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Atlanta Georgian

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1906

Page

8

CAPTAIN T C DICKSON PROMOTED TO ORDNANCE MAJOR

Captain Tracey Campbell Dickson son in law of Colonel Benjamin F Abbot of Atlanta has been made an ordnance major in the U S Army. A West Point graduate in 18092 he is 39 and among the youngest in his rank. He served in the artillery and ordnance, first at Springfield arsenal then in the war office, and will join Major General Grant's staff before winter at Sandy Hook. He is widely noted as a popular officer in the service.

Tracey Campbell Dickson Benjamin F. Abbott Atlanta United States Army West Point Dickson Texas Artillery Corps Ordnance Department Springfield Arsenal War Office Washington Grant Sandy Hook

Hoke Smith Speech Draws Packed Bijou Theater

A two thousand strong audience at the Bijou Theater heard Hoke Smith deliver a sharply argued political address. The crowd, orderly and enthusiastic, filled every seat and overflowed into the galleries as Smith outlined his race and plans, criticizing the current administration and pledging to challenge entrenched powers in Georgia politics.

John C. Reese Hoke Smith Bijou Theater Mr. Smith Hoke Georgia Howell Albert Howell Igner Terrell Joe Terrell Joe Brown

Overflow meeting a rough and tumble knockdown affair

A chaotic overflow meeting drew about 500 men and boys to the Bijou with crowds blocking streetcars and clashing as speakers from Hoke to Smith roused the crowd. Spectators crowded steps and aisles while police kept order amid boisterous orations and chants, with Covington reluctant to speak and no clear outcome.

Bid Clark Mgr Threlkeld Columbia Foster Stoum Kant Clark Howe Covington W. A. Covington Colquitt County

Crichton's Shorthand Method Aids Beginners

Crichton's improved syllabic shorthand method promises rapid learning for Pitman and Munson systems. Edwin Johnson commends the approach, noting quick dictation readiness and reduced mistakes while preserving traditional consonant outlines.

Hocker and Sheriff Recount Hotel Fire Rescue

Clark, sheriff, states the blaze was checked at 4:20 PM after considerable effort. Firefighters and local volunteers saved the hotel and adjoining buildings from collapse, with work by the former occupants aiding evacuation and containment.

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Win Scholarships in Winthrop College

Newberry South Carolina Aug 14 Fire yesterday destroyed the kitchen of the Newberry Hotel. It was discovered at the scene by local firemen. In related news the city held a competitive examination centre for ships and qualifying students will be sent to Winthrop College. Misses Sadie Goggans A Davis and Sadie Bowers among those selected.

Newberry Winthrop College Sadie Goggans Nie A. Davis Sadie Bowers

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