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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1906
Page
15
Column notes tug at public sentiment after the earthquake impact on San Francisco and reactions to national figures. Mentions Chinatown’s fate, Joaquin Miller, Dutrio Bryan, Castro, Roosevelt, Milwaukee’s mayor, and Chicago’s professor warning of seismine fate and advertising dangers.
The article profiles Miss Martha Berry founder and head of the Royal Industrial School near Rome Georgia. From a cabin to several buildings the institution now hosts about one hundred students and teaches thrift labor and moral conduct. It offers scholarships or work opportunities to many boys denied admission last year and urges more counties to emulate its model.
A Kansas City Times report notes Senator LaFollette faced sparse applause and many vacant chairs during his maiden rate bill address. The piece describes observers accusing a faction of senators of hazing the Wisconsin Democrat, prompting debate over senatorial courtesy and respect in the chamber.
A mixed page fragment presents poetry and humorous pieces. It includes lines from a Georgia inspired poem about love and memory, a tongue in cheek remark praising W W Jacobs, a rural quip about fussy folk, a note about Jumlin's automobile, a weather verse titled Praying for Rain, and a daylight verse reminding to walk in the light. A Literary Note jokes about translating books into foreign languages.
London April 23 Ambassador and Mrs Reid arrived on a motoring tour from Wrest Dark Ampthill Hed fordshire. Their car entering Luton collided with a bicycle ridden by a 15 year old boy causing the car to go over the boy was taken to Luton hospital with care promised and new clothes and bicycle provided.
Mount Vernon in Montgomery county hosts Fudge Russell appointments on Tuesday April 24. Colquitt in Miler county follows Wednesday April 25. Sylvester in Worth county appears Friday April 27. Ashburn in Turner county sits Saturday April 28. Talbotton in Talbot county shows Tuesday May 1. Washington in Wilkes county closes the sequence Monday May 7.
The late Joseph Jeffersons art collection will be shown at the American art galleries next Saturday in a notable season event. A limited deluxe catalogue of 150 copies is prepared, with over a hundred subscribed in advance. The display includes a portrait of Jefferson and canvases such as Rembrandt, the Mauves, Van Malske, Cattle on the Plain, Israels, Madame of the Cottage, Reynolds portraits, and works by Troyon Urmer Vollon and Sir Thomas Lawrence.
The Sunday Constitution lists R. Robert Barr, editor and chief proprietor of The Idler, as a contributor. Barr, a former Detroit Free Press staffer, is remembered for his humor and literary works including A Woman Intervenes. He co founded The Idler with Jerome K. Jerome and plans an international romance The Rock in the Baltic to be serialized starting May 6 in The Sunday Constitution.
Washington Georgia April 23 Special Chairman William Wynne of the Wilkes county democratic executive committee says he will not be governed by the district committee action at its Ath ens convention and will not call a vote for congressman at Wilkes May 1. The move could affect the eighth district race as supporters fear Wilkes delegates may be excluded from a later Athens convention, possibly harming Howard's reelection bid. Hon W M Howard and Captain James B Park discussed their campaigns in Wilkes. The county, long quiet, has seen growing political debate since Saturday.
A fire started around 11 51 last night in the basement of 207 209 Marietta Street, home to the Myer Liquor Company and the American Manufacturing Company. Firemen battled dense smoke, forcing an quick entry and extinguishing the blaze by 1 am. Liquor stock suffered heat damage and much of the stock of the American Manufacturing Company was smoked, with little water damage reported.
The Methodist Episcopal Church South board in annual session urged ministers and members to collect on Sunday April 29 to support the board of missions. Funds would aid relief for disaster areas on the Pacific coast and assist ministers, congregations, and ruined churches.
An alumnae meeting of the Atlanta Girl's High School Society is called for Friday afternoon at Schonl Business offfice to discuss elections for annual scholarships. Nominees include Mabel Carligon Charlotte Middleton Rosalyn Benjamin Bessie Bailey for Literary. Julia Goode Carney Martin for Agnes Scott. Lallie Shuferd Bertha Dickinson for Business. In a separate note, James F Stewart and his sister Jennie Stewart were injured in a runaway near Clarkenville Georgia on April 23. The horse bolted, Jennie Stewart was caught and severely injured, while James Stewart escaped with minor injuries.
The column reports W W Hudson, son in San Francisco, escaped unharmed. A three year old Bobby Walthaur Jr. underwent a successful operation for throat growth. Prof R E Park visited Atlanta on route to Gainesville. Weather forecast calls for warmer temperatures after cool winds. Governor Terrell appoints S P Cain solicitor in Grady county and J A Stone as judge in Cairo. Confederate reunion slated in New Orleans with Captain W H Harrison delivering Memorial Day address. Judge Pendleton expects Memorial Day court schedule changes. Fire incidents on Alexander Street and East 1st Street, with homes damaged but no serious injuries. Booked Booker Herd is and family in transit from San Francisco. The report includes crime notes and local disturbances with various residents named.
Washington reports the Senate raised the second San Francisco earthquake fund to 1.5 million dollars and finished LaFollettes railroad bill speech. The House concurred in Senate amendments on relief funds while considering District of Columbia teacher salary reform and education board reorganization.
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