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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1906
Page
5
The article highlights diverse footwear options in Georgia with strong, clean-cut styles. It notes plenty of new ideas from local shoemakers, praises workmanship, and suggests other manufacturers may copy styles later but quality is hard to replicate.
The Barney and Smith Car Company owners of Milltown Air Line plan extending 30 miles north to Valdosta, Ga. A survey is authorized and bids sought for steel rail and equipment. Large shops for freight cars may be built in Valdosta to support growing shipping demand. Local interest vows support for new enterprises and regional development.
Dumont's airship broke down during experiments in Love Chemp Paris. The wreck descended rapidly and collided violently with the ground. The craft was severely damaged but Bantes Dumont was not injured.
In Paris on September 13 The Journal De Paris argues that if Cuban insurgents do not disarm after American cruisers arrive, the United States may send troops to Cuba. The piece suggests a credible reason for postponing U S reembarkation and frames intervention as plausible.
Seven graves near Kingston Georgia mark the loss from the Westinghouse Western and Atlantic wreck. Conductor Whitehead Engineer Clements and Fireman Kinnamon are buried at Kingston Rome and Tilton as mourners fill the cortege. clergy conduct brief services and large crowds attend.
William J Bryan issued a reply to Roger Sullivan of Chicago denying personal controversy and defending party unity. The statement references Sullivan from Illinois and former remarks by Bryan at the Jefferson Club in Chicago, noting concerns about unsafe methods and the impact on the presidential candidate.
The article recounts a disturbance on Piedmont Avenue where several Negrron fought, injuring a sergeant who will be out for days. It also notes a missing child found at the union depot, and mentions political debates over corporate influence and party purity, including Bryan and Sullivan.
In Macon Georgia on September 11 an action was filed by Ming May Benner a resident of Macon against Simeon Mallwat and Light Campans in the city court seeking 910000 in damages. The suit arises from injuries after a cemetery belt car on Poplar street ran into her more than a year ago. She alleges severe injuries including loss of hearing and permanent disability. The case went to trial with testimony set for tomorrow morning.
A public meeting in Daneon Terrell County seeks to abolish the dispensary system after eight years. Petitions urge the ordinary to order an election under new law. County educationists push local taxation for public schools.
Reports state insurgent forces in Cuba near Havana as patrols tighten around the palace. News notes interruptions in telegraph service, distrust of rebellion, and a U.S. naval guard ordered to return ashore while Cuban affairs prompt high level talks in Oyster Bay.
Columbus Ga September 19 J J Garner a carpenter was injured in the Ola Columbus shop of the Central of Georgia railway yesterday He was working on a car when the support gave way causing the car to fall He was caught in the wreckage and severely injured but is likely to recover
Columbus, Georgia September 13 special James C McPhail a Columbus boy who has served as chief clerk in the Montgomery office of the Virginia Carolina Chemical Company has been promoted to assistant manager of the companys plant at Richmond Whitehead quarters and had just left or Virginia
The Fulton county Democratic executive committee asks precinct managers and clerks to serve without pay in the October 3 general election for the Court of Appeals. If any decline, Chairman Maddox will appoint replacements from among other men.
In Wilmington South Carolina on September 1 a traveling man Paley Williams was mortally wounded in a ballroom melee by Lonnie Snipes. An officer fired a pistol duel wounding another man in the street. Elizabeth Matt Lee of Rockville Maryland died at Silver Borough. The narrative includes biographical notes on General Francis P. Blair and connections to political figures.
The department of the interior reports yellow fever activity in the week ending September 1 with eleven cases and ten deaths. The disease appeared in Yuna- Yao and Caza states, with two cases in Vera Uruz. No epidemic form detected this season in the region.
Franklin lodge Odd Fellows met in Macon Georgia to discuss building plans on Cherry street. Several offers for fancy pieces were presented and the order may accept and move to another quarter. One offer valued at 30000 pounds was mentioned for construction by McManus, a furniture dealer.
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