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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1905
Page
3
Antonio Tex December 28 reports Rocha awoke after twenty days in hospital and described an assault and attempted tongue removal. Men named by him are under arrest charged with assault or murder. Rocha says his attackers were jealous and all accused are Mexicans.
Ansonio Texas December reports a great loss of domestic animals in northern Mexico from coyotes and wolves with rabies. Cattlemen say coyotes beyond the river are mad and seek extermination. Several Mexican children in Coahuila have been bitten and died, raising fear rabies will spread to Texas.
Lieutenant Commander Charis Lir Wolfey Jr testified to hazing at the Naval Academy. He said Kimbrough was found in bed violating rules, an unconscious state prompted hospital transfer, and Hewlett was pressured to reveal the assailant. Coffin reportedly confessed to placing Kimbrough on his head for about ten minutes.
The Western and Atlantic, Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis railways offer round trip tickets at one and one half fares plus 25 cents for holiday travel. Teachers and students enjoy daily sale Dec 6 to 24 with final limit Jan 8, 1906. General public sale Dec 22 to 24 and Jan 1 with final limit Jan 4, 1906. CHAS E Harman, GPA.
John William Moore, a white man, was bound over to the superior court by Judge Hargett on a charge connected to the case. The December proceedings reveal unusual circumstances and a confrontation involving Minnie Bee of East Highlands. Maud Hudson of North Highlands is mentioned in related alimony actions, with both women living nearby, while the implication of divorce remains unclear.
A fragmented notice mentions a remedy for colds, urging readers to seek the full name and signature of DW Grove, with a price claim of 28 cents and a call for worldwide attention to the remedy.
In Thomaston on December 28 the parties connected with the Howtragedy were discharged today as the evidence was not sufficient to hold them.
December 28 update notes a special amendment to create an active judiciary system. It proposes appointing supreme judges circuit judges and doctors as part of the legislature’s action.
The funeral of James H Smith at Christchurch Macon was held with Rev William Bobler Walker officiating. Pallbearers included five of his sons along with mayor Bridges Smith and others. The service concluded with interment at Oak Ridge Roge Hill cemetery after a simple, impressive ceremony.
Prominent jurist Judge J B Wooten of Eastman GA died suddenly at home at 11:45 p m He was about 40 and a leading member of the bar connected with major litigation He recently accepted an appointment as city court judge Interment will be in Covington GA Pallbearers from the local bar include B R Calhoun J Bishop Wom Clements Ho Roberts C W Atwell and PF Highsmith. Mrs Lucinda McMahon of Hampton died aged 72 survived by six children Buried at family burying ground in Hampton. Thomas O Stewart Sparta GA aged 75 former Hancock county sheriff Confederate veteran dies Inland. C Smith mill superintendent drops dead at Murphy aged about 40 leaves wife five sons and a daughter. Captain G B McDonald Montgomery AL dies aged many years owner of McDonald theater now the Bhou after sale to Jake Wells.
Alex Mac Donald a Birmingham Negro who tried to strike Policeman Henry Nichols at Elkmont was pursued by a hundred man posse and brought back with a rope around his neck. He was shot more than a hundred times. The body disappeared after the incident.
Clifford Casey a white man was attacked and seriously wounded by a Black assailant. The assailant escaped. Doctors from Talpton were summoned to treat Casey in Taylor county near Carsang. December 28 report notes Casey in dangerous condition with no update on the suspect.
At a Macon meeting, directors confirmed contracts valued between 80000 and 890000 for new machinery to replace old belt systems. The upgrade will triple capacity with direct connections, and managers Nyhan and Herta will oversee immediate plant improvements as street railway service has surged in recent years.
Carl Joseph Kinhloch a 16 year old German stowaway was rescued from a narrow spire between coffee sacks in the Mallory steamship Comal at the Galveston dock. He had been without food or water for about ten days and was in critical condition when found. He was taken to John Sealy hospital for treatment and recovery was hoped. He said his home is 305 Columbia Avenue Jamaica Long Island.
Reports from Moscow and St Petersburg detail revolutionary attacks on city kitchens and urban barracks. Drujina detachments fought defenders, causing fires, shells, and panic around Hunters Row and Okhatnago Fiada near the Kremlin. Rivals clashed with garrisons, while drivers and guards struggled to save meals and prevent further chaos.
Mrs H J Lewis wife of the Illinois Club cashier here died by hanging at her Dell street home today. A note said ill health prompted the deed and that she believed a relative had left her a comfortable fortune. The husband Mr Lewis was away when the act occurred.
Special report from Hartwell Georgia December 28 describes Hudson Cason son of Coroner ET Cr .50n Hart county held by the coroner s jury for voluntary manslaughter after shooting Robert Adams Saturday night at a Christmas tree in Witham chapel. He must post a $300 bond.
Hartwell Ga December 28 Special Webb and Julian McCurry were thrown from a buggy yesterday. Both men were badly bruised. They were driving Shamrock the trotting horse of McCurry. McCurry sustained a sprained knee and Webb was injured in the chest.
The Brunnaia quarters are cleared of Drujina members as revolutionists move to Tvershan and sniping from rooftops continues. Moscow garrison troops, including Rostoff grenadiers, push to dominate the city while patrols suffer futile attacks and a nationwide halt gives way to reopened shops and civilians venturing out. Barricades near the Belgian company stables sweep eastward, clearing streets north of the boulevard by the university, amid reduced opposition in the area.
Albany Ga December 28 Special The police court records show a strong year under Mayor Lipnitz with revenue exceeding 7000 last year and over 7600 this year. The administration also saw more cases than any prior city chief executive despite the gains. J N Pierce Near Recovery Albany Ga December 28 Spectal J N Pierce Unadilla man knocked from an ACL trestle Christmas night may recover though injuries are serious. He arrived home with brothers after treatment. Mail Route Changes Albany December 28 Special Newton county mail service reforms route via Camilla on Coast Line improves service. two mails daily to Newton, fewer miles than earlier via Walker Station.
Samuel Hanson a wealthy Portland Maine citizen was found dead in bed this morning at Hunters Lodge near Lampton during the winter residence of General Bond. He had no close relatives besides Mrs Phup Brown of Portland who is notified. The remains were shipped to Portland for interment.
Madrid December 28 The letter from former Premier Montero Rios to Premier Moret declining to represent Spain at the Moroccan conference is published He declares his intention to permanently retire from public life Citing cortes accusations over the peace treaty with the United States and alleged favoritism toward France against Germany He reviews what he calls calumnies and persecution and says ongoing attacks are unwarranted The premier in the cortes defends the government responsibility for the treaty noting no need for a rushed reorganization of forces and that reforms could proceed over ten years He says the Moroccan conference will meet about January 17 probably at Algiers and that meeting is tied to the sultan of Morocco's agreement to proceed in Wadria
Edward C Rice a 33 year old Virginia Carolina Chemical Company representative and prominent clubman was found dead in his Columbia office with a bullet through the brain a deliberate act He left a telegram and letter on his desk for the act He was from Ninety Six South Carolina and his family is well known in the state Carnegie to Help Davidson Funds for a new dormitory at Davidson College in Davidson North Carolina include 20000 gift from Andrew Carnegie and other donors to endowment and library plans The project promises modern facilities and new Moray building funding timelines remain uncertain
Pleasant incidents marked the annual installation of new officers of Columbian and Moon Harmon Ledges Free and Accepted Masons and Darley Chapter No 7 Royal Arch Masons in Columbia. J A Walton and R J Hunter, longtime Masons, received handsome jewels. Hunter, a 40 year member and former master of Columbian Lodge, has long served as senior teacon. Walton also received a similar jewel presented by J W Bova on behalf of city Masons.
Major J Hanson president of the Central or Georgia railway spent yesterday in Atlanta in private car, arriving from Macon early morning and remaining until 1138 of Block last night. His car was moved to the Southern train to Birmingham, with sidetracked stay beside Terminal station. He dined downtown and held daylong conferences.
Montgomery December 28 Spe vngil reports that a state agent leased fifty convicts to AB Steele and Company of Atlanta for three years to labor in sawmills at Dothan. The monthly pay is 830 dollars, not the best ever received in the South. the next best cited is 26 dollars, from a prior period.
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