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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1906
Page
12
A long list of named individuals and financial bodies appears in a scanned notice denouncing the Ku Klux Klan. The document names dozens of banks, trust companies, and executives including Atlant aNational Bank, Central Bank and Trust, Northwestern Mutual Life, Merchants and Mechanics, and many local figures, reflecting a broad civic condemnation and coordinated response.
Auction notices announce a Lynwood land sale at 3 P M tomorrow with a $100 prize offering a share to participants. The brief item emphasizes participation and potential winnings for locals.
At Sea Girt New Jersey a stormy National Rifle Association meeting ended with Brigadier General Bird Spencer defeated for pre election. The Sea Girt tournament is largely ended and future matches may be held only when the national meets occur next year in Ohio. New directors were elected including Major General Clifford Foster and Brigadier General W T Mirain among others. resignation of Lieutenant Colonel J Hollis Wells noted.
By Private Leased Wire Roanoke Aug 31 John H St Clair brother of Peyton F St Clair was killed last night near Presburg Giles county by Andrew Palmer in a shooting. The quarrel is said to have arisen over a young woman both men were courting.
Special to The Georgian reports Jake Wells' Electric Park concludes summer attractions this week in Montgomery Alabama. Harry Greenway of Atlanta oversaw the park and promises improvements next year while a long list of sponsors and local firms are noted in connection with the park operation and future developments.
The third dispute over uniting Cumberland Presbyterian with the Northern church reached a full hearing before Judge Pendleton in the superior court. Loyalists oppose the merger and seek a permanent injunction to block the union, with E. M. Underwood J. J. McClellan and Judge W. C. Caldwell representing petitioners and EB. V. Carter Judge John M. Gant and Rev. George H Mack leading the defense. The case follows two prior lawsuits at Decatur and Warrensburg.
Special cable report from Havana on August 31 describes a crushing defeat of Alberta's rebels in the Taperest hills near Campo Florida. Fierce fighting ended with a machete charge breaking the rebel effort as forces in Pinar Del Rio saw Guerra's men avoid battle and Port Cortes fall after light resistance. Insurgent capture of the steamship Col ee at Cabanas is noted, while rumors of a palace conspiracy fade and Capote faces scrutiny over ties with insurgents.
The Anniston Female University, a local landmark, has been leased by local parties who will renovate the property and start another school for young ladies in Anniston Alabama. The move was announced last night and signals a reopening of the historic institution.
Bordeaux dispatch reports Mer Lecot cardinal archbishop of Bordeaux and Gironest leader condemns separation of church and state. He writes from Ordeaux urging bishops to Paris to oppose the law, insists peace with the law will never be accepted.
Special to The Georgian Decatur Ala Aug 31 The Decatur Judge of Elks held their annual sunset excursion on the Tennessee river last night The steamer left at sundown and returned at 10 30 p m A large crowd of ladies and gentlemen enjoyed the trip with a most pleasant time overall
A Little C J D Store news for the men describes medium weight muslin night shirts with military collars, extra full lengths, and plain options. Also listed are boys undershirts, short sleeved Egyptian cotton varieties, men's black cotton socks, and Scriven's elastic seam drawers priced at 50c and 1.00.
The Milner murder trial ends with not guilty verdicts amid a tense courtroom. After the verdict, Milner thanked the jury as shots rang near the courthouse. Deputy Archer wrestled a shooter, and the Dorsey and Norris group pursued toward the jail as chaos followed in Clayton County.
J W Austin of 483 12 Decatur Street and his wife Daisy were arrested after a night of mutual accusations and a dispute at the railroad yards. Austin posted 50 bail. Daisy spent the night at the station. Both were sent to the station where further accusations surfaced about another husband.
In Jonesboro, Otis and Louis Dorsey, with cousin Hugh Dorsey, are rumored to have fled toward Payette county after a fatal shooting. The Dorsey family has deep ties in nearby counties. Sheriff Brown sought suspects, with Louis later arrested in Atlanta. Judge Roan faced no criticism for receiving the verdict at night.
Government architect Syd V. Nealy proposes a two wing addition to the Chattanooga post office and customs house in Tennessee. The three story expansion will cost about 110000 dollars, funded by Congress.
Final return day for the October term of the Supreme Court will be September 11. Under law attefi can have twenty days before the convening of the court for return cases. The court resumes October business October 1. About 300 cases from the March term must be disposed of first, then October docket begins. A large number of criminal cases are expected in the fall term.
John McLendon a yard engineer and mob member died at 4 am from injuries after the August 6 jail riot in Balisbury North Carolina. He claimed no part in the demonstration and later said he was near the door when shot. He leaves a wife and six children and his remains will be shipped tonight.
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