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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1906

Page

9

King Hardware Ends China and Glassware Sale at 53 Peachtree Street

King Hardware Company announces a closing out sale on china and glassware at 53 Peachtree Street. Bargains include plain blown tankards 25 cents, tea pots 25 cents, 10% piece dinner set 90 dollars now 60 dollars, and various tumblers and mantels at deep discounts as the store exits the crockery business.

King Hardware Company Peachtree Street Bundreda Atlanta Rockingham King Hardware CO Peachtree

Speedy Trial Ordered for Alleged Rapists

Sheriff Netma directed the grand jury to convene Monday morning September 24 at 10 to consider swiftly the cases of three Black suspects jailed for criminal assault. One is charged with assault on Miss Lawrence near Caperrill, another for assault on Aira John A Kimmel in Oakland City, and a third for attempted assaults on Em Orrie Bryan of Courtland Street. The grand jury had been set for September 27, but unrest led Judge Pendleton to issue the order and convene Monday.

Gheriff Netma Corvere Grand Jury Misses Lawrence Caperhill Pendleton Aira John A Kimmel Oakland City Em Orrie Bryan Courtland Street

Whisky Gauger Burned by Lightning at Distillery

Special afternoon event in September. Jam C Dunn, governor, was gauging whisky when a vivid lightning stroke struck the barrel from which he had just drawn, sending whisky into the barrel and igniting his clothes. Dunn was painfully burned but saved from worse by the quick action of others.

Falika LA Eclock Dunn

Indictment Shakes Local Justice Roster

Ravannah multiple local justices face grand jury action for malpractice. Nathans and Athens based officials indicted after past acquittals. Judge Seabrook ruled against attempts to sway jurors as trials loom.

Istica of the Peace Ravannah Bpecil Ime Justice Eane Nathans Nas Athens Fof Jones Justice Courts Hle Hag Seabrook

Peasants Refuse to Pay Taxes in Odessa District

In Odessa district peasants refuse to pay taxes prompting the government to warn that schools and hospitals cannot be maintained and must close. The action follows a unanimous, unalterable ritual in response to demands for tax payments.

Odessa Govarpor

Pure Food and Drug Law Applied to Candy Rules Read

The federal commission to enforce the Pure Food and Drug Law discussed confectionery rules in New York on September 21. Prohibitions include mineral colors and any drug narcotics. only vegetable or animal colors allowed, chemical colorings forbidden. objections raised to coal colors by Dr Melward Guderian. Bonds to fund Decatur waterworks and sewerage projects approved by Judge Ryan will be sold in New York and Atlanta at 6 percent interest. Athens Electric Railway plans a near city pleasure park with three sites under review, track laying to start soon and a bright park expected.

New York Federal Commission Congress Melward Guderian Decatur Ala Decatur Ryan Atlanta Athens Athens Electric Railway Company

Athens Opens Southern Water Analysis Laboratory

The Hydrographic Branch of the U S Geological Survey established a branch lab at Athens to study water quality across Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Kentucky, Tennessee, North and South Carolina, and Florida. James St Evans leads work analyzing minerals in daily river-water samples from twenty stations, aiding industrial and railroad needs with data on mineral content and water treatment viability.

Geological Survey Athens United Sates Geological Survey Georgia Alabama Misissipi Kentucky Tennesare South Carolina Florida University of Georgia White Moors Chemical Strahan James St. Evans Rensselaer Pal; Technic Institute Troy Tenty River Taiea DL Jornson North Carolina E H W Gellards New Athens

They Held Negro in Bondage in a Farm Case Verdict

In Caps Girardeau Missouri on September 21 the jury convicted Charles M G Smith and Cherios M Smith on count eleven of the forty four indictments. The case involves enslaving a person named John Reed, linked to Roosevelt in Cuba, who escaped through a floor at night. Judge Krum denied a new trial motion and awaits sentencing.

Krum

Atlanta Boy Is Honored Dozier Lowndes Elected President

Dozier Lowndes of Atlanta was elected president of the university junior class at its morning meeting. Officers chosen for the year include vice president C G Mills of Griffin, secretary treasurer Hatcher of Columbus, captain of football Kate Smith, captain of baseball Frank Martin, chaplain W C Henson, and poet Gates.

Doziar Lowndes Cla Athens Ciam

Columbus Industrial Profiles Drawn by Traveling Journalist

September 21 visit by J J Weight Thompson a traveling representative of The Chattanooga Tradesman in Columbus to collect data for a feature on the city's industries. The article will explore local producers and economic activity and is set to appear in the Chattanooga trade journal.

Columbus J Weight Thompson Chattanooga Tradesman Bacen

Plumbers Strike Continues in Macon

Macon plumbers remain on strike after failure to reach an agreement over a $500 wage and an eight hour day. Master plumbers continue to negotiate the large contracts still unfinished as talks proceed in Macon, Georgia.

Macon

National Dental Association finishes convention resolutions

The National Dental Association committee on resolutions completed its work by drafting thanks to local committees and city hotels. Dr Thorpe of St Louis will transfix the papers for presentation. The Buffalo meeting inspired strong attendance and a warm reception from visitors amid Niagara Falls ambiance.

Clare National Dental Association Thorpe St Louis Nolae Niagara Buffalo Prember

Chappell Receives Broad Support in Primary Contest

Columbus coverage notes Judge Chappell, the Muscogee county candidate for appellate judge, gathering strong support from friends statewide. The article outlines campaign rumors, party rules, and a special executive committee meeting arranging a primary for October 3 with unpaid managers and clerks due to limited funds.

Atlanta Man Survives Twin Wrecks in Six Mile Ride

A Gainesville Midland passenger train derailed twice between Gainesville and Jefferson, Georgia, injuring few and leaving a badly bruised knee. Bridger, manager of Alkaheat Tvertum Gustem, escaped with clothes ruined, recounting chaotic jolts, a broken coupling pin, frantic attempts to jump clear, and muddy, crowded platforms as cars tumbled and passengers fled toward safety.

Bridger Alkaheat Tvertum Gustem Ameran Bridgea Gainesville Tiridgee Jefferson

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