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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1908
Page
6
Washington May 12 information shows methods used to bypass postal laws by merchants sending mailable and unmailable goods on rural routes. Fourth Assistant Postmaster General DeGraw orders that all merchandise be presented for inspection at post offices and that carriers refuse to carry any overcharged or altered packages.
Paris May 12 W H Leavitt an American artist contended with his model Cana uto in Leavitts studio over extra pay for a portrait. Cana struck Leavitt with a budgeon, then Leavitt defended himself with a knife slashing Cana in the head. Both men were arrested and hospitalized. neither in danger.
An apparent feud between Private Boa com and Sergeant Hoey led to a May shooting in a garrison area. Private Walton and Sergeant Hoey allegedly urged a young soldier to chum with Beacham, a drink fueled dispute escalated into violence. Aimed at one man, the attack killed Wees and Wilson. others were wounded. Three bodies were shipped from Manila to America.
A fragmented OCR item lists rail timetable details for Atlanta travel, including train numbers, departure and arrival times, and fare amounts. It references May 13 and May 16 schedules, morning and afternoon trains, and a return run to Atlanta with several times noted. The text also mentions Ames Freeman as a passenger or contact.
A compact record notes multiple judgments reversed or affirmed across Georgia districts. Cases cover towns Alapaha Sumter Ware Greene Chatham Bibb and others with judges Rumsey Little Parker Lewis and others presiding. Attorneys listed include Mitchell Hendricks Lane Starrard Hoover Hudson Davison and several firms in error proceedings.
A dense list of property transfers and mortgage notes across multiple streets and firms. Transactions include Jennie Poe to S Austin Inc on Smith Street for 600 with mortgage, various executorship deeds, and warranty deeds involving George Wo Lani, Mary Brown, and other named parties. The document also includes a long section on the fertilizing value of cotton seed meal, detailing its nitrogen, phosphoric acid, and potash contents and arguing its economic benefits as feed and fertilizer.
Hubbard Bros. & Co report erratic July price moves and a dull market. Weather notes dampen crop prospects while Liverpool prices steady to firm. Wheat futures show modest gains and premiums with mixed cargo quotes and cautious trading.
The relatives and friends of Mr and Mrs D L Plaster of Plaster Bridge Road and neighboring communities in Jefferson and Norcross Ga are invited to attend the funeral today Wednesday at 11 am from his residence. Interment will be at Rock Springs cemetery. Pallbearers J W W Alexander George Mathieson G T Lane Hubert Vaverson Paul Wardlaw and J C Lewis will meet at H M Patterson & Son office at 10 am.
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