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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1906

Page

15

Public Contest Between Business College Pupils

A controversial proposal for a student talent contest is outlined by Bagwell Pres Chartier advocating a system where pupils from multiple business colleges select judges and compete. The plan promises a $250 deposit before each contest and suggests placing three pupils per school under arbitration to determine winners.

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Six Wilsons File Damages Suits Against Two Railways

The Wilson family heads a list of plaintiffs in damages actions against Atlanta and West Point Railway and Central of Georgia Railway totaling more than 37,000 dollars. The case includes Miss Lala Wilson and Samuel B Wilson among others, with amounts ranging from 500 to 15,000 dollars and the Alexes Grady and Hembree families appearing in the filings. The total pot rises with an eighteen-cent addition to the previously filed claims, and the Tromb wreck is cited at 837,500 dollars to date.

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Busy Senate Session Delays Meat Inspection Debate

A crowded Senate session featured a roll call to secure a quorum and a deadlock in the meat inspection provision of the agricultural appropriation bill. Senator Proctor blamed House conferees for stalling, while Senator Bailey defended himself against Cosmopolitan attacks. A speech by Senator Warren supported livestock industry measures as hopes for compromise faded.

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War Vessels to Undergo Quarantine and Fumigation

New Orleans reports strict quarantine rules apply to warships from suspected yellow fever ports. Two French cruisers arriving from Cuban ports must be fumigated before leaving Cuba and cannot pass Mississippi quarantine until six days after fumigation. The Mexican sloop Lucatan, with hundreds of its crew aboard, is also to be fumigated and detained six days. A French consular note and a cheeky councilman exchange follow this note.

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Attorneys Move to Sue Numerous Railroads Over Safety Violations

Attorney General Moody orders lawsuits against many Southern railroads for penalties under the safety appliance law. The Atlantic Coast Line faces the most offenses. Suits cover districts across multiple states, including North Carolina, South Dakota, Virginia, Missouri, and Colorado. The action aims to enforce compliance and recover penalties for equipment neglect.

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Unclear Commodity Prices and Totals

A fragmentary OCR shows scattered prices including 6.50 8.25 11.00 84.60 and 45.00. No full itemized context or headings present to identify product names, dates, or sources.

Adjournment on Saturday in Washington politics

Washington June 27 final adjournment of this session of congress was discussed as a likely White House event. Speaker Cannon spoke with the president and suggested unless unforeseen events intervene Congress would finish its labors by nightfall Saturday.

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Showers Promise Cool Down For Atlanta Residents

Weather reports indicate a cool front easing recent heat with a high near 85 and a low around 70. Skies remain cloudy over the South as showers are forecast for today and tomorrow, aiding outdoor plans and a relief in the hot spell.

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Red Cross Meets at Geneva Plenary Reports Approved

International Red Cross committees met in Geneva on June 27 and approved their reports in preparation for the conference plenary sittings. The meetings focused on outlining outcomes and next steps for the ongoing humanitarian effort.

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Collins Sues for $10,000 Damages Over Crossing Incident

Collins, an aged former engineer, filed suit in the superior court for $10,000 alleging injuries after being knocked from the tracks at a Bay Street crossing by a Georgia Southern and Florida train. The action cites damages for the injuries sustained in the incident reported near Macon on June 2.

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