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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1906
Page
6
Private Leased Wire reports extreme heat in New York causing many deaths and mass suffering. Thousands sought relief at Coney Island beaches while beach crowds faced thieves and distress on the East Side with fires escapes and public baths overwhelmed.
Round trip to Chattanooga and Lookout Mountain offered at 4.10 with shortest line and quickest time. Tickets sold Saturdays, valid through Tuesday after. Includes chance to visit Chickamauga Park during Georgia State Guard encampment. For tickets call J A Thomas or listed agents.
With just fifteen days until the August 22 primary, five candidates push hard in a combustible campaign. The schedule shows extensive speech making from Hoke Smith Reuben Arnold and Judge R B Russell across Georgia including Athens Madison County Carrollton and Augusta.
Washington and at the Ni Young People’s Christian and Vocational Convention the Address to the American Public urged equality before the law and warned that crime has no color. It calls for national aid to local education and praises Northern philanthropy and Southern efforts for education.
A Hoke Smith rally is set for Monday night at the Bijou theater starting at 8 o clock. Barton Blount will preside with speakers including Reuben Arnold Senator W A Covington Sam D Jones H C Peepl HH Cabaniss Hudson Moore Sam Van Houten J T Tophen and Judge George Hillyer.
A party of young people led by Mr and Mrs Arthur Walsh of Niagara Falls narrowly escaped going over the American Falls. After a propeller failure, an oar broke and the boat drifted toward the current until rescuers from the Lobster Club pulled them to safety with a thrown line.
In August 1906 the Georgian notes F J Cooledge & Bro began paints and glass work twenty five years ago and now Fred J Cooledge Jr is admitted bringing the name to F J Cooledge. No changes to plants or warehouses. River and Indian Streets referenced. Savannah notice lists Forsyth Street address.
A new maneuver program began at Chickamauga as three Georgia regiments arrived Saturday and set up camp in the volunteer section of the park. Seventy first and First Alabama units have broken camp and returned home as South Carolina troops left for their homes.
The Casino presents a strong vaudeville bill led by Abd el Kader and his three wives with rapid sketches. Johnson and Bob Harty with Little Chip and Mary Marbie perform a comedy sketch while Will Dockray offers a monologue. Brindamour returns for a second week with varied feats, and Eddie Mack shines as a premier baseball dancer. Matinees Tuesday Thursday and Saturday afternoons.
E T Glenn long time treasurer of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute died Saturday after a lengthy illness. He served thirty two years in the post and left a wife and several children. He was buried Sunday in the family plot.
Saturday results show Poote and Davies BM Kits defeating Nerk and flrege 4-1 while Regenstein 9 Silver M beat West End 6. Me Kata and West Rad engaged in a tight match as Foote and Davies pushed leaders. John Silvey’s side claimed second place with a 6-3 win, Kelley struck out 19 in a dominant outing against West Mod, and More’s debut added to the offense as West Rods were largely shut down until the eighth inning.
A special to The Georgian from Pickens reports a novelty stunt ball game played at Pickens Hall Park on Wednesday afternoon. A crowd watched a women’s team in white dresses versus men in flamboyant costumes. the ladies led 6 to 1 when rain ended play after seven innings.
A muddled afternoon game ends in darkness with neither side scoring until the third. Maddux-Rocker drive in three runs as Presbyterians answer with two runs, but the game goes on until darkness, with Dorsey and Windeur delivering key plays before the match is stopped.
The Winder Stare won a tightly played game at Wieder Cotton Mill, called in the seventh inning due to rain. Tassie Cave pitched well for the Stars, who have now played twenty eight and won all.
Saratoga buzzes with racing season as Cavanagh special arrives bringing bookmakers and turf followers. Mohawk II withdraws from a 2-year-old stakes, Travers Stakes upcoming, and gambling details noted amid town excitement and eager visitors.
Private wire reports fighters including Murphy,several challengers named for Bingham Ohio August 4 date and Dayton August 38 match. North Dakota Lawn Tennis Association opens its annual tourney with 300 silver cups for champions at Town and Country Club, drawing top players from Minnesota Manitoba and beyond.
Manager Chance of the Chicago Nationals has another Huck owing to Tom Walsh, the Kane catcher. The New York Americans have strengthened their pitching depth as a key asset. Willem Quinn, a Harvard alum, is highlighted for his performance with the team.
Eight hundred passengers aboard the Fall River line steamer Puritan from New York to Newport and Boston faced peril when its shaft snapped near Gull Island off New London. Marooned in fog for nine hours, the vessel towed by the Providence reached New London with a heavy pace. Separately in Georgia, Wilson shot Porter after a dispute over ten cents. Porter died, and Johnson was jailed after a manslaughter verdict.
The steamer Greyhound of the White Star Line ran aground in the mud near Hickory Island and Sugar Island, delaying passengers until the early morning. Passengers remained aboard until 1:30 am when they were moved to the steamer Pleasure and brought back to the city after a squall disabled control of the vessel.
The eighteenth annual Mississippi Commercial Congress is set for Kansas City from November 20 to 23. Governors have accepted invitations to attend and address the gathering. The executive committee urges action on inland navigation projects to boost regional development and unify river states.
Cordele Georgia reports the death of a 50 year old resident after a prolonged illness of three years. Born in Lee County he spent most of his life here. Survived by his mother Mrs Hope Jones a brother Lee B. Jones wife and three sons William Sangoie and land two daughters hell. Funeral service conducted by R J A. Jackson and burial followed at Sunny Side cemetery.
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