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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1905
Page
27
National Bank closes after board order, with reports of inspectors and directors taking action. Details cite financial confusion and a timetable of events including executive changes and asset figures, reflecting a chaotic closure process in the wake of internal concerns.
In Gadsden on November 25 three men named Jack Hunter Vance Gaines and Will Johnson were sentenced by Judge J Disque in city court to be hanged on December 29 for the murder and outrage of a respected white woman on July 15. The crime is described as revolting and brutal in this part of the state’s history.
Newton County teachers organize the fall term of the public school system and plan the institute. Commissioner G C Adams sets the first session for the city high school on December 3 with courses in Arithmetic Reading History Latin and Participles. Commissioner Merrit to deliver an address on Local Taxation.
Work has begun on Anthony Shoals, a major Broad River water power site in Wilkes County. Captain J Hitzpatrick controls most interests after buying the Willig Company holdings and options, with civil engineer Lirge Newman’s crew surveying for a 30 foot dam and canal. A large work crew started last week, signaling progress on the development of this prominent state water power site.
Cadet Leysath of Orangeburg county says he was forced to serve by peers and sought discharge. Seven fourth class students from the South Carolina Military Academy, including McAlister Leather and Cohen, were arrested and await court martial after an inquiry by the commandant into alleged hazing on Thursday night.
The Governors Light artillery unit in Atlanta, recently organized, will be mustered into state service on December 14. About forty to fifty men will form the new company, commanded by Edward Phing Ji as captain, using the old field pieces for now with plans to upgrade to modern guns as possible.
An advertised letter from Summers in Notre Dame Indiana promises a full illustrated tree and simple home treatment for leucorrhea, scarring, menstrual troubles, and related female ailments. The offer asks for 12 cents and an address to send materials and guarantee a cure, urging readers to tell suffering friends.
Special report notes Herman A Metz, newly elected New York City comptroller, arrived in Charlotte with business associate C. V. Patterson. Metz attended a country club event hosted by D. A. Tompkins and local citizens, while planning travel to Atlanta to pursue dye house business and discuss the ongoing New York election contest.
Montgomery Alabama November 25 Special Long Schmidkefer was sent to the penitentiary for forging his father's name to a note. The governor pardoned him after his father, who prosecuted him, reportedly did nothing to secure release. The case drew attention to family pressure and possible political influence.
Disjointed report notes Dr FFP Wertenbaker of the United States health service as returning to New Brunswick duties. An immigration office action assigns a surgeon to specific ports under federal authority. The text lists dates and places but remains unclear in sequence.
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