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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1906
Page
1
Senators approved an appropriation of 100000 dollars for the agricultural school at the state university. The upper house passed the measure yesterday, ensuring continued funding and support for the program.
The Connor bill authorizing 100000 to erect an agricultural building at the University of Georgia passed the Senate 29 to 10 after four hours of debate, with Governor Terrell expected to approve. Senator Candler led the pro side, defending southern interests while opponents urged local options and scholarships cuts. The measure then moved to the House with broad support and applause as delegates gathered to hear the proceedings.
In a committee of the House of Representatives on constitutional amendments, opponents led by Perry of Hall and other lawmakers defeated a bill proposing an educational qualification for voters including a grandfather clause. The vote was unanimous for reporting against passage, signaling another setback to efforts to disfranchise Black voters in Georgia.
A Atlantic Coast Line and Southern Railway alliance aims to double track the Atlanta to Macon route. Construction will cut curves and grades, shorten the distance by about three miles, and establish a direct through line from Atlanta to Savannah with connections to Louisville and Nashville.
Special dispatch from McRae Georgia reports Kylie Cannon was shot dead at East McRae at 1 AM by his son-in-law Julian Allgood. The shooting followed a yesterday fight between Allgood and Cannon's son over a dispute. Cannon leaves a family. Allgood is jailed.
S Nicholas George a 24 year old Greek pedestrian arrived from Australia en route to Budapest on a walk around the world. He plans 90 000 miles in three years and three months to win a $20 000 purse from the International Tourist club of Budapest. He began his journey at Cairo on November 17 1904.
Scranton July 18 a terrible tragedy occurred at the Hillside home when an insane patient Ignatz Krewsyp seized an amputating knife and killed two female inmates Mia Golden and Ann Van Valen and mortally wounded keeper Richard Davies before stabbing keeper Floyd Beemer, then attacked another woman. Krewsyp, 35, yelled violently and became a raving maniac, while Davies was expected to survive.
The Columbus Board of Trade adopted a resolution endorsing the Boykin bill pending in the legislature banning futures dealing on margins and will urge Muscogee residents to vote for the measure. A moble unit fire at Mobile Lumber Plant burned a new unit of American Lumber Corp, with losses and costs cited.
Savannah July 8 special report details city treasurer issued due bills totaling 8 000 to 9 000 used for salaries beyond month end and campaign expenses. City council orders reimbursement and probe reveals about 700 dollars linked to political use. Detective Mose Davis accuses Police Chief Garfunkel. mayor withholds letter. Citizens' Club faces end of fifteen years amid bickerings.
New York July 18 The International Policyholders Committee of Mutual and New York Life Insurance Companies protested a nomination by Mutual Life trustees to the administration ticket. Samuel Untermyer urged the state superintendent to reject the lists as noncompliant, arguing respondents seek to misfranchise policyholders by omitting full addresses. He warned of legal action to enforce the rights of policyholders.
A special from El Paso reports Socorro New Mexico, south of Santa Fe, severely damaged by shocks since Sunday morning. The courthouse is wrecked and the School of Mines buildings are cracked. Nearly every residence is damaged or destroyed as occupants flee. fortunately no fatalities are reported.
New York July 1 The defense tensions in the Harry Thaw murder case intensify as Hartridge seeks court orders to compel his former counsel to hand over papers. Thaw and his mother Mrs William Thaw clash over insanity pleas while Thaw’s wife supports a trial on the issues. Mother and Mrs Thaw are seen together, arm in arm, amid family conferences. The judge adjourned pending a writ of injunction and prosecutors face a show cause hearing about continuing restrictions on witness examination.
Forecast for Georgia calling for occasional showers on Thursday and Friday. Light to fresh south winds expected.
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