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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1906
Page
5
Special to The Georgian reports a head-on collision near Paint Rock Alabama between passenger train No 35 and freight train No 72 on the Southern road yesterday. The freight conductor was killed and eight cars plus the engine derailed. one other worker escaped with slight injuries.
The Savannah police committee heard Alderman W. L. Grayson present a twenty page typewritten complaint alleging uniformed officers served drinks to African Americans at night bars and that some officers slept in saloons while others operated the pull boxes, in a dramatic session.
Private Leased Wire. Toledo, Aug. 9. The passenger vessel Tuetile sank in Lake Erie off port last night. It was coming in with only the crew aboard as the hold filled with water and fires died, forcing abandonment of the ship.
The McHenry bill to lease the Western and Atlantic railroad for sixty years was rejected by the lower house after the railroad committee reported against it. Senator McHenry argued the deal as a poor investment, while opponents noted no renewal during the current term and the old lease expiring soon.
Colonel B J Seyne of the British army and recently mounted governor of British Honduras is in New Orleans en route to his new post. He has conferred with President Trion of the board of health and says he will cooperate with U S and Louisiana authorities in the fight against yellow fever.
Savannah, Ga Aug 9 Detective Julius Starke was indicted yesterday by the grand jury on larceny after trust charges. Jewelers E Hochman prosecuted claiming Starke received a jeweled locket to refurfl ed. The officer says the matter is settled. Starke faced a Sunday saloon keeping charge with no true bill. He denied any saloon interest.
Private Leaked Wire reports New York July 9. Mrs Nellie Nada 28 of Pittsburg split from her husband and faced poverty. Seated on a theater step she drank carbolic acid. Policeman O Connor stopped her, forced her to drink milk, saving her life per hospital doctors.
From Rome a private leased wire reports Cardinal Rampolla in serious or critical condition. Attempts to learn the illness failed. He is said to be 46 years old, a prominent Catholic figure in the world, with papal secrecy surrounding the state.
Paris reports fresh protests by hygienists against the Lourdes pilgrimage starting August 10. They denounce the medieval rite as unsafe, citing water believed to heal but allegedly harboring contagion regardless of the bather’s illness. Medical practitioners warn the water is not changed and may spread infection.
Chattanooga Tennessee reports a busy week as The Tradesman lists new industrial enterprises across the region. Lumber and wood working firms lead a diverse batch including mining, manufacturing, and electrical plants in Alabama Florida Georgia North Carolina South Carolina and Tennessee with several plants and companies reporting substantial capital like Memphis wood working plant at 6000 and other mills, warehouses and factories.
A flood of candidates for Georgia's court of appeals grows with thirteen hopefuls listed and more expected. Names include Judge Fred ae, Emerson H. Gee of Madison, Juke aioe Waimea of Forsyth, Jus Harwell of Ladrenss, and P. P. Promtt of Those, joining earlier contenders such as Prudge to aid Wari Rope, RB. Hammond, H. Hill, C P Bloodworth, Thomas H. Chappell, Arthur Powell, J C. G. Janes, J W M. Henry, among others as the race for the October poll heats up.
Special to The Georgian Abbeville Ga Aug 9 City Marshal Yom Sawyer died in the county jail here yesterday afternoon He had been delirious for a few days and had become so dangerous and unmanageable that he was placed in the county jail to await lunacy proceedings He had medical attention but remained delirious and about 8 o clock he died He is survived by a wife and two children.
Charleston South Carolina August 8 J C Wright of the department of agriculture in the office of drainage investigation visits Charleston to supervise drainage surveys for the county drainage commission by Uncle Sam. This marks the first time a government official has participated in drainage work planned for the coast lands of South Carolina.
A Clark Howell rally is scheduled in East Point for next Tuesday night if weather permits. A prior meeting at Mayor Lennard’s office Wednesday arranged plans for an open air gathering with several prominent speakers from the city and suburbs to participate at an undetermined location.
Special to The Georgian Conyers Ga Aug 9 The Thirty Fifth Georgia regiment held its reunion at Conyers Chapel U D C yesterday with thirty five survivors and two or three hundred veterans from other groups. Veterans marched from the court house to the rock warehouse for exercises as General Evans gave the keynote address. A basket dinner and barbecue followed with local and visiting veterans offering brief remarks and a new camp organized in the afternoon.
Augusta Ga Aug 9 The grand lodge of the Ancient Order United Workmen opened with about fifty delegates and grand officers. After secret sessions and a brief organizing meeting the group enjoyed a barbecue dinner supervised by Sheriff Harry Morris. Afternoon tours included a drive around the carines and a boat trip on Lake View before resuming business tomorrow.
New York on August 9 reports excitement aboard the steamship Gascogne as Samus Bierly, an Adams Express Company clerk who allegedly pilfered nearly 20,900 dollars by bidding eight million dollars on the Panama Canal project, is slated to sail with the party.
W C Clement reports J H Clark of Floyd County plans to quit farming near Rome due to untrustworthy labor. Clark says his views on the negro have shifted since coming South and that he will hire workers but expects unreliable labor. George W Campbell of Rome named general Southern agent for Underwriters' Salvage Company to open an Atlanta office. Also notes cadets departing to Colekaningage for maneuvers and Dr W W Wadsworth from Atlanta visiting Rome for life insurance outreach.
Special to Georgian Columbus Ga Aug 9 The Wood Campbell distillery in Girard was totally destroyed by fire Tuesday night with about 3000 dollars in losses The still had run only a month and owner Mr Campbell had not cleared invested money The fire is thought incendiary Eighteen barrels of whisky were saved but a large lot of bottled goods were destroyed
In Baton Rouge on August 9 the annual reunion of the United Confederate Veterans United Daughters of the Confederacy and the Sons of Confederate Veterans began with ceremonies and large attendances. Governor Blanchard gave the welcome, Mayor Bynum spoke for the city, and events include a flower parade tableaux and evening dances finishing with a grand ball and veterans parade next day.
Private wire report from New York indicates Mrs Leslie Carter remains with producer David Belasco. Tasco declined to discuss her plans for next winter or whether her recent marriage affects prior arrangements. A coming attraction hints at Mrs Carter in a new Belasco play without confirming specifics.
Buck Kittlewell alias Frank Howell Jet F Taylor and Carl Gross broke from Morgantown county jail early this morning and escaped into Pennsylvania. Walter Flum, held on a murder charge, refused to join the break. Four steel bars were pried from the jail window, with suspected outside assistance.
Lake Charles Louisiana August Charles Curtis from Oakdale slashed his throat through the larynx and then stabbed himself in the right breast twice with a pocket knife as responders delayed. He was lodged in the parish jail under medical treatment to avert death.
Round trip to Chattanooga and Lookout Mountain offered at 4.10 dollars with daily sales and a Tuesday following sale. Includes visit option to Chickamauga Park during the Georgia State Guard encampment. For tickets and info contact J A Thomas City Pass and Ticket Agent. phones listed for M Bell and C E Harman.
Rail timetable snippet lists Southern Railway daily services to cities including Cincinnati, Chicago, Chattanooga, Macon, and Washington. It notes Pullman sleeping cars on several routes, multiple connections, and city stops such as Atlanta, Charlotte, Richmond, and Cincinnati with arrival times around morning and evening hours.
Fragmentary text notes sleepers open to receive passengers at a BASh location with unclear details about their purpose or timing. The readable portion suggests a transport or station context but lacks coherent names or dates.
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