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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1906
Page
8
A university head delivers a baccalaureate sermon condemning executive overreach and slander. He laments a ruling class politics undermining justice, warns of monarchy by decree, and denounces sensational committees and press moods that fuel distrust and erode public trust.
Readable fragments describe Ponce DeLeon offering new attractions during the week. Mentioned are a resort event, grounds after heavy rain, an electric theater, tours being prepared, and a midweek opening of a new amusement, with plans for a casino area and various crowd activities amid improving conditions.
Passenger service for Homecoming Week includes round trip tickets from Atlanta to Louisville via Nashville and Chattanooga with through sleepers to Louisville. Trains depart Atlanta 9:35 am 4:50 pm and 8:50 pm, tickets priced around 13 56 plus 25 cent fee, extended to July 23. Route via Chattanooga Nashville Mammoth Cave with through sleepers Ontario to Louisville arriving 6:20 am. Written contact for details.
Special to The Georgian Valdosta Georgia June 11. A. H. Carrington, about sixty five, a Confederate veteran and former teacher, died at the county poor farm. Once well educated with ties to Danville Virginia relatives, he relied on county charity for months. F M Williams, a Valdosta merchant, aided him with food and support, attempting to ease his plight.
New York June 11 police arrested Otto Fleiechman of Cincinnati for speeding. Detective Scott said Fleiechman was going forty miles an hour and fined him 360 for his appearance this morning.
Mrs Edna Freeman widow of Lecs n cous Monian portrait painter and miniature artist, once famous, resided in Atlanta. She studied under Mr Freeman for three years and gained premier training abroad. She conducts daily viewings at Motes studio from 11 to 1 with samples on display.
Judge ALD of the city court announced Henry Hughes as clerk to succeed the late Henry Matthews. Hughes had been assistant clerk for years and was praised for his service. Hugh Watts, son of the late Thomas H. Watts, is expected to receive the position.
commencement ceremonies begin Wednesday June 20 with a promenade. Due to repairs the Bijou Theater will host Thursday events including a baccalaureate by Dean James E Russell of Columbia University. Alumni meetings and banquet follow as 2,000 invitations issued for the promenade concert with patronesses listed.
London June 11 Andrew Carnegie has received more invitations to dine and more begging letters since arriving in London than the lord mayor. In public remarks he discusses loyalty to both his motherland and his wife land, and urges embracing imperial links while noting America’s growing population. He describes his American citizenship as true inwardness and reflects on his recent political stumping in the United States.
Valdosta Georgia seeks to extend its corporate limits by half a mile in one direction. The measure would add several new manufactories and expand city territory beyond a one mile circle from the county courthouse. The Pine Park area would remain outside the city. Local bills request more county corns be created, and authorize bonds for a school in Hahira.
Montgomery June 11 Colonel H R Shorter resigns as state deputy insurance commissioner reporting to Commissioner Mc David that his term ends June 18 He has served as Southern representative for a large life insurance company and will pursue other opportunities in the insurance field.
The railroad commission will convene on Wednesday but the two major cases scheduled for that date have been postponed to June 20. The postponed items include fertilizer rates from Savannah and Brunswick to Atlanta and the marble rate case. No other specific cases are listed for next Wednesday, though developments could occur before the meeting.
Special to The Georgian Brunswick Ga June 11 A stockholders meeting in Brunswick. Nearly all stock represented in person or by proxy. Capital stock raised from 100000 to 1000000. Five steamships under construction. First due November 1 and to run Brunswick New York Boston January 1. Remaining vessels to follow at three month intervals. General manager Sorene the Joy Ine of steamers made.
The British steamship Langsdale at Coast Line docks in Savannah caught fire in the hold. Firefighters saved the ship and cargo after a hard fight. About 120 bales of cotton were discharged and up to 50 more may be thrown overboard after survey by underwriters. The blaze reportedly started in the cotton and was fought with assistance from a tug and local fire crews led by Chief Maguire. The ship had just cleared for reefer duties.
Fragmented OCR report describes a purported nervous disorder with chills nausea coughing and headache. Claims best treatment is Miles Nervine to calm nerves and relieve symptoms, referencing a period patent remedy and odd spellings. Names and exact details are unclear due to garbled text.
A delegation from Atlanta sails to Buffalo for a meeting set for June 2117. The group, about thirty in number, travels by special Pallman sleeper from the city, with key figures including A. Kelley and Calhoun of Augusta named among participants.
Columbus Ga June 11 Judge Adams named in the Fifth District after a nominating event. The report notes the selection followed a formal process and names the district and the official involved, signaling a new appointment in the state judicial lineup.
The state prison commission will meet in regular session Tuesday to consider selling the 600 bales of cotton raised on the state farm last year. They appear United on not accepting less than 11 1 3 cents per bale, and may defer sale since market is below that price. Rawlins case unlikely to be heard as no word from Attorney Cooper. Rawlinses given death sentence to July 13, Governor Terrell has respited Alf Moors to the same date.
Commencing Saturday June 9 and each Saturday in June July and August the through sleeping car will operate delivering passengers to Wrightsville Beach hotels. It leaves Atlanta at 9 36 p m and returns from Wrightsville each Thursday arriving in Atlanta the next morning at 6 30 a m Season tickets cost 16 55 and weekend tickets valid five days cost 8 25
State Sen ator R. EB. Spragina Hans N.M. Rowe of Triana and A. D. Kirby now in West Hunteville were declared dispensary nominees for the senate and legislature from Madison county. Their nominations were declared unanimous at a dispensary executive committee meeting on Saturday.
In a terse telegram from Ulster delegates the instructions favor Hearst. The note mentions a sheriff and county alignment with a William figure, but the message is garbled and incomplete, leaving key names and dates unreadable.
Columbus Ga June 11 The school board met Saturday and declared every teacher's place in the high school vacant, to be filed during vacation. A special committee including President Jordan Superintendent Gibson and Messrs Ryder Tarver and Goethius will investigate the most experienced up to date teachers and report back with recommendations.
A Seaboard fast freight train struck a vehicle south of Tucker Georgia Saturday evening. The car, driven by Mr. Myers, carried two ladies. All occupants escaped without serious injury.
Rumor swirled in theater circles that Miss Ethel Barrymore may marry English actor Ernest Lawson. The report, relayed via private wire from New York, cites early talks and tentative meetings, with no official confirmation yet.
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