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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1906
Page
8
The Merrimac Mills of Huntsville Alabama report an annual output valued around six million dollars and about one hundred thousand dollars weekly. Their daily thread production measures forty one thousand six hundred sixty six miles, enough to circle the world with sixteen thousand six hundred sixty six miles to spare.
Special to The Georgian from Charlotte June 28 Davis the man accused in Conductor Wiggins slaying at Salisbury two months ago was said to be killed during a burglary attempt in Danville Virginia He was reportedly with Monroe Richardson who was captured by officers detailing a new possible outcome in the long running case
Special to The Georgian Augusta Ga June 28 The boulevard planned by the parks and boulevard committee of the Chamber of Commerce will soon begin actual work J B Pray of Boston a renowned architect has been secured and will be here briefly to design the grounds He is the landscape artist who planned the Hampton Terrace Hotel grounds and also the grounds at Paggen Thomas home
Special to the Georgia News reports the Little Mountain Oil Mit and Fertilizer Company declares a six percent dividend at a recent meeting. Directors named include J. P. Young, J. K. Derrick, J. B. Shea, J. A. Shealy, MT Aull, with payment details noted.
The Georgian Brunswick Ga June 22 sanitary officials conduct house to house canvass to inspect yards and premises for cleanliness to prevent disease. The effort targets rubbish weeds and drainage and warns violators will be brought before city courts.
John Alexander Dowie, self styled First Apostle, was declared insane in Ju Landis' court yesterday by alienist Dr Archibal Church after Dowie described celestial lights and divine commands during several court sessions.
Special to The Georgian. In Charlotte North Carolina June 28 Reverend J W Mitchell colored was bound over on a 3200 bond for August term after being charged with securing a moving picture machine from New York by claiming to head a flourishing Charlotte school. He lacked funds and was sent to jail.
Spartanburg scene reports an old cemetery once used by colored people will soon be transferred to the Charleston and Western Carolina Railroad Company for use as a terminal. The tract covers a little more than one acre and the move is expected within a short period.
Attorney General Moody orders suits against multiple railroads to recover penalties for violations of the safety appliance law. The Atlantic Coast Line leads with the most transgressions. cases span districts including New York, Colorado, Delaware, and Texas, naming firms such as Illinois Central and Seaboard Air Line in various regional courts.
Charles Somerville recalls the galling end of Stanford White, once famed architect of McKim Mead White and designer of Madison Square Garden. The piece portrays White as a man of influence in theater circles, alleged seductions, and a life of scandal culminating in a fatal shooting before Evelyn Nesbit Thaw and her husband.
Archbishop Blenk of the Roman Catholic Church did not arrive in Atlanta on Thursday morning as expected. He will come by the Southern train late in the afternoon and will be entertained at a reception by Dr. R. D. Spalding on Thursday. Plans for further entertainment by the Maridt fathers depend on the uncertain health of Blenk. He is expected to remain over until the next day, then proceed to New Orleans.
Brunswick Ga June 28 Oscar Knight who shot and killed J M Stewart at Bladen a few days ago over alleged intimacy with Mrs Knight has made a statement he killed Stewart because he ruined his home He says after the first trouble Stewart denied the suspicions and he decided he was too precipitate Later he found a letter to Stewart from Mrs Knight whose contents convinced him Stewart deceived him Stewart was at the Knight home and ran from the porch after an apparent incident He fired intending to kill He has submitted Mrs Knight letter to the coroner for use as his defense at trial
Railroads W. and A. R R and N C and St L offer round trip tickets at one and one third fares. Valid for travel to points south of the Ohio and Potomac and east of the Mississippi, including St Louis Evansville Cincinnati. Tickets sold July 2 3 4 1906 and good to return to July 8. For details contact any W R R agent.
Gainesville Georgia rejoices after the house passes an appropriation bill granting 45000 for a government building on East Washington Street. The site was bought two years ago and Senator Clay may push the total to 196000 in the Senate.
Boston June 28 Senator Lodge s private secretary is on trial charged with failing to turn over 225 dollars to the Republican state committee John G Bestgen of Quincy said he gave to Proctor for campaign funds with the aim that Bestgen should receive a consulship in Germany The case centers on alleged influence peddling and funds related to political favors
In Chattanooga Tennessee on June 26 the board of public misery ordered about twenty five houses of ill fame closed and vacated after an investigation by the board of public safety. The building inspector will require certs for scrap sale.
Offerman Georgia on June 28 reports repainting seventy eight houses as the town pins hopes on a refreshed look. Local merchants and farmers plan a rally in Offerman, initially set for July 4, but adjusted due to nearby Landing. Incidents include a Greek immigrant Dennis Vinesas released. oats crop seen healthy. telephone upgrades announced in Wrightsville. hail damage harms cotton at Yatesville. a workman fell from a house at Wrightsville. a lightning strike hit a local house. fruit shipping activity rises in Barnesville.
Reading through Covington Griffin and Brunswick items, updates cover a shipping move by Hill Crest Farm, vacant Market Street lots sold for three brick stores, Pike County school commissioner election, a cash drawer robbery, Farmers Union rally calendar for Covington, a large drumfish caught near Brunswick, and multiple city infrastructure projects including sidewalks and street assessors.
Special to The Georgian Savannah Ga June 25 The regiment will go to Chattanooga in the absence of Colonel G A Gordon with Lieutenant Colonel Grayson in command The unit will enter during the second week and is described as the finest body to leave the city for maneuvers.
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