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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1906

Page

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Dozier Scandal Ties Two Pennsylvania Women to Matrimonial Fraud

In Harrisburg the Dozier case opens as Mrs Lucille Patterson and young Edna Bork face trial for running a mail order marriage scheme. Dozier, a Georgia pastor, was drawn into forged letters and pleas for cash to marry. Patterson’s scams drew $35 to $50 from numerous men, with Bork aiding as a junior conspirator.

Lucile Patterson United States Harrisburg Lucille Patterson Edna Bork Spethe J B Dozier Ashburn J B. Dozer Mra Patterson Lewistown Georgia Pat Iterson Mr. Doner Washington Patterson Kirk Edna Irk Patterson Whdna Gulver Strandford Thief River, Minn

Committee of Twenty Five Delighted at Magnificent Spirit Shown by Citi zens

Citizens of Atlanta display remarkable civic spirit as the Committee of Twenty Five commends their cooperation and enthusiasm during a community event. Officers praised orderly participation and strong local involvement boosting neighborhood morale.

Citi

Grand Opera House Hosts $52 000 B16 Meeting Evening

A grand opera house gathering raised $52 000 with a day total near $65 000 as people from all walks of life attended. Hon John Temple Graves opened with eloquence while Secretary Cooper closed the event, and a committee planned to meet at 4:00 this afternoon.

Grand Opera House John Temple Graves Cooper

Roosevelt policy clash over big families and navy discharge

Representative Mann told the House a tale of a crippled father and mother with four children and a son in the navy. He criticized the president for urging large families yet issuing a navy discharge order, prompting Secretary of the Navy’s denial of a discharge exception. Representative Stanley warned recruiting officers’ zeal was excessive.

Ashington Mann Tiliness Navy Emht Childer Secretary of the Navy Stanley Kentucky

Two French convicts reach sea after escape from penal isle

From New Zealand a raft bearing two French convicts reaches sea with two other escapees aboard. After four months at sea the survivors were spotted by a passing vessel near California. Aged survivors carried notes and were later returned to penal authorities.

Ctoria B.cc Naheno New Zealand Sea Naw Caledon Saaine

Death Decree Threat Targets Russian Czar Nicholas

A sensational report describes a death decree issued by terrorists aiming to assassinate Nicholas II, the Czar of Russia, outlining plots and the imperial reaction.

Nicholas

Precautions Mount as Government Tightens Security

In St Petersburg May 8 authorities heightened measures ahead of parliamentary opening. Trains and baggage screened while police reinforced by interior units hunt terrorists and revolutionists. The czar’s path is guarded with restricted river access and ticketed views of the imperial yacht. speeches will avoid politics.

St. Petersburg Faw Dora Nicholas Nicholas Palace Palace of Th Admiralty Palace Republic Associated Press Economical Society M. Dubrogin

Public Notice of Local Charity Contributions in Atlanta

A list details numerous Atlanta businesses and individuals donating to charity in a single day. Amounts range from modest sums to thousands of dollars, with firms including Southern Bell, Atlanta Fire Department, The Cotton Journal, and several manufacturers contributing. The compilation, labeled Continued on Page Two, enumerates donors and amounts in a ledger-like format.

Exposition Committee Calls Meeting On Subscriptions

The Exposition Committee of Twenty-five meets at the Chamber of Commerce at 4 P M today. Members urge renewed efforts to secure funds for the 1910 Exposition and ask every former donor to act as a one person committee to obtain additional subscriptions, with payments spread over five years.

Chamber of Commerce Atlanta Cooper

Notable Citizens on Grand Stage Among Distinguished Attendees

On the grand stage were well known citizens including R F Maddox Sam D Jones W Woorf W R Joyner H L Behlesinger W B Roberts Colonel W J Peel Jack J Spalding Forrest Adair Alex Smith Councilman Charles Roberts J Wille Pore F J Paxon Jerome Jones John Temple Graves Roby Robinson Berkeley Beaumont Davidson Frank Weldon Jacob Haas Harvey Anderson Frank Ellie James R Gray M Rich Frank Inman W Foote and Asa G Candler.

R F. Maddox Sam D. Jones W. Woorf W. R. Joyner H. L. Behlesinger W. B. Roberts W. J. Peel Jack J. Spalding Forrest Adair Alex Smith Charles Roberts J. Wille Pore F. J Paxon Jerome Jones John Temple Graves Roby Robinson Berkele Beaumont Davidson Frank Wéldon Jacop Haas

Atlanta Spirit boosts exposition fund by 60000 more

A community rally in Atlanta swelled the exposition fund by a sizable 60000 as part of a rapid fundraising push. The event drew enthusiastic support from men and women, including several women who contributed. The piece also notes a forecast for Georgia with warmer weather and northwesterly winds, and local data on temperatures and precipitation.

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