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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1906
Page
7
Councilman Wil Oldknow argues to uphold a theater safety ordinance, vowing to reintroduce measures after the committee trimmed the bill. He criticizes the committee for striking out key safety provisions and plans to revisit the old theaters issue at a future meeting.
Georgian dollar seems to be lost. No word since Wednesday afternoon. The man who has it will likely pass it on. Edmondson & Bro and Bimenhoff Lunch Rooms are among the firms offering precautions. The amount involved is $226.
General W P Duvall commanding the department of the gulf in Atlanta and General Thomas Barry of Washington DC, who preceded him as local commander, have been ordered by the department to attend the maneuvers in Germany.
Grandchildren of Hamilton contest the will with court action in Westchester New York. Dispute centers on $6000 reportedly left to a sister, Milton, while the estate is tied to other heirs and legal arrangements unfold.
Private Leased Wire from Paris reports a case over a cycling accident involving a wagon and a victim, with insurers implicated. The proceeding notes a Society of accidents, fifty incidents this year, fifteen cases pending, twenty five set for hearings, profits totaling up to 100000 francs.
Wall Street reports Colgate Hoyt preparing a short abroad tour by auto with friends in Europe. He will be away several weeks to handle business affairs and may resign or be hired by the Cast Pipe Foundry Company and other enterprises. No exact date yet.
Washington June 14. A new auditorium at St Oink Academy was opened Wednesday with exercises by the faculty and visitors attending the commencement. The annual musicale, part of the commencement festivities, was held in the morning and dedicatory ceremonies were planned for 6:30.
Judge Nash R. Broyles sent a paper on Juvenile Courts read at the League of Georgia Municipalities in Augusta. The piece argues for saving troubled youth, detailing detention, probation, and the role of a versatile probation officer to guide and reform juveniles toward lawful citizenship across Georgia cities.
J Henry Burton of 46 Courtland Street fell from a scaffolding on the Washington Street viaduct and suffered a broken jaw a crushed skull and scalp injuries. He was taken to Grady Hospital where surgery was performed and he is reported out of danger.
Opelika June 14 sensational arrest rocked the town as Police Chief B P Bass and Patrolmen P P Blackmon Buck Jones and W W Whitman were charged with murder in a warrant sworn by Abner Torbert. The case centers on Felix Sutton a noted gambler. Bonds totalling over a million dollars were posted by wealthy citizens. The trio remained jailed under $1,000 bonds until June 20.
By special leased wire Jersey City June 14 The Police Welles Engineering Company's plant is ablaze. Adjacent buildings including Merchants' Refrigerating plant Goss Candle Factory and numerous tenement houses are under threat as firefighters battle to save them.
Private Leased Wire reports stirring developments in the Ellen Williams case. Mrs Williams, once sent to an insane asylum by J Pierpont Morgan & Co., was freed by Justice Dugro who warned of a second arrest warrant. Lawyer Char Oakes confirms efforts to re-arrest Williams amid continued community alarm.
Chicago reports Eugene F. Drennan, former Washington Times employee, arrested on larceny and embezzlement charges. He allegedly failed to remit $600 to The Times Employees Savings Society where he served as treasurer. Drennan, who had joined the Marine Corps, was traced after leaving Washington.
Special to The Georgian Asheville June 14 prominent Presbyterians about one hundred from states south of the Ohio will gathering near Asheville at Montreal for a six day visit from June 29 to July 4. John Huyler, millionaire candy maker, will host and pay all expenses including rail fare both ways.
In Charlotte on June 1 a man named Solomon James blew up his horse with dynamite while returning from a country church. The incident occurred in the suburbs near Rome Grernsbors as the horse died instantly. The chaotic event ends with the horse destroyed and the man’s actions under investigation.
In Buffalo an airship attempted a maiden ascent from Meldrum Park. The rudder struck a building and control failed. The craft climbed, drifted to the harbor, collapsed, and both airship and pilot Roy Knabeshue were saved by firemen. Separately in Atlanta, Rev. J. J. Bennett was elected secretary and treasurer of the Baptist State Board of Missions, filling the vacancy caused by Dr. S. Jameson’s resignation to become Mercer University president. Bennett will assume duties immediately.
Columbus Ga June 14. Hon. A. Doster, age 61, died at his home after weeks of illness. Born in Harris county in 1845, he longtime lived in Columbus. A prominent lawyer and Confederate veteran, he helped organize Camp Benning, United Confederate Veterans. He served from sergeant to captain in his company. Survived by wife and four children. Columbus bar met in respect and superior court recessed. No funeral arrangements yet.
Washington reports the foreign commerce of the United States for the fiscal year ending this month will exceed prior records in both imports and exports. Ten months of statistics show imports around 31.2 to 31.8 billion dollars, with exports rising accordingly. Sugar prices affected value, not volume, as quantities rose despite a price drop.
The largest class in Furlow High School history, twenty five graduates, received diplomas at the opera house. Miss Jeffieroon won first honor, Miss Gertrude Jossey second, with Professor McNeil supervising the music. The program featured selections from Il Trovatore, a spoken invocation by Rev. O P Gilbert, and a Salutatory by Miss Jossey.
At a district convention in Charlotte on June 14 Hon. E Y Webb was nominated for re election as representative and Hon. Heriot Clarkson for solicitor for the district to succeed themselves.
Pensacola Florida June 14 a terrific storm is reported to have spent its force at Sneeds andle towns it was near a cloudburst and railroad tracks telegraph poles and some houses were torn to pieces
Tarnesville Ga June 14 After a lively chase, a young man residing as a student at Whe has charged a woman with misusing her money. The case involves a dispute over engagement and marriage plans and centers on financial allegations rather than a wedding.
Hamilton Alabama June 14 The water local board of control of the WAe have re elected od Protesters HO 3 te and J A Johnson Miss ihe M of seat has been elected The music art primary and intermediate departments will be supplied.
A Philadelphia special says Arthur T. Abernathy author of The Hell You Say and in a Devil of a Fix has been arrested on bigamy. He allegedly has two wives one in Philadelphia and one in Pittsburgh. He once lived in Rutherford and is the son of a minister. Abernathy is held in Philadelphia awaiting papers for his removal to New Jersey for trial.
In a fragmented clipping, authorities note that Russ Sage's brother faces charges connected to a Potter's Field burial case. The report mentions checks and payments tied to the incident and ongoing county involvement in the burial arrangements.
A Philadelphia telegraph message reports a body found in Erie creek matching Freddie Muth, the kidnapped Philadelphia boy. Authorities suspect he was lured to Broad Street Station and taken by three men to Harrisburg, though the theory remains unconfirmed.
Alabama falls in today with older states represented in New York circles by a newly organized Alabama society. Nearly a hundred members enrolled and meetings held at Miss Martha Y’s home. Richmond Rochester, Tec an president, Miss Young, secretary and treasurer. Organization described as temporary.
Rochester June 14. West Henrietta General Store of West & Buckly destroyed by incendiary fire. Fire threatened the village as investigators probe arson motive.
In Buffalo on June 14 about fifty admirers of Emma Goldman struggled to enter a Concert Hall. Police blocked the doorway and there was a brief clash as the crowd argued about admission.
Wayneaboro Ga June 14 Mia Fannie R Seales mother of Hon Aleroena aee moains She leaves four children all d she was sixty eight old Be pentarae Election Expense Filed Hamilton Ala June 14 Hon A H Carmichael of Tuscumbia recently elected to the are in Colbert county has filed ar es and that he spent 14 to secure Dr R J Thurmond of ShemMetd spent HALL
In Tennessee near Spring City excitement runs high after reports of an old bearing quartz that assays at $1,000 per ton. Nuggets of large size are also said to have been found, prompting expectations of a stampede of gold seekers toward the area.
Augusta Ga June 14 The second session of the League of Georgia Municipalities opened at the locks this morning. The group, about seven miles from Augusta along the canal, gathered a large Augusta delegation. Papers were read by Wingfield Ousley and Hutchin?as. A broad discussion followed each paper.
Jackson Ky June 14 Ex Judge James Hargis indicted for murder of Dr Cory was admitted to bail in the sum of 15000 today The bail was furnished he was released.
Americus Ga June 14 Two unusual incidents during the hard gale. Anna Dorsey an old negro woman died suddenly likely from fright while returning home from work. An incoming freight car top loaded with corn was blown off during the storm.
W. F. Winecoff, prominent commission merchant, plans a colonial style residence in Ansley Park. The $50,000 white marble two story home will feature a dome and front on Peachtree Circle near Peachtree and Winecoff avenues. Construction to begin soon while the owner is away.
Toccoa Georgia June 14 The first annual county teachers Institute of Stephens County has just closed an interesting and profitable session Professor Wilber Colvin conducted one of the very interesting feats by being an address of De Armen OE Anteis Am fuer ot Bee Cotton Assecis Hon was to enter in industrial as well as educational ax ok Castel oe sea sahony the far Not the Man Wanted Hamilton Alabama June 14 The peer
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