No Depositories For School Books Causes County Trouble
Counties face shortages as two state depositories in Birmingham and Montgomery fail to establish three substations per county leaving teachers to buy books locally at state carriage costs. Governor intervenes and eases penalties for a black miner sentenced to death, commuted to life in mines upon appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Montgomery
Mortanmery Alm
Spetial
Ea Vo
Spoo
Trive
Hill
Birming
Ala
Frank Adams
Brest
Adams
Jell
D. A. Greene
Heflin
St Luke Church Freed of Debt in Major Colum bus Service
St Luke's Methodist church in Columbus paid off its debt of over 9000 during a large February 25 service led by Bishop H C Morrison. Subscriptions, including many 100 and 50 dollar gifts, pushed the total beyond the debt clearance, with funds to be paid in cash or two annual installments. The church, with about 1000 members, is noted for mission support and generosity to foreign and domestic causes. Additional reports mention bombing incidents on Girard Street and a disemboweled man case on Fifth Avenue with ongoing hospital care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
St. Luke's Methodist Church
H.C. Morrison
St. Luke’s Church
Tully
St. Luke's
Dulo
Osgood F. Cook
St. Luke's Church
South Georgia Conference
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
St. Paul's Church
Girard
Upper River Bridge
Lower Bridge
Georgia
Marshal Floyd
John Harris
John Cogbill
Cogbull
Columbia
Fifth Avenue
Tarcius Marshall
Col Drea
Wil Flewellen
Marshall
Marshal
Veterans Find Conflicts at National Reunion
Veterans from Alabama Mississippi and Arkansas attend a national reunion in New Orleans. The event includes memorial clashes and plans for future gatherings. The article notes strong participation and oversight by regional veterans groups amid ongoing remembrance efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Alebama
Mississippi
Arkansan
New Orleans
Foraker to Speak First Formal Speech on Railroad Bill
Washington reports that Senator Foraker will open formal debate on the Hepburn-Dolliver railroad rate bill with a prepared speech. The measure dominates the senate calendar as factions prepare for a crucial clash over a court appeal clause and statehood issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tillman
Senate
Congress
Foraker
Ohio
Dol
Interstate Commerce Committee
Beveridge
Nelson
Long
Mr. Hopkins
Committee On Territories
Arizona
Clapp
Committee On
Indian Affairs
House of Representatives
Hull
Corbin
MacArthur
Gewt
Grosvenoe
Batl
Davidsen Wall
Datzell Bi
Erte and
Ofn Ship Canal Company
Fifteenth Anniversary Observed by Atlanta Federation of Trades
The Grand Opera House hosted a large crowd for the Atlanta Federation of Trades fifteenth anniversary. Speakers included Sam D. Jones and Father Gunn with musical selections by Professor Wedemeyer and a choir trained for the event. Dr Landrum and Dr Holderby offered remarks on labor unity and morals as the program concluded with a benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Federation of Trades
Grand Opera House
Wedemeyer
Federation
Landrum
Second Baptist Church
Jones
Atlanta
Christ
Sam D. Jones
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
T. Ladson
Holderby
Ons
Morrocan affairs and royal wedding dominate week events
The week features continued Moroccan conference debates and a special committee on the Moroccan bank, with hopes for a peaceful settlement. Royal wedding in Berlin on February 27 unites Prince Eitel Frederick and Duchess Sophie Charlotte. Coal strike developments loom as miners and operators plan a Tuesday meeting. The International Student Volunteer convention meets in Nashville February 28 to March 4 with notable speakers. The inter-collegiate football rules committee plans to discuss next season’s tactics changes in New York on March 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algeciras
Morocco
Eitel Frederick
Emperor William
Germany
Sophie Charlotte
Grand Duke of Oldenburg
Berlin
Benefliation Board
Student Volunteer Movement
Nashville
New York
Revson
Box Factory Burned in North Memphis Fire
A box factory in North Memphis burned early today causing an estimated loss between 30000 and 40000 dollars. Fire crews battled the blaze as investigators began inspecting the charred site in Memphis Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Monra Ant McBerrin
Great Drought in Forest City Sees Saloons Closed on Sunday
Savannah February 25 The city mayor ordered all saloons closed on Sunday amid a heated political campaign. The People’s Democratic League and Citizens’ Club backed Sunday closing as part of their platforms, prompting backers and regulars to adapt to the drought like observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Myers
People’s Democratic League
Galoona
Citizens’ Club
Gray Shot Dead by Picklessmon
Canton Georgia February 26 Special Steve Picklesimon shot and killed Tom Gray near Esquire A G Collins home in Sallocoa district about ten miles from Canton. The two had been making whisky together when they met a third man a dispute led to the fatal shot. Picklesimon is jailed and Cherokes superior court convenes tomorrow with a possible first trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Steve Picklestman
Tom Gray
Esquire
A. G. Collins
Sallocoa
Gray
Picklesimon
Tima
Ferty
Cherokes
Festmon
Round trip fare to Louisville February 24 25 26 1906
Special rail rate offered by W A B B and N C St L Ry to Louisville and return thirteen dollars fifty five cents with final limit March 4 1906. Open to the public from Atlanta via W A B B line. Reservations by phone 169 or 213. Charles E Harman General Passenger Agent.
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Louisville
N.C
Chas. E. Harman
Safe blowers hit E J Castly store on Mc Donough Road
Burglars blew open a tron safe at E J Castly's shop near the federal prison on Sunday before daylight. They used drills and dynamite, muffled noise, and found no money. They took papers instead, while Chief Turner said the incident had not been reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E J. Castly
McDonough Road
Federal Prison
Clean up drives sweep Macon with arrests and fines
In Macon Georgia a crackdown targets police and sheriff deputies with arrests for assault on officers, and charges against residents. Dozens plead guilty and face fines as authorities report a broad cleanup in the wake of escalating crime concerns.
Social affairs honor Mr and Mrs Monte Moore
Fraternity Sigma Nu hosts a reception with numerous guests including Mrs J Williams and Miss Mary Merritt. Dr and Mrs Glenn host a dinner with scholars and couples. The 20th anniversary of Colonel and Mrs Baker is celebrated with many presents. Trail club Washington birthday event features prize. Readers note local visits and a George Washington birthday recital by Miss Matile Dew’s class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigma Nu Fraternity
Monte Moore
Mmes
J. Williams
G. B. Glenn
W. A. Charters
Cadie Craig
RB. P. Gaillard
Lella Myers
Mary B. Merritt
Evlene
Edna
Lulan
Louise
Nellie
Margaret Glenn
Fannie
Sallie Gaillard
Matte Craig
Irene Moore
Fannie McGuire
Liszle Castleberry
Josie W. Clarke
Therm
R. I. Baker
W. R. Foster
W. P. Price
G. R. Glenn
K. J. Willams
W. H. Jones
BE. B
Ickery
R. C. Meaders
WW. A Charters
B. P. Gaillard
H. D. Gurey
S. M. Moore
M. E. Charke
J. R. Jordan
Trail Club
Ruby Hirb
Washington
D. Sade
Maud Grantham
Wrightsville
L. R. Powell
Blanche Pew
Gloucester
Mass
Brandon
Gertrude Harris
Hawkinsville
Charles W. Brantley
Macon
C. W. Hubbard
Jes Matile Dew
George Washington
Informal gatherings honor Lt and Mrs Vollins and Miss Chamberlain
Social notes recount Mrs E Dreyer hosting guests in honor of Lieutenant and Mrs Vollins and Miss Chamberlain with prizes a bead necklace and silver pocket knife. Miss Chamberlain repeatedly noted for winning ladies prizes while Mr Bashinski and Sigs Dew win gentlemen and booby prizes respectively. Mrs H D Andrews and her Augusta visitor join Dr and Mrs Stanley. Mih Mahoney hosts another small evening in Miss Chamberlain’s honor with Washington memorabilia game prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mire. E. Dreyer
BR. W. Vollins
Miss Chamberlain
Sam Bashinski
Sigs Dew
H. D. Andrews
Little
Augusta
R. H. Stanley
M. V. Mahoney
George
Washington
Lord
Lady Washington
Dorothy Hooks
Tom Hooks
J. S. Simons
Trail
Hew
R.¥. Coleling
Fort Terry
Conn
Collits
HB. BR. Jordan
E. Dreyer
Pattison
Q. Stubbs
J. W. Byrne
J. B. Sanders
M. W. Mahoney
A. P. Hilton
Nora Hopkin
Mattie Dew
Adeline Blanche
Amy Baum
Collins
Blanche Baum
Nora Hopkins
Brandon
Case enters eighth week in Greene and Gaynor trial
Savannah February 28 The Greene and Gaynor case enters its eighth week with Judge Speer to rule on cross examining C P Goodyear of Brunswick about harbor bed dynamite blastings. Cross examination began but was halted by the court. ruling deferred to Monday. Police report a man found dead near 307 Kuat Tenth Street identified as John McNally of 180 Avenue A. Items found on him include thirty one savings books totaling 40000, a government bond worth 100, and 36 in cash, all under names Thomas Bridsi and Mary McNally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Greene Ang Gaynor
Speer
Speers
C. P Goodyear
Brunswick
Curkanne
Driscoll
Stre i Nation
Kuat Tenth Street
Bellevue
Hitt Street
John’ McNally
Avenue A
Thomas
Bridsi
Mary McNally
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Alabama
Nashilla
Mery
W. Compton
Marengo
Compton
Jelka
Johnston
Bamford
Jomston
Wiliam
Samford
Wiliam D. Jelks
Jells
Trevton- Gnt
HR. M. Cunningham
Students’ Volunteer Movement
Othvert
John R. Mott
Ryman
Mortimer Durand
United States
George Robson
Edinburgh
Scotland
Herbert Lankester
London
England
Karl Fries
Stockholmn
Sweden
United
Canada
Sts Christian
North America
Vidis
ST. Luke Church
Ben Tillman
Oraker
E. J. Castly
Peachtree Si
Dahlonega, GA
Dublin, GA
Case
Seaboard
Air Line Railway
Bhem
Memphia
Prisee
Jersey City
W. Morrah
Walner
Depot. Agt
Atlante
Cea
W.£. Christian
Atlanta, Ga
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