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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1906
Page
7
A 1906 Georgia Supreme Court notice explains docket pressures as civil and criminal cases rise. It details July 7 docket closures, July 16 oral arguments, and July 18 callings with rules on briefs, costs, and continuances to manage term workload.
A damaged item reports two youths burglarized the store of W. W. M Carroll on a city street around noon. The text is garbled but indicates police involvement and that one youth was captured nearby. No clear names or locations are confirmed due to illegible OCR.
Four accused of stealing 160 dollars from the Fulton Hotel office on West Street. White men Bradley and Ellis Alley were brought before Broyles on Friday afternoon. Lanford and Lockhart were arrested. One suspect, not a guest, allegedly disappeared as the clerk turned away Thursday morning.
A peculiar Georgian dollar roams Atlanta seeking attention and premiums from merchants. It was seen at the Georgian office, bought a $2.60 six month subscription for Jack Hastings, and spent $1.25 on lunch for Georgian men. The currency carries a small silver ring and a card, with many prominent merchants offering premiums for its use.
City officials present a proposed solution by City Engineer Clayton to modify the L N railroad yards on Hunter Street between Butler and Piedmont Avenue. The plan, discussed by the joint committee, adds three openings and fences to limit crossing wagons, reducing yard space to three cars and improving pedestrian safety for an eighty car yard.
Two women were arrested after a night of heavy drinking in the street with children present. The incident occurred on a Friday as they were arraigned before the county court. A carly ae jig was reported and a disturbance at a patrol station followed the episode.
The twelfth annual Georgia B Y P U convention ended at West End Baptist with an enthusiastic address by Rev. W H Gelstwelt. Officers hailed the meetings as the most interesting and effective in state history. Delegates socialized during a final hour and many planned to return in 1907 as attendance is hoped to surpass this year.
Dr N H McHenry a colored man was arraigned before Recorder Broyles on idling and loitering charges. He escaped punishment on the plea that he is a fruit tree doctor and treats sick trees as he would people, stating he is a regular practicing physician for trees.
Miles M. Dawson, leading American actuarial authority, arrived in Atlanta with two days to advise Southern States Life Insurance Co. in the Hughes life insurance investigation. He discusses cost reduction, elimination of extravagance, and strengthened solvency while predicting possible prosecutions for indicted individuals.
Death of a child near Mia announced with services held Thursday afternoon at Barc Relay and Brandon's chapel. Interment planned at Casey's cemetery.
Special to The Georgian reports the Second District Democratic meeting endorsing B. I Calhoun as the party nominee and backing tariff and presidential ticket issues. The meeting condemned criticism from opponents while supporting a primary and denouncing alleged unfair tactics.
Meager reports from Havana describe a major fire in Sagua la Grande, Santa Clara province, wiping out a large portion of the town. Firefighters could not control the flames and the blaze burned out. The damage is estimated well above 100000 dollars.
The special term of the criminal branch in Roan's court was adjourned as the Brotherton stabbing case fell behind schedule due to a defense witness illness and the need to save jury costs. A deputy reported the witness abed, prompting Roan to set a new Monday session and to convene a fresh grand jury panel later that day.
At the closing session of the National Eclectic Medical Association the officers were elected with E. H. Stephenson of Fort Smith as President and 8. J. Stewart of Lincoln as first vice president. Second vice president named Josepheus Adolphus of Atlanta. the convention next year will be in Los Angeles.
Special to The Georgian Dallas Ga June 22 No trace found of the bold robber who entered the postoffice yesterday at noon and after assaulting Mrs Golden the postmistress locked her in the vault and rifled the postoffice about 500 though bloodhounds were used the trail vanished and the robber remains unidentified
Special to The Georgiap Chattanooga Tenn June 22 On July 1 the Nashville division of the rural free delivery service will be merged with the post office Inspector's department in this city. It will mean the addition of several clerks and nineteen field men. The new division spans Georgia to the Carolinas Florida Tennessee. Paul Sa post office inspector In charge. Will be in charge of the new regime.
Fall River cotton manufacturers grant a 14 percent wage increase to about 26,000 operatives. The move affects workers in the local mills during June in New England.
Chicago reports the public faces a 2 cent per pound hike on beef and mutton as packers raise prices. The increase, likely higher at the consumer, prompts readers to reckon how much meat must be eaten to cover the loss, warning that costs could continue rising.
Special cable from Trondhjem Norway dated June 33 discusses William J. Bryan arriving for a coronation and asserting he is not responsible for phrases about him. He defends his anti monopoly stance as radical yet conservative, arguing private monopolies must be exterminated, not merely controlled. He labels the wealth defense as outdated.
St. Paul Minnesota June 2 Dr J William White of Philadelphia renowned surgeon operated in Minnesota without anesthesia for cancer and intestines. He was on the operating table for more than an hour and the report notes no unpleasant symptoms.
Huntsville raises local saloon licenses from 500 to 1000 dollars effective July 1 and increases wholesale licenses from 300 to 600 dollars. City council also weighs raising Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Co. license from 25 to 1000 dollars annually.
A Thursday night blaze gutted the Atlanta Spring Bed Company and the Atlanta Iron and Brass Bed Company on Means Street and damaged nearby rail facilities. Losses reach about 360,000 with only the mattress annex of the Spring Bed Company spared. Firefighters confined the flames to the two factories, while a battery of storage tanks at Standard Oil neared explosion risk. A later report noted thefts by teenagers who fled Bolton with a wagon after the fire.
Birmingham Alabama January report states the Southern transportation system will be redistricted from two to four districts. An assistant general superintendent will oversee each district with eastern and western divisions each split. Names and lines of authority are listed for the new regional arrangement.
A tense scene unfolds on Thanksgiving Day as a woman plead for help while a man offers to take her ashore. He plans to drown rather than face danger, but she cries for rescue as he fights to keep her from plunging into the sea. The tale blends fear, resolve, and a perilous moment at sea with echoes of ancient rope making.
In Talladega Alabama on June 23 Dudley Brown and Henry Knight fought a pistol duel at a masquerade hall in front of hundreds. Each man received four shots in the breast and both died. Miss Hurt was slightly injured by a stray shot in the ankle. No explanation has been given for the cause of the quarrel.
Griffin clergyman Rev J J Bennett, newly elected secretary of the Baptist state board of missions, has not yet decided whether to accept the honor. Colleagues note his modest approach, while the First Baptist Church of Griffin awaits his decision as strong support grows for him to serve in the post.
J G Patterson of Thomasville has bought a 2 109 acre timber block in Thomas County for 347 000. The tract is described as one of the finest in the area and the price paid is regarded as favorable. Patterson is well known in Columbus owners of the property are mentioned in local circles.
Special Cable report from Compegn France dated June 22 notes John D Rockefeller dislikes President Roosevelt. The article records no direct statement from Rockefeller beyond reiterating his refusal to answer. It mentions Rockefeller’s large public support but emphasizes his noncommittal stance.
In Chattanooga Tennessee on June 22 Pink Hilton a teen is jailed for stealing his mother's cow along with two other teenage accomplices. The case cites multiple youths implicated in the alleged theft.
Special to The Georges Chattan Tenn June 22 Colonel W B Beers attorney for Tennessee Coal Iron and Isroad Company argues state revenue agents cannot back assess about 60 million in property, largely outside the state, for tax in this state and so on.
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