All Together Atlanta and the Fair Push
A rally titled All Together Atlanta emphasizes unity for a large fair as the Enterprise will be pushed to full success, featuring a speech by Sam Inman.
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1906
Page
1
Exposition Move Grows As Atlanta Committee Expands
The twenty five member committee voted to increase to fifty and push forward the 1910 exposition in Atlanta. Subscriptions total over a half million with council pledges and canvassing to continue. organizers call subscriptions a business investment likely to yield returns, aiming to name the exposition site and announce plans soon. The effort revives Atlanta spirit as supporters pledge broad participation and work continues through the week.
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Atlanta
Committee of Twenty-Five
Robert F. Maddox
Answer Filed by Commission on Injunction Fight
The article reports that the railroad commission's answer to Central of Georgia’s injunction was filed in U S circuit court by attorney John C Hart and firm. It argues the case is not under the U S Constitution and details earnings, expenses, and alleged high carrier prosperity while opposing claims of unjust rates. A hearing is set for June 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Railroad of Georgia
Railroad Commission
John C. Hart
Ellis
Wimbish & Ellis
Commission
The
Central
United States Circuit Court
United States
Railroad Commission of Georgia
Graft Probe Pushed Near Cassatt
Authorities expand inquiry into graft allegations near Cassatt as new leads surface and officials pledge thorough investigation into potential discrimination tied to the case. Local residents await further disclosures from investigators and legal actions.
Discrimination in coal car access discussed before ICC
Testimony in Philadelphia on May 24 highlights car shortages in the soft coal field. John Lloyd of Altoona testifies that Calumibia Goshy Co was forced to sell the Alexandria mine due to car limits, while George E. Scott claims railroad cars were unpaid for and access was restricted. Michael Trump says Berwind-White protection was a stated aim. Lloyd disputes ties to Company President Cassatt. Frederick Vrooman reports gifts of money from coal operators for favors not granted. A telegraph reports Congressman George F. Huff evaded service and left town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Interstate Commerce Commission
John Lloyd
Altoédna
Cassatt &, Co
Calumabia Goshy Company
Alexandria
George E. 8. Scott
Puriten and
Crescent Coal Companies
Cassatt
Lloyd
Commission
Bloyd
Mr. Cassatt
Cassatt & Co
Gausatt
First National Bank of
Altoona
Lioyd
Frederick Vrooman
Vrooman
Huff
Irwin
George F. Huff
Colonel Huff
Towne and Towne Oppose Roosevelt in Party Debate
In Washington the House heard Charles A. Towne and John Walter criticize Roosevelt and the GOP tariff stance. Towne denounced the president as out of tune with his party, citing Roosevelt’s Life of Benton and the Hepburn era, while Republicans cheered and Democrats applauded. The session offered no legislation, only heated oratory.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Charles A. Towne
New York
John Walter
Pennsylvania
Towne
Dalzell
Rowne
House
Roosevelt
Benton
Roosevelt Tied to Wheels of the Chariot of Aldrich
A fragmentary line suggests a critique of President Roosevelt as partisan on rate legislation, contrasted with a nonpartisan aim. The prose likens the president to a chained figure, dragged by the Duke of Rhode Island, implying political constraint and imperial overtones.
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Roosevelt
Duke OF
Rhode Island
Aldrich
United States
Ice Cream Diet Causes Jewelry Peddler Death
Investigators led by Dr. W H Abington of the Argentan board of health concluded A S Roberts a jewelry peddler starved after living on ten cents daily worth of ice cream. The May 24 report cites minimal nourishment as the cause of death in Little Rock Arkansas.
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Ittle Rook
Ark
W. H. Abington
Argentan Board of Health
A. S. Roberts
Roberts
Social Favorite Killed by Guards in Greensboro Break
Greensboro, May 24 John B McMillan twenty five year old convict serving two years for forgery on the county roads was shot to death near Greensboro this morning while attempting a liberty dash with four others guards opened fire killing Jesse Thomas a negro instantly and mortally wounding McMillan He later died at High Point hospital admitting his real name Brent A Morey the son of a Lexington Kentucky citizen McMillan had joined Greensboro society after arriving last September gaining acceptance through appearances and banners He was arrested for forging Cape Fear Manufacturing Company checks and drafts and had been a convict for only three months before the escape attempt His body will be sent to Kentucky.
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Greensboro
N. C
John B. McMillan
Dorgery
Eady
McMillan
Jesse Thomas
Negro
High Point
Brent A. Morey
Lexington
North Carolina
Cape Fear
Kentucky
Cumberland Church Out Of Existence Rally By Mrs Davis
New York May 24 Mrs Jefferson Davis condition worsened last night but showed temporary improvement today Family stayed near bedside as Mrs Davis rallied briefly before noon Her third fainting spell during this illness is noted in dispatches
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New York
Jefferson Davis
Man Squeezed Into Ice Car Travels North Then Escape
Chester E. Bovee of San Francisco rode five days in a refrigerator car covering about 500 miles while subsisting on ice. He was locked in by a worker, moved into a northbound train, and reached Atlanta where he was captured and taken to the station house. Charged with idling and loitering, he was released after promising to seek work. He claimed money owed from Perry, Florida, and said his home was wherever he stays.
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Chester E. Bovee
San Francisco
Atlanta
Bovee
Perry
Fla
Chandler and Coker
Judge Broyles
Bovée
Union Accord Bridging Cumberland and Presbyterian Churches
Des Moines May 24 reporting the Cumberland Presbyterian church union with the Presbyterian Church in the USA. Moderator Hunter Corbett announced the merger as two Cumberland commissioners opposed, provoking a stormy scene but ultimately approved amid cheers. Cumberland delegates welcomed by the assembly with speeches from Bleck and Wullerton, and a telegram of congratulations ended the session.
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Des Moines
Iowa
T ' Do
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Church
United States of America
General Assembly
Hun‘ter, Corbett
Cumberland Church
Hunter Corbett
Assembly Hall
William Lawrie
Bélidonte
Roger F. Cressey
Jacksonville
Cumberland Assembly
Cum‘berland
W. Hi.Bleck
Marshall, Mo
B. P.wullerton
St. Louis
Cumberfland Assembly
Decatur
Rebate Craft Fills Purses of Shippers
Federal court in Kansas City hears testimony from business firm members admitting thousands in commissions from unknown sources. Witnesses say payments, totaling $1,500 to $2,000 yearly for Emery Bird Thayer and others, came via Thomas but records of amounts vanished. Judge overrules demurrer in Crosby case. arguments to continue.
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Kansas City
George H. Crosby
Burlington
George L. Thomas
New York
L. B. Taggart
Thomas
Atlantic Seaboard
Ln St. Louis and Kansas City
W. E. Emery
Emery- Bird-Thayer Dry. Goods Company
Burlington Railway
C. al. Spencer
Missouril
Crosby
Smith McPherson
Manager Boykin Fined After Carriage Altercation
Washington May 24 Charles F Boldy kin manager of the Odette Tyler Company appeared in police court and was fined 10 for disorderly conduct after an incident with George Washington driver for President Roosevelt. Boldy kin admitted trying to pull the driver from his seat while alleging Washington was abusive.
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Roosevelt
Washington
Charles F. Boldykin
Odette Tyler Company
George Washington
White House
Boykin
Weather forecast for Wasson area May 24
Forecast calls for rain Friday with fair skies in the north, followed by Saturday fair. Fresh to brisk east winds along the coast. Local data shows high and low temperatures and mean values, with precipitation 0.8 inches in the last 24 hours and monthly deficits noted from month start and year start estimates.
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Wasson
George
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