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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1906

Page

16

Maddox Rucker Banking invites new accounts for new year

The Maddox Rucker Banking Company with capital and surplus of 750000 invites readers to open accounts. Dan Carey, longtime Atlanta journalist, is appointed secretary to Mayor-elect W. T. Joyner, taking oath January 7 as Mayor Woodward’s term ends. Carey’s appointment follows a record of popularity and service under the Woodward regime.

Maddox. Rucker Joyner Fourth Estate Dan Carey Major Woodward W. T. Joyner Woodwird Dansas Atlanta Woodward Carey

American Republic adds new magazine in Atlanta

The American Republic, edited by Sidney C. Tapp, debuts in Atlanta with a foreword promising clarity and independence. The premiere issue surveys national issues, including the Roosevelt-Ellerston contest, Georgia politics, and an appraisal of Bum Jones' character.

American Republic Sidney C. Tapp Atlanta Sidney Tapp Atfata Isura Platt Depew New York Georgia Bum Jones

To List Japanese Bonds. New York December 19

The New York Stock Exchange today received an application to list 100 million dollars worth of four percent sterling loan bonds of 1905 issued by the Japanese government.

New York New Tork Stock Exchange Donia

Two Candidates Vie for Clerk of Recorder's Court

Charles N Allen Wal Oppens enters the clerk race against incumbent Wesley Preston. The council elects the recorder's clerk by council vote. the post pays $100 monthly. Interest grows as a police commissioner contest also unfolds with Councilman Toward Pattitto leading, while Alderman John H Harwell may not run.

Charles N Allen Wal Oppens Wesley Preston Recorders Court Charles N. Allen Allen Cauneil Preston Richard C Borche Hosche Toward Pattitto Sone Tie John H. Harwell Pattitto Ham

Odell Resigns as Savannah Central Superintendent

J C Odell, superintendent of the Savannah division of the Central of Georgia railway, has sent in his resignation effective December 31. H Wright of Coast Line will take Odell's place. Wright has long served with the Coast Line and will assume duties in Savannah.

H. Wright Coast Line Odell Savannah J. C. Odell Central of Georgia Railway India Hit

Water bond push warned to avert city famine

Atlanta officials warned a water famine looms unless a 500000 bond issue is approved. Chairman Frank Ric urged council action as rapid growth strained the waterworks, with plans for new mains, engine work, and a relief office space to handle bills and congestion.

Frank Ric Atlanta Yevan Tong Paca Bagit Lear Mater Harwell Old Christian Church Woood“ardag

Fire at 530 Marietta Street links two suspects in crime

Patrolmen found the upstairs of 530 Marietta Street ablaze where J A Dodgen was killed Sunday morning. C St Johns and Criff Freeman, both white men, were held to the state court after a recorder's noon session on charges relating to the fire and alleged involvement. A pile of kerosene scented clothing and an oil can were found near a hole in the door. The judge deferred bond, ordering grand jury investigation.

Marietta Street Criff Freeman C. FL Johns State Court Recorder No Bend Anacmed Boggs Svllard J. A. Dodgen C. St. Johns Bog Grand Jury

A Little Message to Seekers After Gifts

The store glows with Christmas cheer as shoppers seek gifts across departments. From inexpensive silver novelties to fine jewelry, watches, crystal, and diamonds, the selection spans many tiers. Patrons trust the store for dependable, ethical merchandising built on twenty years of quality and square dealing.

Woman Claims Ownership of City Arc Lights

Olle Simmons, described as a demented Negro woman, caused a disturbance while arc lights were being repaired. She cursed and swore that all the city lights were hers, says she owns the electric plant, and planned to have them put out at night. Recorder Hroylex ordered psychiatric evaluation and held her for examination.

Behlaving Ahn Olle Simmons Coker Sho Hroylex

Christmas Travel Rush Begins Nationwide

The heaviest Christmas travel starts today as students rush home after term. Rail depots see extra coaches and baggage wagons busy while trucks carry gifts and Christmas cheer. Decor and trees arrive, signaling a peak travel period expected to last a day or two before older folks join the exodus for the holiday.

Juan

Bomb Threat Attacks Police Chief In Lode

December 19 report from Lode states an assassination attempt on Chief of Folka Chechanowski failed with the official sustaining a minor foot injury. The carriage was wrecked and three dragoons escorting the chief were likely fatally wounded by bomb splinters as terrorists escaped.

Mexia Fire Destroys Main Business Section

Fire swept through Mexia Texas destroying the town’s main business portion. Six large business houses and their contents were lost with damages over 100000 dollars. Sleet and rain and high winds hampered the fire department and a fireman was severely injured by falling walls.

Coado Mexia Texas Tex

Columbus Couple Runs Away To Wed In Alabama

A young couple from Fike county Alabama, Monroe Jones and Miss Annie Monck, eloped to Gearg's yesterday and were married in Columbus Georgia. The ceremony faced parental objections but was completed by Junilee Lennar Germany Gets Frosseser Hau. The piece also notes extradition proceedings for Froteseer wart Hau and a social scene in New York where Grover Cleveland and companions attended a theater, sharing light moments amid discussions of his recovery.

Columbus Gretna Green Monroe Jones Annie Monck Fike County Alabama Gearg Junilee Lennar Germany Frosseser Hau Tandon Froteseer Wart Hau George Washington Grover Cleveland New York Bee Pat Morton John Stuant Cleveland Lew Dochwtader

Asleep At Key System Blocked Train Delay Incident

A Western and Atlantic railroad operator, Stewart, drank before duty and halted North Avenue yard signals, delaying trains from Atlanta to Chattanooga. Officer Norris burst the tower door. Stewart was found in a closet, arrested, and to appear before Judge Broytes at 2:30 this afternoon.

Stewart Western and Atlantic Railroad Gtarrix North Avenue Marietta Street Atlanta Chattanooga Freigt Anzleum Judge Broytes

Georgia Day Suggested Following Confederate Veteran Reunion

A proposal by General Andrew J. West calls for Georgia Day to follow the Confederate Veterans reunion in Richmond Virginia during the Jamestown Exposition. The reunion runs May 31 to June 3 with Jefferson Davis monument unveilings, and many veterans plan to attend Georgia Day, with President Roosevelt likely to visit and speak at the Georgia Building. Georgia officials will consult the Jamestown board to set a firm date, possibly June 13, depending on approval.

Richmond Georgia Andrew J. West Georgia Division United Confederate Veterans Michmond Jefferson Davis Georg Georgia Gay West W. N. Mitchell Jamestown Commission Mitchell Splandif Troosevelt Georgia Building Roswell

Christmas Clothes For the Big Boys

Eiseman Bros. showcases ready-for-wear youth and boys garments with the same style and finish as men. A stylish suit or overcoat makes a practical, festive gift to suit the holiday’s vivacity, urging shoppers to buy tomorrow to avoid belated crowds.

Santa Claus Eiseman Bros

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