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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1906
Page
19
te Leased Wire Worth Texas Aug 13 Two Kansas and Texas passenger trains crashed head on in the eastern here today. te reported that twenty persons were injured and many others unaccounted for as rescue teams worked through wreckage and officials gathered survivors at the scene.
A corps cleaned the coagulating basin at the water works this Sunday. Workers removed mud accumulated over three months, leaving the basin clear enough for potential summer operation without new debris. Manager Woodward believes the basin can stay clean through the season. The mud was as thick as seven feet in places, hindering direct filtration.
Tremendous heavy rains drenched the region with several inches falling quickly. A washout on the Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac railroad near Ashland blocked trade as trains on the Atlantic Coast Line, board Air Line, and Southern detoured.
Special to The Georgina from Dallas Texas reports the state convention will vote for governor with a primary on the ballot. Candidates T. M. Campbell C B Molquitt M M T0084 C K Bell appear with tallies 90 68 529 65 168. The convention will bind to official instructions and drop the lowest on each ballot as rounds proceed.
Walter Taylor heads a special committee appointed to review how local butchers conduct business. An afternoon meeting will hear from the board of health on the slaughter house ordinance and related topics. The Gas Committee will discuss the gas company franchise and a court test is anticipated.
A high court decision in the case Rich Brothers v Deposit Company of Maryland holds guardians cannot sue bondsmen on debts tied to guardianships. The matter involved goods bought by Mia J. Bigby and her two daughters for 1500 dollars. The guardian’s withdrawal attempt was denied, with the ordinary of Fulton County upholding the ruling in the late year.
William J. Bryan released a statement opposing Roger Sullivan and John J. Hopkins, charging they robbed Democrats of rights. He said Sullivan should retire but would resist quietly, choosing to fight for leadership.
The Atlantic Compress Company received a building permit Monday morning to construct a shed costing 5000 dollars, extending from Bagewood to Tenetront. The project aims to support a half million dollar plant, with expectations for increased handling and future growth in Atlanta’s market.
Pearhtere street hotel proprietor Denke received word Sunday night of Cooper Drake’s drowning at Paducah Kentucky. No particulars: his brother reportedly died while rowing. Mrs Dirke sent flowers to Dat low Georgia for funeral arrangements.
A county police delegation patrolled the Mt Gilead camp meeting drawing an immense Athinta Sun day turnout. Wagons and vehicles filled with workers and seekers arrived while local pastors visited to oversee orderly conduct. Chief Turner and patrols returned to Atlanta after reporting a single infraction, as the gathering continued through the week.
At the Ponce DeLeon Casino week starting Monday night the program features The Elenora Sisters from the Palace London, Jacob's acrobatic dogs, Cartmell and Reed, and Stanford and White. Morris and Morris bring English eccentric comedy, with strong musical comedy company history, promising ample laughs and engaging acts.
The fifty second annual International Typographical Union convention opened in Colorado Springs with about 300 delegates and 600 former delegates plus hundreds of Women's Auxiliary members. Main topics include the 8 hour day dispute and related labor issues.
Aug 12 report from Trenton details 10 year old Regnault Hagbrook alleging his father, 30 year old Albert Hagbrook, tortured him with a wire tongue restraint, hanging by thumbs, starvation, and whipping. Walter Graane reportedly involved. bail was refused.
The New York Herald describes the Ah Fong family from Hawaii, detailing their rise from sugar investments and plantation buying to prominence in Honolulu society. It recounts Ah Fong’s fortune, his seven children eight years of girls born later, and the family’s social standing, residence, and roles in local life.
Private Leand Wire, Norfolk reports Raynor Storee Wells, son of millionaire W P Wells of New York and Newport, a U S Navy apprentice seaman, is jailed aboard the cruiser Franklin after overstaying. He is kept on bread and water and will face a summary court martial. Wells seeks discharge from the navy, facing the possibility of the harshest punishment. Experiences suggest he may face a severe trial to determine his fate.
W Emlen Roosevelt, the president's cousin, was attacked by a mad dog near Sagamore Hill. James Sloane, a Secret Service agent, arrived and fired with an automatic pistol, saving Roosevelt after the dog lunged at him twice.
Atlanta hosts Monday evening events on August 13 for Hoke Smith's appointments. Lawrenceville in Gren county holds Wednesday August 14. Alt aonarS noon county convenes Thursday August 16. Augusta in Richmond county closes the week with Friday August 17 engagements.
Eugene Smalts found a rare pearl in a clam at a bake in Utica on August 14. The gem, valued at about $1000, had been nearly destroyed before judges assessed its worth.
A partial, garbled OCR note references rowers and a boat event. readable names or places are unclear, with no complete details on participants, date, or location. the text lacks coherent facts to determine outcome or involved organizations.
A crowded Atlanta courtroom case opens with a dozen Negroes and two women quarrelling over baby toys, Nora Finch claiming the toys for her child and Lula Jones denying ownership. Nora fined $5 and costs. Lula $3.75. Other notes include a runaway boy seeking a butcher role, a divorce suit by Mrs. Ebbie Cauble, Rabbi Marx speaking to a club, a chicken theft chase, a call for locating Walter Brown, and a note on City water works secretary W. R. Dimmock’s illness.
In Oyster Bay August 13 a woman identified as Miss Esac created a disturbance in Christ Church Episcopal while attempting to speak with President Roosevelt. An usher removed her from a family pew, secret service men intervened, and she pressed for a moment with the President as he departed, but he did not pause.
Berlin reports that in September 1904 Ludwig Lesale a factory foreman in Durlath was knocked down by an auto. The article notes the incident and references the ensuing investigation and legal implications of the supposed attempted killing.
Philadelphia observers and naval officials reacted to the schedule as crowds gathered at the League yard when it was announced the cruiser would resume reception and be turned over tomorrow. Acatray Craig, commandant at the Fat a Anerny et a, was noted in the reports amid the day’s confusion and speculation about the machinery for Cadly making.
New York August 13. Preston Machtney a Pittsburg stage carpenter was slashed and clubbed by two Italians on a Third Avenue car. He lies near death at Gouveneur Hospital as Kathleen Cook the woman he is engaged to be married to endures shock. A tall Italian cut Machtney’s face severing an ear while frightened passengers pushed to escape. A policeman saved Machtney from bleeding to death by pressing his hands to the wound until aid arrived. Police seek the attackers believed to be friends of the woman near her home at 3:30 in the morning.
Middleton New York Aug 12 After an exciting night a mob of negro tunnel workers who had taken possession of the village of Otteville eight miles from here were rounded up at their camp near the village by a posse of twenty five deputy sheriffs doctors were summoned to care for the injured as the mob fled following the clashes and flight of several leaders.
The governor sent multiple confirmations to the senate listing appointees across counties and state schools. Names include A. Edwards Macon County judge. N. Holteclaw Houston County solicitor. L. Morgan Reidville City Court judge. H. Elders Atlanta City Court solicitor. J. Brannan centerein city court. F. T. Lanier Statesboro City Court solicitor. F. G. duBignon Fulton State Normal School director. John Temple Graves Fulton director. Atkinson Meriwether street officer. A. Titner Belew in State Normal School. James M. Dupree Macon State Normal School director. A. Tiener Belew State Normal School director.
A mass of garbled text describes a theft near Formw street just after 4 am. A negro stole a suit of clothes, a watch, and several pairs of shoes from Engineer H. R. Blackwell of the Southern Railroad who lives at 244 Fornet. Police are notified and investigating.
London August 18 In high ecclesiastical circles doctors report concern for Pope Pius X whose heart paralysis is feared and who is said to be afflicted by a dangerous form of gout that often leads to grave complications.
Wilbur Glenn Voliva in Zion City placards every prominent place with notices urging stockholders to sign powers of attorney for him. The proclamation claims these powers will enable securing a loan to raise capital for local industries amid the financial crisis.
Fragmentary report notes no action taken against hazers. Names and details are unclear due to garbled OCR, but the piece references individuals and institutions in a limited, unreadable snippet.
A distressed 86 year old woman in a coastal town reportedly ended her life by pouring fiery acid, with neighbors recalling a period of illness and isolation prior to the incident. Police investigated at the scene and prepared a preliminary report.
Local report notes the death of a college doctor in a creek. The obituary mentions the deceased as a native of North American county, with a wife and five children surviving. The source text is fragmentary but preserves the core event and family details.
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