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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1906
Page
10
Town records show Mayor J. Q. Little of Gaffney presiding over a local court case involving himself. The trial centers on a street confrontation between Little, Tom Lockhart, and a nephew named Steegune, with testimony about a prior dispute and resulting penalties.
Special to The Georgian Chattanooga Aug near Winchester Kentucky on the Cincinnati Southern line passenger train No 4 wreck kills Fireman Simmons son of the Oakdale yardmaster and seriously injures Engineer P W Colson of Chattanooga.
Mrs Louisa Stenton mother of Mia Alice C D Kinan who was murdered mysteriously in Brent two months ago was taken to a sanatorium against her wish. She was driven to College Point while John Warding the superintendent said she was a willing inmate in fairly good health.
The ad invites buyers to view diamonds with guaranteed quality and beauty. It promises practical prices and expert handling, emphasizing honorable dealing and full guarantees on every stone offered.
The National Association of Accountants and Bookkeepers will hold a rally meeting Thursday evening in rooms 1020-1036 Prudential building. Ralph H. Brown will speak along with others. All city bookkeepers and interested parties are invited to attend as the group outlines plans for growth and practical application of its principles.
Representative J Randolph Anderson of Chatham distributes a personal statement in the senate defending his stance on the bucket shop bill. He attacks editorials and cartoons linking him to gambling and asserts his aim to prevent fraud and protect Georgia from speculative manipulation. The piece notes his detailed refutation of critics and his opposition to the substitute bill. Special to The Georgian Columbus Aug 9 tax returns of Muscogee county show gains in real estate as residents buy homes, with poll numbers rising from last year.
The United States will press a case in the Southern District of New York against M Citroen to recover 110000 in customs duty on the Leeds necklace imported unstrung to pay only 10 percent duty. The珠珠珠 case could change future pearl imports if Citroen wins. Mrs Leeds and William Leeds are linked to the purchase.
Round trip for 4.10 via Western and Atlantic Railway Battlefield Route offered with shortest line and quickest time. Tickets on sale every Saturday and valid until the Tuesday after. Call city agents for schedules and information including M. Bell, Atlanta. C. B. Walker, Depot. E Harman, G P J.
Savannah jury considers action after Judge remarks lead to sudden disappearance of coin slot machines citywide. Cigar slot machines vanish from numerous establishments following statements. Grand jury may take up the matter as concern grows over gambling devices.
In Echols county ordinary court Valdosta Aug 9 alleged adopted children seek year's support from Samuel Staten estate. Heir dispute over funds and lands centers on a very eccentric decedent who died recently near Statenville. Case continued to September term amid debate over substantial hidden wealth.
William Jennings Bryan spends a morning sightseeing in Lugano Switzerland after arriving from Rome. He toured sites including the area near the estuary and spoke about his audience with Pius X and impressions from the Pope's remarks, noting comparisons between small and large nations.
Special Cable report notes government moves against black preachers promoting Africa for blacks. The issue drew attention from the American government as tensions rise over sermons influencing colonial loyalties.
The Georgia Anti-Saloon League asks Atlanta police to strictly enforce the city’s prohibition law targeting habitual drunkards. State Superintendent J C Solomon urges action to curb liquor sales to the already intoxicated, calling for firm steps and citing mothers and sons of Atlanta. Chief Jennings reads the appeal to all three police watches to deter violations.
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