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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1906
Page
12
In spite of rough weather many ladies visited a piano sale offering 'very low prices. Noted bargains include pianos priced as low as 175 dollars. A few valuable arrivals were added today and tomorrow, expected to clear stock. Do not delay due to weather.
Tick Russell sets a series of talks across counties this week with speeches planned in Union and Townes counties. The program outlines appearances from Monday through Saturday including county seats and town events.
Fragmentary OCR notes allege J H Hall claimed to head surveys by civil engineers for a line from this city to Cullman and Louisville. Checks cashed on a Memphis house tied to a rail project. Decatur man and Robert M. Hunter named in brief, with disappearance of a key figure.
York June 15. William Reed, the banker of the house of William Reed & Co, Pittsburg, now Riverside Ave, is dying in a sanatorium after recent surgery for a complication and pneumonia.
Leased Wire reports from York June 15 forecast Randolph Hearst winning the New York governorship by a substantial plurality. The Buffalo leader, W. J. Connors, notes Hearst would challenge monopolies and push reform. The article hints at a Buffalo influence in New York politics over the past six months.
Captain David A. Gates, long commander of Georgia field forces for the United States Revenue Service, will proceed to Washington to assume temporary charge of the office of the chief of the revenue service during a three month vacation. Deputy J. H. Lubber will run the local office. Gates will oversee changes effective January 1, 1907, including a tax reform related to alcohol manufacture and sale. He plans careful study of international conditions and rapid development of the new system upon return.
Obadiah R. Laseter, possibly oldest Mason and second oldest Odd Fellow in Georgia by initiation date, holds a Gibson Georgia family reunion. The gathering includes Dr. R. L. Laseter and family, Mrs. J. N. Logan and family, and several others from Spread, Barnesville, and Gibson.
Special to The Georgian reports rains improving crops across Georgia. In Lizella corn and cotton are weed-free and thriving, while other items note jury damages awarded in Columbus, stock subscriptions in Cordele, new Savannah Democratic committee, Moultrie Fourth of July plans with a mammoth barbecue and ball game, and various local incidents from Cordele and Columbus with weather impacts, deaths, and burglaries.
Death notices report James B. Richardson aged 37 died at a private sanitarium after a long illness leaving a wife and no children. Body shipped to Gaffney South Carolina for interment. Also listed are Richard Church of Curran Street who died at a private sanitarium from complications after an operation. J A Robinson of Philadelphia whose funeral is at his parents home with interment at Oakland cemetery. P F Doubs aged 64 found dead at Soldiers' Home with coroner verdict natural causes. E J Smith civil war veteran died at Soldiers' Home. Curtis Wells two years old died at home of Jasair and Mrs William et(e) with funeral plans pending.
Auction sale by Faver and Black scheduled for Saturday June 16 at Winter Station. Seventy four beautiful lots to be offered in the event with a variety of property and goods for bidders.
London and New York dispatches report city health actions and sensational claims about meat packing, sausage makers, and sanitary conditions. Health officials condemn filthy practices in Chicago area plants and warn of broader risks, with inspectors alleging diseased meat, spoiled ingredients, and insect-infested goods reaching markets.
Washington, June 15. Speaker Cannon rebuked Delegate Smith of Arizona for insinuating influence in the statehood vote. He defended his record, affirmed support for Oklahoma and Indian Territory joining, and denounced the allegation as unfounded. He urged that a fair, separate vote be held on the new states.
Special Cable Christiana June 15 The coronation of King Haakon on Friday is the sole topic nationwide. He has opened his court to personal conversations, seeks modest ceremony, and aims for a coronation less grand than a US president’s inauguration. The crown act will occur at Tronhjeim at 11 o clock with archbishop, court, and diplomats. Public concerts, an open air festival, and a coronation medal in silver and bronze are planned. Mayors and Norwegian towns are invited. European royals including the Prince and Princess of Wales are expected.
Asheville June 15 A conference of college students held annually in this region opened today and will run ten days. It is under the International committee and mirrors events at Northfield Lake Geneva and other points with speakers including Rev W M Anderson D D Furman President BE Poteat Edward Bosworth Oberlin Robert Peer New York and John Timothy Stone Baltimore.
The Supreme Court will hear county tax arguments involving the Georgia railroad and Richmond County taxation. Judges Littlejohn and Freeman are noted, with detailed filings from B. Park Sibley and G. F. Cornwell. Richmond contends domicile and stock taxes rest with the county and city, with Boykin Wright set for large fees if Richmond prevails as Monday sessions resume.
Berlin reports that Germany and Great Britain may act jointly to quell the insurrection of South African blacks. Information from well informed sources says negotiations are underway and the approaching crisis could prompt concerted measures to restore order and protect colonial interests.
The cornerstone laying for a new Columbus industrial school will be conducted June 22 with Governor Joseph M. Terrell as a principal speaker. Max Meyerhart of Rome will lay the stone. Attendees include George Foster Peabody and Charles J. Peabody of New York, Dean James E. Russell, and C. B. Gibson, Columbus civic leader.
Chattanooga Tennessee June 15 W D Quinn is bound to the grand jury on an attempted assault charge against Minnie West an 11 year old girl at the cave of the winds Olympia park attraction He faces legal action in connection with the incident and awaits grand jury proceedings.
Seaboard Air Line Railway runs during June July August from Atlanta to Wilmington with a 9 35 p m departure on SAT days. Sleeper cars provide through service to Wrightsville Beach with baggage checked to the station and onward transfer to hotels. Weekend and season fares quoted at 8 25 and 18 55 dollars respectively.
Waynesboro Ga June 15 voters approved a bonds issue for 360000 for public works and power facilities. The measure passed 161 in favor with all others against and contemplates a 27 year term.
In Buffalo on June 15, the Velers' Protective Committee elected new officers. The report notes a member from Louis holding a position and mentions a national congress action.
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