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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1906
Page
16
Special report notes Macon prepares to host the Georgia Dairymen and Live Stock Association convention during the centennial fair. President George Dillon Willoughby and other officials plan elaborate programs, lectures, and extensive exhibits, with prominent dairy and stock exhibitors expected to participate.
In Washington on May 12 after talks with local officials, Penn of Atlanta, writer for the Negro Young People, reports that the quadrennial convention will move from July 3 to 8 to July 31 to August 4 to avoid conflicts. The change follows concerns raised by four large teacher members who will be engaged during July. The session was held in Convention Hall.
Special from Columbus Georgia recounts how a heavy Pullman sleeper attached to a passenger train from Atlanta to Columbus prevented a crash when the rear coach derailed on an embankment near Waverly rail. The sleeper kept the car from toppling, saving the passengers as the train slowed on the curve. The sleeper originated from Washington and was attached to another train back to Augusta for Shrine work.
Rumor in Macon Georgia says Louisville and Nashville Railroad plans to reach the sea through Macon using the old Dublin and Savannah route. Civil engineers are active around Macon and freight offices are expected to open as work on the line proceeds.
Washington May 2 An increase of 150 per cent in Mississippi manufacturing establishments is reported in census figures for 1904 compared with 1900. Establishments rose from 294 to 1620, capital invested reached 280,250,309 dollars, and production totaled 57,254,448 dollars. Principal industries include cotton goods, lumber, cotton seed and cake, corn, and general repairs amid railroad activity.
In Concord, North Carolina, 12-year-old Susie Hannon was found guilty of manslaughter for shooting and killing H. Stack at her father’s residence. The defense claimed self defense, and the judge instructed the jury on possible acquittal or manslaughter.
Anniston Alabama May Specter Hon Thomas W Coleman Jr judge of the city court announces candidacy for associate justice of the Alabama Supreme Court. He is son of Hon Thomas W Coleman of East Alabama and has long been active in law and public service locally.
Farmers in Cordele have sold over 10000 bales of cotton to be delivered this fall. Prices offered range from 1 18 to 10 1 4 cents per pound, viewed as favorable for the fall crop. Additional contracts are expected to keep prices up.
Roanoke Va May 2 General GC Wharton CSA is dead at his Radford home aged 82 A prominent southwest Virginia figure he aided coal field development He served in the Mexican war and joined the Confederate army as a colonel later becoming brigadier general active in southwest Virginia and east Tennessee battles until 1865 when Brevet Major General was conferred.
Hartwell Georgia May 12 commencement exercises at Hartwell Institute begin next Thursday at 10 oclock with Debate and Phi Society events 830 entertainment Friday 8 10 graduations 1 oclock literary address 830 entertainment Immediately after commencement May 28 Professor M L Parker will conduct a normal coaching class Pupils of this class typically obtain first grade licenses Pastor installation in Cordele Georgia May 12 special Rev J M W Elder to be installed tomorrow morning at 11 oclock Rev R E Douglas of Macon and Rev W Hodge of Bainbridge to conduct services Dr Hodge to preach at 8 oclock evening service
In Valdosta Georgia on May 12 Allen Gregg a notorious local Black man was struck on the head with a board by John Peterson another Black man during a drunken quarrel in a Negro saloon. Peterson then shot Gregg who ran into the street and collapsed dead. Peterson was jailed.
Georgia counties including North Carolina to the Florida line enter the state fair contest for a 1800 prize. President Conner predicts the fair will be Georgia’s greatest and attendance will top last year. Officials plan a Pompeii spectacle and airship proposals as expositions grow. Homecoming week aims to draw 400000+ Georgians living elsewhere back to Atlanta for the fair.
In Dothan Alabama on May 12 the jury found Byron Trammell not guilty by reason of insanity in the murder of Robert J Barnes at Trammell’s home. The lengthy trial lasted seventeen hours and involved alleged intimacy between Trammell’s wife and the deceased. Robert Haines was boarded at Trammell's home and killed in the incident.
MO. L. MOORE & SONS present refined optical art in every department of their large store at 42 North Broad Street in the Prudential building. Their cases display artistic touch and suggest an eye glass that is a perfect fit for customers seeking quality.
Cordele Georgia May 12 special One of the most interesting meetings in Cordele lodge of Elks history gathered many visiting brothers District Deputy Martin attended and spoke, praising the lodge and officers Royal Exalted Ruler presented him. Martin conferred right to install the lodge later. Judge Max B. Land was ceremonially welcomed as new member before an informal feast.
Professor Showalter predicts 10 000 people daily at the all day singing with a 5000 voice chorus. Dr W Burroughs notes rising south Georgia interest in the fair. General Manager Douglass says Jackson Walton and Hall counties will send county agricultural exhibits.
Constantinople May 2 Turkish government accepted British demands conditionally a sign of submission on the Tabah boundary issue The sultan's change of stance followed the grand vizier meeting with the British ambassador Sir Nicholas R O Connor at 1 am with no progress London May 12 The foreign office has not yet received confirmation of a definite acceding but dispatches from Constantinople indicate no conditional acceptance The British minimum remains irreducible
Thomson Ga May 2 Special Coroner McLean returned a verdict of justifiable homicide in the case of the king of the negro convict John Hilby Forest John. The incident occurred on the gang here Thursday.
Alyah T Portlock a 28 year old Knoxville Tenn resident attempted suicide in Chicago at the Northern Trust Company office. He fired into his chest claiming engagement to Miss Margaret May bank employee and said he shot himself after she refused to marry him. May declined to comment. Portlock survived a few minutes conscious en route to hospital.
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