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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1906
Page
10
Private Learned Wire Auburn Indiana reports 24 year old T Edward Randall, stage electrician for a theatrical company, was killed instantly last night when a live wire at the switchboard behind the scenes was grasped in error during light connections.
Dr. W. G. Wylie of New York, president of Southern Power Company, says a transmission line from Great Falls on the Catawba River to Spartanburg will be extended to Greenville and the line to Columbia will also reach Greenville if prospects justify it.
A bold sales pitch invites buyers to inspect diamonds noted for beauty and quality. It promises practical prices, expert handling, and a guarantee on every stone, emphasizing dependable, honorable dealings.
Washington Aug 7 A leave of absence for not exceeding ten days has been granted to postmasters to attend the convention of the National Association of Postmasters and the Michigan Association of Postmasters to be held in Detroit on August 23 23.
Special to The Georgian from Newberry reports a white infant's body found in a well on the Cousine plantation, about ten days submerged. The site had no residents for months, and no suspect is identified.
Report from Tattimore Maryland details a distressed minor attempting self harm after a romantic dispute. Authorities respond as paramedics and police secure the scene and assess the youth.
Knoxville Tenn August 7 One of the most important business transactions in years saw the formation of The Red Rock Company of Knoxville by the H T Hackney Co and others to bottle Red Rock Ginger Ale from The Hagan Dodd Co Atlanta The initial capital 26000 will rise to 100000 as demand grows Four bottling plants already operate in Atlanta Jacksonville New Orleans and Knoxville with more to come The Hackney Co a major southern wholesale house has sold over 40000 of Red Rock in the last quarter and plans a modern plant between September 1 and 16 to serve East Tennessee and beyond
The Monday council session debated conditions around Bell Street Public School with an ordinance by Councilman Draper calling for an investigation. The measure passed with no opposition, citing disorderly houses near the school and outlining enforcement steps. The meeting also discussed rail franchise taxation and liquor rule amendments amid broad debate by city leaders.
John Leek, a white youth about 18, was arrested in Gadsden on city and state warrants for larceny and forgery. He allegedly stole a watch from merchant John Moore and disposed of it for a few dollars, and forged two checks attempted to pass them.
At Nortene Aug 7 the battleship intended for President Roosevelt's convoy mission to Panama arrived at the navy yard. All alterations to the ship will be permanent, including appointments for the president and related changes.
Round trip to Chattanooga and Lookout Mountain priced at 4.10 via Western and Atlantic Battlefield Route. Shortest line and quickest time promise. Tickets on sale every Saturday through Tuesday after. Call J A Thomas city pass agent for tickets schedules and details.
Twenty five monkeys belonging to the Robinson show were smothered to death Sunday while a circus train passed through the Big Bend tunnel in West Virginia. The animals valued at 3000 dollars died from smoke exposure as the two mile tunnel choked the engine with fumes.
In Wheeling West Virginia an Aug. fire fatally burned two young siblings. A girl attempted to warn her younger brother as her clothing ignited, and both children died from burn injuries sustained in the incident.
A city council report notes a Atlanta peay organization has accepted an invitation to meet in the Routes, marking the first such consent in the group’s history. Delegates may cost 3500 to 4000 attendees, with a large fair grounds exhibit planned.
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