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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1906
Page
1
A special committee in Atlanta discussed liquor licensing amid proposals to raise license fees and curb sales. The group considered charter changes, election impacts, and revenue effects, aiming to draft ordinances for council review next week.
Philadelphia, August 27. Mrs Carey, 32, is accused of poisoning her husband Patrick and two children to gain life insurance funds, with investigators alleging multiple deaths tied to the Carey and Cook families at 1942 Hamilton Street. Police say Mrs Carey benefited from policies totaling around $1,000 as relatives died within months.
Senator Ben Tillman speaks on race amid security measures but observers report no disruption or unrest during the event. Authorities kept the crowd in check as Tillman addressed the assembly.
Chicago crowds blocked by guards as Senator Tillman delivers disputed address amid threats of injunctions. Police and detectives shield Tillman, who criticizes Mayor Dunne after a tense debate on race and Cuba. Fewer disturbances occur as the event proceeds, with mixed reactions from both black and white attendees.
A passenger train collision near here killed one fireman and injured about twenty others. Fireman Moore and several crew members suffered broken bones and bruises, while medical aid treated many more as the wreck blocked the track. Names and exact locations remain unclear in the fragmented report.
Austin November 27 Attorney General RF Dattaon and counsel pursue ouster of the Waters against Three Oil Company front Texan. Demand filed for court books and records showing agreements and correspondences with other firms. Secondary evidence may be used if documents are not produced. references to letters between JW Ball HG Merce and others, with dates and vouchers noted.
Church officials report a disturbance within the North Georgia region as several Methodist ministers depart the Atlanta district. Leaders name Rev Glenn Wile and Rev Caldwell among those reassigned, with Rev Bolton stepping in to replace Caldwell.
A ten ton girder about sixty feet long was placed across Decatur Street near the Washington street viaduct last night and was in place by morning. Workers and experts guided the heavy piece into position, with a second girder to be installed this morning as part of a new viaduct arch. Construction crews say the work will be pushed to finish before severe winter weather.
A Washington November 27 train departed at 2 48 PM with eighty federal prisoners and forty guards. The five coach special on the Southern Railway runs 640 miles to Atlanta where inmates will be transferred to the United States Penitentiary. Prisoners ranged in age from 19 to 75 and were handcuffed in pairs for the trip.
A local club announces $80 300 in secured funds and a plan to erect a new clubhouse with modern amenities. The board contemplates an $80 300 inquiry, seeks 6 percent interest, and notes improvements to equalize facilities with national standards. Plans have been published in The Comatitum.
A November 27 ruling in the United States circuit court fined the American Sugar Refining Company $18,000 for accepting rebates from the New York Central Railroad. The case involves Lowell W. Palmer and the New York Central contract, with indictments still pending against multiple rail and sugar interests. U.S. Attorney and grand jury actions are expected to expand the rebate inquiry to other commodities.
Municipal Primary in Gainesville on November 27 nominated J H Dudolph, Togan, and Wool Norris for aldermen in wards one, two, and three. Fire in Birmingham destroys a building on Morrie Avenue causing about 50,000 dollars in losses. Captain Tetter suffers injuries after falling through an elevator shaft.
Arrests target C Cameron president of the tube City railroad and Councilman Wiliam A Martin on conspiracy to defraud. Bribes totalling about 70000 are alleged, with multiple council members implicated and under police surveillance. Prosecutions promised for those involved.
A terse school notice bans tobacco use for varsity students detailing enforcement and date. The fragmentary text mentions classrooms and a rule affecting student conduct during classes and on school grounds.
A matron lodges a counter charge against Glower, with the fate of the case appearing likely to hinge on new testimony and courtroom procedures. The development signals increasing tension in the ongoing dispute and could influence upcoming hearings.
Police matron accuses probation officer of interfering with her duties while the officer defends himself against charges of inappropriate conversations with a girl. The dispute has prompted calls for a full investigation by police leadership and the board.
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