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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1906
Page
12
Jones asks for eggs costing twenty four cents per dozen reduced by two cents. He orders twenty four cents worth to be delivered. The grocer notes price changes and Jones’s wife expects eggs, prompting a math puzzle for the bookkeeper to solve.
Providence R I December 28 The ambition of the average American to rise in life is cited by Professor Edward A Rosa of the University of Boston as the cause of the downward birth rate in the United States. He spoke at the annual national educational conference under Brown University. Rosa warned that lower birth rates would raise comfort levels and reduce infant mortality while altering social destinies. Samuel M Lindsay of the University of Pennsylvania urged stronger federal action to inform citizens about child labor issues across states.
Special to The Georgian Chattanooga Tenn Dec 28 Authorities stirred as Dr ER J Curtis is said to have failed to report four diphtheria cases and was arrested. Several other cases in the same neighborhood were not reported to the board of health.
Pub Editor Atlanta Georgian presents several readers solutions to the egg puzzle from December 27 1906. Answers state Jones bought 16 eggs for 24 cents at 18 cents per dozen, with variations proposing alternate counts to reach the same per dozen price. Names include Neil W Printup Miss Ollie Mae Taylor O H Bloodworth and James Smith.
A Christmas season string of tragedies hits Rome and nearby towns. James Jon dies after a friendly bout injures him. Dennis Green, a brakeman, is killed during an altercation with a Black man. Lamar McNeily and Ar tz Moody die in railroad-related incidents. A separate suit seeks 3000 dollars from Southern Railway for alleged injuries from a 190. Washington? Fulton case outlines worker injury and railroad accident amid a wave of fatal incidents.
Christine Roberts, in Florida, faced cruel step-father treatment after her mother remarried. She left Atlanta to return home with aid from Secretary Logan of the Associated Charities. She worked in a restaurant, was hospitalized at Grady, discharged, and then boarded a train home Friday, hoping for a safer life.
New York reports the Tammany Hall executive committee for 1907 re elected Charles Murphy as its leader with a warm reception for Murphy and Mayor McClellan. J Sergeant Cram was chosen president of the general committee and Thomas F McCavery elected chairman of the executive committee.
In Chattanooga Tennessee December 3 the case of Mrs T Haddad an Assyrian woman draws attention as attorneys for the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad challenge interstate commerce laws after a Chesapeake and Ohio car is held in Cincinnati Southern yards for a trunk loss containing Persian goods valued at 2970. A woman charged with stealing the trunk at Charleston West Virginia is involved. Governor Cox is petitioned for extradition to return Haddad to Charleston where larceny charges stand.
Mayor Woodward crafts council message explaining veto of ordinance tightening whisky traffic. He plans a long explanation of his view, justifying raised licenses and restrictions.
Special to The Georgian. Meridian Miss Dec 28 three heavily armed men Jim Hunter Cleveland Marshall and Tom Marshall were arrested at the union passenger station after Hunter was knocked unconscious by a shotgun blow. The group claimed Alabama origins and denied plans to go to Scooba. Tom Simpson father of a Wahala troublemaker was detained at DeKalb for safekeeping amidst ongoing violence including a constable's death.
Through Secretary Landrum the board of education petitions mayor and council to secure legislation granting Atlanta the privilege to condemn property for school purposes. The petition will be on the agenda at the next council meeting.
Mrs Whitley aged 83 passes away at her daughter Mrs Crawford’s home in Rome after several months illness. She leaves four children and was greatly beloved, according to early reports from the family.
Local notes from Cave Spring and nearby towns report guests and family visits, weddings planned, and social gatherings. Entries name several households hosting relatives, travels to Decatur and Rome, and a January 2 wedding in Birmingham Alabama with Miss Bennie Mosser and Stanley Knecht.
The Georgia Railroad Commission faces a cash shortage as no appropriation is available to buy postage stamps. Secretary George F. Montgomery has halted sending annual reports, with operations to resume after January 1 when a new appropriation becomes available to settle unpaid bills.
Florence Nash a white woman faced drunkenness charges in police court. She begged the judge for mercy promising to abstain and care for her children. Recorder Broyles fined her five dollars and seventy cents, warning she often makes false promises. Her husband and mother cared for her children. Separate funeral services for Mrs. Sarena Fowler were held Friday, with interment at Wesley Chapel church yard.
A gala sequence of holiday socializing unfolds with numerous attendees from Decatur and surrounding towns. Guests include Mrs. and Mr. Shook, Mr. Beach Chenoweth, Mr. Owen cablespie, Mrs. J. C. LeSourd of New York, and several local residents visiting family and hosting polite receptions during Christmas week.
If you contemplate opening a new bank account or changing banking connections at the start of the year, Maddox Rucker Banking Company with a capital and surplus of 750000 invites you to call or correspond to open an account. The bank offers ample resources and facilities to serve its patrons.
Two men dressed as women Christmas night entered several Hall Street homes in Atlanta, mingled with residents and tricked visitors to steal jewelry and valuables. Police pursued leads but no trace found. several houses reported recovered items. The ruse, deemed one of the smoothest in city history, confused neighbors who believed the pair to be friends or relatives.
George Baker formerly of Walton county died in Abbeville Alabama last Monday at over 50 years old. Rema ins were brought to Walton county and interred at Ones Creek church. Catherine DeGive eleven month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry L DeGive funeral held at family home 176 Juniper street with interment in Oakland Parish. Mrs William Rae and other local residents noted in brief community notices.
The notice inventories multiple property deeds with buyers and amounts on Lawton Chestnut Emma Pearl Bass Westview and other streets, plus new storefront and dwelling builds. It also records several deaths with ages and last known addresses including Williams Street Juniper Street State Street Spinks Avenue Luckie and terminal locations.
A fragmented society page mentions visitors and residents in various towns. Prank and Mrs. Banks host guests. families in Macon and Atlanta host relatives. several locals travel to South Carolina and Newborn for visits.
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