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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1906
Page
10
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Harman of Atlanta issues call for a Southern Trade Areas Association meeting in the city on August 17 and 18. The main topic is to discuss the recent act affecting postage rates and potential impacts on members and annual dues.
The Pennsylvania Railroad announces reduced fares on select journeys as a private leased wire reports a new sale date and lower rates to attract travelers. Details on routes and timing are still issued by the company for September debut.
Special to The Georgian. Savannah August 1. In city court Judge Norwood imposed a fine of 500 dollars plus costs on Perc Estonia for keeping his saloon open on Sunday. The judge warned he was determined to break up the practice of bars remaining open on Sundays.
Special to The Georgian Bowman Ga August 1 Bunyon Cheek has assisted in organizing a Woodmen of the World camp. About 26 will be chartered. Members from Elberton and Hart counties will join for the initiation ceremony.
Private Leased Wire from Indianapolis reports that Tom Taggart will not attend the Petersburg first district Democratic congressional convention as previously announced. It follows the casino raid at French Lick and gambler arrests, with Taggart advised it would be better to avoid the convention.
Dooley Jackson, a black man, was fined 60 dollars and costs by the city court on charges of inciting a mob. The court ruled his remarks about the white race followed the fatal shooting of John Parker, a black man, by Patrolman Clark in Chattanooga Tennessee.
Special to The Georgian reports Captain H. Phillips canvassed Chattanooga and finds a city population of 62,000 with 15,000 school aged children and about 13,000 adults. The survey outlines age distribution and potential implications for city services.
A local display highlights a magnificent collection of brass wares including desk appointments jardinieres wood boxes coal oil urns smoking sets and similar items. The display promises substantial offerings for collectors and decorators seeking period pieces.
Hoo St F Duckworth national president of the Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America says he never understood Harvie Jordan. He notes the union’s minimal cotton price set at 11 cents in 1905 06 and accuses Jordan of trying to sway the farmers and public by press reports. He predicts farmers may turn from politicians and speculators on such matters.
Charles D. Freeman of Charles D. Freeman & Company, New York, writes to Harvie Jordan, president of the Southern Cotton Association, defending the New York cotton exchange against attacks tied to Georgia contract limits. He cites support from firm associates and industry figures, argues against 정보요, and asserts exchanges stabilize prices and aid manufacturers and planters alike.
In Mayfield Kentucky a Black man named Allen Mathis was tried, sentenced, and executed within about an hour. A large crowd gathered, tearing down much of the jail yard fence to witness the hanging after the alleged assault on Mewithel McClain last Wednesday.
An advertisement touts Kryptok invisible bifocals by John Le Cours at 42 North Houseweet Prudential Building, claiming eye care and near vision benefits in one pair.
A lengthy critique discusses cotton price fluctuations since 1821, arguing against conspiracy claims by exchanges and the Boykin bill supporters. It emphasizes supply and demand dynamics, notes the 1903 cotton surge, and defends market mechanisms while urging Southern readers to rely on informed self reliance.
Rockville Maryland August 1 Joseph El Brown a noted horse thief pleaded guilty in the circuit court to grand larceny committed twelve years ago. Judge Ham Henderson suspended sentence and released him on own recognizance amid public alarm. Residents have bought stock of admirable locks and bars from local stores.
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