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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1906
Page
7
An unclear text fragment mentions a family, a countess, an affair, and a cross bill. It suggests a dramatic scene with deep desolation and concern for a child. Deeper details are unavailable due to the garbled source.
The court docket lists numerous divorce actions against husbands and wives including Mollie Brazzell versus Arnold Brazzell and Emma Lou Phillips versus J D Bates among others. Desertion and cruelty are common grounds. Damages claims include $10000 against the Atlanta and Birmingham Railroad and $136553 against Venable Bros for street work disputes. Local suits involve Dr Jenkins misrepresentation and a car-related injury referenced against the Georgia Electric Company.
Mr Felder sues alleging that state agents anticipated company funds and borrowed 6000 with company permission while the firm allegedly abrogated its contract to advance 1000 monthly. Westmoreland Brothers and Anderson & Anderson are counsel. R Boggs sued for libel. Maher accused of writing a defamatory letter. Payne Jones & Jones represent the plaintiff.
February 13 reports Mount N Veet eruption of great intensity. Streams of lava race down slopes, damaging runway tracks and a principal station. Authorities race to save structures with masonry walls and embankments. urgent precautions to limit loss of use are under way.
An old advertisement promises to cure a cold within a day using Laxative Bromo Quinine. It claims a money refund if the remedy fails and includes a signature line and a price of 25 cents.
The Washington Life Insurance Company releases its 1905 annual statement under president John Jadlok detailing a sharp expense reduction, rising assets by 922867 including 462630 in reserves, and policy holder earnings of 142576. Total income reached 3639 633 with renewals 2175 343 and new business premiums 271 329. New insurance paid amounted to 6892547, with in force coverage 1$e3255 371. The company also provides a complete list of bonds and stocks held at year end.
Andrew elected mayor of Statham by a 28 vote margin over incumbent Dr RL Riles. Under the Latham charter two councilmen are chosen each year for two year terms. The election occurred amid a disorderly scene and a tense political atmosphere.
General Julian Caher, NC governor and grand commander of the Blue and Gray, arrived in Atlanta to coordinate the Wheeler memorial exercises with the Blue and Gray’s third annual session to be held there. The organization, born at Lews during the world’s fair, now claims about ten thousand members from veterans of both sides. The Wheeler memorial committee meeting was postponed to next Tuesday, with sub‑reports to be reviewed. Corporal Tanner’s Atlanta visit is confirmed for late March, despite earlier uncertainty.
Short items report the Prison Commission hearing executive clemency applications this week with several hearings held yesterday and more today. Also noted are upcoming meetings of the Hill Road commission and routine business, plus various local notices of accidents, hospitalizations, and notable visitors in Atlanta.
Washington February 13 members of congress presented protests against various immigrants to the house immigration and naturalization committee. The committee has bills under consideration for immigration regulation. Alexander City Ala February 13 Special The Tallapoona circuit court Alexander City division opened with Judge Brewer presiding. Fifty cases to be heard this term versus about eighty at the last term.
Interstate Commerce Commission action cited heating failure as a factor in a 204 Cleveland age case. The note references Pitts, Pennsylvania and Union 3 vote, with Marletta, Ua to Cleveland. Second base race dynamo from Marletta to Cleveland highlights ongoing shipping and logistics concerns.
Obituaries and funeral notices for Peter Edwards and several local residents. Services were held at Barclay & Brandon chapel and other local churches with interments at Westview and Oaklawn cemeteries. Names include Mrs N C Brown, A S Huff, L W Wafer, Minx Mattle Norman, Griffith L. Francis, Viola Fowler, Mrs John Hudson, A L Gilbert, and William Shields.
Thousands gathered at First Baptist Church in Nashville for the funeral of John W. Thomas, president of the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis railroad. Rev Jansing Burrows and Rev Thomas T Barton presided, with interment at Mount Olivet. A 1,000 strong workmen procession joined the ceremony as the railway’s operations paused for five minutes.
The Atlanta Federation of Trades plans a Sunday 2:30 PM event at tar opera house to mark the federation’s fiftieth anniversary. A special chorus of 100, directed by Professor Davis, and the Wedemerer band will provide music. Committee meets Monday to finalize the programme details in the Journal of Labor offices.
A J Buchanan, formerly a Columbus patrolman, stands trial in Muscogee Superior Court charged with murder in the death of Morgan Kirksey. The state contends the killing was unjustified after Buchanan ordered Kirksey from his North Highlands home and he returned. The defense is led by Tyler with assistant Carson. the city police fund aided the defense. Evidence is closed and the jury will hear deliberations tomorrow.
A dubious health notice promises a liberal trial treatment for catarrh, claiming the spray reaches the disease’s seat and offers immediate relief. The ad urges readers to write to Eclipse Medicine and Manufacturing Co in Atlanta, Georgia for a prepaid sample.
Albany Ga February report shows police court revenue for January at 849 dollars, an annualized rate of 1200 dollars. Major Lippitt retired in January, while Mayor Rawson pursues higher figures. the court continues to assess charges on minimal doubts of guilt, aiming for firm results.
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