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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1906
Page
10
Frederick Upham Adams argues women should judge female criminals. He cites verdict trends and calls to abolish juries in favor of judges or a jury of peers, specifically women for women defendants, claiming bias harms justice and that female juries would improve outcomes. He warns of sensational assaults on morals and favors drastic reform.
The Thomas Jefferson chapter DAR invites Atlanta DAR members to patriotic exercises at Craigie House Piedmont Park July 4 at 6 o clock p m Members should wear colors and enter through the Driving Club gate Piedmont Continental chapter DAR urged to attend under the Thomas Jefferson chapter auspices Regent Mrs Stevie M Dean Training Class to Graduate invites for July 3 at North Avenue Presbyterian Church Program includes prayers diplomas pins and lectures Also advertised magnificent collection of picture postal cards for sale by Piedmont Souvenir Company in Lobby Hotel
Special to The Georgum reports Judge Russell spoke for two hours at 11 am in Eimpire Ga. to a large crowd from Pulaski and Dodge counties. He held listeners with lively rhetoric as they pledged support for his platform.
Ten dollars reward offered plus railroad expenses for the capture and delivery of Claude Seales and Tom Pitman who escaped from the Fulton County Industrial Farm at 3 30 pm. Seales is pale with blue eyes and light hair about fifteen years old. Pitman is taller, darker with dark eyes and wears a blue shirt and straw overalls or blue hickory. They were last seen in Hapeville Georgia near the address 38.
A long list of society guests and travel plans spans Atlanta and nearby towns. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lee Cooney sail from Quebec for a lengthy European trip with stops in Niagara Falls, the St Lawrence River, Montreal, London, Paris, and other continental points before returning to Nashville to visit Mrs. Cooney’s parents. Numerous locals attend weddings and social events, with many residents visiting Boston, New York, Washington, and other locales for weeks of leisure and family visits.
The Associated Charities organized about a year ago reports strong work across ward committees. Leaders include Dr T D Longino president and Robert Maddox treasurer with Joseph C Logan secretary, plus a board of directors such as George Muse and H W Crumley. The group aims to investigate cases, secure aid, and place involved families with friendly visitors who provide clothing and medical help, education, vaccination certificates, and school access. Programs rely on donations and loans instead of direct cash gifts, with many examples of tailored assistance and community involvement.
City committee on electric railways met in Macon to consider granting a charter for an Atlanta to Macon interurban via Griffin. Attendance was light so decision postponed for two weeks. Witnesses from Atlanta and New York reviewed potential charges, viaduct crossings, and joint use of city tracks.
An unclear entry mentions a person touching a match to a barrel and suggests a dangerous act. The text is garbled and lacks coherent names or places, but hints at an incident involving a boy and a fire or explosion.
A forthcoming event in Atlanta will feature Hurricane the ostrich racing against Gibbony the horse and other acts. The program, governed by National Trotting Association rules, promises a full Saturday schedule and a day of sport with Chief Joyner named as a judge amid diverse entertainment plans.
Reports from Philadelphia describe Joe Gans fighting Jack Blackburn in a hot bout last night. Gans remained resilient as both fighters endured heat and intense exchanges, with Gans cooling his neck between rounds and Blackburn showing grit amid the crowd’s fervor.
A wide blend of early baseball, boxing and track notes. Players and teams named include the Chicago Americans, St Louis Nationale, Princeton, Cincinnati Tedhs, Des Moines, LaCrosse, Green Bay, Vreeport, Holy Cross, Georgetown, and the Boston Americans with Hoey Corrigan Morgan. Boxers Jeffries Attell Bennet Cooley Angell Carrlanse Weeks Kergier Wallon and other bouts listed for July. Also Frank Killen active in minor leagues and various league standings teased across regions.
The fragment notes the Atlanta Grays issuing a challenge to an unspecified team or group, mentioning a bold stance or invitation. No clear event date or opponent is provided, leaving the exact contest and context unclear.
Lawrenceville and Norcross met in a tense eye catching game described with excitement and a late surge. The scoreline highlighted a competitive contest as quoted in the Lawrenceville section of The Georgian.
Horses show workouts at Gravesend with times and notes for several runners including Woodsman and Tobador. Colonial Girl and Belle Rye also posted fast fractions while trainer notes mention improving form and weather impact. Oxford Ga reports Emory baseball beating Covington with Mobley standout on third and strong pitching by Tontige and Hammond. multiple players listed with hits and fielding notes.
Chicago reporters describe hundreds of college and amateur athletes arriving for the Central Association AAU track and field meet. The field includes top West entrants as records are expected to fall before the final events this afternoon.
Special to The Georgia Hartwell team defeated Williamston 7 to 2 on Thursday. Pitching by Vickery highlighted the game while Tommy Stooch contributed for Hartwell. Batteries listed as Ma fn Cheney and Williamsston.
June 20 Notice reports the American Library Association chose Asheville as the next meeting location during its morning session. The text also references Long Island and mentions preparations and garden features, though details are garbled.
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