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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1906
Page
5
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George Allen of St Louis and J C Tanak of Jacksonville begin new duties with Southern Railway in Atlanta. Allen becomes assistant general passenger agent in Equitable Building office, while Lusk takes district passenger agent post. Both bring strong local ties and high regard from railroad officials despite limited prior Atlanta visibility.
A group of local insurers met in the mayor's parlors to discuss what constitutes an insurance broker before the city tax committee. The debate, sparked by a recorder's court case against C. H. Girardean, explored whether brokers should face brokerage taxes or remain deregulated.
The Grand Lodge of Elks moves to unify opposition to a colored Elks lodge in Macon Georgia Judge John P Ross head of the local effort reports to Denver that the plan will use the grand lodge name nationwide instead of a single Macon lodge The anticipated legal battle will proceed with jury in due course and draws keen interest among Elks lodges nationwide
In Pocatello Idaho Aug a Republican state convention renominated the chief figure in the miners' union leadership. French was named as a nominee and Wrrah was selected for the United States Senate while Ladeed Wire reports the minor details of the renomination process and local implications.
After talks among Governor Terrell Attorney General Hart and Solicitor Thomas Judge Hart issued an opinion upholding Judge Speer in a habeas corpus stay in the Rawlins case The ruling says the law allows a stay pending appeal and that officials must respect the decision This postpones execution of the Rawlins trio until October when the U S Supreme Court will hear the case The governor will issue a respite for Alf Moore a key witness in the matter The opinion argues the writ appeal suspends state court judgments and that the law must be obeyed even amid congressional action
Special to The Georgian Savannah Ga Aug 2 Thomas Halligan was elected clerk of council to succeed Robert Creamer. Halligan, former chief clerk in the office, will likely have the vacancy reduced as duties shift with a police court clerk in place.
Private Leased Wire reports Teddy Roosevelt Jr and George Roosevelt, nephews of the president, will visit Gunnison Texas later this month for a hunting exposition. Lieutenant Emery Land, son of the local fish hatchery superintendent, accompanies them as hosts.
An old San Francisco policy dispute centers on salvage profits estimated between eight and thirty three million dollars. Experts claim insurance brokers pressured policyholders into compromise settlements while grand juries prepare to fix criminal conspiracy charges. Professor A Whitney of UC was asked to provide evidence of the settlements.
Private Leased Wire reports that Senator Patrick McCarren faces a damages suit in Brooklyn Supreme Court. The widow Mary Pas ons seeks compensation while McCarren defends himself, noting he has repented and will present his side when ready. Sheriff Flaherty plans to assemble a jury to hear the case, and Justice White has issued a default judgment against McCarren.
Special to The Georgian from Chattanooga Tennessee reports several new Southern industries launched in the week ending yesterday. Alabama shows a range of ventures including a lumber mill, storage and manufacturing firms, and various manufacturing companies. South Carolina lists cotton milling facilities, a gin and milling operation, a timber company, a stove repair and manufacturing unit, and related ventures.
An old fragment notes malaria relief methods and a sale claim. The text mentions a drippy promotional line about a product or remedy tied to women and girls, with prices and a long-running sales claim. The readability is limited but indicates a historical medicine or household item advertised for 50 cents.
Railway and steamship lines issue over 30 000 tickets under the interchangeable 1000 mile program. W H Fogg D P A Atlanta Ga announces availability to travelers and agencies.
Durham reports James A. Corbitt, a tobacco factory laborer, hears he has inherited $21 million from San Francisco relatives. The claim includes a fortune supposedly left to his sister and brother. In Jasper, Dr. R W Woods, a local physician, fell from a peach tree and may be confined to his room for days.
A special from Pikeville Tennessee reports Charles Swafford, a young man from Pikeville, is charged with murdering Charles Assid, a Jewish peddler. Decomposed body found in woods near the town. Swafford waived examination. case bound over for court.
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