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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1906
Page
6
A garbled reminiscence recalls Atlanta landmarks, tall buildings, and a few named places and people, mentioning Hunter and Fulton county. The text dwells on memories, a few distinctive objects like large metal dogs, and scattered assertions about events and people, but remains incoherent overall.
Dr Julian Thomas and his wife, noted aerial navigators, weigh a balloon travel plan from New York to Atlanta. Secretary Weldon invited him to the Georgia state fair, October 10 to 20, prompting renewed interest in an Atlantic to Southern flight by balloon, aided by balloons and gas. The venture, studied with Aero Club friends, envisions a thousand mile ascent with possible companion on the return.
Western Union sent seventy five men from Atlanta to Mobile with equipment to repair a disordered system after a recent storm. By Sunday morning one wire connected Mobile to Atlanta and full connections were hoped by Tuesday. Requisitions for south coast materials were made and war loads moved. Louisville and Nashville hoped to enter Mobile soon. The worst damage was the Pensacola to Beraton line.
Spe cial report from Savannah notes that performances touring before the Savannah theater restoration will be staged in a Mutual skating rink at Henry and Whitaner streets. A stage will rise, changes made, and a makeshift gal factory may be secured. Reach Brunswick discussion also hints at rail extension plans.
The police board meets tonight to examine applicants for forty patrolmen to serve at least through year end. An extra department appropriation enables the recruitment of forty men. Applicants have progressed through a preliminary test. those meeting standards will be reviewed and eventually forty will be elected, under civil service rules but not labeled civil service policemen.
Dr J R Sewell of Carrollton Sanitarium declares after fifteen years of use that Bowden Lithia Water carries him through summer better than drugs. He urges readers to order a case today and provides the phone number 1086.
Dr H R Butler a black physician of 269 Auburn Avenue sends five dollars to aid riot victims and the widow of late County Officer J M Heard. He notes he has contributed to every such fund in ten years and pledges effort to restore order. He directs two dollars to riot sufferers and two to Heard’s family fund.
A writer recalls a man distributing Bibles on Peachtree and Decatur streets, arguing that to curb crime and race tensions Christians must flood Atlanta with Bibles for six months. The piece urges pastors and congregations to lead a citywide soul-winning campaign, planting thousands of Bibles and turning Georgia’s capital toward revival.
Emory college at Oxford Georgia held class meetings and elected officers for each class. Senior Dux John Woodray Porterdale historian Hammond Johnson Gainesville prophet Linda Whitehead Mountville poet A F Hind Allants chaplain J B Rowe Buchanan football manager Jack Harvard. Junior Dux S C Haddock Steilman historian D C Jones Mansfield prophet R M Arnold Macon poet W H Beckham Zebulon chaplain T M Sullivan Homer football manager R M Megee Rome. Sophomore Dux EY Heath Girard historian J F Lambert Columbus poet A Nixon Gainesville prophet J R Dowling Ozark chaplain C Morgan Faculum football manager E L Reagan McDonough Freshman Dux W J Delaney Key West historian Lou Woodruff Porterdale prophet E Dupre Dalton poet W Rumbie Smarts chaplain C M Snumzer Douglas football manager C T Arline Savannah.
In Decatur Alabama on September 30 special report says Thomas Dixon’s The Clansman is planned for Lyceum theater and has stirred talk. Some prominent Black residents oppose the show fearing race troubles and urge the manager not to bring it. If the play arrives, it is feared some Black attendees will be barred from the house. The city council meets next Tuesday to consider the issue amid a divided public opinion.
City councils meet this afternoon to weigh a committee report recommending reopening 28 centrally located saloons and wholesale whisky houses. Open sessions begin tomorrow to examine licenses and decide which saloons may not reopen, with an expected 50 to 60 to be shut down. The day may also bring steps toward a new city hall and armory with a bond election possible next year, and bids opened for Peachtree pavement. Wheeler Mangum may resign as health board member in light of his council candidacy.
Instant relief from catarrh offered by Eclipse Catarrh Cure. Claims permanent cure and quick clearing of nasal passages. Includes testimonials from Mrs E A Bryant of Rome GA and a 25 cent sample offer with booklet and full information from Eclipse Medicine and Manufacturing Company Atlanta GA.
A committee of fifty citizens will meet next Friday to decide if plans for a large 1910 exposition should proceed. They aim to raise about 200000 more dollars and must choose whether to continue the enterprise or abandon it after summer delays and prior postponement.
Grand audiences in New York and Chicago have enjoyed Fort Y Forty-Five Minutes from Broadway a George M Cohan musical now at the Grand in New York with Klaw and Erlanger producing. The review notes the blend of comedy drama and musical pieces with stars Cohan Welch and Ward, plus songs like There Goes a Millionaire and The Heir to the Hoorah. The Bijou offers Hap Ward in Not Yet But Seen a new farce with songs and catchy numbers.
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