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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1906
Page
7
Washington dispatch reports Japan will investigate the killing of seal hunters amid seal herd operations. Masano Hani Nara, second secretary at the Japanese embassy, is to travel to the area to examine all circumstances of the incident and determine responsibility.
Southeastern Passenger Association chairman Joseph Richardson returned from New York where he met with leading railroad officials and lawyers. He emphasized that the Hepburn bill will be interpreted to prevent passes beyond August 28 and to eliminate discrimination in rail freight practices.
Robert F Maddox the banker and Chamber of Commerce leader announces for county commissioner to fill Culberson’s vacancy. Poole also enters race. Ernst C Kontz declines bid, citing time and effort concerns and asking supporters not to press.
A student warns railroads should settle claims only for money and not advertise as payment. Railroads may honor 1906 annuals for railroad personnel, but not for others after year end. Some pass issuances end in January while tariffs limit advance agent gratia on Southern lines starting August 28.
Reports from the empire warn of famine as heavy rains and failure to sow reduce wheat crops by about 20 percent. Moscow relief efforts note shortages in Nijni Novgorod Kazan and surrounding areas while a land redistribution plan awaits a royal edict. An Odessa Life Insurance official faces a 10000 demand linked to revolutionary pressure. Martial law follows the assassination of Chief Ayagatoff near Stavropol.
The Macon Georgia street car dispute worsens as the company keeps nonunion workers while unions demand their discharge. About sixty excess staff remain after the strike settlement and two nonunion inspectors replace two who joined the strike, fueling friction amid ongoing arbitration.
The 1908 Georgia Democratic convention will name the national committeeman. Hoke Smith’s victory ensures he will control state affairs, making Clark Howell unlikely to be chosen. James R. Gray is widely favored to be the next national committeeman, with Thomas Watson also discussed as a possible chairman of the state convention.
Aug 24 Valparaiso reports disease fears and looting halted by shootings. About 160 shot amid- quake ruins with 1000 bodies buried. Santiago relief efforts include 10000 workers and fixed price depots for soup to the poor. Los Angeles adds $10000 to aid.
Detective Lanford and posse trail a suspect to Ingleside near Lawrence home as 500 residents gather awaiting identification. Bloodhounds lose scent in heat while rumors spread of mob action and a negro fitting the description.
The article reports rebel bands seizing farm stock and supplies near Havana as the conflict intensifies. It notes calls for U S intervention if the situation worsens and mentions discussions between General Bell and the president about possible military actions in Cuba.
An old advertisement promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill mixture claiming malaria and fever relief. The copy notes a 37 year history of dealer availability and lists a price of 69 cents.
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