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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1906
Page
2
Muddled report describes a capture and delivery plan for Claud Seales. Mentions Sultan County Industrial Baua and a Monday afternoon escape by Claude Seales. References suspicious outfits including blue overalls and dark hats with internal marks 84 and Li Ware.
A lightning strike at St Matthews Orangeburg last night caused a fire that destroyed property valued around 50000 dollars. Several businesses and a dispensary were damaged, with outages affecting communications and service in the area. Chief Engineer C K Lawrence of Columbia is named in the report, noting personnel changes and upcoming work on Georgia Central lines.
The board of trustees of Mercer University has been in conference with a Johns Hopkins man for the chair of mathematics a move seen as steering the vice president position. The plan is slated for formal action at a later time with results expected in due course.
Dr Jameson, newly elected head, plans measures to raise a 600000 endowment for Mercer University at the Baptists convention. The drive includes $2500? toward a new dormitory and library, targeting broad Baptist support and alumni participation. Nearby reports note legal and local incidents as the paper covers multiple items in the Macon region.
Macon Ga June 25 Special General F D Huguenin announced the Second Georgia regiment has been selected to represent the state national guard at the national maneuvers at Chickamauga in September. It is the only Georgia regiment to go on full pay. The Floyd Rifles and Hussars were informed by General Huguenin amid enthusiasm, noting the unit's fine showing in the latest state inspection.
A revival led by Rev Len G Broughton in Madison draws broad attention from locals including workers and merchants. The big tent hosts two daily sermons, with a citywide stir as prayers fill stores, schools, and homes and youths convert.
Covington reports a surge in housing as NS Turner plans two ten room cottages while JW Peek remodels his house. Dr A Perty will upgrade his residence. Co A Guinn buys the teachers home for demolition and replacement with a cottage. P W Godfrey completes a five room house for AH Fotter. G C Adams moves from Oxford to Covington and buys Wood Spencer's home. Central of Georgia Railway alters its depot area with a new four room cottage for J H Padgett.
Macon notes General E BC Huguenin will retire June 25 after years as commander of the Second Georgia regiment. He informed Adjutant Harris health no longer permits service. Since the Spanish American War he led the unit and influenced Macon’s military scene. A successor will be named after official action.
The grand jury convened and returned true bills against several individuals for various offenses. Indictments include larceny of $160 from a house, charges related to breach of promise and gaming, plus civil suits seeking damages of thousands. Courts set hearings and penalties, with pledges to proceed on adjourned terms and recoveries sought against railroad and telephone interests.
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