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Newspaper

Atlanta Georgian

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1906

Page

6

Noted Balloonstress Mrs Julian P Thomas Talks Of Many Things

Mrs. Julian P. Thomas wife of Atlantan Dr Julian P Thomas and Aero Club of New York member, visits Atlanta amid ballooning talk. She describes auto beginnings, balloon flights, and the Count Veaux connection, while sharing reporters and hotel lobby attention.

Julian P. Thomas Atlanta New York Piedmont Hotel Thomas Julian Thomas Massachusetts Maine Hoboken Mrs. Thomas Paris East Lenis Yen LeVee Pittsburg Philadelphia Howard Gould Dr. Thomas

Change of address notice from The Georgian readers

The Georgian asks subscribers leaving Atlanta for summer vacations to mail a card with their home address to the circulation department so copies can be mailed at the regular carrier rate. Include your home address and notify the office accordingly.

Atlanta

McMichael Act Tested in the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court heard arguments on the constitutionality of the McMichael act a special school tax levy in McDonough district Henry County The Southern Railway seeks to block the school commission from collecting the levy After the district voted for the levy the railway sought a restraining order with representation by Brown Brown and G W Bryan for the school commissioners

Supreme Court Southern Railway McDonough Henry County Southern Theranaevwan Aes Brown & Brown G. W. Bryan

Dying Woman Pleaded To Be Allowed Life

The story from Toma River New Jersey describes Mrs. Brouwer pleading for life in her final hours as her husband Dr. Frank Brouwer, who faces murder charges, awaits trial. Prosecutor Brown seeks evidence countering a defense claim that poison and ground glass were swallowed during a personal crisis. In anguish she cried Save my life Frank for the sake of the children.

Toma River N. J

Homecoming Week Tickets For Kentuckians Offer

During homecoming week Kentuckians can buy round trip tickets June 10 to 12 at one fare plus 25 cents, from Atlanta to Nashville and Louisville for 13.55 with extended validity to July 22. Three daily trains depart Atlanta at 6 35 am 4 60 pm and 8 50 pm, with through Sleeping Cars on the 4 50 pm trains June 16 and 11 Atlanta to Louisville arriving next morning. Contact J A Thomas or C B Walker at Peachtree Viaduct Union Station.

New York Marceau Atlanta Kathleen Thomas Mr. McMillan Cincinnati N.C. & Bt. L. Railway Sia GeptlagGent Odey Avanta Nashville Louisville

Birthday of Jefferson Davis Observed at Capitol

Veterans and public groups gathered at the capitol to mark Jefferson Davis's birthday with a 3 PM ceremony in the house hall. Confederate veterans marched from the rotunda to the hall where Captain Samuel B. Scott presided, Hon. Hooper Alexander of Decatur spoke, Warm's orchestra played, and Mrs Yeates sang. State offices and city banks were closed for the event.

House of Representatives Capitol Sons of Veterans Jefferson Davis Samuel B. Scott Atlanta Hooper Alexander Decatur Warm Yeates State House

Hearing on Lockhart Case Delayed by Trial Outcome

The trial of City Detective Lockhart is pending as Judge Calhoun awaits the verdict in the cases of Laurenzd Jones and M. Thrower, two men convicted of running a gambling house. Related testimony links pawnbroker Joe Eplan to perjury allegations as detectives discuss sworn statements and confiscated pawnshop goods on Decatur Street.

Lockhart Police Commission Joe Eplan Calhoun Laurenzd Jones M. Thrower City Court of Running & Gambling House Jones Thrower Cat T. B Decatur Street Aris Benny Jud Jones Eplan

Alleged Ice Trust Trial Underway in Ohio

Toledo dispatch reports the trial of the alleged fee trust proceeds toward opening today before Judge Kinkade and a jury. The case centers on charges related to alleged ice trust activities. Local coverage notes courtroom procedures and expected deliberations as the trial commences.

ICE Trust Ohio Toledo Aotasem Kinkade

Cassatt Promises Board Probe Into Graft

Philadelphia, June 4 The Pennsylvania Railroad president A J Cassatt announced he had returned from Europe to participate in the board of directors inquiry into matters raised before the Interstate Commerce Commission He pledged a full investigation and swift action against any officer found guilty of corrupt practices He said favoritism tied to coal stock holdings had been alleged and stressed responsibility for any wrong to those favored while defending the company’s role in industrial development.

Philadelphia Europe A. J. Cassatt Pennsylvania Railroad Board of Directors Road Interstate Commerce Commission Caswatt Ahe

City Council to Debate Gas Franchise and Liquor Ordinances

The Atlanta city council schedules a lively semi monthly meeting Monday afternoon. Key items include a favored gas franchise report with two potential ordinances, one repealing an existing provision and another allowing a municipal gas plant build, plus a wholesale liquor ordinance aligning liquor dealers with retail licensing rules. Other matters include Peach Tree Street paving, the June apportionment, and a $40,000 finance committee appropriation.

Ice Board James L. Key Becce Te Police Committee Atlanta Peachtree Street Sixth

Lost Necklace With Pansies Seeks Return Reward

A small chain necklace with three pansies set with diamonds was lost on Whitehall Street. A reward is offered for its return to the office. The note mentions tariff rates and rebating discussions, praising Mr. Cassatt and the company’s service while denying misconduct while noting no proof of officers’ guilt.

Whitehall St Cassatt

Wife attempts suicide after separation with husband

Jennie Shook of 358 Peters Street says she and Charlie Shook had separated since February after a brief Chattanooga marriage. She swallowed a small amount of carbolic acid but burned herself with a hot liquid burn and was hospitalized in critical condition, later improving. she warned she would use a pistol next time.

Charlie Shook Jennie Shook Peters Street Grady Hospital Shook Chattanooga Atlanta A. Smiler

Atlanta Sets Drinking Water Record in June

Atlanta shows a surge in water use with 35,000,000 more gallons consumed in the past month than May 1905. Woodward reports 900 gallons pumped at a facility and notes an expected larger rise in summer. only about 3,400 feet of pipe remain uncleared. A new reservoir is planned to prevent accident risks as river water is diverted to storage.

Atlanta Alliance Bee Woodward Coronat Woodward Arger Wodw Reeservoir

Georgia Wins Case Against Ducktown in Supreme Court

Georgia secured a Supreme Court jurisdiction ruling in the Ducktown case. Attorney General Hart received a ministerial notice that the court will review the jurisdiction claim and allow both sides until October to file more evidence. The dispute centers on the 825-foot stack of the copper smelting plant and its impact on vegetation and nearby North Georgia counties.

Georgia United States Supreme Court Ducktown Hart Yifiee Hart Ace Tenn

May arbitrate A K and NJ franchise values

Loulaville and Nashville railroad officials seek a conference with Comptroller General Wright on the franchise value of the Atlanta Knoxville and Northern line through North Georgia. Returns set the value at 4 per mile. Wright contends about 12 500 per mile. Arbitration possible if figures aren’t voluntary. Georgia Florida Alabama officials to confer Thursday on revised returns.

Loulaville and Nashville Railroad Wright North Georgia Atlanta Knoxville Northern Georgia Imay Florida Alabama Wright T

No Bill Against Dr Ripley in Assault Case

The grand jury returned no bill in the case against Dr. E C Ripley for assault and battery on a black letter carrier named King. Earlier incidents include a Piedmont park scene where Ripley asked a negro to yield a seat. The docket listed about thirty four cases before the grand jury with some uncertain entries.

Grand Jury E. C. Ripley King

UNION'S VICE PRESIDENT DENIES WAR AT BRADLEY

In Columbus on June 4 T M H Sul raises he president of the Miner ere nae denies riot rumors. He communicates with Miner headquarters and refutes claims of unrest at Bradley while fielding questions from reporters. Valdosta franchise in Georgia State reaches a special note.

UNION Bradley Columbus Ohio T. MH. Sularen Imatey Tively Valdosta SOL Georgia

Bankers to hear Treat at Georgia Florida convention

The Geor gia and Florida bankers convention in Atlanta on June 11 and 12 will feature United States Treasury official Charles H. Treat as principal speaker. The Atlanta clearing house plans an elaborate program with headquarters at the Kimball House and a theater party to close the event.

Charles H. Treat United States Treasury Department Geor Gia Florida Atlanta Mr. Treat States Kimball Association Kimball House Piedmont Park Pedmont Editnball House Np Ey Peley Thin George Kt Donovan Mat. L Peet P. Coles C. A

Killed in fight over small debt near Rhodes Georgia

Special to The Georgian from Andrews North Carolina June 2 five miles from Rhodes a fight Saturday night between Harvey and Jake McFall of Lowndes County Georgia and Will Quiett of Lake McVall ended with McFall slain by Quiett who was also seriously cut the dispute arose from a small account.

Andrews N. Cy Rhodes Harvey Jake McFall Lowndes Evanty Will Quiett Lake McVall Quiett

Through Sleeping Car Line to Wrightsville Beach

Sleeping cars operate Saturdays in June July and August delivering passengers to Wrightsville Beach hotels. Service leaves Atlanta at 9 35 p m and returns from Wrightsville on Thursdays arriving Atlanta next morning. Season tickets cost 14 55 and five day passes 8 25.

Wrightsville Beach Atlanta Wrighteville Kood

Seaboard League Sold. Starr to Return Home

The Seaboard League was sold today to A. L. Starr. Serhan Cuaney Abe Seeping and other clients were noted. Starr plans to return to his home in Savannah today.

League A. L. Starr Serhan Cuaney Abe My. Starr Saveanah

Freight Agents Will Not Meet This Month

National Association of Travel Freight Agents cancels its convention planned for June after a last minute decision by President J M G Wood. Delegations had prepared travel to Atlanta with high hopes of hosting the South’s rail hub, but a late communication from Jackson ends plans and thanks Atlanta for its interest.

National Association of Trav Renfroe Jacl J.m G. Wood Atlanta Buffalo Sam D. Jones Chamber of Commercay Frank Weldon Road Record H. C. Bagley Howell Peepies Southern Way H. D. Ray Aasdeltion J. D. Carter, Jr Santa Fe Renfree Jones Weldon Jivon Anna Sper Jackson

Hotel Arrivals at the Kimball in South Carolina

A long list details guests and their origins across states including South Carolina, Tennessee, New York, Alabama, Ohio, Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Names such as Cochran, Th fe, Gans, Kendall, and Albertson appear among many others, with travel from cities like Knoxville, Birmingham, Philadelphia, and New York. The roster covers guests at The Kimball and The Marion hotels, noting numerous surnames and affiliations without a unifying event or action.

Kimball South Carolina G. P.O. Th Fakenge L. Cerawfor Savange i Morur Knoxville Tenn Pertony de Situpaon New Yorks A. Kendall Kautheern Railways I Wirwork Atinntit A Quinn Gans Birminghem Ala Aed Oslo Cook Columiun A. Sehotner Gy Welsti New Coker Orewurtworth Maron Maelunatt Mitewall Cinemoatl Ohie M. Pie Ga Willan Mon Sle Lawl Pedis Capean Northy Chraltons Erindelphya Colin Ie Ie Lenaldean Shi Pra York Ayit Ann and Vette San Vronelien New York Teon Arches Sant Preth Greenahory Dona Geer Brivo Bucktown Carolina Williams and Wiffr Wheeler Greenshoras Little le OW Futon Tia Inaes Haheaatos Ely Moore Esherton Irminghan Joby Taltimiees Catia Baltore Luth Miller Anorte Toma McMuhon Heter New Olenfersonville Ub Hire Wales

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M'Michael Noshville Mammoth Ca J. A. Thomas C. B. Walker CP. & Taul Tea Peachtree Viaduct Union Pats Sta. Charles BE. Harman Davis DeKalb Jones and Thrower Lucas County Key Roosevelt Chandler Henry M. Whitney Boston John F. Wallace Panama Oeean Spanish Treaty Claims Commission Herbert W. Bowen Snares Loomis Actac Alten BG. Parker Fort Ean of American Sportsmen Southwest Thomas C. Platt Ntalve Olcott New York World Mrs. Shook Creolin U. S. Supreme Court Coun A.K Ripley Wrightsville Beach, N .C Seaboard The Aragon Sam Green Atc Peitew Alm Pam Wo Ay Orve Anil New Nent the Marion Th. Deal Stenn Ray Arows Mirmingham M. Stiuetom Etty J. Mo Ediar Firnotgin Fiorge Cotamias J. M. Malin South Hi. Preegean Sorteiky Varay Newnan Vmiterri Athomias W Rity Lapetell Maen Elty Taupe
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