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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1906
Page
8
The Bijou presents The Convict’s Daughter a melodrama with a startling family secret and a clash of loyalties. A convict father seeks his daughter’s hand while a southern colonel and a rival lover contend for her, leading to dramatic reveals and a daring escape scene. Star Theater adds a fresh troupe and improved scenery.
Former Fulton County coroner and longtime city figure Frank A Hillburn announced his candidacy for the first ward aldermanic seat. Known across the city and county, Hillburn served on the general council before retiring last year. His bid comes at the urging of First Ward friends.
Premier Moret reports a communication from the Spanian hub in Cienfuegos Cuba announcing plans to erect a sanitarium there to commemorate the meritiaga of King Alfonso. The notice signals a royal commemorative project and reflects Spain's ties to its former colony.
Official returns from fourteen of twenty one precincts indicate H Perry and H HS Stephens win seats in the Georgia legislature. J C Boone named judge of Hall County Court. George Latham treasurer, M McNeal tax receiver, Jeff Whelchel and JC Simmons county commissioners. WB Smith sheriff, W A Crow solicitor, Mt Johnson tax collector, AE Fuller purveyor. Newton and Coromer Dorsey elected without opposition.
W B Rogers a four year clerk for a tea company faces charges of systematically fleecing the Great Atlantic and inciting the Tea Company to a bank account loss of 280 dollars. Detectives traced decoy customers entering the store paying with varied small sums and noting Rogers shorting the till. Major P M Beater alerted authorities. Bayne credited with devising the scheme. Preliminary trial expected Monday morning.
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