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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1906
Page
5
Special to The Georgian reports passenger train No. 35 and freight No. 7 collided head on at Paint Rock Alabama. The freight fireman was killed and eight cars derailed. The passenger train reached Birmingham via Deckered Tennessee around 5 oclock.
Alderman I Grayson testified before the police committee presenting a twenty page written report accusing uniformed officers of serving drinks to African Americans over bars and of officers sleeping on duty with others pulling shifts.
The passenger steamer Lucille sank in Lake Erie off Wire port near Toledo last night. The hold flooded rapidly, fires were extinguished and the crew abandoned ship as water poured in.
A local resident formally declares candidacy for the Sixth Ward council seat citing community issues and the upcoming white primary as a key hurdle. The announcement names the candidate and signals plans to seek votes across the ward.
The McHenry bill to lease the Western and Atlantic railroad failed in the lower house after the railroad committee reported against it with only Senator McHenry supporting the measure. The Senate had passed the bill earlier, proposing a sixty year lease at an $88,600,000 investment. House members opposed renewal and any extension beyond the current lease term.
Colonel E J Swayne recently named governor of New Orleans discusses cooperation with the Louisiana state health board and U S health authorities in the yellow fever campaign. He meets with President C a state health officials to coordinate efforts in the city.
Savannah dated report says Detective Julius Starke was indicted by the grand jury on a larceny charge related to a gold jeweled locket given to him by jeweler E Hochman. Hochman prosecutes the case claiming the larceny was settled. Starke faced a separate Sunday saloon-keeping charge with no true bill found.
A Pittsburgh widow, 88, Nelile Nadu, attempted suicide by ingesting car d ic acid on a theater step. Officer O'Connor intervened, knocked away the bottle and forced her to drink milk, the hospital doctors said saved her life.
Private Leased Wire from Rome reports Cardinal Rampolla in serious, possibly failing health at age 64. Once papal secretary of state under Pope Leo, he was regarded as the world’s leading Roman Catholic figure.
A fragmented notice lists residents and visitors in Atlanta and nearby cities including J. J. Doster in Macon B. Hudman and S. Bunith in Athens Florence Hughes in Gainesville James in Aragon B Jones in Talbot and other names such as R. W. Roch and H. Taylor. The item references gatherings or appearances across multiple locations with varied names and unclear events.
Private leased wire reports hygienists in Paris opposing the Lourdes pilgrimage starting August 16. They denounce the medieval practice as a health risk and unsanitary, warning of contaminated water and urging medical action against believers entering the bath.
Chattanooga Tenn August 9 In the list of new industrial enterprise reported to The Tradesman for the week ending there is great diversification though wood working plants predominate Many companies entered manufacturing in some line Alabama Mobile construction company Palmetto land company Decatur Show case factory cane factory Brine lumber company Florida Manufacturing company Georgia Atlanta word worth Columbus manufacturing Athens Engineering and contracting Mississippi Itta Bena furniture company Stewart gin and mill company Tomer company Mons Point land company North Carolina Gastonia weaving mill Goldsboro cotton storage Rowland cotton storage Chadbourn Elevator company Balada furniture factory Efacointon ton furniture factory South Carolina Columbia Telephone company manufacturing company Balada supply company Tennessee Memphis Wood working plant seal and stamp company
A growing slate for the Georgia Court of Appeals is set to be listed in the legal directory with thirteen candidates in the running. New entrants include Judge Fred Foster and Representative Emerson H. George of Madison and Judge Bartow Willingh of Forsyth plus others from the Flint circuit and Columbus area.
Abbeville Georgia August 9 City Marshal Tom Sawyer died in the county jail yesterday afternoon after a period of delirium. He had been dangerous and unmanageable, was placed in the jail to await lunacy hearings, and died around eight o clock. He is survived by his wife and two children.
J. C. Wright of the department of agriculture in Charleston will supervise drainage surveys now being made for the county drainage commission by the United States. This marks the first time a government official has been sent to participate in coast land drainage work in South Carolina.
A Clark Howell rally is planned for East Point next Tuesday night if weather allows. A meeting of Howell's supporters met Wednesday at Mayor Lennard's office to arrange an open air event with several prominent speakers from the city and suburbs to follow.
The Thirty fifth Georgia regiment held its reunion in Conyers Georgia with thirty five survivors and two to three hundred veterans from other groups. General C A Evans gave the address as guests were treated to a basket dinner and barbecue. A carnival followed and veterans spoke in brief remarks.
Augusta Georgia August ninth The grand lodge of the Ancient Order United Workmen opened with about fifty delegates. Master Workman H M Beck presided. A barbecue dinner was served under the supervision of Sheriff Harry H Morris. Delegates enjoyed a boat trip and a tour of the car lines before resuming business.
Steamship Danpene carries Bierley to vacation while Adams Express clerk Ba Eermuellerly faces exposure over alleged Canal bonds fraud. The case centers on millions tied to Panama canal securities and a high value exchange. Authorities report the clerk's alleged scheme involved large sums from minor 4 cent transactions.
A Rome special reports J B Clark who moved from Chicago and bought a farm near Rome will quit farming due to unprofitable labor, plans to hire Negro workers who he once distrusted, and says his views on the Negro have changed since coming South. George W Campbell named general Southern agent of the Underwriters Salvage Company and to open an Atlanta office. Captain Barry Wright and Hill City cadets proceed to Chickamauga for army maneuvers. Dr W W Wadsworth of Atlanta visits Rome representing a leading life insurance company.
A fire at the Wood Campbell distillery in Girard, near Columbus, Ga, destroyed the operation Tuesday night. Loss was about 3000 dollars. the still had run only a month and owner Mr. Campbell had not cleared interest. Eighteen barrels of whisky were saved, but many bottled goods were destroyed. investigators suspect incendiary causes.
Governor Blanchard delivered the welcome on behalf of the state to the United Confederate Veterans United Daughters of the Confederacy and Sons of Confederate Veterans at Garig Hall Baton Rouge. The reunion opened with sessions and a flower parade tableaux and a dance planned for the evening with a grand ball to close.
Private wires from New York report that while Belasco declines to discuss plans for Mrs Carter, indications suggest no break in her engagement with the Belasco company. A new play by David Belasco is hinted as a coming attraction with Carter likely to appear in the cast.
Morgantown West Virginia August ninth two inmates Buck y Kittlewell alias Frank Howell Jeff Taylor and Carl Gross escaped from the county jail and fled into Pennsylvania. Walter Fium held on a murder charge refused to join them. Four steel bars were pried from the tall window. It is believed they had outside help.
Charles Curtis was admitted to a parish hospital in Lake Charles La after slashing his throat and stabbing himself in the chest in a failed suicide attempt. He survived the initial wounds and received medical treatment as investigators assess the case.
Chattanooga route round trips and Lookout Mountain short trips offered with fastest times. Tickets on sale every Saturday through Tuesday after. Visit Chickamau Park during State Guard encampment. For tickets call City Pass and Ticket Agent A Thomas, Phones 169 M Bell and 153 Atlanta. Depot Ticket Agent C B Walker, Phone 213 Main. G Harman G P A.
Partial timetable notes from Southern Railway list daily local and long distance trains to Chicago Atlanta Washington and Savannah with stops at Macon Brunswick Fayetville and Chattanooga. Services include sleeping cars and guaranteed connections though the garbled text omits full details and times.
Fragmentary notice notes schedules for trains to Atlanta and New York with details obscured. Mentions a pal of Atlan and other trains, but specifics are unreadable and dates or routes cannot be confirmed.
Fragmentary notice reports a transportation update with mentions of Beall and daily schedules. The readable text indicates a service allowing passengers to board sleepers, highlighting an operational change or timetable note.
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