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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1906
Page
13
Palermo reports four days of tremors causing widespread fear across Sicily. People desert homes and shelters, invalids moved from hospitals, and crowds gather in open spaces. Government orders food distribution and evacuation measures as communities endure the disaster.
Inspector Wasser raided meat premises and seized tinted and rotten meat. In court victims faced penalties from Judge Beorien. Charla Thomas Overs arrested for handling spoiled goods, fined five dollars plus costs. Carton Campbell and Brown of Enterprise Sausage fined three dollars and costs for driving on unhealthy meat.
The American Public Works Association concluded a successful convention. City Engineer Eluatin of Hattiesburg led demonstrations and engaged delegates in discussions on municipal control and franchise ownership. Attendees praised the event and its progress.
The body of Major Opcar Frown of the First Cavalry, United States Army, left Fort Sam Houston, Texas, Friday night for Athens, Georgia, where funeral services will be held on arrival. A telegram says the body will reach Atlanta this morning, depart at 2 PM for Athens, with an honorary escort appointed by Governor Tarrel to accompany the casket.
Four hundred Atlantans gather at the Piedmont hotel for a dinner honoring William Jennings Bryan with Lamar Hill presiding at the event. Plans include a public reception, a midday lunch with Young Men's Democratic League members, and an evening speech at Ponce de Leon. Bryan may be joined by Governor Terrell and local officials. he is slated to depart Friday morning for Birmingham.
Jennie Hudson a young girl is held in the matron's ward of the police station to be sent to a training school as she refuses to give up her sweetheart. Her cousin Ag and an orphan sister Stella Ferguson live with her and dispute over male company. Officer Mancrief escorted Jeanie to the barracks for orders. Mrs Walters, an aunt, called yesterday intending to take her home but Jeanie refuses to live with any relatives.
Secretary of Treasury Lowdy Mo Shaw visited Memphis delivering a political address at the Lyceum theater amid receptions. He attacked Bryan and bi metalism, urged government ownership of trunk lines, warned of risks to capital and labor, and argued for broadened public control over railroads and harbors. He contrasted proposed reforms with current railroad taxation and governance while anticipating local opposition as the Democratic platform evolves.
A new furniture factory to be established by John T Weathers Brngate Hilt and others will move into the Columbus Show Cane building. The $49,000 enterprise will issue stock to local investors as construction proceeds in Columbus, Georgia on September 15.
A local Masonic lodge forms a waza and means committee to raise funds for a Peachtree and Caln привocated temple. The project target is £200,000 with £18,000 for furnishings and apparatus. Members Forrest Adair J K Orr and E McCandless comprise the committee as they seek individual subscriptions from lodgers to begin construction once funds are raised.
Colonel J G Mills a well known Atlanta figure died yesterday morning in Cohutta after a brief illness. Born near Marietta seventy seven years ago he moved to Atlanta as a young man and later lived in Whitefield County until his death. He wrote under the pen name hoe gaining statewide recognition. Survived by a son J J Halt of Cohutta a daughter Mrs Frank South of Galnaville and a brother J M Mills of Atlanta. Funeral arrangements not announced. service will be held near Cohutta in the county.
Last night Commissioners Woodalda and Oldknow and Councilman Charles Thoberts with Chief Jenntrex and Captain Mayo surveyed dives and saloons on Decatur and Peiris streets. They plan a city council report aiming to limit saloons to three per block rather than crowded quarters.
In Le Compte La on September 15 a white man narrowly escaped a mob and was charged with attempted assault. Reports state Nick Longworth was renominated. a crowd in the float district supported actions surrounding the incident. Authorities moved the man to Alexandria while the town marshal faced lynching rumors.
May Preamt, a one year old held at the police barracks, accuses Meg Freast of luring her from Rome to Atlanta on a Sunday evening. The child says she was taken to a house upon arrival and kept until yesterday morning, while probe officials examine the sister’s Florence Crittenton home past and promises of a happy life.
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