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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1906
Page
4
A tunnel collapse in Cherokee County injures a white man and four Black workers while a mule and another animal perish. The incident blocks a tunnel through a mountain, with authorities uncertain about casualty totals as rescue efforts continue.
The article notes only slight modifications in yesterday's arrivals with no major changes in timing. Train schedules and Sunday delivery plans show minimal variation, reflecting routine adjustments rather than significant disruption.
A preacher warns Christians to obey civil authority and uphold law as God ordained, railing against Sabbath violations by individuals, corporations, and the U S government. He cites Rome, Sabbath law, and modern practices, urging enforcement and reverence to divine statutes.
Special meeting planned December 9 for the disbarment case against Haygood, with attorneys from Fitzgerald and Je re ldery representing plaintiffs Will prove charges false. Witnesses from Fitzgerald and Woolf Wikeston are expected to attend as the trial proceeds, with dates and times to be announced.
A garbled report suggests discussions on a 1907 rule and its impact on Vanderbilt. It mentions Jos Prit and a meeting Friday, with minimal clear detail on parties or outcomes.
The Postmaster General Cortelyou presents the annual postal report noting 1906 receipts of $467,932,732.05 and expenditures of $178,449,778.89, a per capita cost around 12 cents. The document highlights record fraud orders, rising wages needs for postmasters and clerks, railway mail service pressures, number of rural carriers, and plans to curb political influence in appointments. It also reports growth in regular and rural delivery, souvenir postcards profitability, and projected 1907-08 appropriations with major increases in compensation and transportation costs.
West Point women hosted a December 7 Arbor Day plantation in a park along the riverbank. Arber day songs and talks drew a crowd as volunteers planted trees to beautify the town, with the club designating December 7 as Arbor Day observance.
A valuable horse owned by W. I. Peel was struck at the Peachtree and Ivy streets intersection yesterday morning by J. R. Gray’s automobile driven by a black chauffeur. The left hind leg broke. the horse was transported to Carnes and Carnes veterinary hospital, suspended in a plaster cast for two weeks.
The article reports John Desaussure confined to his home at 98 Pine Street following threats and illness. Manager Shapin of the Associated Press advised rest and limited activity for about a week due to a severe affection and danger from ongoing threats.
Savannah voters hear nomination news as George W. Tiedeman is backed by the People Democratic League for mayor, with Jab Collins and other city figures among potential contenders. The race centers on a full city board and mayor position to be decided after a January election, amid party steering and local business links shaping the field.
Mrs Bela Platt files for divorce from Wille Platt, famed pitcher, in the circuit court of the city. Accuses cruelty and desertion after their separation since Platt left the Marville club a year ago.
Washington Ga November 9 A peculiar disjointed report notes farmers showing little interest in the Wilkes Cotton Association's 1908 efforts during a regular meeting. The discussion centers on the unpromising outlook for cotton prices and the need for unity among local farmers to seek stable prosperity. Mr Barrett comments that as long as cotton prices stay around a given level, the average farmer will face ongoing difficulties.
Fragmented OCR note reports local farm group activity, mentions Moody death, and references meetings, candidates, and power dynamics among county farmers. Names and specifics are unclear due to damaged text, but indicates union matters and local political proceedings.
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