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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1906
Page
7
Chief Turner argues Fulton county police cannot curb crime without two staffed headquarters. He calls for South and central locations, night and day duty, and a budget increase to hire bloodhounds to pursue criminals, asserting county support via modest tax rises.
At the fifty second convention of the International Typhographical Union a resolution denounces Idaho state actions against Western Federation of Miners officers. It cites denial of immediate trial or bond and accuses prearranged plans to end the case and disrupt the union. The session also discusses arbitration with the American Publishers' Association.
Eight young women dressed in white led pallbearers at the funeral of Michael Wyler in Hartford on August 15. Hundreds watched the unusual sight as the private wire report described the scene.
Officials of Clover Leaf Railway face federal inquiries into interstate commerce breaches showing discrimination in favor of connected companies. The probe targets improper demurrage charges and potential illegal combinations, with focus on Ann Arbor and Marquette ties. Toledo Car Service Association is also under review to assess uniform treatment of all shipments.
A large explosion at the Geehanl Fire em pany in Jersey City damaged nearby blocks but reportedly left no one killed or hurt. Reported by Private Leaped Wire from New York, the incident occurred near Willan and West Side today as firefighters responded to the blaze.
Spartanburg Augusta Aug 15 After being pushed from a Southern train from Asheville Lem Batterwhite of Opelika Ala broke his left arm and was relieved of 60 in cash and a Colt revolver by a polite stranger he met on the car. The man later left him in a hack and vanished promising a physician to dress the arm.
Special to The Georgian Chattanooga Tenn Aug 15 Sam on has been succeeded by J M as chairman of the city Democratic committee Mr Erwin Kaying An active campaign for city including city attorney auditor and others is now being built with focus on municipal races and party roles.
Eighteen passengers traveling from Harbin Springs to Calistoga were stopped by a masked highwayman who commanded them to dine roadside. Silverstein was made to search the victims and later forced to return the plunder. Miss Hayes, Harbin Springs proprietor’s daughter, revealed the act was a joke, leaving passengers amused or angry.
A laborer found a bag with 40,000 dollars worth of jewels stolen from Mr and Mrs Henry Clinton of Devonshire England during the Leila Purchase Exposition two years ago. The Hindoo servant who hid them died in India after an elephant injury and before dying he told of the theft. Orders to search were sent from England.
Manila reports that a commission is summoned to investigate the conduct of certain army officers on duty in the islands. Major General Leonard Wood keeps the inquiry plans secret and the commission members say they do not know their tasks until they land at Manila.
Edward Riddick, a leading Atlanta businessman, will open a tailor shop in Birmingham around September 15 under the name Riddick & Cerf. He has been with Ry Cerf & Co in Atlanta for seven years and will become half owner of the Birmingham branch.
Mrs J Crightont asks Chief Jennings to dispatch a detective to a Question court to secure a peace order against her husband. She states he has tracked her, followed her, and assaulted her repeatedly, noting he makes it impossible to find shelter.
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Decatur approved a bond issue of 44 000 for a municipal water system with 101 votes for and 4 against, out of 122 registered voters. Of the funds, 36 000 covers plant construction and 9 000 goes to sewerage work, reflecting rapid local progress alongside a new banking company and warehouse development.
M Nicholes a court stenographer sues Cole for injuries from an auto collision on Venehtree street in the morning of March 8. Plaintiff alleges defendant ran into his cart as he was writing and caused the injuries. The case seeks damages and medical related relief per local statutes.
A fire in Gadailen, Alabama, destroyed the general store owned by J. A. Kennedy, located in the lattice, on Monday. An investigation suggested incendiary origin after the post office safe was found tampered with.
Dallas Aug 16 The Democratic state convention adjourns after a day of vigorous debate over proxy admission from several counties. Governor Lanham and Senator Culberson opposed whisky interference in politics. Tom Campbell appears likely to be nominated for governor despite a fierce contest. Senator Bailey drew strong applause praising Bryan as the party nominee.
Norma Smith executor of Halsted Smith late city clerk estate filed an answer to Rome city’s claim of a $35,000 shortage. He denies specifics, inventory values property at $17,000, Norris Smith son prepared a $34,000 bond with United Fidelity and Bond Company as surety.
In Columbus Georgia on August U A Q Campbell A J Bradshaw and W Matthews of the A B and A Construction Company were held in $1000 bond by Commissioner Brown to answer peonage at the next term of the United States court. The other members were discharged.
A charter was granted Wednesday by the secretary of state to the Pelham and Marana Rathcord Company, planning to construct a line from Welham in Mitchell County through Grady County to Mayan, Florida. Capital stock is $260,000, and the road is to be incorporated for a period of five years. Incorporators include Martin, Robert Mack, John Tine, WV F, H C Briggs, and others from Jennings, Florida, and nearby areas.
Kelley Brothers on Peters Street purchased from the John F Morris estate the old Morrow homestead on L Garnett Street. The lot, 160 by 65 feet, sold for $18,000. President Kelly said a modern department store will be built when conditions warrant, signaling local area prosperity.
In Hallston on August 15 Arthur D Coon a rural mail carrier was voted recognition by the Malta Fire Insurance Company for extinguishing the flames and saving a building from destruction.
White typhoid patient J F Glenn at Grady hospital claimed he was shaken by orderly Robert Reid who was found in the men’s ward bathroom smoking. Authorities say Reid was trying to pacify Glenn after a dispute over water. Glenn reportedly kicked at Reid. Reid touched his shoulder to calm him.
Washington Aug. 16 Speaker Cannon plans no contest for re election in his Eighteenth Illinois district. He will devote campaign effort to helping other Republicans in danger of losing their seats and omit public appearances in his own district until Election Day. Gompers has blacklisted him, but Cannon remains unfazed.
City health officials unveil a new plan to fight skeeters with a public exhibit at Brown and Allen on Whitehall and Alabama streets. Dr Claude A Smith examines larvae and pupae to explain malaria transmission while a kerosene campaign and private notices address unpaid notes. Hugh T Inman sues T B Lumpkin for 6450 dollars in city court.
Hinola Central Railroad announces passes for stockholders to attend the annual meeting. Passes valid on Miinola Central lines from nearest residence, usable four days before and after the October 17 meeting in Chicago offices. Stockholders may apply individually for tickets.
Private W. J. Sturgis, a longtime Thaw friend, predicts acquittal based on district attorney evidence. Sturgis, in Philadelphia at the Bellevue-Stratford, notes that the DA has not shown his hand and Thaw has not received fair treatment. he traveled with Thaw and Nesbit and is aware of Thaw's domestic ties with the actress.
In New York on August 15 Supreme Court Justice MacLean denied the corporation counsel’s bid to vacate an order sealing ballot boxes across city election districts. Hearst's counsel Clarence J. Shearn warned that opening boxes and destroying ballots would bar evidence for Hearst’s mayoral contest and hinder future legislative access to ballots. The corporation counsel argued boxes were needed for vote counting while Shearn pledged Hearst would fund boxes for primaries and the general election.
Private Leased Wire from New York reports B B Odell Jr, chair of the Republican state committee, opposing Higgins renomination and signaling a likely bitter convention fight. The article also notes a separate suit by W J M Smith against Central of Georgia Railroad for a carload of Ellendale watermelons sold without consent.
In Chattanooga on August 15 two alleged spiritualists, Raymond Harkins and John Curl, faced a public investigation after a beleaguered seance in a dark room ended with lights flashed and the pair exposed. Spectators watched voices, megaphones, and staged spectacles unravel as investigators moved to probe the alleged fraud.
Buenos Ayres on Aug 15 saw Elihu Root and his family greeted by the largest foreign diplomat welcome in the city. Rain held back much of the spectacle but crowds lined the streets to glimpse the secretary amid cheers and excitement.
A clipped roster from the Marion lists numerous Georgians by town and surname including Albany DeJarnette Eatonton Sweat Savannah Kingsbery Pinehurst Worthy Palmetto and Augusta residents. The fragmentary notice names couples and individuals with partial affiliations across cities such as Athens Valdosta Columbus and Savannah.
Druggists in Atlanta face a $200 license requirement for malt extracts sold without prescriptions. Eighteen major drug companies received notices to pay the license and appear before the tax committee. A City bacteriologist contends malt extract is essentially light beer, containing 2 percent alcohol, with higher levels in heavier varieties.
A Grant Park gang of youths aged fourteen to seventeen, led by a self proclaimed chief, crosses in and out of theft concerns. Two youths faced Acting Recorder Pattillo with insufficient evidence, receiving twelve hours in jail. Officers Cornett and Duke say the group loiters in the park and uses work as a decoy to keep the gang active.
Breach of contract suits surface in city court with Mrs. C. W. Gaddis suing Mrs. M. H. Greenlee over rental of 59 Mangum street seeking $1,000. Elizabeth Oxburn sues J. P. Rosser for $2,465 over alleged breach of contract. Arbiters named in Georgia Telephone and Telegraph matter with Pleas Stovall and Joseph M. Brown to fill final seat. Probation officer J. M. Gloer to speak in Mableton to youths and parents. Streetcar injury hospital aid for WIL Wright. Election night readiness with Relesrand operator in hotel lobby for quick returns.
Paris Aug 16 news: the French northern squadron of seventeen warships reached Tangier. The mission aims to teach Moroccans a lesson in naval power and help curb anti French propaganda across Morocco.
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