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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1906
Page
10
A large gathering of prominent Atlanta citizens supported Joyner’s election as chairman. The event featured remarks from numerous leaders and highlighted efforts to organize community initiatives and public service in the city.
The Kirkwood Ga Board of Education held its first meeting of the new term, aiming to hire an up-to-date principal and female assistant as a new school building nears completion for September 1. Separately, reports include injuries from a bench collapse on Hemphill Avenue and various city notices from police to the recorder.
Tom O'Hara leader of the O'Hara clan objected to a black hearse for his nephew Pat O'Hara's funeral. He and his followers refused to proceed until a white hearse was supplied, delaying the service briefly in the afternoon. Edward Hara, father of the deceased, had ordered the black hearse. The white hearse was produced and the service concluded with no further interference.
A large audience braved stormy weather at Fitzgerald on June 26 to hear Colonel Jo Estill discuss the prevent campaign. The event featured remarks by a Confederate veteran confiderate son and Thomas Morgan, whose interruptions drew loud applause.
A large gathering hosted by Dr Joe Jacobs on the eve of his departure to Europe featured friends and notable locals at a riverside pavilion west of the city. The event included food preparation, general conviviality, and tributes from state and city figures such as Drank ERS, Charles Northen, and Loirk Woodward, with Wells Fargo names and others listed among attendees.
The devotional committee of the Young Men's Christian Association met to discuss religious work and a proposed Sunday afternoon plan. Ed ward Young Clarke was asked to guide the meeting as secretary and a committee was formed to appoint a subcommittee to study the suggestion of an orchestra for Sunday services.
July 10 date for first wireless message from Allan to Charleston office. Large mast to rise on the Candler building as the Atlanta station nears full completion under Manager Finchlet and staff, with final setup supervised by Charleston team.
A damaged OCR fragment discusses a shorthand system praised by business leaders and educators. It mentions Prof Jo Bagwell, former Mt instructor, and Birdnate of Meret, connected to Bagwell's University and school shorthand. The text claims rapid adoption and superiority but is garbled.
A fragmented report discusses allegations of assault and propaganda tied to a controversial contest. It mentions alleged manipulation to influence judge selection and funding, with references to tests, proficiency claims, and academic dynamics surrounding shorthand study and assessment.
Homer Newman, a dark haired sailor about 5 feet 11 inches tall and 150 pounds, was arrested by Plain Clothes Officers Rosser and Roway after police found a dynamite cap brimstone and sulphur on him in the state ward station. He claimed to sell hoodoo bags and fortune telling. the trial before Judge Broyles was set for this morning.
At a meeting of 117 third ward citizens Wheeler Mangum was nominated by the council for the council seat. Mangum was absent, his name drew praise and he was elected unanimously with supporters ready to campaign his candidacy. His friends planned active efforts to boost his bid.
A large audience in Coffee County hears Howell defend reform aims and challenge Hoke Smith’s policies. He denounces disfranchisement schemes and argues the educational qualification would unfairly disfranchise thousands of white citizens while promoting public accountability.
Armour says packers favor laws and inspections after recent investigations. He notes pickers welcome good laws and better regulations, while defending the packing industry from unnecessary discredit. Armour and his party arrived today amid debate on reform efforts.
Candidate James M. Smith, running for governor, will speak at the school auditorium in Commerce tomorrow night. Local reports say he will discuss his platform and seek public support, with an aim to draw a large audience.
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