a northern tour. He reports plans for a large reformatory for delinquent children and discusses support from Rev Kerr Boyre Tupper and others. Roosevelt expresses sympathy and may receive a delegation to discuss the project in the White House east room.

Central Committee Crawford Jackson Central Juvenile Committee New York City New York St. James Madison Avenue Kerr Boyre Tupper Madison Square Baptist Church Bedel Parker Georgia Algo Southern Society Seth Low of & Mags Tacksott Philadelphia Ruamell HL. Conwell Floyd Thompkins John Wannemeker Baltimore Charles W. Heusler Cardinal Gibbons W. F. Shexan Washington Jackson Roosevelt White House Central Juvenile Reformatory Committee Young Men's Christian Association Gospel Hall Goveernors Prsident Roosevelt

Mad Chase to Youth Ends with Wood Food Cure

The ad proclaims a society in a frenzy between faddism and extremes and promotes Dr King s New Life Pills as a prompt remedy for liver and stomach trouble. It promises quick relief and a guaranteed cure for 25 cents at any drug store.

Harris County mourns Nannie Granthaus death

Harris County widow Nannie Granthaus is reported dead aged 70. C B Galloway of Memphis longtime manager of the Peaberry hotel died earlier today. Also noted are the deaths of Mrs Mary Barnett of Midland and Mrs Nancy Connell of Macon with brief details and survivor notes.

Nannie Granthaus Harris County Bus Harris C. B. Galloway Memphis Tenn Peaberry Mary Barnett Midland Columbus Nancy Connell Macon Maney Connell John J. Connell J. J. Connell Walnut Street

Nineteen Men Believed Lost in Lake Superior Wreck

Chicago reports a storm on Lake Superior last Tuesday wrecked the vessel Owen. It is believed all nineteen crew members perished in the disaster, with rescuers unable to confirm survivors. The incident underscores perilous winter navigation on the Great Lakes.

Chicago Owen Lake Superior

Dr Morgan Wood Delivers Noted Grand Hall Oration

Rev Morgan Wood of Plymouth Church Cleveland headlines at the Grand with Where Are We At, praised as one of the season’s greatest oratorical efforts. Audiences testified to his brilliant delivery and magnetic presence captivating a large Atlanta crowd.

Grator Morgan Woods Wands Plymouth Cleveland Ohio Morgan Wood Atlanta

House And Horses Burned In Sparta Georgia

Fire in Sparta at around 3 to 4 AM destroyed the barn and stables of E H Berry. Two fine horses perished and fodder hay and grain were burned. The blaze spread to the Milases Alfriend home. occupants barely salvaged clothing. Furniture and household goods are a total loss without insurance. Origin of the fire remains a mystery.

Sparta E. H. Berry Milases Alfriend

Marshallville hosts central Georgia conference welcome

In Marshallville Georgia the leading feature of the day was the welcome address by Mayor Samuel Haglam. Professor J W Gilbert of Paine College replied. Short talks followed by Rev C H Young and elders H Stallworth and R Carter. Delegates to the general conference were elected including F M Hamilton J Johnson M Brinson N T Patterson and K R Harri first alternate A J Codb.

Marshallville Samuel Haglam J. W. Gilbert Paine College C. H. Young The Baptist Church H. Stallworth R. Carter J. Cobb A.B F. M. Hamilton BR. J. Johnson M. Brinson N. T. Patterson KR. K.’ Harri J. S Wiggins

Salesmen to Attend Thanksgiving Service Tomorrow

Members of the City Salesmen Association will attend a Thanksgiving service at 11 o'clock tomorrow morning at the Central Congregational Church on West Ellis Street. Addresses by Pastor Dr. Frank H. Jenkins and General Clement A. Evans are planned, with special music arranged for the occasion. The public is invited.

Central ‘ Congregational Church City Salesmens’Association Central ‘Congregational Church West Ellis Street Frank H. Jenkins Clement A. Evans Balesmena

Big Real Estate Auction Sparks Hawkineville Sale

Hawkineville Ga held a large land sale with a Macon brass band and free barbecue. About 75 to 100 lots on Progress Avenue were auctioned from 10 AM through the day, selling for 2000 to 135 dollars each as the new city area develops.

Hawkineville Hawkinesville IoinsVille Macon Progress Avenue

Tennessee Supreme Court Rules Insurance Applies After Explosion

The Tennessee Supreme Court dated December 2 held that losses from damages to buildings and stock caused by a powder magazine explosion in front of a burning structure are covered by a free policy if the fire is not connected to the damaged property. The chancellor had ruled losses were a direct consequence of the original fire.

Knoxville Tenn Tennessee Supreme Court

Peachtree Auditorium Hosts Snields and Walker Comic Cyclists

A large crowd enjoyed Snields and Walker, famed fancy comic cyclists, performing on the rink floor at Peachtree auditorium. The show drew high praise as one of the best yet presented there, with another performance scheduled for this afternoon and again tonight.

Peachtree Auditorium Snields Walker

Negro Shot to Death in New Holland Georgia

William Cox a respected colored man was shot on Athens street after a dispute about a girl from a party. He died almost instantly. Coroner's findings charge Robert Young with the killing. the slayer is at large. Venezuelan situation unchanged as of December 1. diplomats report no news and no decisive reply from President Castro.

New Holland William Cox Athens Street Gainesville Robert Young Washington Jungerand Castro

Funeral for Mr McCandlish Set Saturday Morning

Friends of Mr and Mrs McCandlish and family are invited to attend the funeral for Mr c McCandlish Saturday morning at 10 o'clock from the residence 71 North Boulevard Interment at Westview Pallbearers named Ww I Heyward C L Pettierw J G Massey BR Padgett Jr L D Hoppe E E Pomeroy meet at the residence

McCandlish North Boulevard Westview Ww. I. Heyward C. L. Pettierew J. G Massey BR. Padgett, Jr L. D. Hoppe E. E. Pomeroy

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Talks to Young Men No 26 Frisco System Prospect

A promotional plea targets young men offering oil land prospects in the Great Southwest. It promises vast petroleum supply, cheap land, and rising demand for fuel with Gulf ports nearby. The advert encourages correspondence, notes discounted round trip Frisco System tickets on select December dates, and promotes a magazine and a colored book offer.

Ft Fou Great Southwest Gulf Ports Soutnmness

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