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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1906
Page
17
Mrs. James M. Lewis argues that restraints in asylums should be abolished after reviewing Kansas facilities. She contends violent lunatics respond to long, slow piano pieces and to a hot bath for calming. She also suggests deaf mutes and the blind be supervised by the public instruction superintendent rather than asylum authorities.
Owensboro man Simon Castlen, believed dead in a river wreck, survives as details of a family rift emerge. He reports his wife vanished and plans to return home despite medical and legal entanglements. Local authorities note unresolved outcomes and Castlen’s claim of being alive contradicts press reports.
DP Leased Wire reports in New York on January 1 that Joe Choate is confined to bed at home with illness attributed to overwork. The incident arose fromJoseph H. Soday at the mentioned residence amid expected medical attention.
Special to The Georgian from Chattanooga reports a Cleveland Tennessee social note describing John King a ginger-cake colored man accused of attempting a criminal assault on Mrs L A Beeler. The account notes a 1880s era struggle and vague details of clothing and events.
Special to The Georgian Chattanooga Tenn June 1 Now comes a case of a most peculiar antic of a horse key Tom McMahoney a white jockey living in the country has been charged with ramming ordinary up his horse nos trils to prevent the detection of a case of roaring or choker in the horse head so that he could trade bin off and Set 25 tour aware rani aware out against McMahoney chat im with cruelty to animals and fraudulent breach of the trust.
Greensboro Georgia June 1 reports say Dr R A Davidson died last Thursday in Augusta leaving sorrow among his many friends. The obituary notes his long service as a physician and his involvement in local affairs. He is survived by colleagues and family in Greensboro.
June 1 Miimore Md June 1 The metal on the sides of the bottom of the ship W G Babcock now in dry dock tells a sea tale few equal The ship shows damage above and below the water from shark attacks The crew including Captain Ba and mate recounts the ordeal in rough seas near Francheco and a Chesapeake wheeler line involved The ocean was heavy and the vessel could not press forward for twenty four hours before relief arrived
Valdosta Ga June 1 United States Commissioner Powell arraigned several alleged violators of federal anti lottery laws Postmaster Quinn of Whigham is charged with advertising and selling McLean town lots in a scheme banned by law his case delayed until next Monday A man named Dave Williams was jailed in Macon on a distilling charge with $200 bond and a few gallons of rum found on his property W H Dixon of Irwin county bonded at $150 for an illicit distillery case officers anticipate more raids soon
Washington dispatch reports growing interest in appointing civilians to second lieutenant in the army. Many civilian applicants have filed, with the secretary to fill vacancies after West Point graduates. Likely about half the openings will go to enlisted men, while civilians remain under consideration. The secretary and chief of staff are reviewing candidates and ranks.
The thirty first annual commencement at the R E Lee Institute in Thomaston Georgia opens at 8:20 PM tonight and runs through Tuesday. Professor head elected for sixth year oversees new scholastic year with staff F F Rowe as president and F B Anderson in mathematics and athletics and Miss Laura Summers leading seventh and eighth grades. Official program includes Address by Rev Vernon and Montroy on Friday, Children’s evening Monday, graduation exercises Tuesday morning, and annual concert Tuesday evening.
The Central of Georgia Railroad has requisitioned 2000 refrigerator cars from the Produce Exchange line for the peach season. Early varieties are expected to move in about two weeks, with melon and cantaloupe crops following shortly.
Special to PA ENE Jane 2 1-1. Smith, I Meat Fram a wiltert t che mite ae plans ae aie bie ar a the ramnet Teeuver.
West Point N Y June 1 The exercises of commencement week at the United States Military Academy were opened with an active review for the board of visitors headed by General Horace Porter. The scene featured cadets marching and details of the review described in terse, formal language.
Augusta Georgia June 1 veterans plan observances to honor Jefferson Davis the Confederate president. churches will hold sermons and schools will stage exercises commemorating his birthday with participation by veterans and the general public.
Private wire report from Waterbury Connecticut July 1 describes a curious scene at High Rock Grove where George Iter dislocated a leg while pursuing a prankster who offered pie. Local residents chased the culprit as bystanders watched.
Special to The Georgian. Decatur Alabama June 1 Jefferson Davis birthday to be observed Sunday June 3 at city cemetery with memorial services under the auspices of the Sons of Confederate Veterans. The program includes songs and station addresses by Daughters of the Confederacy and others in the Newtur area.
Augusta Ga June 1 The local union men are preparing for the annual meeting of the State Federation of Labor to be held here next week. Prominent labor leaders from the state will attend the conference and participate in discussions and representation at the gathering.
Augusta Ga June 1 The finance body reports that the Pair Association seeks a formal appropriation to support its operations and community programs amid city budget considerations. Officials say the request aims to sustain outreach and training services for local residents.
A committee of the Al city council recommended granting 5000 dollars to the Georgia Carolina Fair to support a natural fair planned for Augusta in the fall. The recommendation faced skepticism from several council members at the regular Monday night session.
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