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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1906
Page
8
The senate saw disorder as members moved about and visitors gathered near the rear railing. The Candler substitute to the Hall bill was up for consideration. President West rapped for order, grew nettled, and urged senators to pay attention to the business, but confusion soon repeated.
A Georgia Senate session features tensions over the Candler substitute and Hall measure with Sen Mills declaring a change of vote after accusations against newspaper editorials. Senator Williams praised inquiry, while others like W C Bunn and D P Rose are profiled for their motions and farming ties. The chaotic start gave way to restored decorum as the session continued.
Census 1904 finds New York city leading in land area at 209 215 acres while Hoboken is smallest at 825 acres. Report notes Duluth spans more territory than St Louis despite smaller population and outlines city expenditures and per capita debt across 151 urban areas.
New York August. The suit of Dr C C Hendrick for 299080 against Laura Biggar, once an actress who inherited a fortune from Henry M Bennett, Pittsburg theater owner, may reveal startling disclosures about the posthumous Bennett tale. The case cites two years of professional service and involves Hendrick, a justice of the peace who testified for Miss Biggar when she fought Bennett’s legacy. His wife also sued for alimony, claiming he was too closely involved with others. Disclosures may follow but specifics are unclear.
Weshinatss Aug 48 Representa tive BE Bowers of the Sixth Mis Pn district chairman of the camp congrsethal co of the Democratic Reta has returned ee aninion upon the knowl foceasing work that is being done ido the congressional committee said o Bowers at the Ebbitt House To set the election of a Democratic case in the sixtieth congress The committee is doing some systematic work and the opportunity is before us to take advant of conditions that are causing the Republicans much con cern In our state ties John Sharp Williams has a fight on his hands in his race for the senate but I believe he will be elected to succeed Senator Money on 1911
Special to The Georgian Thomasville Aug 8 The anti Hoke camp in Thomas County faces a discouraging campaign as they were slow to act allowing Dr McIntosh led Hoke forces to mobilize. Yet supporters cling to Uncle Lums famed prophecies noting past predictions such as McKinley Bryan Parker and school bond battles. They hope a fall vote on the 22nd will turn the tide despite loud pro Hoke rhetoric and a cloud of unverifiable forecasts.
A couple from Virginia were jailed in Grattan on a theft charge after a hotel keeper at Oakh Md reported their marriage yesterday. The pair denies stealing brass bed knobs.
In Tuckerton New Jersey Louisa Jones wife of a prominent store owner died after entering a large shop refrigerator and a sudden temperature change is blamed. The incident occurred in her husband’s store the same building where George W Austin also died suddenly.
An individual describes severe after-effects from La Grippe a weak nervous system and distressing symptoms. After failing to improve with previous treatment they credit Dr Miles Restorative Nervine with restoring strength and saving their life.
T. J. Simmons, formerly a noted Atlanta newspaper man and now news editor and part owner of The Macon News, spent Tuesday in Atlanta visiting friends at the capitol. He helped shape a period of intense news gathering as the session extended and the tax measure stirred debate. Congressman Charlie Arette was seen in Atlanta during the day.
In this profile of Campbell representative Mr Longino, a first term legislator, the piece notes his cautious yet independent voting in the house and his reform-minded yet practical approach to state needs. It contrasts him with Mr Boykin of Lincoln, praising his floor presence and backing for the bucket shop bill, while highlighting Boykin’s influential role and business ties in Georgia politics. It ends with an ad for drawing materials from John L. Moore & Sons at 4% N Broad Street.
Chicago faces a milk famine with Chief Milk Inspector Grady warning of drought driven forage loss. Shortfalls in milk supply reach about 60 percent as dry heat burns green forage. August prices soar from 90 cents to up to $3 for eight gallon cans. Milk arrives from distant Ohio sources up to 500 miles away.
A harbor incident at Newport News results in one man drowning after a boat capsized. Two others managed to swim to a schooner and were rescued. The event occurred in the harbor area, details incomplete due to damaged text.
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