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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1906

Page

6

Street Boys Club Meeting in Court House Basement Today

A meeting gathers in the court house basement this afternoon from 3 to 7 o'clock to organize the Street Boys Club. Phil Anthropique leads a gathering of men and women dedicated to aiding boys at risk, inviting Atlanta’s street boys to join. Sam W. Small will address the attendees with refreshments provided.

Court House Street Boys’ Club Sam W. Small Atlanta Ene Boys’ Club Fall River

Barred liquor case tests Mississippi shipment law

In Kensay City on May 26 Judge Smith McPherson refused Harvest King Distilling's request to restrain American Express from transporting liquor bound for Mississippi. The company had ceased accepting such packages after Mississippi enacted a local option law, risking fines and potential jail for 250 express agents if deliveries continued amid 3500 packages and possible $2.509 million penalties.

Kensay City Smith‘ McPherson United States District Court Harvest King Distilling Company Kansas City American Express Company Mississippi Express Company Express McPherson

Colonel Estill at Cedartown

Colonel J H Estill spoke at the Cedartown opera house in May on his first visit to the city. He received a warm Confederate reunion welcome, was escorted from Atlanta by Mayor J B Lacy, and met local civic leaders and business men who supported his anti disfranchisement platform. He was introduced by Colonel Tiaun and followed by Mr Morgan of Savannah.

Edartown Dlonel J. H. Esti Cedartown Atlanta J. B. Lacy G. L. Tison W. L. Knight W. F. Hall 3. A

Passenger Train No 27 Delayed After Minor Collision

Passenger Train No 27 on the Georgia Railroad from Augusta was ten minutes late arriving at the depot after a slight collision with a stationary switch engine just east of Boulevard. Conductor Brooks in the Pullman car sustained a minor cut above the eye from the jolt. the passenger engine remained undamaged while the switch engine only had a dented tender tank.

Georgia Railroad Augusta Brooks Round House

Church Union At Flood Tide In Presbyterian Assembly

Des Moines Iowa May 25 Columbus Ohio chosen as next year’s Presbyterian general assembly site after an all but unanimous vote. Cumberland Presbyterian delegation received amid cheers in a hall of 750 commissioners and 2 000 visitors signaling a new union between northern and Cumberland churches. Members praised the reunion as the audience erupted in applause and the visitors delivered brief addresses. A memorial to remove Reed Emoot as Utah senator was introduced by Rev Samuel Wishard and sent to Washington amid wide acclaim.

Des Moines Iowa Columbus Ohio Presbyterian General Assembly St. Louis Cumberland Presbyterian Assembly Churea WW. H. Roberts Corbett Cumberland Tra Ww. J. Darby Evansville Ind J. Frank Smith Dallas B.C. Kirkes Amarillo Texas L. I. Darby Kirkeville E. E. Beard Lebanon Tenn Landrith Nashville F. Stahl Fort Smith Ark W. J. Fisher San Francisco W. P. Bone Sterling Col T. A. White Anson A. Howard Stamford G.S. Davis Abilene J. M. Hebburt Marshall J. C. Boone Sulphur J. T Samuel Wishard D. D Tatakh United States Senate

Lawsuits Filed Over Auto and Roofing Damages

Through his attorneys Tye and Bryan Warren Shafer yesterday filed suit in superior court for six thousand dollars against the O A Smith Roofing and Contracting Company for injuries sustained by his six year old son Brooks William Newton filed suit for two thousand dollars against the Georgia Railway and Electric Company alleging a March 16 collision on Ivy and Decatur streets that threw him ten feet through the air and injured his back and spine Grace L Martin widow of the late B Waiter Martin was appointed temporary administrator of his estate by the court of ordinary Friends of Little Florrie May Bridewell daughter of Dr and Mrs Bridewell report she is ill with fever at 83 Spring street Atlanta Psychological Society with Robert Bryan Harrison president will meet at 3 30 Sunday at 22 Peachtree street discussing Psychology in Everyday Life Ten minute talks will be given by advanced thinkers a 30 minute musical program conducted by Professor Walter N Grace the blind composer and pianist Visitors are welcome to this school for health and happiness.

TYE & Bryan Warren Shafer O. A. Smith Roofing and Contracting Company Brooks William Newton Georgia Railway and Electric Company Ivy Decatur Grace L. Martin B. Waiter Martin East Polne Feslerdey Court of Ordinary Atlanta Psychological Society Robert Bryan Harrison Peachtree Street Walter N. Grace

Howard to Move West

Columbus Ga May 26 Specially Colonel Robert M Howard will move to Ardmore Ind T about mid June to reside with his daughter Mrs J D Burts Mr Burts his son in law who represents a large cotton buying firm has been stationed at Eufaula Ala but has received a promotion and transfer to Indian Territory Colonel Howard is one of the best known citizens of Calumbus and is always prominent on confederate memorial occasions

Morgan's Man Freed By Court

New York May 25 The appellate division of the supreme court discharged from custody George W Perkins who had been held to await grand jury action on a technical grand larceny charge connected to a 375000 New York Life Insurance Company campaign contribution to the Republican national committee Justice Greenbaum had dismissed a habeas writ and Perkins was ordered released pending grand jury results The District Attorney Jerome said he would appeal to the court of appeals for a final decision

New York Appellate Division Supreme Court George W. Perkins Grand Jury New York Life Insurance Company Republican National Committee Perking Jerome Perslis Junethce Greenbaum Justine Greenbaum Mr. Perkins Perkins Court of Appeals

Model Ice and Cold Storage Plant at West Point

In West Point Mississippi the Crystal Ice and Cold Storage Company operates the sole local ice plant with a cold storage feature. It produces Pure Artesian Ice at 20 tons daily and stores 15 000 cubic feet, enabling quick shipments of fruits vegetables and meats. the facility supports regional trade and farmer prosperity.

Crystal Ice West Point Miss Crystal Ice Company

Tech Baseball Team Dined at Fairfax Dinner Scene

A dinner for the Georgia Tech baseball team and guests took place at the Fairfax on Peachtree Street with host Captain L W Roberts. Governor Terrell, Clark Howell, Phil Cook, Col. Sam W Wilkes and others joined the event alongside Tech leaders led by Coach Heisman.

Georgia Tech Georgia South Fairfax Peachtree Street L. W. Roberts Terrétl Clark Howell Sam W. Wilkes Phil Cook J. W. Preston J. D. Kilpatrick John W. Moore Aawright Wa. Re Joyner JG Mellichamp Harry Varnerson Pope Frank Robert Pierce ‘Robert Tech Heisman

Southern Railway Buys Trigg Ship Yard Property

Richmond Va May 25 It is stated that the Southern Railway Company has purchased the old Trige ship yard property for extension of its local track and warehouse facilities. The 16 acre tract lies between the city docks and the James River and the price is reported around 107000. Resigns as Pastor Columbus Ga May 28 Dr Robert H Harris resigns as pastor of the Baptist church at Hamilton citing ill health and leaves for Tampa Fla to visit his son.

Railway Trigg Richmond Southern Railway Company Trige City Docks James River Columbus Robert H. Harris The Baptist Church Hamilton Tampa Fla

Bible Exam Sparks Maryville College Campus Outcry

Freshmen at Maryville College face charges after a sensational handbill attacked Professor Bassett over a Bible exam. The broadside, signed with hostility toward Bassett, calls for his departure and accuses him of narrow-mindedness. The faculty vows to locate those responsible at the Presbyterian institution in Tennessee.

Maryville College Maryville Bassett Harry J. Bassett Knoxville Tenn the College Tennessee

Tornado kills infant at Duke farm near Waxahachie

A tornado near Waxahachie Texas demolishes the residence of farmer J T Duke eight miles east of the city. An infant nine days old dies instantly while other family members are injured but expected to recover.

J. D. Duke Texas Waxatachie J. T. Duke Waxahachie

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