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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1906
Page
6
Damp weather brings risk of serious ailments starting from a slight cold. The note recommends keeping a bottle of medicinal whiskey at hand for emergencies. It promotes No. 14 at $1.50 a quart and Mistletoe at $1.00, both advertised as guaranteed pure. Telephone 325 for quick delivery.
A dramatic report describes a total lunar eclipse observed in Atlanta last night though wintry clouds hid the moon. The sky professors placed the timing at 10:50, with two hours of total eclipse, while an intoxicated old man misread the darkness and vowed to quit drinking as he prayed for light.
Macon Georgia identifies Will Walker a well known negro found dead in a cab uptown last night. The coroner will hold an inquest today. Jonas Brown a negro charged with murder in Ban Lane shooting near Fourth and Bay streets had a commitment hearing and is jailed awaiting trial with John E B Cooper to defend Brown.
Columbus speculators have suffered heavy losses in cotton futures with estimates around 100000 dollars. Farmers in the area are among those who lost, as more locals than ever joined cotton futures this season. The report notes a rising trend of speculation among farmers and traders alike in Columbus and vicinity.
An important meeting of the Sea Island Cotton Growers Association in Valdosta Georgia with delegates from Florida and ten Georgia counties voted overwhelmingly to reduce sea island acreage by one fourth this year. The plan excludes growers with under five acres and aims to lift spinner demand. about 16,000 bales may be carried to next season. Members backed holding unsold cotton to meet price levels set at a recent convention.
A print advertisement promises instant relief from catarrh with a free post paid sample of Pelipse Catarrh Cure. It claims the vegetable remedy reaches air passages, clears nasal passages, and offers a permanent cure in severe cases. The company invites readers to send name and address for a free trial and booklet of testimonials from patients. Atlanta Georgia.
Annapolis reports an order for the dismissal of Midshipman William T Boyd Jr of Illinois for hazing was received and then recalled. Captain Corwin P Rees, previously presiding at the court martial, is relieved and Captain J B Murdock takes his place as cases remain. The Navy secretary’s approval and a rescinded telegram are noted. Boyd’s case may be pardoned due to lack of aggravation as defense arguments continue.
In Crawfordville on February 8, physicians from the county organized the Taliaferro County Medical Society. Officers elected include President Dr A C Davison Sharon, Vice President Dr J A Rhodes Crawfordville, Secretary Treasurer Dr Alex H Beazley Crawfordville. A board of censors was chosen and Dr L R Grown was elected to the State Medical Association meeting in Augusta in April. Dr Wyman Pilcher of Warrenton assisted in the setup. first regular meeting set for February 26.
Officials suspect a crafted fraud oper ating from Spain and Washington after a New York customs seizure of a trunk with a false bottom hiding Austrian bonds worth nearly a quarter of a million dollars. A western man sought US counsel in Barcelona to investigate a letter about a jail inmate and a trunk with fake bottom. The scam appears linked to the Spanish friar knavery and broad circulation of implausible inheritance tales.
Haddock on February 8 formed a military company named Haddock Volunteers. Forty eight men enlisted including top citizens of Haddock and Jones county with several Confederate veterans present. Mayor H J Finney D E Norman and J Anchors gave speeches. Officers: T Rad Turner captain J T Cook first lieutenant M C Clark second lieutenant. The unit will train immediately to prepare for the summer encampment in Houston Texas.
San Francisco reports a final $500000 completion of a 3 5 mile desert track by Southern Pacific. The new route runs to avoid floods from the Colorado River into the Salton Sink, reclaiming about 40 miles of main line. It will join the main line once water control stabilizes the Colorado.
To incorporate logging business in Jenkins County four Perkins family members plus Andrew C Perkins filed with the clerk of the superior court. Capital stock listed as 0000 dollars. Principal office shown as the Perkins in Jenkins County with a branch at Augusta.
February 8 telegram from Rear Admiral Sigsbee in Nice to American representatives asks Pere to arrange for the arrival of his squadron at Leghorn Italy within a few days. The message cites the U S eraser squadron and seeks necessary host arrangements for docking and official reception.
Fire in Providence Kentucky's business district threatened the town, with Providence officials reporting a total loss of about 510,000 before crews gained control. The blaze began February 8 in Madisville and affected multiple downtown businesses.
Six brothers from a twelve child family near Hyburgh New York suffer sympathetic fits after one boy Terrence Clark of East Geldenham was frightened by a kicked mule. A driver locked him in a stall leaving him in darkness and convulsions began.
In Darktown a woman known as Babe McDowell looms as a lavish spender amid liquor and cigars. After a robbery report, Babe confessed but claimed the money came from someone who had stolen it from another, a tangled tale that led to a thirty day sentence in Recorder's Court.
Albany Ga February 8 Special The remains of the late J Eugene Moore who died yesterday in an Americus hotel were laid to rest in the family lot at Oakview cemetery this afternoon The funeral was from the residence of the dead man's mother Mrs W W Fields at 330 o'clock led by Rev Charles T Wright St Paul church The local lodge of God Fellows conducted grave side exercises Moore once a popular Albanian merchant then in Atlanta his wife employed in millinery at J M High Company In Albany plans for a new Baker county court house were announced costing about 25000 with funds to be raised by bonds or direct tax, and the building will be erected this year
A new bank named Farmers and Merchants Bank is organized in Logansville with 26000 capital stock. Incorporators include K R Lloyd W H Braswell L T Hodges and others from Logansville and Montecello. They plan to open for business about April.
Qglethorpe Ga February 8 Special Hon. Co J Dunn cashier Bank of Oglethorpe president of general banks and candidate for the house of representatives died suddenly this morning after a day at work yesterday he had rheumatic complaints but kept up a cheerful talk with his brother late last night his death shocks the town where he was active in civic efforts for the city’s upbuilding
After two prolonged and animated discussions the bill for continuance of the war taxes passed the house of representatives today by a 222 to 126 vote. The action extends wartime revenue measures and reflects ongoing fiscal pressure during the conflict.
Rev. Justina Wade pastor of First Congregational Church in Waukegan, arrested for sending obscene letters, attempted suicide by lying on tracks as a Chicago and Northwestern fast train from Green Bay neared the depot. He was struck by the engine pilot and taken to hospital with a chance of recovery.
Kansas City executives convened to arrange the seventeenth annual Trans Mississippian Commercial Congress programme. Attendees included Davis R. Francis, president, John W Noble of St Louis, and Edwin F Harris of Galveston Texas.
Chattanooga February 8 The third day of the Ed Johnson criminal assault case drew heavy strain on jurors. Juror Qiren reportedly broke down and became hysterical after Miss Taylor identified Johnson as the man, amid intense courtroom tension and sensational testimony.
Rome February 3 the new Italian cabinet succeeds the Fortiss ministry. Premier and Interior minister Baron Sidney Sonnino. Foreign Affairs Count Guicelardini. Justice Signor Sacchi. Treasurer Luigi Luzzatti. Finance Signor Salandra. Agriculture Signor Pantano. Public Instruction Ignor Boceli. Public Works Signor Carmine. War Signor Mainoni. Navy Admiral Mirabello. Posts and Telegraphs Alfredo Bacceili. Majority conservatives with Pantano and Sacchi in new roles. Guicciardini a Tuscan noble heir of Francesco Guicciardini.
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