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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1905

Page

9

Most Impressive Tuxedo Suit Named in Palm Room Worthy

A standout tuxedo labeled as the premier choice in the Palm Room at the resort’s restaurant and banquet hall showcases superior style and elegance in a setting known for luxury.

Normal School Prosperous as Enrollment Surges

Athens November 6 Special The State Normal school enjoys its most prosperous year with enrollment reaching 376 and total attendance near 400 plus. Students come from 3 of 7 counties. 107 hold diplomas from other institutions. 131 have acting experience. 120 work to fund their tuition. Farmers and merchants form major parentage, with graduates from numerous institutes listed among current students.

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Miss Gertrude Loyd Injured in Union Point Accident

Miss Gertrude Loyd, a freshman at the State Naval school, was knocked from a track at Union Point by a passenger arm on Sunday morning. Her nose was broken and facial injuries occurred as the slow train struck and threw her about 10 feet. Described as not seriously hurt, she regained consciousness and was taken to the hospital.

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Murder leads to self inflicted death in Dooley County

Special report from Vienna November 6 says Howard Owen, a one month newlywed, shot himself in his bed this morning. The act appears premeditated. his wife, hearing the gunfire, threw water on the burning clothing. A skull and cross bones and a threatening note were discovered, with rumors of robbery months earlier and theft of his pistol by unknowns.

Vienna Howard Owen Tally Dooly County Dennis Heta

Lawson decries life insurers in Every body’s Magazine

One year ago Thomas W. Lawson charged the officers trustees and officials of the three large life insurance companies with systematically robbing policy holders in Everybody’s Magazine. He continues in the November issue with an open letter to President McCall of New York Life Insurance and to readers.

Everybody’s Magazine Thomas W. Lawson Everybody's Lawson McCail New York Life Insurance Company

Old Nick Williams case drags as evidence takes days

Greensboro NC November 6 CHI Corner the full road agent at Clemmons testified in the trial of the Old Nick Williams Distilling Company charged with operating no distillery with intent to defraud the government. Witnesses were examined about ship ments way bills and small whiskey purchases as the court overruled objections to using the book to refresh memory. Evidence gathering will extend several days.

Greensboro N C Chi Clemmons Nick Williams United States District Court Boyd Chapma He Stind

Presbyterians Convene in Griffin for Georgia Synod Session

The Presbyterian Synod of Georgia meets in Griffin from November 7 to 12 with Reverend L G Henderson hosting. Delegates, estimated around 176 to 200, will hear devotional services, governance discussions, and missions conferences led by prominent ministers across presbyteries in Atlanta Savannah Athens and Macon.

James H Taylor Micon Rex George E Guille Augusta Committee On Key Rite Sydnor James Fair Savannah T Cumese Atlanta W P MuCorkle Maiindale Newnan A L Philips W J Frazer J C Sims L. E Morgan Moultrie J H Patton Home Missions James O Bantis Foreign Missions L Morris R EB Douglas Ma von J W Stukey Dublin Columbia ‘Theological Seminary HH Sweats Rolief Synod of Georgia C P Brdwel DDP Agnes Beott Institute JW Walden Athens W P Jacobs Thornwell Orphanage Conference On Missions R A Brown Waycross Nilumphross Jackson William McKay Presbyterian Church

Attempt to wreck a train near Surf Santa Barbara

A dynamite charge was set on the Southern Pacific track at Los Alamos bridge six miles beyond Surf and four miles north of Santa Barbara. The explosion blew engine parts off but the train remained on track and no injuries were reported. Police pursue possible robbery motive and suspects.

Santa Barbari Cal Southern Pacific Los Alamos Bridge Surf Santa Garbara

Refrigerator Ship Celtic Crashes Into Marblehead Cruiser

A gale at Mare Island yard caused refrigerator ship Celtic to collide with cruiser Marblehead and the floating machine shop. The impact wrecked two of Marblehead’s five 9-inch guns, tore the bridge, bent plates, and sank the machine shop, with Marblehead possibly out of commission. Celtic sustained minor damage. Damage valued in the thousands.

Celtric Vallejo Mare Island Navy Yard Celtic Craser Marblehead

Express Office Robbed in Waynesboro Ga

A Waynesboro Georgia express office was entered between 5 and 6 PM. The robbers took only a small share of the safe contents leaving about four thousand dollars and two cigar boxes untouched. A portion of whiskey was also seized. Police suspect suspicious city rovers as possible culprits.

Waynesboro Orlock

Democratic Nomination Clash Draws Russellville Addresses

In Montgomery on November 3 reports from Russellville show Dr Cunningham and Mr Comer preparing to address the first Democratic nomination clash. Cunningham, the lieutenant governor, has home-field advantage while Comer campaigns in Franklin County seeking broad support.

Cunningham Comer Russellville Mey Montgomery Spsein Capitol Frankin County

Insurance Company Wins Supreme Court Ruling in Widow’s Favor

The United States Supreme Court, in an opinion by Justice Peckham, reversed a Seventh Circuit decision in Nederland Life Insurance Co. of Helland v Mary Meinert. The case concerned a $5,000 life policy on William Meinert of Evansville Indiana with unpaid premiums. The court held the policy valid though the lower court ruled the forfeiture notice invalid under the state law.

United States Supreme Court Washington Peckham Supreme Court of the United State Today Circuit Court Pseda Seventh Circuit Nederland Life Insurance Companys of Helland Mary Meinert William Meinert Evansville Ind Companys Pr Neipel New York Supreme Court

Fire destroys Sparks Gnome Company ginnery in Sparks

A Sparks ginnery and buildings were burned at 1 am causing about 3900 in losses with no insurance. The origin is unknown. Sparks Gnome Company owned by A J Whitehurst J P Whitehurst and Butler Stevens & Co of Savannah. This marks the second blaze in six months at the facility.

Ginnery Nashville Sparks Gnome Company Sparks A J and J P Whitehurst Butler Stevens & Co Savannah

Campaign Opened by Judge A W Fite in Folk County

Judge A W Fite announces his congressional campaign with a speech to Folk County voters in Cedartown while Congressman Gordon Lee declines a public debate. Lee cites not wanting to campaign amid his duties and points to a Polk County Southern Cotton Association meeting as a non political forum.

Lee Cedartown A W Fite von Gordon Lee Folk County Jnige Elie Polk County Southern Lotion Association

Woman Impersonates Magnate's Wife Sparks Police Hunt

Police seek a tall middle aged woman who has masqueraded as the wife of James J Hill. She has claimed Newport residency and driven California trips claiming a loan while awaiting a check. She has imposed on people in Montclair and the Oranges.

James J. Hill James J Newport Calfornia West Hous Montclair Oranges

Polk County Cotton Association debates political address plan

Information reveals a rift within the Polk County Cotton Association over inviting Judge A Wo Ple atiy or any aspirant to speak in Cadiz on meeting day. The Southern Cotton Association denies endorsing politics, while members express strong resentment toward a political address at Cadiz town event on Tuesday the 7th.

Polk County Cotton Association Cadiz Southern Cotton Association Fite Cal Day

Sawyer and Adams Case in Wilmington Mutiny Murder Trial

The Robert Sawyer and Arthur Adams mutiny and murder trial on the schooner Hurry A Bet resumed in federal court. Both defendants testified at length about the crime and the failure of the crew at Scott Peter. Government witnesses showed inconsistencies in preliminary statements but testimony remained tenuous as the district attorney prepared to close. Court adjourned with the judge granting a day for further argument on evidence about prior insubordination and insubordination claims.

Wilmington Robert Sawyer Arthur Adams Anta Gohg Scott Peter Lawser Tomrrow

Smith Speaks at Thomaston on campaign for reform

Hen Hoke Smith spoke at the R E Lee Institute auditorium in Thomaston after Upson Superior Court convened Judge Reagan presiding. Several hundred heard his address criticizing government evils and proposing remedies, introduced by Colonel Glinde Worry in a brief, cordial manner.

Thomaston Gm Upson Superior Court J Reagan R E Lee Institute Hen Hoke Smith Smith Glinde Smuith

Barron Exonerated in Williams Self Defense Case

Clarkesville reports the coroner’s jury exonerated Deputy Short Lster Barron for the killing of Gus Williams on November 3. Verdict found the shooting justified in self defense as Williams assaulted Barron with a pistol and failed to fire, then struck Barron and continued to attack until Williams was mortally wounded.

Barron Clarkesville Short Lster Gus Williams Williams Willams

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