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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1906
Page
20
Dainty white collars with long or short tabs feature open work embroidery eyelets and delicate Swiss motifs. The true value is 25c but priced at 10c. Also selling ice at 10c per unit, with this likely the last shipment available.
A prisoner who admitted stealing two bushels of wheat from a farmer after his family went two days without food argues he acted to feed his starving wife and child. The case highlights decisions on punishment where hunger drives theft.
A Fulton county Democratic sub-committee letter dated August 9 1906 informs gubernatorial candidates they may appoint a representative at each precinct polling place to observe the counting of ballots in the August 23 1906 primary for state house officers. The notice confirms similar access granted to other candidates.
The Cannon movement was launched in many county seats with resolutions urging Speaker Cannon to accept the nomination. Several Democratic conventions reportedly endorsed William J. Bryan for president. A second item notes the Cantacuzene royals attending events in Newport and Oakland, with fashion and appearance details.
Special to The Georgiaa from Columbia Ga notes a large year over year rise in Muscogee taxes for 1905. Assessor reports total property values at $19,607,400, up $170,230 from the prior year, with professional tax gains and a rise of 1,239 polls. Negroes’ returns total $430, with overall increases of $56,500 over last year.
Special to The Georgian Greenville Aug 10 The state special grand jury returns charges against City Chief Bucknell and Willimon linking them to an alleged fee scandal. Accusations include misuse of police funds, failure to enforce ordinances, hog farm approvals at city expense, and improper travel billing for a fire chiefs convention. The panel also cites improvements to Bucknell’s premises at city cost and irregularities in expense claims.
Fragmentary wire copy from York dated August reports a husband who eloped with his wife and child amid unclear details. Names, places, and full context are unreadable in the surviving text.
A New York dispatch reports Colonel A C Drinkwater ex Governor Benton McMillin State Senator Thomas F Grady Father Ducey and Colonel Ruppert elected to Bryan reception committee at Madison Square Garden Thomas F Smith named recording secretary to organize the welcome The plan aims to bring at least 600 Nebraskans to greet Bryan upon his return to America.
At the Wells Vargo & Co stockholders meeting in New York, the Harriman headed ticket of thirteen directors defeated the opposition led by Walter C. Stokes. In other news from New York, Fred Brooks wagers Hearst will become New York governor at 1 to 6.
At Ciliands Springs near Attalls the Etowah county Confederate veterans held their annual encampment. Colonel D. Danley, commander of Ermagannern Camp U C V, served as master of ceremonies as old Civil War hardships were recalled in a recreated, disciplined camp setting.
Special to The Georgian from Gadsden Alabama reports a conference yesterday between Louisville and Nashville railroad agents and local farmers. The meeting focused on growing and marketing melons and vegetables on a large scale, noting county produce and market potential. Authorities indicate interest in organizing product marketing and distribution through coordinated efforts with rail transport.
The Boykin bill, now passed both houses and awaiting the governor's signature, will shutter eight brokerage houses in Indiana employing about 100 men. Across the state, at least 100 firms may be abolished. Local managers offer cautious comments as they review the fast-approaching legal change, naming Hubbard Bros, Chas. & Co, Randolph, L. J. Anderson & Co, Payment Brokerage Co, Freeman & Co, and Joseph Pao among those affected.
Comptroller Meta sent a city warrant to B and G Soltmann for five cents. The city must spend over six dollars in official paper fasteners and the time of eighteen men to pass on all bills. Eighteen officials took fifteen days to verify accounts.
A large touring automobile wrecked at Jerome and Burnside avenues in the Bronx during a chase by mounted police. Mrs Howard and Miss Margaret Van, passengers, are hospitalized with fractured skulls. Policeman Smith was injured and died. Driver Stewart Elliott, owner and chauffeur, led the pursuit when he failed to stop. the car struck a mount and overturned near Burnside Avenue.
A report from Toledo Ohio describes a 16 year old woman caught in an opium raid. Details mention Mrs J Mach of Chinton Street Buffalo NC vacated a residence, with unclear conditions and locations. The item reads as an early 20th century terse police blurb with limited legible names and places.
Doory clad, bow sry and footsore, two German women travelers, Miss Agpes Hoyll and Miss Sl Ie Mt, arrive in a distant city seeking aid after a exhausting journey reported by Private Learned Wire from Washington on August 1.
An unsuccessful attempt to break from a county jail was thwarted today as prisoners behind the Hn A Reed? were discovered near the exit. No injuries reported and jail security remains firm.
Special to The Georgian Chattanooga Tenn Aug 10 Private Pred J Coertner arrested last night on a charge of selling Mauer at Port Oglethorpe Ga, resisted going to the guard house and shot himself. He was reported to be connected with Trop H Twelfth Cavalry. Native of Texas.
In a Mohkes Bluff speech Col John H Bankhead, Alabama alternate U S Senate candidate, argued waterways and public highways are the best railroad rate regulators. He noted Alabama has 2000 miles of navigable waterways surveyed by the federal government and predicted Mobile would become a major coal hub once navigable. He urged Congress to appropriate 40 million to deepen the Ohio River channel to ease freight and reduce rates.
A New York wire report says the grand jury will pursue a rigid investigation into methods of the Ice Trust. The quote asserts a strong commitment to proving criminal conduct or absence thereof in city business.
In Chicago on August 10 the Secretary of Agriculture Wilton arrived and declined to explain his presence. A conference was said to be planned for those favoring stricter quarantine rules and cattle inspection at shipment points. Washington notes a longtime Grant era aide, now deceased, referenced in a fragmented obituary snippet.
Aug 16 Macon Ga Mrs Robert B Park vice president general Daughters of the American Revolution and Mrs Edgar A Rows regent of the Nathaniel Macon chapter visit to Ambassad or see ye ees al canes and Washington to speak to the people memorial to General Lae rm i Indies of Macon about the coming of risers om jan fe ette memorial is stat he toe athe be. Washington Ga Aug 10 James M Smith of Oglethorpe county candidate for governor will address the voters of Wilkes county Saturday noon in Washington courthouse. This will reaps the pecans aa viels that tare of his ativiey 4 the Gubstantorten Teco wae started Richmond College o e Wire.
News item reports Mrs Siren Hartje plans to leave Pittsburg after debts are settled in the Hartje divorce. Family members include Thatcher and Mrs John Scott with unmarried daughters Helen and Ida. The move aims to benefit Hartje’s children Louise and Beatt amid ongoing proceedings.
Arthur Harris and Flemister, two young janitors at Grady Hospital, were fined $1075 each after a fight over a half pint of whisky. The dispute began when Harris allegedly gave the whisky to Flemister before a man died by morphine. Police report the accused refused the drink, triggering the brawl between the two.
At a Savannah Manufacturers Association meeting last night the group approved an advertising campaign in newspapers and other media to promote Savannah's manufacturing strengths. The plan targets a wide trade area and begins on September 1.
Supreme Court of Georgia delivers judgments on numerous cases in error from county and city courts. Names such as Audie, Lompay, Treier, Kennett, Brunson, Morvigat, and others appear. decisions involve plaintiffs in error and defendants in various jurisdictions, with judges including MMngien and Powell & Pot noted in the record.
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