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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1906
Page
6
An old advertisement touts reliable whiskey as a must for cold prevention and relief. It promotes Met Mastletoe at one dollar per quart, claiming it is a popular, moderately priced remedy with quick delivery by telephone.
Professor Samuel P Langley died at a hotel in Aiken South Carolina at 72 after a paralytic stroke. He came south February 8 with his niece Miss Herrick and Dr. Riley to recover from a prior stroke. burial plans were set for Washington after a four PM departure.
Bishop H C Morrison said in Atlanta that Dr James W Lee of Trinity church will likely become a bishop at the upcoming May session. The Southern Methodist Church plans two to three new bishop seats as territory is redrawn. Other names mentioned include Dr Atkins Tigert Ward McMurray and Bishop Morrison's nephew Dr R B R Kime.
Captain Moon, by order of the police board, will receive full pay for the days he was suspended before his trial. The unanimous board ruling cleared him of neglect of duty after ten days of suspension, with Chief Jennings ordered to pay. Mayor Pro Tem Warwell noted board meetings with him and Alderman Harwell. Captain Moon resumed duty yesterday at 4 pm amid his patrols’ mixed reactions.
A penny loan dispute on Decatur Street led to a cut arm when Frank Clemmons accused John Ragland of betrayal after lending a penny for a penny arcade viewing. Ragland allegedly struck, Clemmons drew a razor, and police arrested both. Ragland taken to Grady hospital. Clemmons jailed. Burial noted for Will King of Cusseta. funeral at Cusseta after death in Macon.
Pauline Webster, once missing for a decade and linked to a Kansas City bigamy case, arrives in Spartanburg en route to Gaffney. She is greeted by her brother J. E. Wheatch, probate judge of Cherokee County, amid a large crowd. She is set to receive about $16,000 in property on arrival.
The Grand presents Mrs Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch from New York and Chicago for Friday and Saturday with Lovey Mary and Tommy. Jamies O Neill tours in Monte Cristo Thursday, plus Sara Bernhardt remarks and Camille in Atlanta. The Bijou showcases The Errand Boy with Billy Van and Mary Marble. Star Theater features Winning a Husband and new Vaudeville acts.
Nashville hosts the first southern meeting of the secretaries of foreign boards as they report a 126 percent field work rise and foreign mission disbursements surpassing 32 million dollars. Women Workers Also Meet with officers elected and committees named at the Inter-Denominational Conference in Nashville.
Louisville February 27 The annual convention of the department of superintendents of the National Educational Association opened at Warren Memorial church with welcome remarks from Prof J H Fuqua and Mayor Paul C Barth The Louisville school welcome was delivered by Bishop Charles B Woodcock sessions featured papers by Sarah E Hyre Reuben Post Halleck and W T Harris US commissioner of education with discussion led by F Bouts Soldan and Charles D Lowry
Satisfactory progress reported by subcommittees to the general Wheeler memorial committee meeting at the chamber of commerce. Transportation chair C A Wickersham cites steps to secure low rail rates nationwide while Judge Millyer urges delegations from Confederate, Grand Army, Spanish-American War Veterans and Sons of Veterans to ensure wide representation. General A J West nominates Governor Terrell to lead a national delegation to Morb naton to invite Roosevelt to attend. finance committee in positive talks and to start work soon.
The report describes Walker praising Clark Howell amid debate on 1877 constitution provisions affecting suffrage in North Carolina. It cites charges of political favoritism, private car use by officials, and an anticlimactic scene at a public gathering with emphasis on Howell’s role and criticisms.
Colonel Walter A Shepherd of Savannah addressed a large audience at Lyons auditorium in the afternoon. His talk focused on patronage preservation and the plight of patrons with emphasis on the United Raisen and the grievances caused by undesirable foreign immigration.
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