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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1906
Page
5
Advertising the Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company of Newark asserts modest commissions to agents but locates emphasis on low premiums, large annual dividends, and liberal policy contracts. It invites readers to request particulars if not represented locally.
An inscription lists a passenger and ticket office at No 1 Yeachtree Street with a phone contact 142. The fragment includes stray numbers and garbled text resembling prices or codes, offering little coherent narrative beyond the office location and contact.
Dr J A rat a physician and Democratic nominee was sentenced yesterday in the city hall for contempt of court after refusing to reveal the whereabouts of his dog Moe. The incident involved a 5 year old child bitten by the dog. The doctor had been fined $100 and remitted it on a condition, but he did not comply. He was sent to a police cell as authorities pursued the dog’s location.
From Yatesville Georgia Aug 7 a negro camp meeting erupted in a shooting and razor attack over a crap game three brothers involved, Joe Stephens was slashed and shot in the hand another man wounded likely to die as about two hundred shots rang out on church grounds with multiple assailants.
A trio armed with large revolvers robbed eight Forsyth Cherry Street and Second Ave shops, netting over $500. Police say the Five Points gang planned the spree to raise funds to bet on the 100 to 1 horse Nigger Mike at Saratoga. Sidney Jacob allegedly gave his name when captured.
Private Leased Wire reports seven men were badly hurt when an elevator plunged from the sixth floor to the basement of the eight story Meeker Street building at 10T and 109 Bleeker Street. Injured rushed to St. Vincent's Hospital in critical condition. Panic ensued as workers fled toward a single stair and another elevator.
A man in Seattle killed his wife after accusing her of talking to neighbors. Police report the suspect acted in a fit of jealousy and fatally shot her before taking his own life. Neighbors describe a tense raised voice incident prior to the event.
W R Ware BE H Thornton John Coleman and J M Dugger applied for a charter under Ware Furniture Factories with capital stock of 25000 and permission to increase to up to a million dollars. State Horticultural Society agent Guy L Stewart travels to Macon for Georgia State Horticultural Society sessions. Meeting expected to yield notable horticultural facts. Sues for Lost Trunk: Attorney Jordan and B Smith sue Southern Railway for 200. Smith seeks damages for a trunk lost en route to Tate. Trunk contents damp and mildewed. Morgan’s Gab: Ernest Morgan accused of gas meter tampering but freed for lack of evidence. Malone watermelon cutting at Judge Londrom’s court on Decatur Street by the Tige Anderson Camp.
Mrs. Rebecca Brown died at 113 West Fair street at 11 30 Monday. Funeral at 3 Tuesday at the residence. interment at Westview cemetery. Mrs. Martha Chandler, 72, died at 20 Carlton street Monday. services at 10 Tuesday at the residence. interment at Westview. Miss Tryphosa Marshall's funeral was held at 8 pm. Miss Marshall, daughter of the late Dr. A A Marshall, ancestor in local ministry line. interment in Monte suma, Ga. Gilbert N. Fleming, 60, died Monday at 123 Greensferry avenue. survived by wife. Funeral at residence Tuesday afternoon. interment at Oakland. Major J B Davenport, aged 23, died in Atlanta after a stay in a private sanitarium. services pending. Professor yon R p O Donnelly, an old friend, attended the body. W M Skates, of Fiat Shoals road, died after two days of illness. survived by wife and three daughters. Funeral at residence Wednesday afternoon. interment at Sylvester church burying ground.
Mrs Paul Havaman and Mrs Paul Hausman, both in their 30s, died at home at 457 Washington Street Monday night after a three week illness from typhoid fever. She survived by husband and a young son. Funeral arrangements not announced. brother traveling from New York expected. Fulton County voter registration figures show about 12 000 to 13 000 registered, with two governors candidates native to the county.
A Tuesday morning incident at the Southern Express Company office saw Richie, a negro, attempt to free Abram Myers from Special Officer McCollough. McCollough fired twice at Richie. neither shot hit. Myers was arrested on disorderly conduct after a row with another. Richie was later captured. both men faced Acting Recorder Hirsch, with Richie fined $10.75 and Myers $3.75. Both men were said to bear a good reputation.
W. L. Stallings has been chosen as solicitor of the city court of Newnan for a four year term beginning March 24, 1906, defeating incumbent W. G Post amid broad endorsements. The governor also reappoints several county solicitors and signals more decisions on contested positions as the session progresses. Malaria causes loss of appetite, Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic advertised as a remedy.
Special to The Georgian from Columbus Ga reports an accident at the Home Mixture Guano Company plant when a scaffold collapsed injuring John L Warnock acid maker Green Senet Jackson Ed Walker and four African American workers. The same edition notes a fatal shooting of a negro man at a house in the Bottom near the city.
A brief notice announces candidates for council seats from the Fourth Ward and Sixth Ward subject to the white primary on August 22. W. Mangum and Dr. B. E. Pearce list bids, with John W. Grant also named for Sixth Ward.
An old United States paint brand, Kellogg Old Process linseed oil, promoted as the oldest in the nation. Sold by F.J. Cool edge & Bro in Atlanta and Savannah.
Dora H. M. Rafferty, wife of George J. Rafferty, sues Gilbert J. Rafferty the elder, famed coke king of New York, in Kings County Supreme Court for 500000 alleging alienation of her husband’s affections. Rafferty the elder resided at the Waldorf Astoria. the husband served three years in the Philippines.
Washington August 7 Jim Griggs of Georgia chairs the Democratic congressional committee and rejects a one dollar plan copyright for Jim Sherman the Republican head. A circular will go to 36000 Democratic subscribers urging one dollar each to back the Bryan campaign and to 3600 Democratic editors. The first dollar to the campaign fund was posted yesterday from J H Neville of Mississippi. The note praises the donor as a loyal Democrat.
Chief Clerk James F. de Jarnett reports a record 21 babies in a Marion hotel within one day. Most arrived with parents Monday afternoon. several families from McRae Milledgeville Newnan Dublin and Florida were among the guests, creating a nursery scene and drawing attention to the hotel as a traveling men’s stopover.
Chicago August 7 Investigation into the Standard Oil and railroad relations was to begin at 3 PM. Veniremen failed to appear delaying grand jury impaneling until today with seven more names drawn. Prosecutors, secret service, and witnesses filled Morrison's office as testimony proceeds before the jury.
A heat wave in Salisbury driven mob violence leaves seventeen dead and two seriously wounded. Local militia called, Mayor requests aid. a Southern railway worker and a drayman shot amid chaos. Court convenes criminal session amid sweltering heat to investigate the lynching and ensuing disorder.
A large mob stormed the county jail injuring three Black people and prompting officials to intervene. The crowd grew with reinforcements from Whitney, while leaders were pressured to confess. Guards moved prisoners as Governor Glenn dispatched military aid to restore order.
Special to The Georgian from Dallas Ga on August 7 reports a large turnout to hear Judge A B Russell speak in support of his gubernatorial nomination bid. The address followed expected lines and supporters greeted the judge with enthusiasm.
The board of police commissioners is set to discuss a plan to censor news issued by the police department. Chief Jennings supports systematizing press information, citing prior cases where published details hindered investigations, including a nine year old murder case.
In Rockford Illinois on August 7 a doctor named James H. Jackson faced public remark after impersonation incidents. Reynolds Bean and Lee Brolinger pleaded guilty for calling him John D and were fined with suspended penalties, requiring they refrain from mistaking the physician for the man.
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