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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1906
Page
7
Chief Turner urged Fulton supporters to vote for two county police headquarters, one in the south and one elsewhere, to ensure rapid response to crimes such as the Battle Hill assault. He proposed spending about $500 for a pair of bloodhounds to aid crime pursuit, saying without these upgrades the county faces a serious handicap.
The fifty second International Typhographical Union convention refers a resolution to the political policy committee. It denounces Idaho government actions against imprisoned Western Federation of Miners officers, accusing delays and denial of bond or trial as part of a prearranged plan to suppress the union. The session also discussed a coordination agreement with the American Publishers’ Association.
Eight young women in white robes served as pallbearers at the funeral of ichneller. Hundreds of curious people watched the unusual sight in Hartford.
Toledo authorities report Clover Leaf Railway officials are under federal probe for possible violations of interstate commerce laws. The Ann Arbor and Pere Marquette lines are linked by prior inquiries into discriminatory practices favoring certain partner companies and stockholders. The investigation centers on the Foredo Car Service Association and whether shippers are treated equally.
Private Leased Wire. York reported a blast at the Gerhard Fire Company plant at Williams and West streets injuring sixty people and causing property damage while no one was killed or seriously hurt. The roaring explosion disrupted the residential area but authorities noted no fatalities.
D C August 15. After being pushed from the Southern train near Asheville and injured, Jett Lem Satterwhite of Opelika Alabama was relieved of cash and a Colt revolver by a polite stranger who aided him to a hack. The man promised medical help and disappeared, leaving Satterwhite unable to pay for treatment. The assailant fled and has not been seen since.
The Georgian reports Nooga Tenn August 15 that S8am has been succeeded by J M Payne as chairman of the city Democratic ticket. Erwin leads an active campaign for city attorney auditor judge and others now being waged.
Eighteen passengers traveling from Harbin Springs to Calistoga were halted by a masked robber who ordered them to line up and handed over their money. Silverstein was made to search victims and return the cash, then the assailant vanished. Miss Hayes later revealed the stunt as a joke, though passengers remained outraged.
A laborer found a bag holding fifty thousand dollars in jewels linked to a theft during the Louisiana Purchase Exposition two years ago. An English visitor notes a Hindoo servant hid the gems, later killed by an elephant in India, before dying and revealing the theft. Authorities in England received orders to search.
Major General Leonard Wood has summoned a commission to the Philippines to investigate the conduct of certain army officers on duty in the Islands. The commission members declare they do not know their exact tasks and will receive instructions upon landing in Manila.
Edward Riddick, a prominent Atlanta businessman, plans to open a tailoring establishment in Birmingham around September 15 under the name Riddick & Cerf. He has led Ed A. Cerf & Co in Atlanta for about seven years and will become a half owner of the Birmingham branch.
Mee. J Cratchfield visited the police station Wednesday morning and invoked a peace warrant against her husband Sheelaine Cratchfield says she cannot obtain protection as he follows her everywhere and assaulted her Tuesday night, prompting her to seek legal relief.
Rich mond Va Aug 16 Two youths I t 30 rds Itushiod Elwore and B J McNeill aged seventeen charged with robbing Powell Brew store at Mangibick King William county They allegedly tied up the proprietor and stole a small sum of money McNeill is 17 years old and in jail awaiting trial
Decatur approved a $44,000 bond issue by a 101 to 4 vote with 12 percent registration to fund a waterworks plant and sewerage work. Of the bonds $25,000 will go to the plant and $9,000 to sewerage projects as the town advances with a banking company formation and new warehouse.
T M Nicholes a courthouse stenographer sues B M Coleman for $1 in the superior court claiming injuries from an auto collision on Peachtree Street. He says the cycle was struck by a car driven by Coleman who did not sound a warning horn and was exceeding speed limits at the time.
A report from Loop in Cherokee County says the general store owned by J. A. Kennedy, which housed the post office, burned Monday night. Investigators suspect incendiary causes after discovering tampering with the post office safe.
Dallas based dispatch reports at the Texas Democratic state convention Governor Lanham and Senator Culberson energized the crowd with national matters. A fierce fight over county delegation admits Breaman. Senator Halley received an ovation with Bryan named as party nominee signals. Tom Campbell appears bound for nomination amid disputes.
Special to The Georgian. Rome Georgia August 15 Norris Smith executor of the estate of the late city clerk Halsted Smith has filed an answer to charges by the city of Rome alleging a shortage in the accounts of the late clerk totaling about 35000 The answer denies specific allegations in the petition for a receiver and an injunction restraint on heirs from distributing the residue The estate inventory places property at 17000 Joe Norte Smith now one sentence and the bond 1000 is required by law with United Fidelity and Bond Company as surety
Columbus Ga Aug 1 1898 Q Campbell A L Bradshaw and W C Matthews of the A H and A Construction Company were held in $1000 bond by Commissioner Brown to answer peonage charges at the next term after United States court. The other members were discharged.
A charter was granted Wednesday by the secretary of state to the Pelham and Havana Railroad Company. Corporators include J. Harti Hoherteink, John Lane, W. Hamberg, Li. C.axe, J. F. Lew Valdosta, C.J. Bure, Milliowns C. H. Butler, Calvary, H. A. Sanders, Whigham, and W. L. Perting of Jennings, Florida. The proposed line would run from Wethaw in Mitchell County through Grady. The capital check is $5,000.
By Wednesday sale Kelly Brothers on Peters street bought from the John FP Morris estate the old Morrois homestead at 1 Garnett street to use as a site for a department store. The 160 4 US foot lot sold for 18000. The firm plans a modern department store building in the future.
Arthur D. Coon, a rural mail carrier, has been voted four dollars by the Malta Fire Insurance Company for saving a building from destruction in a fire incident.
Report says J. F. Glenn a white typhoid patient at Grady hospital kicked at orderly Robert Reid after Reid refused to fetch water. Ward staff describe Reid trying to pacify the angry patient while Glenn defied ward rules and history notes dispute over water dispute and restraint.
Washington August 15 Speaker Cannon plans to show fearlessness toward organized labor this fall by not contesting for re election in his Eighteenth Illinois district. He is so confident of victory that he will devote campaign time to other Reform districts while his own nominee speaks only at the district meeting. Samuel Gompers has placed Uncle Joe on the blacklist, but Cannon remains unfazed.
The Illinois Central Railroad will issue passes to every stockholder so they can attend the annual meeting. Passes are valid on the Illinois Central system for four days before the meeting and the day of or four days after. The meeting is slated for Wednesday October 17 at 12 o’clock in Chicago offices. Stockholders must apply individually for their tickets.
Philadelphia reports quote Sturgis, a Thaw associate, saying evidence in district attorney hands points to acquittal. He claims Thaw has not received fair treatment and that the case will hinge on trial revelations. The source notes Thaw's ties to actress Nesbit and domestic matters.
New York August 15 Supreme Court Justice MacLean denied the corporation counsel's request to vacate an order sealing ballot boxes across city election districts pending Hearst's mayoral ballot contest. Hearst's counsel warned destruction would erase evidence key to his case and hinder future legislative ballot examination. The judge noted ballots would be needed for the contest and that the law allows destruction only in specific circumstances.
Private Leased Wire New York Aug 15 B B Odell Jr chairman of the Republican state committee opposes Governor Higgins renomination and warns of a bitter fight if he is pushed at the state convention He says he is not strong enough to back the current plan Load of Watermelons Causes Suit Watermelons shipped from Ellendale Ga were sold by Central of Georgia Railroad without consent prompting W J M Smith to sue for the fruit value.
In Chattanooga on August 15 two alleged mediums Raymond Harkins and John Curl faced exposure as a staged séance drew skeptical spectators. Voices by megaphones and trumpets faded when hidden lights revealed the ruse, ending with Harkins and Curl defeated and heartbroken. The pair had charged fifty cents per sitting over weeks as investigators prepared to probe the affair.
Elihu Root and his family arrived in Buenos Ayres amid the largest demonstration for a foreign diplomat. Rain dampened some of the splendor, but thousands of people lined the streets to catch a sight of the secretary during his first day in the city.
A fragmented list shows Georgians visiting Atlanta venues including the Marion and Aragon. Names include G R DeJarnette Albany J D B DeJarnette Eatonton Lee Sweat Mrs J 11 Ward Griffin Mrs J F Stewart Griffin Paul A Jorgenson Savannah J Kingsbery Carrollton C A cenacres Ploehurst W L Worthy Carrollton W B K Johnson and others linked to various theaters and events.
Local druggists face a $200 license requirement for malt sales and prescriptions. Eighteen large Atlanta drug companies were served notices to pay the license and appear before the tax committee. License Inspector Ewing reports malt extracts sold without prescriptions. Dr Claude A Smith says malt extract equals light beer in alcohol content, potentially complicating enforcement.
A Grant Park gang of youths aged fourteen to seventeen has formed a captain led group termed the Independent Order of Rounders. Two teens faced Acting Pattillo for theft. evidence fell short of conviction, each given twelve hours in city jail. Officers Cornett and Duke patrol the park daily and suspect the group’s work claims are decoys.
Mrs. C. W. Gaddis sues Mrs. M. H. Greenlee in city court for breach of contract over rent of a house at 59 Mangum street seeking $1,000 in damages. Elizabeth Ozburn sues J. P. Rover in city court for $2,465 over alleged contract breach. Arbitrators named for tax assessment dispute between a company and Comptroller Wright. Probation Officer J. M. Glover to speak at Mableton revival. daughter Miss Kate Glover to sing. Street car injury to Will Wright. Kimball House to broadcast election returns from lobby next Wednesday night.
News from the department of marine reports the arrival at Tangier of a cruiser squadron. The purpose of the visit is stated as showing force and asserting protection for interests in the region amid tensions with local authorities. The formation includes a long line of ships led by flagship Parin.
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