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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1905

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WILL HOLD HIS JOB DECLARES M CURDY

New York October 19 Richard A McCurdy president of the Mutual Life Insurance Company declared he had no intention of resigning that he was elected to serve until June 7 and nothing can drive him out The district attorney's office announced no action will be taken regarding the Plunkitt matter in the insurance probe timeline ends with McCurdy summarized testimony on trust company connections and personal insurance holdings with focus on the Morristown Trust Company and United States Mortgages and Trust Company details of stock holdings and commissions noted plus travel expenses of McCurdy and family during agency visits.

New York Richard A. Ote- Curdy Mutual Life Insurance Company Qwoony Unti District Attorney's George J. Plun Kitt Richard A. McCurdy McCurdy Mutual Life Connectton McGuray Morristown Trust Company Morristown N. J James M. Beck Mutual Equitable Washingown Connecticut Mutual Groavenor the Mutual Hubert H. McCurdy Mr. McCurdy W. W. Richards

Will Test Brice Bill on the Liquor Question in Asheville

In Asheville North Carolina October 19 a federal court order requires Union County South Carolina board of control to show cause why the price bill should not be declared unconstitutional. The case centers on the dispensary system with dispensary supporters and anti dispensary forces facing off. J G Howell dispenser argues the bill unconstitutional and petitions were filed by attorneys Bellinger Welch and J G Capers of Union. The court set October for a hearing before Judge Pritchard in this city.

Asheville N. C Pritchard Board of Control Union County South Carolina South Cerolina Union J. G. Howell Bellinger & Welch J. G. Capers 8. C

Expert Accountant Put on Stand in Carter Defense

Charles McPherson, assistant manager of the Pere Marquette Railroad, an expert accountant, testified for the defense of former Captain Oberlin Ma Carter. He attacked the figures of Special Bank Examiner Johnson used in the court martial, claiming they were faked and distorted. Carter said he would call more witnesses to support his case.

Chicago Charles McPherson Pere Marquette Tailroad Oberlin Ma Carter McPherson Speceial Bank Examiner Johnson Johnson Mnc

Congressmen Leave Arizona on Statehood Visit

Alberquerque New Mexico October 18 After ten days in Arizona the congressional party on their special train passed through here returning home. They found less than fifty Arizonans favoring joint statehood with New Mexico including twenty who presented a petition at Tucson.

Arizona Alberquerque WN. M Ccongressional

Kaiser Near Death After Auto Smash

Emperor William narrowly escaped serious injury when his car collided with a fast moving cab near the castle. Both drivers braked hard yet the impact caused the imperial vehicle to ride into the court area. the cab was disabled and no further details given. Dowager Queen Margherita finished a 6,000 mile automobile journey through Europe and planned a U S visit next year with a 49 horsepower car.

Hem Fimperor Willam BER Auto America Irin Italy Margherita Switzerland Germany Holland France United States

Asphalt Firm Pleads Not Giving Aid to Matos Revolt

In New York on October 19 General Avery D. Andrews testified that the National Asphalt Company and its subsidiary furnished 130000 to General Matos’ Venezuelan revolution, claiming the funds were to protect company property not to support the revolt, with earlier testimony noting 160000 and 80000 payments and a 1900 seizure attempt.

New York General Matos Venezuela Avery D. Andrews National Asphalt Company Andrews United Greten Gichrist New York and Bermudee Asphalt Company General Francie’ V. Green General Mato General Andrews General Green Asphalt Company of America Prom Company Bis General Matas State Department Washington New York and Bermudez Hay

Moscow University Closed as Students Refuse Lectures

October 19 dispatch reports the death of Prince Troubetskoy and funeral clash leading to a suspension of work at Moscow University where rector. Students refuse lessons until comrades arrested after the funeral are freed. St Petersburg and other universities face serious disruption with possible closures and widespread suspensions. Educational system may be paralyzed again for revolutionary aims despite university amnesty.

Petersburg Troubetskoy University of Moscow University of St. Petersburg Kazan Dorpat Tomsk Odessa Empire

Moonshining Charges Face Baldwin County Farmers

Pink Dubose and C Coombes, farmers of Baldwin county, were captured by Deputies Riley early today and brought to Macon to answer moonshining charges. A large still and fermenters were destroyed last night. no arrests then. They are bonded until a temporary hearing before Commissioner Erwin.

Macon Pink Dubose C. Coombes Baldwin County Dave Frank Riley Erwin

Insane Murderer Recaptured in Galveston

Emul Marl Servine, an insane murderer, escaped from Missouri state asylum at Famington in September 1904 and again in September, was recaptured in Galveston on October 19 while trying to board the German cruiser Bremen in port. It marks his second recapture in the city, with a prior capture in January after a December 1904 escape.

Galveston Texas Emul Marl Servine Famington Bremen

Made His Century Mark

Detroit citizen Ehlerton Strelow died aged 100 years and 2 months. A resident since childhood, he retained good sight and steady nerves enough to shave after his hundredth birthday. He fathered nine children, five surviving. Deputy Brainsker removed in Augusta. U S Marshal Starmaker notified of removal by Marshal White.

Detroit Mich Ehlerton Strelow Brainsker Augusta United States C. W._ Starmaker George F. White

Yellow fever report shows no new deaths in New Orleans

New Orleans reports eight new cases by 6 p.m. bringing total to 3,248 with 485 deaths. No deaths today, 1 case under treatment, 2,805 discharged. 108 patients remain under care, fourteen in the emergency hospital, four discharged there including two young newspaper men. Mississippi towns report scattered cases and Pensacola notes seven cases.

New Orleans Mississippi Vicksburg Natchez Port Ribson Gulfport Pensacola Mesacola Fla John E. Stillman

Diamonds Hidden by Girl Trigger Huge Scare at York Firm

A girl employee hid a niece s diamonds overnight at William Scheers jewelry, triggering an alarm that a necklace worth thousands had been stolen. The firm at 542 Fifth Avenue was sealed to all but detectives and staff until she revealed the hiding place.

York Cissing William Scheers Fifth Avenue

Lincoln letter praises Judge Speer on Brown tribute

Robert T. Lincoln writes from Chicago October 7 1905 praising Judge Emory Speer for an address that reflects his father Abraham Lincoln's values. The note mentions reading the address with intense interest and gratitude for its life of a man akin to Robert Lincoln's father, and apologizes for a late thank you. It also notes yellow fever cases and a mild report about Collector John E Stillman.

Emory Speer Abraham Lincoln Senator Brown Lincoln Chicago Lls Lake Shore Drive Judge Speer Vermont Tsay Robert T. Lincoln Emorg Speer

Stabbing at Beerman Street. Walter White Arrested

A man believed to be P R Quinn was stabbed to death at the corner of Peters and Beerman streets. Walter White a carpenter of Ashby street was arrested on murder charges after a witness said White killed the victim. The coroner will hold an inquest. The body showed a neck wound from a pocket knife. Officers Lueck Hin and Greer seized White at his home. The dead man’s identity remains uncertain if he is P R Quinn. Also reported city officers arrested John J. Kelley on a market rental misappropriation charge with bail set at 15 000.

P. R. Quinn Peters Luck Walter Wire White Lueck Hin Greer Aquor Hilburn & Poole’s PF. R. Quinn P. RK. Quinn Cleveland John J. Kelley Watka Leslie Kelley

Weather forecast for several states with variable conditions

Washington and regional forecasts predict partly cloudy conditions Friday with showers in some areas and cooler temperatures. Saturday should be fair and cooler with northwest to west to northwest winds. Regional notes include variable conditions for North and Eastern Florida Tennessee South Carolina and Alabama with showers in places and cooler air on the weekend.

Washington Georgia North Carolina South Carolina Florida Alabama Tennessee

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