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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1906
Page
4
Fragmented OCR reads discuss rail logistics and car shortage, naming Franklin Lane and the Interstate Commerce Commission. It notes opinions on management methods, potential remedies, and the commission’s role in addressing transport bottlenecks.
The fragment describes a shooting in Blu, Georgia, on December 23 involving Usen Bagram and Lin Pho Up amid chaos. It mentions orders to hold up hands, a frightened crowd, and subsequent injuries as people react to the alarm and gunfire.
Fragmentary report notes protests and memorial events across Italy linked to the burning of Giordano Bruno for disbelief in Catholic dogma. Mentions socialist members of a parliamentary delegation and demonstrations planned around the anniversary of Bruno’s death, with dates including February 17, 1600.
An old style advertisement extols Cascarets with claims of huge daily usage and profits, touts millions of dollars in value, warns against imitators and counterfeiters, and urges consumers to seek genuine products, promising trusted "good will" and extensive customer base.
The Wells company plans to start construction on a new theater in Atlanta as part of a larger circuit. The project aims to complete by season end, with bids awarded after holidays and all work components sourced locally.
Bates, a new policeman, left his beat and was arrested in East Point by Marshal Miller. Rae, another rookie, fled on Saturday, hindering department efforts to locate him as Sergeant Beavers and others attempted to arrest him. Shortly after midnight, East Point Marshal Miller reported the arrest on a drunkenness charge and found a gun on Rae.
Weather forecast based on Marbury's reports and Washington input predicts good conditions for Christmas Day despite cloudy patches. Northwest winds may keep pressure patterns favorable, with possible light wintry mix and precipitation eastward toward Atlanta and nearby areas.
Judge J G Pritchard rules Atlantic Coast Line remains Virginia based despite merger and South Carolina charter efforts. Suit damages total 150000 sought in state courts, removed to federal court. decision holds merger created a Virginia company enlarging its property and franchises while maintaining existence of the original entity.
A series of lectures discusses church and state relations from ancient to modern times. Father Guan traces unions and separations in Europe and America, noting how America enshrines separation and mutual independence. The talk contrasts France's concordat with evolving American ideas, outlining shifts from early imperial control to national church models.
The Atlanta police reported a quiet city with no major incidents over the weekend. Officers patrolled thoroughly, mounted units under Captain Joulner stood ready, and authorities remained on guard through the holiday period with no holds up or serious trouble observed.
A lively program at the Grand features the Mammoth Peer Gynt production with rich poetry and stagecraft, plus an extended Sherlock Holmes play by Baldwin-Melville Company. Arthur Matling stars in Sherlock Holmes, with matinees and multiple evening performances scheduled through the week.
Richmond Virginia December 23 William Harrison the young son of Colonel F F Harrison Fort Monroe commandant accidentally shot himself in the right shoulder while hunting with a friend the son of Lieutenant Tevin The long from a shotgun entered his shoulder and neck shattering the collar bone He was taken to the for hospital for treatment and it is said Harrison will recover He had just been appointed to West Point and was to leave January to take the special examination.
The Atlanta Souvenir Calendar is available in book stores and pharmacies. It features thirteen pages with representative Atlanta city views, a catchy cover, and serves as a Christmas and New Year gift. Demand was high last year as supplies sold out.
Yale basketball team arrived in the city at 4 o clock yesterday morning twelve hours behind schedule on the Southern No 7. They could not reach on time for Saturday night’s game due to a wreck outside the city. The squad proceeded to Birmingham to play the Birmingham Athletic Club tonight led by Captain Noyen with Gil Kinney, Yale's noted third packer, likely to be captain of 1907. The Yale squad and Athletic Club officials regret the delay and would have liked to play.
The piece discusses a Christmas appeal and critiques on church-state separation. It contrasts French law with American liberty, arguing separation as noninterference and worship freedom, while warning against state overreach and infringement on faith and conscience.
A freight shed at Wingla Central freight line No 8 burned down, causing about 25000 dollars in damage. Firefighters fought the blaze through the night, with losses reported as material only and no injuries. Authorities cordon off the site while investigations begin.
The article notes widespread delays among Southern, Central, Western, and Atlantic lines with 29 of 44 trains late by over an hour. It lists specific arrivals into Atlanta from New York and Washington, including Southern No 36, No 37, No 39, and others, showing many runs delayed by minutes to over an hour.
Terminal Station reports the Electrical Workers Union presents a new contract demand to Uleler employers seeking about a 13 percent wage increase. The union alleges the plan would push non union labor and weaken existing pay scales.
For sale is a business started in 1900 with small capital, showing $10,000 profit in 1904 and over $6,000 this year. Low operating cost under $100 monthly. Teaches in three days to earn $6,000 to $10,000 yearly. Seller cites new railway equipment connections and west representation. Address Machinery P.O. Box 124 Bell Phone 1132.
Fragmentary text references a New York City location and a ratification event. It notes a sale and a fire warning, with debts and a court or official proceeding involving debtors in Smullat and nearby names. Names and places are partially garbled but indicate a legal or financial matters record.
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