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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1906
Page
3
The Knox Bill would let railroads set tolls and practices after a hearing by the interstate commerce commission. It would require just and reasonable rates and authorize the commission to order changes within a prescribed time frame, with finality subject to federal court review on merits.
Rev Reuben A Torrey and Charles M Alexander launch a three months revival in Philadelphia after a world campaign. Large crowds attend afternoon and evening services with noonday meetings planned. A 3 000 voice choir, 600 per gathering, and 400 volunteers support personal work. Funds aim for 35 000 to 60 000. Torrey and Alexander will then move to Atlanta in May.
Milan February 4 A forest fire started three days ago from a spark on a locomotive along the St Gothard line and now covers about 20 square miles. Workers rush to save signal posts while peasants protect homes. Several factories and a chapel destroyed. A large electric station at Ancasa is ringed by fire and towns lack power as more woods burn near Lake Megeiore.
Social items from Winder Georgia recount visits by Mr and Mrs Sim Harris in town from Athens, Mrs John A Croft returning from Newborn, and Maude Nelle Mobley visiting Maude Stanton. A surprise party for Mrs W H Quarterman featured a decorated dining room and group attendance. Invitations were issued for the wedding of Miss Fannie Byins of Chamblie to William A Ayers.
City Ticket Office of Southern Railway announces daily closing at 7:00 p m. BEAM JR District Passenger Agent notes hour change and directs customers to alternative service points.
In Brunswick Georgia a Daughters of the Confederacy meeting at Mrs H M King’s home featured the annual officers’ show with President Mrs EF Coney and new officers effective Monday night February. The Acacia Club gathering was hosted by Mrs DEVEIRS DAVIS. Several residents, including Mrs Mary Clay and Miss Pearl Gmuth of Savannah, were mentioned with social visits and visits to Atlanta, Washington and New York noted for guests and departures.
A fragmentary notice describes a plan on February 4 by an Archbishop and authorities to disinfect churches and curb disease. The text references actions targeting the lower classes during an extraordinary crisis period, but details are unclear.
In Barnesville two candidates enter the field for the post, with incumbent A Gight facing challengers including A. Lisev. The race centers on local leadership, with vows to strengthen town services and public buildings amid a shifting political climate. The article notes prior movements and community interest shaping the contest.
In Washington the house debates the railway rate bill under a special order with Speaker Cannon and Chairman Hepburn guiding proceedings. A pension bill and fortification authorization loom ahead, while Morocco and statehood questions spark varied support. Senate activity centers on the Foraker amendment on Arizona voting and canal zone eight-hour work proposal amid broader grand policy maneuvering. The week features the Morocco speaking plan, Denmark’s king death impact, and upcoming naval and motorsport events.
Henry Wright a 25 year old Black man was arrested by Call Officers Hulsey and Dorsett after wounded Lynah Warren at 39 Biggers Street. Warren suffered two cuts over the left brow and face but is not expected to die. Wright offered no stated motive for the assault.
New York reports Harriman interests control about 40 000 Illinois Central shares and possibly more through the Union Pacific and Railroad Securities Company. Herald says transfer books and public records point to a pending merger, with total implied holdings around 240 000 shares valued at about 24.25 million.
The legislative insurance investigating committee nears completion of a 76000 word report this week with a draft set for reading. District Attorney Jerome reviews testimony as a possible grand jury probe looms. The Fowler house cleaning commission of New York Life plans to present its reports to trustees next Thursday centering on Andrew Hamilton in Paris and syndicating operations by company officers.
The store house of J. W. Downs at Bowdon was burglarized Saturday night. Burglars entered through a front window by removing shutters and breaking glass, attempted to bore around the lock to the front door, rifled the safe and carried away notes, land deeds and papers of the deceased estate, with no money found. No suspects or clues have been recovered.
DawSon Ga February 4 Special stockholders of the Farmers Oil and Fertilizer Company met to plan a cotton seed oil refinery. A committee will assess megger and costs, report promptly. They unanimously vote to double capital stock from 35000 if favorable, and extend J H Fulford’s five year term with a raise, signaling likely refinery construction to enhance the plant’s operations.
Washington February 4 Senator Hey burn of Idaho ill with appendicitis reported slightly better today Representative Hitt of Illinois, chairman of the house foreign affairs committee, remains confined to bed though condition is encouraging
Hartwell presses railway authorities for a Sunday train to Bowersville after a petition signed by almost all Hartwell business community was circulated last week by Postmaster John C Massey.
A boastful claim credits a southern shoe house with unmatched prosperity, noting it has only sixteen salesmen and praising the region's remarkable economic strength.
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