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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1906
Page
8
The Georgian reports in Portamouth that President Alfred Walter of the Seaboard is not resigning. Blair & Co in New York deny the rumor as groundless. Yet speculation links Edward Cost, the current traffic manager, to a possible promotion, though officials deem the tale unfounded.
New York reports Dr Julian P Thomas formerly of Atlanta and Major C J Miller of Franklin claim a new aeroplane will truly fly and can be controlled by the operator. Miller asserts the craft could exceed forty five miles per hour and fly round trip from Franklin to New York and back. Skeptics note many flying machines failed to prove safe, urging patience until actual demonstrations occur.
Washington Aug 21 Republicans of the Eighteenth Illinois district back Speaker Cannon for the presidency Roosevelt predicts Uncle Joe will win the White House A meeting at the Ebbitt house next Thursday will organize a Cannon Club James W Crooks will preside Albert S Browns acts as temporary secretary E Spencer Blackburn and Jerry Matthews will address officers and a club network will be formed Five hundred campaign buttons bearing Uncle Joe and a Roosevelt quote will be distributed The president spoke to Cannon at Sagamore Hill about three weeks ago
Richmond Virginia August 21 Mrs Wal dort Astor formerly Miss Nannie Langhorne of this city and Albemarle county and her husband have been visiting her father Chiswell D Langhorne at Hesboro They will not visit the Old Dominion again before returning to England Mrs Astor has been indisposed since arriving in America and has not attended entertainments in her honor Mr and Mrs Astor sail for England September 1 with Miss Nora Langhorne and go to Cliveden the Astor country seat gifted to his son by William Waldorf Astor
The note asks voters to consider Woodward for treasurer or, if not, to vote for Culberson. It presents a binary choice framed as a local election prompt urging support for Culberson if Woodward is declined.
Special to The Georgian Chattanooga reports Aug 21 that Mrs. George Thompson, married to a riverman, leaped into the Tennessee River after being accused of intimacy with another man. Her husband followed in pursuit to save her, but a former steamboat captain intervened, grabbing her by the hair and pulling her into a yawl. The husband held on as the danger escalated, reflecting a tense personal crisis.
Augusta Ga Aug 21 The first work on school buildings was done yesterday for the September 17 opening Superintendent Evana expects no large pupil increase but anticipates good attendance Enrollment is typically higher each year and principals will be in their offices about ten days before term start to enroll pupils both new and returning.
From across the United States and Canada members of the American Veterinary Medical Association gather in New Haven for their forty third annual meeting. Mayor Studley welcomes visitors Dr J G Rutherford of Ottawa responded and President William H Lowe of Paterson NJ delivers his annual address. Clinics papers and discussions on veterinary medicine and surgery fill the next three days.
Kermit Roosevelt son of the president heads on a long overland horseback trip from Omaha to the Medora area. The party rides regular cow ponies with a round-up outfit and grub wagon, following on to meet old friends from his father’s cattle days. The trip is camping only with fishing, lasting a week to ten days.
In Fairmont on August 21, Dr G W Keener of Wheeling filed warrants against Dr Lee B Bogers physician and Dr A Badgley dentist of this city for allegedly illegal operation on Miss Beasie Keener, daughter of Dr Keener. Both men arraigned before Justice Bennington and posted bond of $3000 each. they are noted as prosperous practitioners.
Odessa dispatch reports Ambassador Moyer ignored a plea for justice from an American citizen exiled for political activity. The piece notes a treasurer race between Culberson and Wood, inviting readers to answer who they prefer.
Washington Aug 21 All the negro troops at Fort Brown near Brownville Texas have been transferred to Fort Ringgold Texas after recent trouble between citizens and troops A white company of the Twenty sixth Infantry will replace them at Fort Brown Major General Ainsworth issued the order following urging from Senator Culberson The military shift aims to restore peace Major C M Penrose reports the Brownville incident involved the killing of a citizen and injuries to others but the guilty were not identified
Councilman A L Curtis runs in First ward as alderman hopeful. The ad touts his civic experience, honesty, energy, and fair dealing, urging voters to support his bid and fundraising efforts with promises of city improvement and personal accessibility.
Peter F Clarke is presented as cashier of Germania Savings Bank and experienced accountant. As treasurer of Fulton County his financial care of funds is emphasized. VOTE FOR PETER F CLARKE.
Washington Aug. 21 Captain Frank McCoy of the Third Cavalry has been appointed military aid to the president. He is on leave at Lewisport Pennsylvania and will report to Washington to assume duties related to White House social functions in the coming season. Girardeau proposes to perform duties of the county treasurer.
Anniston district Knights of Pythias expect several hundred delegates to the First District Pythians meeting at Oxford Lake Thursday with reduced railroad rates. Sessions begin at 2 PM followed by a theater party and midnight banquet. Alpha Tau Omega hosts grand spread at Hotel Alabama with reunion and dance. invites go out to Birmingham and Atlanta guests.
Sofia, Aug 21. The Greek metropolitan and forty other Greeks and Bulgarians are under arrest charged with causing the riots that led to burning and other excesses at Ahtelu.
Chapman and Company, contractors for Brunswick Steamship Company piers, rush work in South End. Creosoted pile driving for bulkheads proceeds as the dredge Atlantic returns to pump in sand behind piles. Most pilings for warehouses have been driven and lumber for buildings is arriving for construction.
W. W. Draper, a candidate with a 38 year reputation in Atlanta, Ga., writes to voters urging them to vote early. He says he has no political organization backing him and relies on local renown and the support of old soldiers.
Frank Hilburn a candidate for alderman from the First ward wins broad city recognition. A longtime undertaker, Confederate veteran and former Camp W H T Walker commander, he is labeled a friend of union labor with a steady record. He favors improving back streets and has served two terms with distinction.
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