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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1906
Page
1
Miss Hleta A Mills principal guided 250 children through a real fire drill when a basement blaze broke out at the Lee street school in West. Calm leadership and prompt actions kept panic at bay as students moved to safety with minimal injuries before firefighters contained the flames.
The First Apostle John Alexander Dowie nears a critical stage as swelling in his extremities worsens and approaches the heart area. Dr. Blanks, noting Dowie’s frail state, says a death within two or three days is possible though a week or ten days may still be competent by his weakened vitality.
In New York on May 11 a strike by undertakers disrupted funerals with 1,600 drivers idle and about 100 bodies left unburied. Hearses were seized by strikers, mourners waited, nonunion drivers faced attacks, and police protection was needed. Some asked for permits to postpone burials beyond four days, others sought to move bodies by vehicle under guard. The Walkers’ union pressed for a raise to 14 dollars a week, but the Gooc Owners' Association refused.
May 1 report from Frisco states all drinking places to be closed indefinitely after a citywide disaster. Mayor Schinitz cites rigid liquor enforcement as key to low crime, while police commissioners unanimously back revoking all saloon licenses to curb future alcohol outlets.
Wadsworth was suspended following a conference victory, with details on the ruling and implications for the team and upcoming games. The suspension affects lineup decisions and coach comments are noted as the organization reviews the incident.
The General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South reversed the North Georgia Conference suspension of Rev. W. W. Wadsworth on immorality charges. The minority urged an eight-year limit. the majority proposed six years and advocated broader church changes. The session discussed articles of faith and federation with other churches, adjourned without a vote.
The first day of the Southern Baptist convention in Chattanooga Tennessee featured three sessions. Officers were elected and Dr E W Stephens gave the annual address. President Stephens reported strong growth, with 14 southern states represented and millions in mission contributions. A proposal to denounce lynching and a resolution against papal appointments drew attention. Continued on Page Two.
Weather summary from Washington DC dated May 11 notes Georgia fair and warmer Saturday with fair conditions Saturday and fresh southwest to south winds. Includes local data on temperatures and precipitation, indicating mean and normal temperatures and rainfall totals over 24 hours and since month start.
Data from Various Stations New York May.11 The Presbytery of Nassau at Jamaica S I heard a case about Dr Samuel T Carter a longtime Presbyterian active in Westminster Confession removal claims He declares the Confession to be man’s invention like any other creed and sent a letter from Rome to the General Assembly meeting in Des Moines Iowa If proceedings proceed he may be summoned from Europe delaying action for an indefinite period
Interstage Commerce Commission hearing in Chicago May 11 focused on alleged contracts with oil bonds and claims of excessive oil costs. J Colin of St Louis testified about Standard Oil agents and commissions while Maxon, Illinois dealer, admitted threatening letters but called them amusement. B L Lee of Peoria presented more figures as the day closed amid muckraking remarks by officials.
The Central of Georgia railroad has completed a new passenger station and remodeled the old depot in Cuthbert Georgia. Additional funds totaling about 15000 will be invested in yards and dray tracks to accommodate growing freight business.
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