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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1906

Page

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People of Atlanta Decide Fate of Proposed Exposition

Atlanta residents are urged to attend a mass meeting at the Grand Opera House tonight at 8 to decide whether to back the 1910 exposition. Prominent speakers will outline details as subscriptions and support are sought to secure funding and publicity, with calls for broad civic participation.

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Emory President Dr James E Dickey Preaches in Eatonton

Dr James E Dickey, president of Emory College, delivered two sermons at the Methodist church in Eatonton Ga. The morning topic was Christian Education, and the second sermon drew from Tahin 16 God so loved the world. The service concluded with a collection totaling about 81500, with $75 000 reported as balance for improvements in recent years.

Emory Fatonton Ga James E Dickey Emory College Methodist Church

Quarrel Over Cats Ends in Double Tragedy in Telenville

In Telenville Ohio on a May day William Cox and his son clashed with William Miners Carney of Smuthfield over possession of two cats. A pistol was fired killing one man instantly and the other man appeared to shoot himself. Local authorities are investigating the fatal dispute.

Telbenville Ohio William Cox Wiliam Carney Smuthfield Carues Almos

Torrey Evokes Eternity in Four Thousand at Meeting

A packed crowd of about 4,000 heard Dr. Torrey press the urgency of salvation, urging bold self-examination before God. He argued the Bible as the sole foundation for salvation and urged listeners to face eternity tonight rather than on deathbed.

Gorl Mr Torres

Senatorial Clash Over Jim Crow Car Clause

In a heated Senate debate on the interstate rate bill, Democrats and twelve Republicans defeated an anti pass amendment that would have allowed Jim Crow cars. Senator Bacon led opposition citing race tensions and federal overreach, while Senator Foraker pressed for equal accommodations. The session also touched on a provision banning rebates and special rates, with southern senators insisting on state law respect for separate car systems. Continued on page Go.

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Court Review Narrowed on Railroad Rate Measure

Washington May 7 The railroad rate bill faced further changes as an Allison compromise restricts judicial review. Senate leaders secured assurances: no commission order can be suspended without a hearing, two judges must concur, appeals stay within 30 days to the U S Supreme Court, and the rate making section won’t be amended. Public disagreement near Burr endings foreshadowed further Senate action and page two continuation.

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Georgia Parson Paid $30 To Get Him A Wife

In Ashburn Georgia May 7 special Miss Lucile Patterson and her niece Miss Edna Kirk Lewiston Pa are charged with fraudulent use of the mails. A matrimonial paper enabled them to collect funds from men nationwide who sought wives. A pastor in Ashburn was duped when he sent $46 for a wife who never appeared. Other victims paid $20 to $35 each. Kirk is alleged to be an accomplice.

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Mrs James G Blaine Seeks Divorce in Sioux Falls

Washington May 7 The Post will reveal Mrs James G Blaine formerly Martha Hichborn daughter of Rear Admiral Hichborn will leave Washington for Sioux Falls South Dakota at end of the week and stay several months. The move follows years of separation with her husband James G Blaine involved in business in New York and previously divorced from his first wife.

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Harriman's Frisco to New York Record Run Reported

Harriman's special train from Frisco to New York arrives at 2 45 pm in Frisco Nebraska as a potential record coast to coast run. The crew, engines, and schedule aim to reach Buffalo for the Empire State Limited into New York City, continuing a historic cross continental journey with public goodwill and fanfare.

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Pulliam and the Girl Jennie May Barham Case Moves to Atlanta

Father J J Barham of Elberton says his daughter Jennie May Barham age about 15 ran away with Ed Pulliam. Barham and escorts find Pulliam at Wis Webb’s home in Atlanta where a warrant for kidnapping is sworn. Pulliam denies wrongdoing and says he accompanied her to the station to buy a ticket for Atlanta and that she told him she would go to Gloster to visit friends.

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Weather forecast for Georgia and northwest region

Washington reports fair Tuesday with warmer conditions in the northwest, followed by a Wednesday of fair skies and rising temperatures. Light variable winds accompany the changeable spring weather.

Washington Georgia

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