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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1905
Page
9
In a tense Atlanta debate Judge Russell assails Hoke Smith and Clark Howell, accusing them of sham rivalry and corruption while praising reform efforts and the need for a true candidate of the people. Smith replies defending his record and attacking Russell’s tenure and finances.
A heated exchange features Judge Russells critics led by Mr Smith accusing him of neglecting duties while campaigning for governor. The Constitution and railroad interests are blamed for favorable coverage. Russell defends his record as Smith sidesteps questions on free passes. Jasper county expected Howell carry. Russell slated to speak at Atlanta courthouse Wednesday night.
A testimonial mailing promotes Tobacco-Specife claiming a complete cure of the tobacco habit after a free sample. It lists numerous individuals across states who reportedly quit and asserts the product is harmless yet effective. The notice urges readers to request a sample by mail from The Pagers Drws and Chericel Company in Cincinnati Ohio.
T A Pattillo through Arnold & Arnold and Mark Tolbert files suit for 20000 against Georgia Railway and Electric Company. He alleges he was employed as a Yeaman when a May 31 1995 incident occurred while wiring Marietta Street, standing on a tower wagon lacking braces or railings. He claims he touched a span wire carrying up to 500 volts while preparing the Marietta Line.
The fragment discusses whether to use surely or certainly in place of sure. It contrasts a casual exclamation with formal correctness and notes common misuse in quotations. It emphasizes choosing adverbs that fit tone and avoids overly repetitive or awkward constructions.
A worker suffered severe permanent injuries from a tower wagon accident on August 30, 1906, claiming multiple broken bones and head and body injuries due to negligent car crush. HL D Melten sues for 2009 damages, assistant car repairer in the south yards. William Lightfoot sues for 1000 damages over a heavy rail crush to his left foot. A Woodlawn incorporation petition by sixty seven citizens is filed in the clerk’s office.
Augusta Georgia October 30 George Washington Murray, former South Carolina congressman, Negro, will serve three years on the Sumter county chain gang for forging the names of ignorant Negroes to land leases. The supreme court denied his appeal for a rehearing this afternoon. Murray, though a large landowner, is to crack rocks and work on roads as punishment.
In New York on October 30 counsel for the legislative investigating committee said he led no plan to pursue criminal prosecutions from the insurance inquiry. He noted District Attorney Jerome’s earlier statement about seeking funds to hire him to prosecute insurance men found guilty. Other items from Americus and Birmingham report railroad depot work, street fights, resignations, and Admiral Togo reception in Tokyo with schoolchildren marching in salute.
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