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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1906
Page
13
A Atlanta seller promises high grade wines and whiskies with strict quality checks and refunds. He claims nationwide and local trade confidence, invites customers to request a complete catalogue, and directs readers to call Main 325 for delivery from 7 9 East Alabama Street.
A movement seeks a six mile rail line across Newton County connecting Social Circle on the Georgia railroad with Mansfield on the Central of Georgia. Backed by Atlanta capitalists, promoters pledge rights of way incentives to start construction soon. Mansfield becomes a growing town with banks and various merchants, while Social Circle adds industrial activity.
In Elberton Georgia on September 1 a country negro spiled decorum by insulting a respected lady at a boarding house. A crowd formed, police arrested him, a local committee dispatched him with a thrashing, and he was told to leave town. The woman’s misreading of the remark is claimed.
Odd advertisement vow claims to cure drunkards and restore families. It offers a free mail-only “trial package” with plain wrap and mentions a doctor figure named Valder Specie, promising results in days and asserting no concealment of ingredients. The misspelled copy and garbled text obscure details.
The old residence of the late Absalom H. Chappell on Rose Hill, built 72 years ago by Ran nnr Jones, is being remodeled by Mayor L. H. Chappell as a permanent family home. The house hosted notable events including a ball for Augusta Evans Wilson in 1854, with Millard Fillmore visiting Columbus that year. Absalom H. Chappell moved in 1857 and the property remained the Chappell homestead. notable figures such as Dr. J. Harris Chappell and Judge Thomas J. Chappell were raised there.
Fulton County officials plan to add 24 officers to bolster protections for residents outside Atlanta city limits. Clerk Wood notes seven Saturdays left to apply. board to meet Wednesday to finalize the list and approve preliminary sites for three police camps and related tasks including bloodhound purchases. Captain Carter reports committee progress and locations proposed for curb and policing initiatives as court cases proceed.
The report states Suliana Inten plans to move the court from Fez to Meracro and notes continued circulation of the idea with no confirmation. It mentions elder brothers imprisoned since the tenth and a correspondent's claim about the transfer.
Col J C Boyd, from Selma Alabama, born August 15 1845, led militia in South Carolina and Georgia. He served in Civil War Alabama units, commanded in the Spanish American War era, and held key posts in Greenville and Columbia before being elected adjutant general by a large majority.
The eighth congressional district Republican convention in Decatur Alabama nominated Dr Joan T Masterson of Moulton for Congress. Jerrie Murphy of Huntsville was elected chair of the executive committee and I S Sherrill of Whitesell chaired the committee. Masterson accepted the nomination promising a district canvass. For the first time no Black delegate attended the Alabama GOP convention signaling a shift in party dynamics.
Fifteen hundred men walked out of the Commercial National Bank building in Chicago on orders from Commissioner Hartzon. The new skyscraper underway at Dearborn and Clark is paused while safety measures are reviewed, with work expected to resume by Tuesday. The Navy reports the departure of the cruiser Charieston from Chile with Secretary Hoyt and family aboard.
Montgomery reports from September 1 show Alabama cotton crop quality poor due to heat and bloom loss. Farmers favor holding cotton for at least 10 cents, with many estimates around 11 to 13 cents. Buckets shops are urged to be driven out of business as part of broader reform.
The article lists the slate for the next Georgia Senate with six presidential hopefuls including Akin Felder Flynt Howard Haruman and Martin. It provides a district by district roster of the proposed senators from Chatham Liberty Wayne Charlton and many counties, naming each district’s appointee.
Forsyth Georgia September 1 Spectal The extensive improvements on the main building of Monron college during the summer vacation are nearing completion and should be finished by September 10 This work will enhance classroom beauty and department comfort The campus improvements extend to a new waterworks color system expected to yield better protection and service The college anticipates a larger turnout for the coming session with several new members joining and continued strong prospects for future growth
Buchanan, Gm, September 1. Boer calls Hon. Price Edwards of Luch anno who was nominated for judge of the superior courts of the Tallapoosa circuit against the incumbent Judge A Las.
Bartlett born February 21 1892 in Dallan Paulding County Georgia oldest son of Rue Edwards longtime Paulding County official. Educated at Bowden College admitted to the Maralson County bar practiced law before farming on a large county farm. Married to former Migs Ault with two children.
Montgomery reports reveal Ilannah Kembert, longtime inmate, and a negras accomplice fled from War den Dawson at Flap Top after a scheme with Charles Thomas. Thomas faced burglary terms and was due free in three months. Officials debate if Hannah aided his exit, while Warden Fields describes the pair as untrustworthy and focused on their own affairs.
An Mattoon resident Mrs. Bill claims relief after three days of Ley Z. Cooper medicines, recounting months of crippling rheumatism and a return to walking. The Jacobs Pharmacy handles Camper's New Discovery and Cooper's Quick Relief, with other reports of cures across the country.
Washington report by Brigadier General Constant Williams urges raise in army pay reflecting higher living costs since 1872 and frequent postings. He calls for heated officers quarters at public expense and better commutation allowances, noting current outlays exceed past provisions and debts arise from duty station moves.
Three men Newton Graves Bascom Graves and John Graves were killed when lightning struck their house as a shower moved in near Troy Alabama on a Friday afternoon. Julian Rowden and Dennis Smith were wounded while Newton Graves and Bascom Graves died instantly.
Augusta Ga September 1 Special Mia Bryant of Greenville S C who was attacked weeks ago by a white man named Tinee Barton is believed to be dying from blood poisoning caused by Barton biting her on the arm The man Barton is confined in the jail and had been refused a hearing until the woman's condition worsened
In Valdosta Georgia on September 1 Superintendent Taylor led a manhunt for a female convict who escaped from a gang. The chase ended near Haynes District after the woman took refuge on a log by a river and plunged into shallow water to escape. The pursuit highlighted the perilous escape and close interception by the authorities and hounds.
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