24 Nov 1905
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1905
Page
1
An obscure report details a contest described as extreme and controversial. Key figures include William A Morgan and Dermas Manager, with mentions of Sedalia and Missouri. The piece references legal action and objections from parties involved, hinting at a heated court of record setting and debates.
Testimony before the legislative insurance investigating committee centers on Senator Depew and the so called rambunctious friend up the river. Witness Manning details his long career with life insurance firms and payments tied to protests tied to John Nichols and various life assurance groups. The hearing touches on alleged inappropriate influence and payments in life insurance circles amid a murder linked inquiry.
In Albany on November 23 a badly decomposed body identified as John Hammond was found wedged in a trunk in a second story room. The 26 year old cabinet maker husband is missing for about two weeks. The corpse shows no clear marks of violence while investigators wait for an autopsy to determine cause of death amid unusual cleansing with chloride of lime.
A new committee, fourteen eminent Methodists, is set to hear charges against Dr Bradley over alleged heresy on the Atonement. The case centers on whether Christ’s death was necessary to reconcile God to mankind. The testimony will be presented before the committee as bishops endorse the catechism clarifications.
Brailowski writes from Savannah to Governor Courshon in December detailing escape from mob fury on November 23. The piece notes Balfour intends to resign and pressures to appeal the public with liberal supporters viewing a clever scheme. The dispatch also covers ongoing political turmoil and election fraud fallout in New York with arrests for illegal voting and perjury.
In Athens on November 23 1917 reports indicate the international fleet will sail morrow as tensions rise with the Ottoman ruler and Greek officials noting a response to demands by the powers. Vienna dispatches confirm monitoring of fleet movements and ministerial briefings in Europe.
At the Methodist Conference in Newnan a tense session unfolds as Rev John Stow leads a new committee to probe charges against Dr H S Brock, with debate over Dr Bradley and Bishop Wadsworth. Spectators report high emotion as proceedings continue into Page Two.
Georgia Baptists gathered at the state church convention where over a thousand delegates filled the crowd and chairs were added in aisles. Governor Northen presided as officers were elected and sermons addressed the mission drive supporting church efforts and relief across sections of Georgia.
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