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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1906
Page
6
Fragmented text promotes fast delivery for medicines and mentions a money back guarantee. It reads like an emergency supply prompt with phone contact and references to whiskey and supplies, but details are garbled and logos or proper names are absent.
Jackson Ga February 22 Special Dr G A Nunnally a distinguished Baptist minister and candidate for governor spoke at the courthouse delivering a vigorous attack on Hoke Smith in a sixty six minute speech devoting thirty two minutes to Smith He has many friends in this section.
A large fire at the San Francisco Gas and Electric central station cuts power to most of the city and halts telegraph lines. Estimated losses approach a million dollars with damage to many businesses. Six people were injured during the blaze as crews secured power from nearby plants and rerouted messages.
The new chief justice of the Alabama Supreme Court took the oath before Miss Mamie Offal the notary in the governor office. He announced he will seek nomination for the succession next fall with backing from Jefferson county bar and other supporters. Judge Tyson is expected to declare his candidacy later in the week.
In the House of Commons on February 22 Henry Norman representing the Foreign Office stated that transferring Port Arthur from Russia to Japan does not alter Wei-Hai-Wei status. The territory remains under Great Britain.
A skeptical investor audience is urged to seek authentic information to distinguish between high risk speculation and safer investment. The piece criticizes reliance on unreliable sources and questions bank officials handling of funds while urging consultation for informed decisions.
Washington Feb 22 The House refused to adjourn for Washingtons Birthday and held a lively field day of debate on the army appropriation bill. Prince of Illinois attacked officer promotions and retirements costing nearly 2.7 million. Gilbert of Kentucky argued ship subsidies and American merchant marine strength. Grovenor and Clark clashed over internal revenue and prohibition, with lively exchanges and references to past sessions. The discussion ended with Payne customs house and the army bill to be read for amendment tomorrow.
The Golden Age issues its first number edited by William D Upshaw on February 22. It features a George Washington frontispiece with “Lest we Forget” and a group of notable writers and speakers including Sam Jones and General C A Evans. The paper vows a sane battle against vice, a college campus department, a tribute to Chancellor Walter B Hill, and three prizes including 50 dollars for a 1000 word essay on citizenship.
Board of education at Boys' High School yesterday chose the architectural plan for a new public school at South Pryor and Doane streets. The eight room building includes an endatorium and is to be erected with a $25,000 city appropriation, with work to begin soon. Miss Epme Nutting resigns as sixth grade teacher at Catharine Street School. The board also authorized the superintendent to appoint an acting superintendent of public schools for a future Natural Finance meeting in Evansville on February 27.
A new savings bank named Farmers and Wa Shants Bank opened in Winder Ga with initial capitalization of $25,000 and deposits of $16,000. Officers include A M Flanizan as president and Appleby as cashier with Pendlergr and others in prominent roles.
The New Orleans committee reports it is impracticable to change the reunion dates, despite a memorial day conflict in some states. General Stephen D. Lee to decide. Adjutant General Mickle says no change announcement was authorized.
Tickets from Atlanta to Louisville and return for 12 56 have dates February 24 25 26 final limit March 4 1906. Open to public with service via W A B B from Atlanta. Sleep ing car reservations and numbers Bell 169 213. CHAS E HARMAN General Passenger Agent.
In Valdosta on February 22 the Confederate pensioners of Lowndes presented a gold headed cane to Comptroller General William A Wright of Atlanta. They praised his kindness in pension payments over the years while noting Wright and Ordinary A W Simms declined payment for voucher work. Simms proposed the gift, and Wright acknowledged it in a gracious letter.
Miss Alice Roosevelt sent a handwritten note two days before her wedding expressing pleasure and being touched by a drawing of her Georgia grandmother’s early home. The drawing was presented by Mrs Longstreet as a wedding gift to the bride.
Gainesville Ga February 22 The rural free delivery expansion from the Gainesville Office draws local interest and petitions. Mrs Longstreet has received applications for many sections for rural carrier posts. A neighboring county woman seeks appointment from Gainesville office. Uncle Sam recognizes no sex in government service and a qualifying woman earns equal pay and duties as a man.
Instant relief from catarrh promoted as a plant based remedy. Claims to clear nasal passages, soothe irritated membranes, and provide a permanent cure in severe cases. Advertises free postpaid sample and booklet with testimonials from patients. Address Eclipse Medicine and Manufacturing Company Atlanta Ga.
The Society of the Cincinnati in Georgia met in Savannah on February 22 with President Charon presiding. Officers elected include Walter Charlton as vice president, William Milton secretary, Geons Treue assistant secretary, William Horten treasurer, Foo Apthrop Faste as treasurer, and Thomas Favage Clay as bagian.
An unclear clipping records a violent incident involving an ax strike and mentions a local man Brill. The text is heavily garbled with misread words, but indicates a fatal or serious injury case connected to a wider county context and references to Black people in the county.
Washington Ga February 22 three arrests for conspiracy report names Mel Adkins his uncle Alex Adkins and Mrs B H Aiken in connection with a shooting on a public road in Tate county February 10 a private detective noted messages between Mrs Aiken and Mell Adkins indicating a conspiracy. Other parties may be involved as three farmers are jailed here with Aiken denying his wife’s involvement.
President names a list of postmaster nominees to the Senate from Arkansas and other states including Arkadelphia Brinkley Forest City Helena Jonesboro Magnolie Wynne Malvern Plant City Lowery Clearwater Kentucky Mount Sterling and Tennessee Murfreesboro with dates in February.
Wilmington February 22 engineer Echols McBee and eighteen Seaboard Air Line assistants completed a survey of an extension from East Arcadia to Southport NC about 36 miles. Though not speaking for the line’s purpose, the survey is seen as significant in rail development aimed at reaching Tennessee coal fields and establishing a staging coal station on the Atlantic Seaboard.
James Coleman under death sentence for two murders and Jesse Harris escaped from Greensboro jail Farmingham Alabama last night by digging through jail cells and water, breaking out of a water-filled cell. Authorities pursue leads as investigation continues.
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