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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1905

Page

6

Amundsen Reports Near Pole on Northwest Passage Journey

Captain Ronald Amundsen, the Norwegian navigator, says he traversed the Northwest Passage from east to west and came within 90 miles of the North Magnetic Pole on King William Island. He believes he passed over the pole, but magnetic variations hindered confirmation. he witnessed Franklin’s graves and the stave stone.

North Magnetic Pole Beats Wash Post Intelligencer Wagle Dawson Ronald Amundsen Heath Notes Nansen Neneen Mogg San Francisco Icing Amundsen Northwest Passage Fole Bothia Island Magnetic Pole Amundson Franklin John Franklin Mackenzie Herschel Island

Tailored waistcoats enliven Alfred, Benjamin & Co. ads

Local ad notes Alfred, Benjamin & Co. as specialists in original and attractive vests. The copy emphasizes how a well cut waistcoat complements a full suit and sets off the wearer.

Alfred, Benjamin & Co

Fire destroys Reid mansion near Eatonton Georgia

In Eatonton Georgia on December 10 a mansion two miles from the courthouse burned completely. Robert Reid his wife and half-brother John Coleman occupied the vacant building. John Coleman escaped but Robert Reid and his wife perished in the flames. Very little of the remains were recovered from the burning timbers. Robert Reid was described as thrifty and well regarded.

Eatonton James L. Reid Court House Robert Reid Robert John Coleman

British Cotton Growing Association Pushes Empire Cotton Drive

American consuls report on the British Cotton Growing Association as it expands to British colonies and friendly regions. The aim is to raise cotton supplies, with shares around £108,432 subscribed and hopes to reach £300,000 more from spinners, manufacturers, and workers. The effort vows to build a long term, profitable cotton supply network across the empire. The Newcastle Chronicle notes potential world impact.

Jos Ohi Washington Department’ of Commerce Consular and Trade Reports British Cotton Growing’ Association United States Great Britain Newcastle Chronicle Pec British Cotton Growing Association

Freight Foreman Asherry Charged With Sunday Labor

E N Asherry, foreman aboard the Georgia railroad yards, was arrested for violating Sunday laws after a gang of Negro workers moved cement between railroad cars. Call Officer Wells and Patrolman Green reported the activity at Sperry Street. The case will be tried by the recorder this morning.

E. N Asherry W Asherry Georgia Wells Asberry Joe Green Decatur Street Sperry

Toy pistols sold to boys lead to arrest of merchant

Fuller, a merchant at 756 Marietta Street, was arrested Saturday night for selling dangerous toy pistols to minors. Officers Hollis and Gallaher say the pistols, called pat, can shoot rifle cartridges and are deadly weapons. The force had previously warned merchants to stop this practice after Christmas accidents.

L. Fuller Fuller Marietta Street Hollis and Gallaher Jennings

Georgia Library Association Hosts Southern Convention

The Georgia Library Association hosted a successful southern library convention in Atlanta with delegates from ten states including Georgia, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Tennessee, and Kentucky. Notable guests Miss L. Stearns and Miss Nina Browne addressed the gathering. North Carolina led in delegation size while Georgia figures also played key roles at the Carnegie Library in Atlanta and Mercer College events.

South Georgia Library Association Georgia Wisconsin Massachusetts Stearns Wisconsin Lbrary Commission Nina E. Browne Hoston American Library Association Atlanta Southern Lbrary School Peabody University of Georgia Ely University “of Wisconsin Mercer College Georgia Tech Atlanta Woman's Club Browne Congressional Library Washington Virginia North Carolina South ‘Carolina Florida Alabam Mississippi Louisiana Tennessee Keatcky William 3 Bargent Carnegie Library Norfolk State Association of Virginia Tar Heel Waa Vy. E. Frank Wilkes Charlotte Anne Smith” Ross State Association Carnegie Library of Bliss Anine’ F. Petty State Normal, School WL. O. Sherill American Library Asheville South Carolina Sturbyvin Greenville Evans Anderson Lbrary School Mary i Martin Hasley J. R. Rutland Alabama Polytechnic Iguente Auburn Louise H. Thompson Baaley Mattie G. Bibb Carnegie Lbrary Montgomery Owen Alabama Library Association Ausnia Mobile Walter B. Hill Luissa Anne Wallace Atlanta Carnegie Lbrary Julia T. ‘Rankin Atlanta ‘Carnegie Library Duncan Burnett University of ‘Georgia William Harden Georgia, Historical Society Savanagh Public Library Wallace

Georgia Chautauqua Assembly Dates Announced

Albeny Ga December 10 Special announcement declares the Georgia Chautauqua will run April 22 to 29 with most of the program already in place. Likely attendees include Missouri Governor Jo W Polk New York Bishop John H Vincent Champ Clark and Mercer University’s new president Charles Gee Smith and Dr Co State ly of Montgomery. The children’s physical culture program will start a month early under Miss Ide Virginia Smith of Indianapolis.

Albeny Eighenth Georgia Chautauqua Jo. W. Polk Missouri Xishop John.h. Vincent New York Champ Clark Mercer University Tre Charles Gee Smith Co. State.ly Montgomery Physical

Averages in Big League Lead infield and outfield marks

Chicago leads the American League in fielding averages with teams and players posting top marks. The report lists team averages for the season and names standout infielders and outfielders from Chicago Cleveland Philadelphia Detroit and New York with several players surpassing the 900s. Key names include Barrett and Wagner with top marks among outfielders and Donahue Roche and Davis among infielders.

Thicago Chicago American Baseball League Cleveland Louis Detrait Philadelphia Boston New York Phimi Donahue Chicao Cavadelphia Lajuie Dundon Williama Lowe Detroit Roche Chisago Bradley Davis Cage Furner Conroy Barrett Ard Conroe Seybold Philadephia Stahl Bostor Tones Bay Koehler St. Louis Waddell Walsh Jaumehiil Cook Philadelpha Ged Altrock Plank Philadelp Falkenaay Ineveland Evand Cleveland

Tech Eleven Banquet At Piedmont In Atlanta Honors Team

Members of the Tech football squad were feted at a lavish Piedmont banquet in Atlanta. Local admirers praised the team for a season that ended after Thanksgiving, with J W Heisman and coaches among the guests. A gilded menu, floral decor, and a souvenir program highlighted the evening, described as one of the most delightful of the year.

Tech Piedmont Atlanta The Giants J. W. Heinman J. F. Davis Scrubs Hymr Glenn Ang Jones O. H. Jones W. H. Glenin M. Crumley Nash Ald Colcord H. T. Phillips W. D P. Walthull AY. R. ‘Tichenor Old Dan Carey Lewis Gregg J. W. Heisman J. F. Travis W. H. Randle 8. M. Grr, Jr Charlotte Rosa

Gold to Mexico City Reserve Fund Exchange Update

The exchange and currency committees report a sale of gold from the reserve fund to Mexico City in December 1910, totaling 1,486,750 dollars in American funds. The operation reflects current currency and bullion movements involving silver peso holdings.

Mexico Mexico City Exchange and Currency Committees Sbrand

Diversified plans urged to raise cotton profits

Harvie Jordan president of the Southern Cotton Association warns against low prices and urges diversification, self sufficiency, and storage for cotton. The note calls for planting more food crops, rotating crops, building warehouses, and breaking the credit system to empower cotton producers to control marketing and secure fair prices.

Southern Cotton Association Prines Jordan Wident Harvie Southern’ Cotton Association South Southland Providence

Baptists Buy Parsonage in Covington Georgia

Fire damaged the Turner residence on Floyd Street, a fine home in Covington, and Baptist church members purchased it for use as a parsonage. The price was 4500, of which 500 was donated by Mr Turner. The Ladies Missionary Society contributed 600 to the parsonage fund. The purchase includes two vacant lots where a new house of worship is planned.

Baptists Covington Turner Floyd Street The Baptist Church Ladies Mla Society

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