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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1906
Page
6
Fourteen persons were seriously hurt when a Third Avenue southbound car lost control on a steep Amsterdam Ave hill near 131st Street and crashed into a Sixth Avenue car. Passengers were thrown onto the street and treated at Hood Wright Hospital as physicians attended to the injured.
The cases against Alma Hardin and Emma Brockman, 16, accused by Mrs. Shepard of abusing her, were postponed to Tuesday morning before Acting Recorder B W Martin. The continuance was granted because attorney R R Shropshire is out of the city. The dispute arose after a visit to Ponce DeLeon park the night before, with Henry Shepard and William Bernen allegedly involved.
Eugene Shockley, convicted in Floyd superior court for assault with intent to murder Robert Maury in Rome months ago, is under arrest in Fort Worth Texas. Governor Terrell issued a requisition on Texas governor Wednesday. Shockley fled after his sentence of $300 fine or twelve months was upheld by the supreme court. He has a long, unsavory Rome reputation as a gambler and a leader in the Hill City.
Thomas Kent sue s Atlanta Steel Hoop Company alleging he was hired last June for $1.60 a day and sent to the boiler room where he fell into an ash pit. He seeks damages of 5000 dollars for a knee injury citing unfamiliarity with the work and place.
Washington dispatch reports the International Typographical Union heads to its Colorado Springs convention with the eight hour strike central. The stoppage, stretching over six months, has cost the union about 1.56 million dollars and affected roughly 40,000 members under the union's jurisdiction.
The firm Branson and Carson has been reorganized with Chaten E Reeves president Hicks secretary and treasurer. The Georgian reports the board will present the matter to President Morgan as charges and actions connect with embalming practices and keeping bodies from the ground. Excursions to Tybee draw visitors as Savannah hosts Atlantic Coast Line travelers and Montgomery sights. Local hotels fill with guests from four states as the city welcomes touring parties and business visitors.
Eighteen leading druggists served with notices by License Inspector R A Ewing will confront the tax committee to oppose a $200 levy on all white hops and malt extract sellers. Regardless of the outcome, the group must contribute $2,000 to city coffers. Attorney James L Mayson notes the ordinance may be future only and cites a prior case where liquor interests paid $100 each after opposition. Interest runs high as pharma lease seeks exemption from the tax.
Captain Paradl of the wrecked steamer Sirio admitted miscalculating the distance from Hermigas rocks after arrest. He said he did not abandon the vessel willingly. sailors forced him to leave. More than 300 people died when the Sirio foundered last Sunday.
Special to The Georgian reports Judge R B Russell candidate for governor spoke in White county Cleveland with a large attentive crowd. reception was enthusiastic and supporters see strong impact amid a divided county. Macon preparations include Hoke Smith speech with large ovation and Bible discussion. Ocilla hosts Hoke Smith supporters who organized a local club.
Edward A Peeples longtime general southern agent of the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis railroad in Atlanta has tendered his resignation to take effect August 31 Vice President Smith of the Nashville offices was in Atlanta to discuss the matter Peeples career spans nearly 15 years in Atlanta and with the N C and St L He is brother to the Nashville superintendent Peeples and plans to enter the commercial world if the resignation is accepted. Smith to name a successor Friday unless the resignation is withdrawn.
Marion N C August 9 The peonage cases against the South and Western Railroad Construction Company are to be called in Federal court tomorrow. United States District Attorney Holton of Raleigh leads the prosecution begun at the Italian embassy's request. It alleges many Italian laborers were imported and forced to continue work under threat of shotgun coercion despite desires to quit.
Hillsdale Michigan reports the death of 14 year old Howard Lawrence, son of Lt.ocka mil pond, who suffered a fit and drowned in about two feet of water on a Wednesday following a snon incident.
Hon Clark Howell and Hoke Smith scheduled to speak Friday and Saturday near Dalton, Stone Mountain, and Doraville. About 65 names enrolled. L R Tucker named press to Colonel J as treasurer with Colonel I Bryson as assistant. An invitation sent to Mr Smith to address voters before the campaign ends.
Special to The Georgian Dalton Ga Aug 9 Hoke Smith will address locals Saturday afternoon with his supporters active in promoting news of his campaign Rufe Hutchins of Cedartown expected to follow and likely boost crowd size Hardwick speaks at Conyers on disfranchisement issue at 2 30 yesterday to a large audience court house setting
Chairman James L Key of the special council committee investigating the Atlanta Gas Light Company has scheduled a meeting for Saturday August 18 at 3 oclock to prepare a final report. The session will include discussion with the gas company and private interests. A more concise report will be drafted and presented to the council. The council may direct City Attorney James L Mayson to draft a charter amendment to permit another gas company to enter the local market and test cases may be brought in court.
Belgrade Servia Aug. King Peter is taking extraordinary precautions to prevent a threatened revolutionary movement in the army from gaining headway. Adherents of the murdered Alexander have been active, and authorities uncovered a plot to restore the old dynasty. A number of officers have been dismissed and more slated for dismissal.
Beaver City Nebraska August 9 Walter Degarmo of Carthage Illinois now held on a bigamy charge and tied to horse thefts across multiple states. Telegrams report he has confessed to stealing horses in several jurisdictions and pleads guilty in one area.
An 18 year old boy, John Carnal, who disappeared May 24 from the western part of the city, was located near Mountainboro yesterday by a reader who saw a description of the child in a local notice.
A City report warns Atlanta’s water could turn muddy as demand soars and filters struggle. It cites double-filter flow, high alum use, and record July consumption, with tests showing pump pressures near limit and potential need to divert reservoir water to sustain supply. A committee seeks more time to review department accounts amid reorganization.
Greensboro N C August 0 after guarding the city jail with 100 soldiers guns loaded to shoot at the first sign of trouble crowds waited all night for a lynching of Frank Bohanon a negro prisoner who confessed to murders near the city authorities and sheriff the sheriff were victimized by a put up joke no mob was within miles and Bohanon remained jailed
Rawlins Wyoming Aug 9 Seven hundred Ute Indians have left their reservation and are traveling through Wyoming killing game and stock. Settlers fear serious trouble from the raid as depredations spread through the state amid growing alarm.
At least one man was killed and another seriously injured in a rear end collision on the Baltimore and Ohio line. An engine running light struck the Chicago New York express early this morning near Lodl, Pittsburgh. John G. Severe, engineer of the light engine, was injured.
Georgia legislature debates a bill to establish eleven agricultural and mechanical schools in each congressional district. The plan would fund tuition and board from fertilizer inspection fees, with land donations, and place control under the governor. Debate focuses on costs, constitutionality, and referendum requirements as supporters push for statewide education and opponents warn of ongoing maintenance spending.
The Georgia Senate approved a flood of local measures on Thursday with a 48 to 3 vote, including charters and court changes for multiple towns. Senators Crum, Weatbrook, Candler, Parker, Peyton, and others introduced or supported acts expanding waterworks, establishing schools, creating city courts, and reorganizing county governments across Vienna, Decatur, Vidalia, Vidalia Toombs, and several other cities. Local bills also moved to amend charters, set up new boards, and authorize bonds and depot facilities in towns such as Winston, Baxley, and Glynn County areas.
Washington reports Panama acts provoke strain as authorities seize property of Captain Pitt manager of Baltimore and Torre Fruit and Trans, allegedly without notice or due process. A Panama survey action, claimed to deprive the Baltimore owner of rental income, sparks demands for $100,000 in compensation.
Fragmentary 1906 item mentions Bixty and Mr. Buchanan of Wi dollars for relief of Drucilla Whit ley, aged, of Perry Whitley, for the army. Mr. Jenkins of Putnam to pay a 30 yorth Jasper Deewe for
Mayor Woodward criticizes Peachtree Street residents for not agreeing on paving needs while the city weighs options. He cites two factions among property owners and notes the city may delay action until October when the apportionment sheet arrives.
New York Aug 9 The Mutual Life Insurance Company was ordered by Justice Noon to furnish correct data of policies held by the international policy committee. The company must file the verified data with the insurance commissioner in Albany. Colonel A M Shook of Nashville Tenn applied for the writ of ee.
General Wright seeks two arbitration hearings to bring all corporations into line after notifying Seaboard Air Line two weeks ago of unsatisfactory actions. If no favorable reply arrives, the case may proceed to arbitration. The dispute includes a $130,000 figure plus a $70,000 addition, with a deadline of August 15 for action.
Rev. James Brady a Baptist minister from Morristown Tennessee was bitten by his own dog. He developed no symptoms for ten days and died today reportedly from hydrophobia or rabies.
A senate committee plans a 4 PM departure by rail to Milledgeville to inspect the state sanatorium. The group includes Senator Hamby as chairman and members Alzobrook Graybill Purr Hogan Adams Steed Foster Sirmans Phil Ups Copelaw Fortner Wilcox Fitzgerald McAllister and others.
Detroit August report says the Employers' Association adopted a resolution warning that upon reopening Ideal Manufacturing Company plants with striking workers any repeat of previous unrest will trigger a cessation of hiring across all member factories. The move underscores labor tensions as strikes persist and unions face a tough stance from management.
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