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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1906
Page
15
Dr T McArthur on the state committee of physicians for the study of tuberculosis gave an instructive lecture to students and teachers, outlining the disease’s dangers, its cure possibilities, and preventive measures. The aim is to educate the public through lectures in schools and colleges to curb its ravages.
New York City faced a somber day as funeral processions were disrupted by a strike of funeral drivers. About 1,500 men walked out for a $2 weekly raise, leaving hearses scarce and mourners riding streetcars to cemeteries amid transportation shortages.
Representative J. C. Houck of Knoxville Tenn appeals to the president to pardon Fred R. Stubbs a soldier serving a five year Alcatraz sentence after a civil court acquitted him in self defense for killing a comrade. He was later found guilty by a court martial for breach of discipline and is two years into the sentence. The case will be reviewed by the Justice Department.
In Pelham on May 12 prominent Flint River and Northeastern officers met from Moultrie. I. L. Hand was named president with G. E. Smith traffic manager and B. H. Groover secretary. A terminal near town center is planned and trains will shift from Atlantic Coast Line to the road’s tracks. The plan includes eventually extending to Bainbridge.
A garbled collection of street addresses and locations including Denver Colorado San Francisco London Melbourne and Johannesburg post box. The fragment lists several streets and city names without coherent context or event.
Bijou Company president Jake Wells announces purchase of corner Cone Street and Carnegie Way property for 80000 to 90000 theater build. New venue will seat 1800 to 2000, include orchestra balcony and gallery, and open by Christmas with plans drawn by Fuller Chaflin in New York.
In Iilherton Georgia on May 12 a special report notes the local chicken industry expanding with several farmers raising birds for market and shipping to large cities. Chickens bring about 40 cents per pound, but this year’s crop is scarce and few have been marketed locally.
Poulan Ga May 12 Special The twenty fifth annual celebration of the Worth County Sunday School Association was held yesterday with 1000 to 1200 in attendance. Addresses were delivered by Father B Reppard of Savannah Senator H McMichael of Tazetast Judge B Williamson of this place and others.
City officials inspected the Grand and Bijou theaters after concerns over fire safety. They urged automatic doors, improved asbestos curtain support, better exits, fireproof walls, and skylights to vent heat and smoke. Ordinance review continues with city leaders and experts.
Fire tears through Citronelle near Mobile causing 350000 in losses. Flames spread from the railroad north of town, destroying about fifteen to twenty business houses and several dwellings, with damage reported around 60000. Weathered by gusty winds, the blaze damaged the mobile area.
Georgia diocese and auxiliary prepare for delegates gathering in Columbus. Bishop Nelson of Atlanta will preside with talks on dividing Georgia into two dioceses. Sessions start May 18 at Trinity church and Masonic temple with daily holy communion and addresses by church leaders.
Washington May 12 The Interoceanic canals committee remains deadlocked on which canal to recommend. Five for a sea level plan and five for a lock type with senators Carmack and Gorman absent. Debate continues after wrangling over counting Carmack’s vote as favorable. Three plans under consideration. two supported by consulting engineers, one by administration, with a sea level option favored by Carmack and allies.
Fire department responded to four small fires yesterday morning between 6 40 and 2 30 o clock. The first blaze started at 8 40 a m burning a house at 480 Hav Fair street. A second fire at 9 10 a m involved a defective pipe in a nest on Reed and Ginn streets causing roof damage. Minor heat damage persisted for about ten hours. A fourth incident occurred near a water feed. authorities report limited casualties and no major injuries.
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