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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1906
Page
2
The Grand presents Dumpty the spectacular partner act with a large audience attendance and varied acts including prize dog fight parody, a catchy serial ballet, and hints of upcoming The Mayor of Tokio by Droli Rachard Carle. The Bijou features My Tom Boy Girl with Misa Louies Williams.
Savannah February 19 Special More arrests of city officials and employees were made today on federal warrants charging complicity in securing naturalization papers for many recent registrants. James McBride harbor master and son James McBride Jr plus William H Peek a water works clerk were bond 2000 each. Also Britt Rogers and John J Garrity under bond, five city officials to be examined next week before US Commissioner Fow latt. Hearing delayed while documentary evidence sought. The Yellow Fever Gem discovery noted.
Prendem Perey Parker of Columbian National Life Insurance Company and Colonel James Westervelt attended a cordial dinner. The event highlighted social ties between Colum bi an National Life Insurance delegates and military associates, reflecting postwar networking.
Alfred C Newell district manager of the company entertained at New Kimball dinner last evening. Fifty covers were served with a delicious menu. Guests were among Atlanta's prominent men and included Mr Parker making his first acquaintance with local business leaders. He was well received and praised by admirers. Mr Newell proved an ideal host.
Washington reports President Roosevelt, honorary member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen, was invited to attend the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers biennial convention to be held in Memphis next May. W Stone presented the invitation at the White House, with Thomas H Minor and Memphis officials including Mayor Malone. Roosevelt regrets he cannot accept the invitation.
Southern and western district leaders reach accord on distributing 20000 remaining sewer bond funds. Ten thousand dollars would extend Orme Street sewer to Johns Street, with reversion if not built. Eighteen thousand to Sunset Avenue sewer via private property, under committee review. Charles Elyes elected to mobile examiners board.
Chatham County grand jury indicted James McBride James Lane D W Jernigan John H Munroe and Waring Russell all city or county officials plus Wyam II Snatcher Dyer Henry Goette and W F Sims over Bay Street fighting and court house weapon displays The judge is aging county treasurer Russell The February Hall County term heard cases including Concrete Company and Bell Concrete Company with a park land purchase appropriation of $20000 referred to parks committee and opening prayers by Rev E D Ewenwood at City Hall.
Lawson argues that despite some progress in safeguarding policy holders, the big three grafters remain unchecked and more powerful than ever. He critiques McCall McCurdy and Alexander’s deposture and urges readers to read Lawson's piece in Everybody's for March.
Bond proposals for a new Griffin court house are expected to be placed on the April 3 ballot after consideration on February 19. Officials anticipate voter approval to finance construction and related costs for the project.
Silk Petticoats offered at sharp cut prices in the Maslin Underwear Department on the 2d floor front. Morning sale features multiple lots with assorted colors and finishes, skirts priced from seven to fifteen dollars originally, now slashed to 3.45 to 6. Additional lots include blue, green, rose, tans, and black options with ruffles and lace trims.
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