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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1905
Page
7
New York report notes Bramwell a cotton dealer who built Bramwell West Virginia town. During the Civil War he ran blockade trade, was captured by Mosby, and paid a ransom of 30,000 to escape. He died at his home at Pushing Lot today. He owned Thomas Bramwell & Co, cotton goods dealers.
Actress Dorothy Russell Einstein failed to appear in court to prosecute her husband for alleged threats. The case was dismissed as the plaintiff, daughter of Lillian Russell, decided not to continue the divorce suit.
heavy draught ocean steamers guided by a Chesapeake Bay ice barrier restricted today as the Canton wharves froze over. more than fifty small ships remain trapped between Cove Point and seven-foot Knoll while four large steamers Briish Lord Lon Gerry Yoruba fre United Fruit Witt son lie immobilized in the bay since yesterday.
In a routine council meeting the election of a city electrician was decided with Miles defeating Harper. The session featured new ordinances, including funding for the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce event, a street name change, and creation of a probation officer and ward physician. The Board of Lady Visitors for 1905 was named, with appointments by ward. Council votes show Miles securing majority support. Harwell and others opposed. A liquor license at 28 West Mitchell Street was tabled and later granted on favorable committee report.
George Duncan a machinist at Glover machine shop was shot twice yesterday afternoon in Manetta. One bullet hit his breast and the other grazed his thigh. he does not know who fired. Tom Hicks and Joe Bruce were present at Harry Humphries stand. Hicks has given bond. Wicks says he will not speak publicly but is not afraid. The case will be tried before the magistrate this month.
Government troops crushed the rebellion in Buenos Aires as dawn attacks drove rebels from Mendoza fortifications. Rebels seized the National Bank branch in Buenos Aires, took $200,000, and many arrests followed. Reuters reports say the movement is limited to Cordoba with Superior forces surrounding the city. several officers and men were killed, and a larger group near Pirovano was defeated. Authorities condemn the revolt and vow to prevent future attempts.
Columbus Ga February 6 Special Miller announces candidacy for president of the state senate and says he has received many letters from friends statewide expressing support. He declines to discuss Osborne letter until replies arrive and hints at his own views on the subject. A garden variety cold remedy ad also appears within the clipping.
Washington February 5 A bill to add cotton statistics passes the house with an amendment to include ginners reports, consumption, surplus held by manufacturers, and exports. The census director will publish semi monthly notices of cotton ginned and a third census report covers shipments up to January 16, to be issued tomorrow.
James Freeman aged 42 died at the Tabernacle Infirmary after 1 am yesterday. Freeman, a longtime Atlanta resident and partner in the former Freeman & Crankshaw jewelers, was active in civic life and insurance. He leaves a wife Lelia, children Robert W and JW Jr, Henry, Alice May, Imma Lowry, sister Mat Charles Abbott of Lex York, brother David Iveeman of Flat Shoals GA, and other relatives. Funeral at 3 pm today from 94 West Peachtree Street with Rev C DP Bralewell officiating. interment in Oakland. Pallbearers: James Ro McKeldin, John Cohen, George Tope, Arthur Ieel, Chartier W Crankshaw, Lowry Amoid.
At a chamber of commerce meeting in Atlanta, merchants and manufacturers formed an organization to boost trade. A six member committee was appointed to detail the plan and report at a later gathering. D M Blount presided with a roster of local business men present, and J K Orr was named chairman of the organizing committee with Louis Gholstein and others named to the group.
Dr Billups, 79, longtime resident of Oconee County and former Atlanta dentist, died this morning just after his birthday. Survived by wife and two children AC Billups of Birmingham Alabama and Mrs Bell Johnson of this place. Interment at Oconee Cemetery Tuesday afternoon. Washington Ga February 6. Duncan Ware, 26, son of Mrs and Mrs A Ware of Hyde, died Sunday. Survived by parents two brothers and two sisters. Funeral by Rev JH Fortson. Interment Fishing Creek Cemetery.
In Goldville, Newberry County, John Atkinson Jr., about 20, shot and killed his father Atkinson, 60, who was threatening the wife. After chase and door breaking, the son fired with a shotgun as the father rushed his wife. The young man surrendered after the Saturday night killing.
In Baltimore on February 6 stockholders opposed to the Ryan Blair syndicate plan met with 69,400 shares represented. A four member committee was appointed to draft pooling articles, accept repositories, and negotiate for modifications to the proposed financial reorganization to achieve a just and equitable outcome.
Columbia Georgia February special Justice William D Cook of Hargett Georgia died Saturday night He was 87 years old and had served as justice of the peace for 45 years He was the oldest justice of the peace in the south in point of service The funeral was held at his late home Sunday afternoon in Conklin and Sigourney hospice Chicago February 6 Conklin and Sigourney tied for first in amateur basketball tournament Sigourney defeated Earls New York City to equal four wins none lost Augusta Georgia February special Meanser Roth Augusta Pac Balt signed Gears to be manager for Moncey team in Cotton States Beapon and will explain the Tourists outhold
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