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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1906
Page
9
A report notes a proposed allocation of 100 million dollars to assist cotton growers facing distress conditions. The suggestion emphasizes targeted relief for the cotton industry within the stated economic framework.
The Southern Cotton Association convened in Mut Springs Ark to approve forming a corporation with $100,000,000 capital to buy store and warehouse distressed cotton. A five member committee will draft detailed plans for incorporation and report at the next execution meeting. President Harvie Jordan explained the plan aims to stabilize prices by buying cotton offered below a minimum price and storing it to influence supply and demand.
Peters burg reports Zenaide Konoplinnokeyo, an IF member of a terrorist cell in Penzien province, was condemned after a court martial for the August assassination of General Min. She maintained composure and smiled upon hearing the death sentence, which requires confirmation by the Nicholas commander of scorpe.
Covington Tenn September 8. A quarrel between wives over water from a rain barrel led J. H. Hughey and Charles Harper to a pistol duel in a yard near Tipton. Harper died after Hughey fired both barrels. Mrs Hughey and Mrs Harper witnessed the event. Hughey jailed on $2,000 bond. Also reports show ex-convict Tod Lappew shot in Muscogee I T during a fight with officers. In Valdosta Ga William Dame, a prominent citizen, was fatally wounded by buckshot while riding toward Dupont. The motive remains unclear.
Mrs. Claude Christian of 22 Cornelia Street attempted death by her own action at 11 30 pm in Magnolia Pharmacy at Deralsr and Dantas corner. She was taken to Grady Hospital and is expected to recover.
Judge Owen P Thompson and Millard Fillmore Dunlap deny charges and accuse Sullivan of political crimes in a heated exchange surrounding a Chicago speech and Peoria convention. They reject claims of buying delegates and label Sullivan a corrupter while defending Irish and other communities.
The National Farmer Educational and Cooperative Union, meeting in Texarkana since the previous Wednesday, adjourned with a new constitution changing the group’s name to Farmers' National Union. It bars negroes and certain professions, invites agriculture interests to Topeka, and memorializes Congress for cotton tax funds.
Waycross Ga September 8 A Special Munger details the shooting of Cinta Jonanga by Charlie Meeks at Sermons this morning. Both white men, Meeks used a pistol firing three shots. Johnson was struck in the mouth and hand but expected to recover. The dispute stemmed from Johnson forcing Meeks sister into a marriage and abusing her.
Greenville dispatch notes looming second primary to decide the governor race. Manning and Ansel court Spartanburg and Greenville operations while Brunson supporters may tilt results. Voters face divided stances on dispensary reform and state options as speculation swirls about Blease and other candidates.
Washington forecasts Sunday and Monday for Georgia and Virginia show fair conditions with possible afternoon thunder storms in northwest Georgia. Winds variable, temperatures near normal, and a period of unsettled weather indicated in regional reports with partial cloud cover and scattered showers in coastal areas.
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