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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1906
Page
7
Special to The Georgian Hickory June 8 Miss Blackwelder 18 daughter of Pink Blackwelder a farmer was fatally gored by a cow while milking in a lot near the house. She was carried to the house in a critical condition and cannot recover.
Leased Wire reports a proposed Wabash bond plan of about 200 million dollars. The scheme includes a consolidated mortgage issue tied to a belt line connecting to United States Steel’s Pittsburg steel works, staking a vast tonnage transfer and a large railroad expansion.
Reports indicate a young man attempted self harm by shooting himself in bed at a local infirmary. He passed a restless night with minimal sleep and remained extremely weak Friday morning, while inquiries into Cecil Ousts’ status continued.
David A Perryman longtime Heflin resident dies at about eighty in Randolph County Alabama. He was a philanthropist focused on education and community service. Survived by three sons Jeptha David Augustus and a daughter plus other relatives. Family reunion held at Heflin home. He was a member of the Primitive Baptist church.
John Nort died this morning at home. Funeral services will be at 1 PM at the home, with burial in Ushland Cemetery. George A. Walter and A. Waller, ages 2 and older, died recently. interment details follow with Westview and Meland listed among sites. Oscar Cook died Wednesday night. interment will be in Worl Cemetery. Mrs Mary F Strong obituary notes services Thursday at 4 PM at Oak Street, Westview. B A Perryman and Dave Derry Myan residents aged over 60. burial planned at Oakland Cemetery. J N Rowland of Julius N. family details include Brandon's divas services and Oakland Cemetery burial.
Justice Lacombe of the United States circuit court ordered the attorney general to refrain from enforcing the eighty cent gas law during the pending final hearing. The order follows a lease dispute and ongoing legal actions centered on gas pricing provisions.
Fragmentary OCR text references a naval trial aboard the Brock and a figure named Wynne with dates around October 1905. Mentions lines about insanity, irritability, and a man accused of vanity and gold, though many phrases are garbled and unclear.
A roundup of city items includes news of a critically ill youth, a bankruptcy petition by a Georgia tax collector, and a plan to join geological surveys with Alabama Mississippi and possibly South Carolina. Also reported are rewards for gin burners, a lost bracelet of Mrs Walthour, a Georgian cue hosted by Dr Whitney, free admission for ladies at St Nicholas rink, a joint church picnic, Rev Troutman preaching at Trinity, meter bids, Confederate memorial services, court actions against beverage and disorder, officer injuries and assaults, and grand jury indictments.
Miss May Sutton advanced with a walk over to the ladies singles semifinal in London. In the mixed doubles handicap Sutton and Chariton defeated Findley and Ward while Americans beat Australians Poidevin and Wilding 3-0 in the Davia trophy singles event.
The council and special committee again adjourned without finishing the Oldknow theater ordinance revision. A further adjourned meeting is set for Saturday at 10 39 o'clock to complete the merchants revision. Friday’s session extended long but yielded no decisive action.
A meeting of fifty committees will be held at the chamber of commerce to appoint committees and discuss main matters for the exposition. Maddox seeks a large attendance as the session will review the five member committee work and the canvass of 750 firms likely to subscribe to the guarantee fund.
A jury returned a guilty verdict in an ice trust case involving Jane Boe and a Toledo-based company. The state official or prosecutor led the case, with multiple indicted men facing charges. Sentencing has been set, and authorities aim to keep the convicted individual in custody pending further actions.
Private wires report Goldman Sachs and Lehman Brothers have backed a syndicate to finance a new $49,000,000 corporation to acquire Sears, Roebuck & Co. in Chicago. The move aims to create the largest retail enterprise in the West, with Sears employing about 8,000 workers and serving six million customers.
State capitol in Baton Rouge suffered a blaze at 1 a.m. damaging the Senate area and attic wiring. Senate records survived. east and center sections spared with minor smoke and water damage. Loss estimated at $50,000 plus. no insurance carried. Senate and House met today in alternative venues. the famed Battle of New painting reportedly lost.
In Chat! Tenn June, Oliver, a leading figure, argues that any move to regulate freight rates will trigger broader conflict between the North and South. He says impacts on banks, railroads, and business harm small merchants and workers alike.
Northbound Tron Mountain No. 10 from Memphis and southbound No. 9 from St. Louis collided at Mengo, Mo this morning at 8:00. One engineer was seriously hurt and no others were injured.
A massive panic struck Chicago when an elevated train derailed or stalled, causing hundreds to flee and injuries feared. Reports describe chaotic scenes as crowds surged onto platforms while authorities secured the scene and investigated the incident.
Major Baden-Powell predicts nations will adopt aerial war machines that fill skies like locusts. The long upright panels depict the latest man carrying kite ascent. French War Office tests are described with lower image showing a flying machine perched on a seagull, highlighting extraordinary flights at sea.
Special to The Georgian Chattanooga Tenn June 8 reports Hon Walter P Brownlow to manage H H Clay Evans campaign in Tennessee citing reliable authority the Evans campaign will be run in the state by Brownlow a noted political figure known for his influence and leadership in the era
Sam Johnson, formerly of Fulton Bag and Cotton mills, is hospitalized in Grady with a serious stomach wound after an incident with Special Officer J. T. Reese. The misunderstanding began with threats at a Gainesville return to Atlanta, followed by a confrontation at a boarding house on West Wyman Street. Reese reportedly confronted Johnson after a fight with another man Thompson, who allegedly pulled a blade. Johnson’s condition is critical but improving per hospital staff.
The notice lists multiple property transfers with sale prices and warranty deeds including Elizabeth J. Kelly to Elisha Morris and H M White to J T Lemon, plus transfers to T L Lewis and Mrs. J B Simms. Building permits authorize brick and frame structures on various streets, with several small entries for repairs and additions. The report also records the death of G A Walter at 1392 Lawton Street.
Richmond Ky private wire reports the trial of Mrs Nannie Nuckols for shooting and killing Mrs Vina Black at Berea. Two witnesses will testify hearing Black threaten Nuckols, she prepares for defense and remains confident of acquittal as her three children visit at the jail with their grandmother.
Detectives Simpson and Campbell traced information Friday that Prather Bell the Western Union lineman reported dead is alive and in Comer. W R Hatch who wired Bell's Greensboro parents about his death left Atlanta for Comer with four companions. Detectives believe Bell is among them.
Washington announces July 1 increases for Georgia postmasters salaries with amounts listed for towns including Talbotton and Washington. The changes raise wages from lower to higher figures such as 1,700 and 1,900 dollars, reflecting nationwide adjustments in 1900s postal pay scales.
Private Leased Wire reports Edith M Kilmer head nurse at Kilmer Sanitarium Jamaica died after three days of intense agony caused by a poisoning linked to cancer treatment. The death highlights dangers faced by medical staff in private facilities.
A garbled wire service style note from Sioux City Iowa reports a mob surrounding the jail following an uncertain message. The text references a Lemurs message and a possible exhibit, with unclear details about a person named Levine and a negro.
John Yonkers a cat man and machinist at De Loach Manufacturing was arrested Friday after a dispute with his former landlady Mrs Fannie Jones. He claimed she and her two dates aged about twelve and fourteen harassed him at the Moore residence where he now boards. Yonkers said he would whip her if she were a man and challenged her male relatives to come out.
A severe Edgefield fire in June caused about 18000 dollars in losses across commercial buildings including the Adams store and adjacent premises. Firemen contained the blaze after efforts began, with Cobb and Seals, Adams, and J W Lynch properties sustaining major damage. stock losses were heavy and insurance coverage totaled around six thousand dollars.
Special to The Georgian reports W A Clark president of Carolina National Bank testified he spoke often with J Lanahan of William Lanahan & Co Baltimore. Lanahan complained despite over 200000 invested in Columbia manufacturing he could not secure proper orders. A letter from Lanahan was admitted and handed to the governor amid talk of state purchase policy changes in late 1904.
A garbled report notes an industrial session with Mr Richante and Southerland attending a meeting in Wemiarte. Dr With headquarters in Wemiarte is cited for the event held Friday. The Georgia virus trial association is mentioned and Richarts is described as leading the LP team to the meeting.
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