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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1906
Page
5
Government figures show crop estimates down slightly from prior forecasts. T G Lower notes first crop bulletin for the year indicates 13.22 percent of land planted under cool wet weather. Cotton acreage stands at 750 correspondents report changes. overall condition compared with last year is reported at 96 percent with late mas.
Travel plans for Kentucky homecoming week include round trip tickets from Atlanta to Louisville with a fare of one dollar plus 25 cents for the round trip, valid to June 23. Sleeper cars operate on several trains, with departures in the morning and evening, via Chattanooga and Nashville to Louisville, and information available from Thomas Walker and Charles Harman at the Union Station offices.
The June 1 Georgian reports Ed Cole escaped from Fargo camps after breaking for liberty. Guards and dogs trailed him through swamps but he eluded capture. Hickey and Jim King were in town last fall with others connected to prior escape attempts and bribery schemes to free Cole.
In the superior court Judge Cane cited rising divorce filings and urged juries to consider restraining orders preventing remarriage in some cases. He warned the public that divorces are a societal issue beyond court control and noted a rise from 140 cases to 188 over successive years.
Gordon Institute’s thirty fourth commencement closed with a noon address by Hon. Poene of Savannah. The ceremony honored seniors Marianne Colbert Georgia Crowder Virginie Marahbui Robbie Matthews Margie Milner and Barnesville graduates. Medals for composition and declamation were awarded to Miss Matthews R L Braswell and Paul Anderson.
London dispatch cites Vienna police indicating Italian anarchists in Paterson New Jersey planned to kill the Italian king at Milan. An anarchist was seized as he landed in Italy. details show officials were alerted of plots against three sovereigns and bombs found at Ancona.
Solicitor Charles D. Hill demonstrated animal taming Tuesday afternoon as his badger Harold arrived from Texas. The small audience watched Harold grow wary when Hill read a letter praising the animal yet noting moments of obstinacy and need for careful handling. Harold appeared curious at the courthouse, tapping the box with a claw as the scene drew to a cautious close.
Fulton County to extend the Orme Street sewer using 510,000 appropriated by the city for materials while labor is supplied by the county. The move, approved at the county commissioners meeting, follows protests from Heswell Road residents over road conditions and includes a return of labor gangs to Rowwell Road. The board also granted ten days vacation during the session.
The cornerstone of St Luke s Episcopal church will be laid Thursday at 5 pm at Alexander and Peachtree streets. Bishop K Nelson of Georgia will lead services with addresses by Rev W W Landrum Rabbi Marx Rev G B Wilmer and others. The church costing 50000 will be one of the finest in the city. A Cornerstone item from the old church will be included.
Mary Cunningham, a Black woman, was held on a $2,000 bond to the next term after a spurious coin case. The fake coin, a penny, was found in fifteen locations around Columbus. Authorities identified the woman and found a tin roll and plaster of Paris mold at her house suggesting method and intent in the counterfeit operation.
A new town in Indian Territory to open soon will be named Theodore. It will be built on President Roosevelt's hunting camp site. A granite monument will mark the spot where his tent stood with a statue of a man catching a live coyote and a mounted hunter on the column.
Judge ruled Charles C. Jones to have custody of Claud Jones Walker but Wheeler and Dr. Powell Walker plan to appeal to the supreme court. An order let the boy stay with his stepfather and uncle while the case proceeds. The boy’s mother had divorced Jones in 1894 and later died, after which Claud lived with Wheeler. he also changed his name to Walker. The father contends he is the rightful guardian and filed habeas corpus for possession.
Special to The Georgian reports on June 7 that Benjamin White and L Bush, railroad employees, were assaulted by a mob of negroes after an arrest was made in Winieton. White was nearly killed, and a fence picket and wagon were damaged. Two negroes were arrested as officers acted.
Mount Pleasant Iowa June 7 Loretta a snake charmer with a traveling circus performing here has been crushed probably fatally by one of her monster anacondas.
The Casino presents a strong vaudeville program headlined by The Military Odette, praised as the season’s big hit and the most notable vaudeville act yet seen. Azra the juggler adds polish while comedy turns draw laughs. Next week Little Chip and Mary Marble lead a selected Wells-Deane-Harianstones troupe with a fresh musical to boost attendance.
Secretary Taft met four Liberal party representatives from Panama at the War Department to discuss Panama’s political situation and urged disinterested witnesses for the approaching election. The State Department said government agents supervising the elections would infringe on Panama’s independence, and they prepared to present written reasons if needed.
The Confederate Battle Abbey Association plans a June 14 Richmond meeting to set a start date for building the abbey. General C A Evans chairs the committee but may miss the session due to other duties. The group seeks about 60 for construction and Evans will donate bound newspaper files on reunions of United Confederate Veterans for preservation in the abbey.
Property owners will soon again pay for the privilege of owning real estate as on June 16 the tax books will be reopened for the second installment of the annual tax at the tax office. The percentage of prompt payment remains in effect.
Augusta Ga June 7 Mayors of every Georgia city have been invited to Augusta for the annual meeting of the League of Georgia Municipalities with about 159 chief executives expected. Social events include a banquet at the Commercial Club on Wednesday and a barbecue at the Locks on Thursday. Mayor Allen has formed committees to assist delegates and a review of the Augusta fire and police departments on Broad street will follow Wednesday’s business session in Miller Walker hall.
Private wire from New York reports Theodore P. Shonts seriously considers resigning as Panama Canal Commission head due to health. Despite denials, sources say his condition and Congress demand that the president reside nearby to oversee operations.
Jackson Kentucky June 7 Breathitt grand jury returns indictment against James Hargis seated judge of Breathitt County for murder. Indictment filed in the circuit court at Lexington details the murder accusation and proceedings moving forward.
Rutledge Ga June 7 News reaches here of the death of 5B G Carter a prominent farmer living south of town He fell through a loft opening at his barn while up in the loft and struck his head He was a stockholder in the First National Bank of Madison and connected with other enterprises.
In St Louis Missouri a nine year old girl drowned herself in a river after her fiancé left town for a few days. She left a note saying she hoped to meet him in heaven, and authorities described the tragedy as a forced suicide due to heartbreak.
Augusta readies to welcome mayors for the eleventh annual gathering set for June 13 and 14. The program highlights speeches, civic signals, entertainment, and a public reception at the municipal area.
Fragmentary clipping notes enormous shipments of pineapples from Florida. The readable text mentions large quantities and growth, but specifics such as dates, destinations, or organizations are not clearly captured.
A damaged OCR fragment describes a large flour former named Georgian wag po ato oper Longs plant in Jasper, Ata dated June 7. It mentions delicate women and girls and Esra entering the system, with a price of 69 cents.
New York June 7. The grand jury may indict Richard A. McCurdy and Richard A. Grannis former Mutual Life officers along with Walter R. Gillette if evidence warrants. Immunity cases include Andrew C. Fields who claims to have names and dates of wholesale bribery involving legislators and officials. Expect sensational political and financial implications if Jerome permits broader testimony.
In Savannah on June 7 the injured William Thornton, a Black man hurt in an explosion at Kehoe Iron Works, remains alive after medical attempts to save him. The report notes the doctors’ efforts and the troubling condition as his recovery progresses. The piece reflects era language and emphasizes survival amid traumatic injury.
Newberry June 7 six living members of USC Columbia class of 1862 will receive the degree of A B. Surviving members named include M. A. Carlisle N ton Gibson Charleston Ired Rock Hill R DeT Lawrence Ga Thomas John Moore Moore Henry nsend An-
In St Augustine Florida police believe 18 year old Otis Smith is the perpetrator of numerous recent robberies here. He was arrested yesterday near the winter home of Judge McBurney of New York.
Special to The Georgian from St. Augustine reports Sheriff Perry left Starkene for cee W. B chard to arrest an alleged murderer who shot a child in its mother s arms. The suspect was located yesterday and the search intensified following the fatal shooting in the home.
The upcoming concert at Fort McPherson will be delivered by the regimental band Thursday afternoon. Program includes The Minute Man by H A Watera Hungarian Comedy by Kel Bela Watts Shata from Gisey Barony Bissusee King Dodo by Luder Serenade La Paloma by Abe Holzmann Bernt Nielsen, chief musician.
Commencing Saturday June 9 and continuing each Saturday through June July and August, porte enviar cars will be derated veringigers at Wrightsville Beach leaving Atlanta at 9 46 p m returning leave Wrightsville each Thursday arriving Atlanta next morning at 6 30 am Season tickets 18 55, weekend tickets valid five days 25 cents
Revenue men report increased moonshining activity near the border as counterfeit operators from Tennessee and South Carolina enter North Carolina. Despite new laws, wildcatters still attempt to run dirt stills, but raids have punished offenders and prompted stricter adherence to regulations.
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