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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1906
Page
3
A vivid sales pitch for white fabrics and dresses at Chamberlin Johnson DuBose, touting sheer lawns, laces, and linens in multiple widths and textures. It highlights prices, ranges from lawn to linen, and targets women crafting summer garments and baby clothing with an emphasis on refined fabrics and value.
Pearcy brothers urge U S return of control to Isle of Pines threatening revolt if Cuba remains in charge. They say Americans own nine tenths of island property, purchased on assurances from McKinley era and War Department. President did not meet them. they were referred to Secretary Root.
The statement cites Mr Pearcy asserting Americans have faced oppression and received numerous offers of aid from individuals in the United States should a revolt occur.
An army order relieves First Lieutenant Arthur L. Fuller signal corps from duty at the war department in Washington and assigns him as chief signal officer of the Department of the Gulf in Atlanta. Lieutenant Walter will relieve First Lieutenant William A. Covington who goes to Houston for duty.
The second annual Southern Spengerfest convention opened in Chattanooga, Tenn. Delegations arrived from New Orleans, Memphis, Birmingham, and Atlanta. A general chorus rehearsal occurred this morning and a concert followed at the auditorium with a formal welcome from Mayor Frierson and a reply by J. Hanno Deller of New Orleans.
Hot weather trips via Central of Georgia Railway offer seashore mountain and lake resorts nationwide. A rail trip to New York Boston Baltimore Philadelphia and eastern points via Savannah and steamship lines is being considered this season. Tickets on sale at coupon ticket offices. For rates schedules apply to any agent. District Passenger Agent Atlanta.
Macon Georgia May 21 Special Ordinary C M Wiley reports to Governor Terrell a dispute over A F P Jones elected justice of the peace to succeed J H L Gerdine. Was Jones eligible as he was not a registered voter at election time. Election managers say he could register before taking office. Wiley will wait Terrells decision. Also Fatally Burned by Kerosene in Tampa Mrs Owens Collins wife of a local furniture man died from kerosene burn injuries sustained while trying to fight a fire.
May 21 in New York saw the Brotherhood of Painters strike, a union with about 7,000 members in the city. The action seeks higher wages and better conditions for its members.
May 21 reports Count Keller a colonel of dragoons wounded by a bomb as he returned from a review. His horse died and his orderly was injured. The would be assassin escaped. Keller aided suppressing disturbances. he is nephew of Lt General Count Keller killed in 1904. Also notes railway ticket sales from Atlanta to Boston and a fire at Juliette Academy in Georgia with a $800 value building destroyed and no insurance.
The Dunwoody killing of W. M. Cheek by telegraph operator Clark created a post office vacancy. A petition favors G. H. Nash, longtime resident and former associate of Cheek, for appointment. Nash's bid supported by local residents will be sent to the Postmaster General. First peaches shipped from Fort Valley to New York.
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen Kennesaw Lodge 247 has completed plans for its seventh annual picnic at Pearl Springs tomorrow. A nine coach special train will leave at 8 AM for Newnan with return ready in the afternoon. Prizes for croquet tennis and races, two brass bands and dancing await attendees. Committee members include J B Hesterly T L Francis L Shelnutt C E Pratt and M H Trammett with staff to supervise coaches.
The Boston observance of Anniversary Week for Unitarian organizations begins with the Ministerial Union meeting in Channing hall led by Professor F. C. Dean of Meadville Pa on Life Everlasting Its Conditions. A public Women’s Alliance meeting follows at South Congregational Church with Dr S Goodlowe of Meadville Theological Seminary. The American Unitarian Society marks its eighty first anniversary with sessions at Tremont Temple tomorrow and Wednesday.
The notice lists fast express services from London to Bremen with multiple sailing dates and ships such as Kronprinz and Irene. It notes Mediterranean routes to Gibraltar Naples Genoa with vessel names including Luise and Albert and mentions offices Elricks and Co and Stokes Walker in New York.
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