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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1906

Page

7

State Seeks Higher Taxes on Tennessee Iron and Railroad

In Altamont Grundy county proceedings challenge Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad Company for tax years 1903 to 1906 seeking reassessment and taxes on actual market value. State Revenue Agent James R. Jetton heads the case for the state and Grundy county alleging longstanding underassessment with estimates exceeding 600000. Company capital stock totals 30000000 with about 15000000 in bonded debt.

Nashvile Tenn Altamont Grundy County Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company James R. Jetton

Woman Arrested in Theft of Booth Horse and Buggy

A woman who disappeared with O K Booth Hyeryman’s horse and buggy was found in Greensboro and arrested. She rented the rig at a statue of Mr Booth on Saturday about 1 PM and promised to return by 6 PM but did not. She was captured by a local officer last night and will be brought back to town. Booth hastefully left for Greensboro to identify the suspect and team.

O. K. Booth Hyeryman Greensboro Mr. Booth Mgr. Booth United States Washington Morris White House Twa

Tucker to Be Electrocuted in Charlestown Prison

Boston on June 7 Charles Louis Tucker of Auburndale, convicted of the murder of Mabel Page in 1904, will be electrocuted at Charlestown State Prison during the week beginning June 1. Governor Curtis Guild announced he would not commute the sentence to life imprisonment.

Police Matron Ruth Sanderson Begins Duty in Gainesville

Miss Ruth Sanderson, appointed matron of the police department, assumed duties last night after a 7 o'clock station arrival. She brings years of experience from hospital and floating hospital service, including work in Gainesville during the cyclone year, and prior roles at the Northern Hospital in Liverpool and a Boston floating hospital.

Ruth Sanderson Police Department Gainesville Samerson Boston Miss Sanderson Northern Hospital Liverpool England

Gas Light Co Suit and Child Custody Notice

In a suit for 5000 damages the plaintiff claims a company employee forced entry at 105 Capitol avenue and removed a gas meter after a 50 cent advance payment. The case also mentions a public franchise and punitive damages. Separate notices cover a habeas corpus case over May Ruth Goss and custody hearings. A move to form a wholesale fruit and hay commission business is filed. A missing tan collie is reported.

Ingraham Superhe Avlanta Gas Light Company Hhe Capitol Avenue James L. Key John A. Manget L. B. Morgan G. #. Adams W. W. Moore Superior Court Hrowier-Manget Cumpming Caers Gtwin

Dressy Shoes for Summer Elegance by Skilled Makers

Dressy shoes offer a smart Summer option with refined style. Our dress Oxfords are presented as the pinnacle of correct shoe making, featuring graceful lines and flattering leather combinations like Patent and Gun Metal. Fine hosiery also available.

Graduates End Year With Diplomas At Dahlonesa Ga

Jr class speaker Alvan Gaskins Berrien praised The Hague Conferences in an oration. Exercises covered Scientific Agriculture Teacher Training and The Danger of Specialization. Honors went to Bruce Ray Fannin for mathematics and Lizzie Shed for Latin among others. Diplomas awarded as college year closed.

Dahlonesa Sime Alvan Gaskins Berrien Broach B. Ag Walton Grover C. McKinben Butts Weir Gaillard Lumpkin Goodwin Barnes Merriwether W. P. Price Board of Trustees Price G. R. Glenn Miss Glenn Milas Pearl Anderson Lilian Glenn Misa Louise Glenn Misa Fannie MecGaire Emily Gaillard R. J Whelche Hull Mattie Craig

Credit Men to Fight Bucket Shops in Georgia

The Credit Men's Association of Atlanta plans a vigorous war to prohibit bucket shops in Georgia. A special meeting at the Piedmont hotel endorsed a bill to be introduced by Fulton county representatives to ban the business statewide. Dr Len G Broughton will mobilize ministers to promote the measure. The bill’s full text will be published later in the Constitution.

Credit Men's Association of Atlanta Georgis Piedmont Hotel H. Kirkland J. K. Orr Shaa Company Iman Fulton County Len G. Broughton Baptist Tabernacle Church Tie Credit Men's Association Broughton

Knights of Columbus delegates adjourn in New Haven

Norfolk chosen as next convention site for 1935. California appeals for San Francisco relief funds. National fund to donate about 160000 with 40 cent member assessments due July and January. Father Doyle appeals for Paulist sponsor and Catholic outreach. By-laws raise minimum membership from 6 to 10 and new extra hazardous risks schedule adopted. Rural Logic and Aunt Samantha quips noted.

New Haven Conn Knights of Columbus Norfolk California San Francisco National Fund Inurn Father Doyle Washington United States

Swapped Horse to Secure Boot In Reform Synod Meeting

Public meeting in New York marks continuation of the General Synod of the Reformed Church in America. Ministers appeal suspensions. Rev Sepka Kister accused of swapping a horse for a inferior one and cash, denying knowledge of the dead horse claim. No action taken on Kister’s appeal.

New York Sollegiate Reformed Church General Synod Reform Church In America Ronald Sage McKay Roosevelt Sepka Kister The Reformed Church All Town Ita Place

Hopkins and German Hogue clash ends in arrests

Hopkins a 25 year old man at 66 Ivy Street was arrested for disorderly conduct and carrying a gun after a confrontation with a German man named Hogue. Hopkins said Hogue flirted with his boarding house friend, leading to a struggle at a grocery store and a reported attempt to draw a revolver before being stopped by Gather Poole.

H. Hopins Ivy Hopking Iogue Hogue Mr. Hopkins Kr. Hopkins Poole

Through Sleeping Car Line To Washoe Beach Schedule

A sleeping car service operates Saturdays in June and August delivering passengers to Wrightsville Beach hotels and returning from Wrightsville Beach to Atlanta on Thursdays. Schedule shows arrival in Atlanta early morning, with season tickets priced at 18.58 dollars and five day weekend passes at 8.26 dollars. Seaboard.

Washoe Beach Jey Trough Wrightsville Beach Atlanta Pam Wrightsville Seaboard

Captain Wynne Not Imbecile in Court Martial Testimony

New York June 7 A court martial for Captain Wynne of the U S Marine Corps resumed. Dr J C Decker testified Wynne is not insane but has a disease affecting conscience and irritability, reducing moral responsibility when provoked. Dr F M Furlong recalled treating Wynne in 1903 for a severe headache and noted normalcy aside from irritability.

New York Wynne United States Marine Corps Toway J. C Decker Alabama Guantanamo

Handsome Bracelet Lost at Piedmont Park

Mrs. Robert Walthour, wife of champion cyclist Bobby Walthour, lost a $300 gold bracelet last night inside Piedmont Park entrance when an electric car collision threw her and caused the ornament to break from her wrist. The bracelet was a Christmas gift and a reward is offered for its return. No injuries to passengers were reported.

Robert Walthour Bobby Walthour Piedmont Park Walthour Mr. Walthour

Coming Week Train Offer For Kentuckians By W A R R and N C S L Ry

Special round trip tickets on June 10 11 12 at one fare plus 25 cents from Atlanta to Louisville with 13 55 fare, return until June 23 1806. Through sleepers Atlanta Nashville Louisville. trains at 8 36 am 4 50 pm 9 50 pm. Through cars June 16 and 18 4 00 pm Atlanta Louisville. Contacts J A Thomas C Peachtrea viaduct B Walker TA 2 Ton.

Atlanta Louisville Jungs BO Cta Nashville Chattanooga Mammoth Cave J. A. Thomas Peachtrea B. Walker Taton Chas E. Haan

Bitter attack on Roosevelt sparks House debate

A congressional floor dispute denounces the treatment of Mrs Morris during the White House incident. The speaker condemns the ejection as a grave assault on decency and notes the man who ordered the action was later rewarded with a high government post.

Funeral of Senator Arthur P Gorman in Washington

Funeral services for Senator Arthur P Gorman of Maryland were held at his Washington residence with simplicity. Vice President Fairbanks, Maryland colleagues, and congressional members viewed the body beforehand. Floral tributes from Roosevelt and Henry G Davis highlighted the ceremony. The brief rites were conducted by Rev. Dr. Wallace Radcliffe with about 100 attendees. The interment followed at Oak Hill cemetery in a vault committal.

Washington Arthur P. Gorman Maryland Fairbanke Gorman Senate Roosevelt Henry G. Davis West Virginia Wallace Radcliffe New York Avenue Presbyterian Church Committees of Congress Fairbanka Warfield Oak Hill Cemetery

Riza Figissas Held on Prize Fight Charge

New York June 7 Terry McGovern and Jimmy Britt along with Hal Pollock and Tim Hurat were held for trial by Magistrate Breen for violating prize fighting laws. Bail set at 500 dollars each. Twelve more involved including fighters and staff detained on similar charges.

NF York New York Terry McGovern Jimmy Britt Hal Pollock Twentieth Century Athletic Club Tim Hurat McGovern Britt Court of Special Sessions Breen

Albany Picnic Shooting Wounds Woman in Palmyra Outing

Albany Georgia June 7 Mrs R F E Dunlavy was shot and gravely wounded during a picnic trip to Palmyra. Ward Halley, a member of the party, fired a pistol in a truck and wounded Mrs Dunlavy’s abdomen and a bystander, with Halley also injured. The incident occurred as screams were heard and the party scattered. The weapon discharged from a small truck.

Albany RFE Dunlavy Ward Halley Halley Palmyra Holley Toad Desire Mt St Eeriott

Surging stamina wins Lampard match in doubles

In Liverpool on June 7 Miss Meg Seth of Pasadena faced Miss Sutton in a grueling second round ladies singles match. Sterry, formerly Copper, impressed with tactical play, while Sutton chased every ball before succumbing in the late sets. Sterry and Mrs. Sterry, of Bore, then beat Rhodes of Bore in the all English championship, highlighting endurance and skill across a packed day of tennis.

Fie Liverpool Meg Seth Passadena Cal Sterry Copper Miss Sutton Ahs Rhedea Mis Longhurst Anneat

County Officials Meet in Fort Gaines Georgia

Clay County held its deva today with a list of county officers including E.R. Bhaw as representative clerk 9 E. I Peterson receiver Jones collector Fy Treasurer J. P. H. Brown emer w Beard coroner J. D. Burnett and others. The day was quiet across precincts as readers noted in a Louisville Courier excerpt about congressional debate on women and unity on questions.

Clay County Fort Gaines E.R. Bhaw Perfer Court Peterson Aieceiver Jones Brown Emer W Beard

Young railroad men join company led by Mr G

Young workers join the railway firm led by Mr G, aiming to strengthen operations and expand services. The report notes recruitment amid ongoing expansions in the network.

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