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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1906
Page
11
Bargains announced for an upcoming sale in Atlanta featuring discounted clothing. Items include suits, hats, skirts, costumes, and waists priced far below former retail. Doors open at 10 o clock tomorrow morning with extensive stock offered at deep discounts.
The sale spotlights S Aronson’s finest garments and exclusive stock including woolens silks and trims. It features costumes and suits from Aronson’s workrooms and all items offered at less than a quarter of their value. The store closes at 2 pm today to prepare for Saturday’s sale and 40 extra salespeople are hired.
A white Woodruff cotton mills operative named Williams was arrested on a charge of attempting to rape a young white girl near the Presbyterian church. Two Black men intervened, subduing him in a woods behind the church. He was jailed in Spartanburg after transfer from Woodruff amid local excitement.
A Georgia Peach Growers Association committee in Atlanta appointed F. M. Hawkins of Jacksonville to manage fruit transport for the upcoming season. Hawkins, formerly with the Central of Georgia and now heading the Florida Truck and Fruit Growers Association, will route carloads to northern shippers and ensure even crop distribution. He will supervise correspondents at major markets and inspectors at icing stations to secure a square deal for growers.
An early 20th century desultory wire report from New York dated June 1 describes a Vanderbilt child born to a mother, with fragments indicating confusion over naming and references to a conversation about the name "after me" amid unclear details.
Savannah on June 1 hosts a gathering described as a large class of Eagles with about 200 attendees. The event centers on a distinguished group including Worthy, President Jymeoe and Shel, who were to be served in some capacity during the night.
The Girls High School will stage its commencement at the Grand Opera House Friday at eight o'clock. The class is large this year and the program includes drills, marches, recitations, songs, and the diploma delivery to graduates. Parents and friends are expected to fill the house.
The Donald Fraser School for Boys in Decatur Georgia held closing exercises at the DeKalb county courthouse with C M Candler presiding. Speeches by Hooper Alexander Charles D McKinney and W W Orr followed. Orr presented the American history medal offered by the George Muse Company. Medalists included Murray Mack Neal Goss R C McIntosh Tom Vereen and John P Fi jr. A Milton A Candler scholarship was announced by Paleene G H Gardner. Faculty represented by Vanderbilt Davidson North Carolina Washington and Lee and Lee College? Virginia. Donald Fraser certificates admit to many leading colleges.
Two candidates enter the race for Bowie's seat in Congress while Phan contemplates re election. Dallas County Democrats field two hopefuls, giving another county a chance to shape the contest. Whitson of Talladega will not run, making it likely Talladega will have no candidate.
Macon Georgia on June 1 announces a city edict requiring drivers to slow their speed. Anyone exceeding thirty seconds to a block must appear before the police recorder. Chief Conner plans strict enforcement of the new limit as stated in the official order.
In June Atlanta will host two major conventions. The National Association of Traveling Freight Agents meets June 18 for four days, led by Rae It and Vice President Renfree Jackson. The Florida Bankers Association will join with the Georgia Replers’ Association on June 1 to discuss banking matters, with events at the Adinant Driving Club announced by J T. Orme, cashier of the National Bank.
Annapolis June 1 The naval academy board of visitors will visit Annapolis June 11 to 16. On June 16 the brigade of midshipmen will embark for its summer cruise with a schedule of drills parades and engineering exercises listed for each day.
Judge Pendleton heard Friday arguments in Georgia Iron and Coal Co vs Prison Commission and Atlas Stove Works vs Western and Atlantic Railroad. Sessions addressed authority of state railroad commission over freight rates and the tendering of shipments in good faith. Remaining cases postponed. decision reserved.
Special to The Georgian Princeton New Jersey June 1 In backing a monument to Princeton Revolutionary battle the Western Association of Princeton Clubs representing alumni groups west of the Alleghenies adopted at their Cleveland convention a resolution favoring the appropriation of 30000 by the nazi government to the effort A committee including White of Indians Pa Henry D Pierce 68 of Indianapolis and Cyral H McCormick 79 of Chicago was named to visit Washington and seek Speaker Cannon's aid in setting a date for House action The Senate has approved the appropriation and the bill is on the House calendar as reported by the library
Revelations of filthy slaughter conditions in Philadelphia drive Dr A C Abbott to propose municipal ownership of a slaughterhouse. Plan, already approved by Mayor Weaver, would curb private operations and ensure veterinary inspection and safe, disease free meat.
Miss Julienne Pace shows remarkable presence of mind to save herself and her father, Dr J K Pace, from injury when a buggy overturns after a runaway horse. She leaps clear and retrieves the shaken vehicle, then assists her father, who is found not badly hurt. Miss Julienne is to graduate from Girls High School tonight.
Washington June 1 A plan to establish a school for officers and enlisted men in submarine torpedo boat operations at the naval torpedo station in Newport is announced. The program will include exhaustive drills and undetected search techniques amid ongoing naval drills and Atlantic fleet assignments.
Dr. John Calhoun White president of the Kentucky Club of Atlanta received a letter from Director General Hughes about the homecoming week for Kentuckians at Louisville June Dunks detailing preparations for entertainment and a grand event featuring a quartet for Atlanta residents.
Georgia Industrial Association set for sixth annual session in Warm Springs with leading figures traveling from Washington and South Carolina to discuss immigration and its impact on Southern industry. Key speakers include Frederick K. Sargent M. W. Richards J. F. Hanson and Dr You J Allen.
A brief item notes a forthcoming Kentucky levy plan tied to travel and delegation phases. Details remain unclear in the readable text.
Little Rock Arkansas June state prosecutors charge the senator in Clarkesville with perjury. Indictments allege he led a boodling conspiracy and accepted bribes tied to bills creating judicial districts and re annexation plans. He claims innocence, posted bond after arrest, and remains under bond in Pulaski County court.
Savannah Ga June 1 At meeting of the chamber of commerce and trades mute it was decided to call a meeting of the traders in Savannah for the purpose of urging their cooperation. The date for the convention, determined from replies, will probably be in June.
Local authorities offer a $500 reward for arrest and conviction of alleged safecrackers. The split will favor two state and local officers credited as key trackers. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate a coordinated manhunt tied to Forsyth and the Trio Manufacturing area.
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