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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1906
Page
9
Subscriptions to the fund reached 104875 dollars announced yesterday as backers and civic leaders pledged support for the upcoming 1910 fair. Local organizations and individuals contributed to the campaign driving preparations and community expectations higher.
The Canvassing Committee reports donations totaling about 4104 and 9250,000 promised by Ciny’s Promise. W G Comper announces subscriptions from Atlanta firms and real estate companies totaling hundreds of thousands. City funds to date reach 354,875 with 250,000 promised, aiding the exposition effort.
City council adopted a resolution urged by Councilman Martin to establish national military parks at the sites of the battles of Atlanta Peach Tree Creek and Ezra Church and urged Georgia lawmakers to support the project. A second resolution to appropriate 200 for a booklet on the military parks was referred to the finance committee. A veterans committee urged adoption but council unanimously supported the measure. Columbus Five Cancels Basketball Game With Auburn due to illness and absence. game postponed to a later date.
The ig grows daily as subscriptions are expected to pour in, pushing total funds beyond amounts set by the twenty five member committee. The canvassing report will be read by Secretary Cooper at this afternoon's meeting, with hopes the momentum pleases the panel and eases the drive.
Chief Jennings suspended Captain Moon yesterday pending investigation of neglect of duty charges. Sergeant Whitley acts as captain. Charges allege Moon failed to pursue Clayton, a drunken man with a pistol, after summoning a patrol wagon. Trial likely before police commissioners this week.
In Washington on February 19 thousands of women in California and Colorado signed petitions seeking Reed Smoot's removal. Perkina and Patterson defined their positions on the protest, noting religious views should not determine a senator's qualifications, while constitutional questions would govern Patterson's vote. The day also focused on discussion of the pure food bill with Heyburn, Foraker, Money, and McCumber presenting amendments. An order directed debate to continue tomorrow and Wednesday, with voting at 5 PM on Wednesday.
A fast mail train on the St Louis route to the southwest derailed at Carondelet, a St Louis suburb, likely due to a broken rail. Injured crew members include engineer Adolph Brennecke with a sprained back, conductor Edward Grear with internal injuries, fireman Peter Rafferty with a fractured arm, and others listed with varying injuries. No passengers were aboard.
In Pulaski County Georgia candidates declare for several offices. Col M T Hodge seeks the district senate seat, J J Evans and J J Pollock oppose for tax receiver, H A Haskins vies with Jarret Green for tax collector, and John R Rogers plans reelection as sheriff. PB T McGriff ordinary, J B Lewin treasurer, J B McDonald surveyor, John W Lancaster clerk, James Jones coroner.
The U S Supreme Court ruled in favor of Illinois in the Missouri v Illinois sewage dispute. Chicago sought to divert sewage into the Mississippi via the Chicago sanitary canal and the Des Plaines River. Justice Eiolin delivered the opinion of the court stating Missouri failed to prove a justiciable case.
The Osborne Company of New York seeks two traveling salesmen to handle and grow the established art calendar market. Young applicants are discouraged. experience helps but is not required. Call on C. H. Miller at the Piedmont Hotel in Atlanta on Tuesday February 20 from 10 to 1.
Charles Straille, a white man, was arrested for passing raised one dollar bills after boarding-house swindles. He paid rent in advance with a $10 bill altered from a $1, netting steered sums. Police traced the trick, identified him, and he was jailed for transfer to federal authorities.
Valdosta Georgia February 19 Special reported Major J O Varnedoe expected to receive appointment as postmaster at Valdosta. Only applicants were Varnedoe and incumbent T M Ray. Ray once had endorsements from Walter Johnson J F Hanson and Harry Edwards but department ignored referees. Edwards notified Ray that Varnedoe was recommended. Varnedoe is popular, well qualified, and a Democrat. Ray left the Democratic party for Republicans during Bryan’s first campaign.
An old remedy praising Stuart's Calcium Wafers as a superior concentrated sulfur product. It asserts benefits for liver and kidney function, blood purification, and constipation, citing Dr. R. M. Wilkins and suggesting it as a safer, more effective alternative to crude sulfur and pills.
City council spent over an hour debating whether civil service regulations should be acted on immediately. The first reading occurred, with postponement for the second reading and final action set for Thursday March 1 at 3 PM. The session featured motions by Aldermen Peters Key and Quillian and an adjournment proposal.
Passenger offices anticipate strong Mardi Gras travel from New Orleans Mobile and Pensacola aided by favorable weather. Mardi Gras rates start today with open return to March 9 extendable to March 17. Festivals run February 22 to 27. Willam H Howard Jr leads New Orleans validating office during cheap rate period. Seaboard Air Line moves city ticket office to English American building March 1. Troop movement from New York to San Francisco passes Atlanta today and tomorrow with multiple trains and carloads.
New York February 19 A $550000 home for sailors will be erected in the city by Simons Church Institute the new name of the Chicago Missionary Society for New York. The building will be nine or more stories high with a design after the Sailor Palace in London. The board is headed by Bishop Porter and the project is under Protestant Episcopal church oversight.
Mrs Mary Wilkes of Florence Italy and Florence Pais died aged 83 after companionship by her daughter in her final months. The notice notes her death and the care she received.
In New York on February 19, bonds and mortgages totaling over 100000 and more than 40000 in cash were found hidden in a Morris Avenue home once occupied by Miss Maria Corsa who died of starvation and exposure. The money was concealed in furniture, under carpets and in nearly every nook. Heirs including Mrs. Mary Burnham and Mrs. Josephine Liscom claim portions of the estate, with others arising after Corsa's death.
Miss Anna Mae Diggs saved her friend Miss Louise Arthur from being crushed by a freight engine on the west approach of the Chicago and Alton bridge yesterday but lost her own life. Two other young women crossed earlier. Arthur stumbled, Diggs pushed her off the tracks, the locomotive struck the rescue and Diggs was killed.
George W. Carlisle of Jackson Mississippi spent a night in a Battle Creek sanitarium as a nervous patient. He later killed himself with a throat cut action discovered by his wife in their absence during breakfast.
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