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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1906
Page
14
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a steamer reaching Macon and related timing. The readable bits mention dates, places, and partial names, with unclear fragments suggesting arrival events and possible next movements. No clear persons or organizations can be confirmed from the legible text.
A county convention session noted a donation to a local Bible school. Attendees included Mrs. Bai and Rev Hunt. Barber tas and Stamey Wis were represented by several delegates. West Nk county sent a single representative, with remarks on the gift’s value and distribution.
City council reviews two reports from committees on streets electric railroads and related railroad entrances to yards in Louisville and Nashville. Majority supports granting railroad entrances. minority opposes. Meeting adjourned with plans to reconvene and rerun votes.
Colonel J H Eau w is recalled to Savannah on June 27 by a veteran about his brother William Latil Coolonel Psliy. Engagement to speak today at Nasa wite canceled due to concerns over an incident involving Governor William Seull who was knocked down by a boy rushing to a railroad line.
Fire at Jas B. Dukes Stables on Lork Street June 27 destroyed assets including two horses and four carriages valued at 65500 Wis. Dukes widow Mary Farrell survived with injuries after escaping through a stairwell and air shaft. a nearby auto company building and others suffered burns.
Macon G1 Lune 27 Special of Stevens, former conductor for Macon Railway and Light, sues the company in superior court for 20000 dollars claiming damages from a December incident. He was attempting to mount an East Macon car when he slipped and his foot was crushed under a car, leading to amputation at Lic City hospital.
The senate committee on foreign reliefs will favorably report on protocol for establishing an International Institute of Agriculture at Rome Italy. About forty governments are party to the arrangement. Studies will cover plant life and methods to eradicate insects and other pests.
The Lapies Home Journal claims over a million readers, praising its clean, wholesome content and steady literary quality. Advertisers trust its advertising columns, finding them honest and profitable, with six dollars per agate line as a cost for high-grade product exposure.
Hart City selects Jesse B Hart as president of the Consitation Bureau during the largely attended convention. Harry Kule of Atlanta becomes vice president, Cole Steptkise of Moultrie secretary, and SC Kyne of Carrollton treasurer. Delegates include Gil Brinson, Mr Ferguson, Winder, and E L Almand. Next convention planned for Atlanta in June.
The Colonial Dames of America in Virginia presented a silver service to the battleship Virginia at the Norfolk Navy Yard this afternoon. Mrs Ruffin Cox of Richmond presided as society president with Alston Cabell and Lawrence Campello assisting. Captain Schroeder accepted the gift, which includes a three piece centerpiece and electric candelabra endpieces, bearing an inscription from the Society of Colonial Dames of America Virginia.
Auditor W D Beymer reports gross earnings for Central of Georgia Railway for eleven months ending June 30 and May 1906. figures show gross earnings of 875087.57 for May 1906, expenses and taxes 66 792.28, net earnings 208 295.29, with year‑to‑date increases and percentages. Also notes a streetcar incident and requests address for a Mr W K Mower.
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