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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1905
Page
9
Fragmented editorial chatter attacks and mocks leaders across nations and institutions. Mentions Roosevelt Fairbanks Taft, Teddy, Linevitch, Capen, Hobson, Peary, and Peary’s polar quest, with references to Panama, Russia Japan, and the sultan of Turkey amid political intrigue and public spectacles.
The house views Hon Madison Bell’s child labor bill as conservative and humane. Supporters say it reflects Georgia’s majority will and should pass in the senate without delay, aiming to prevent exploitation and safeguard youth.
The house bill to raise the secretary of the railroad commission salary from 1200 to 1800 per year has been favorably reported by the house committee. It is expected to pass next week and be enacted by the general assembly. The present secretary George F Montgomery is praised as well suited for the duties and the laborer worthy of hire.
The article warns Secretary Root to watch Cuba as Havana officials push an interior loan to settle soldier claims. A 35 million loan fronts 28.5 million in new claims, risking constitutional conflict with the Platt amendment. Officials fear turning certificates into foreign debt.
The author argues the United States must tightly oversee Cuban finances and government to prevent Cuba from aggravating European powers and dragging the U.S. into conflicts. It is better to irritate a few Havana politicians than risk war or crises near our shores.
The arrival of Baron Iscomura as Japan's peace envoy spurs discussion of postwar terms. Japan will seek strong control in Korea and Manchuria, retain Sakhalin, and likely hold Russian Far East assets such as Vladivostok and Amur railway segments. A large cash indemnity, around 1,000,000,000, is deemed reasonable given war costs and previous precedents, with continued fighting possible until Russia is ousted from Siberia if Russia resists.
A Moscow letter describes the shock in St. Petersburg as Tsar Nicholas II seeks counsel from German Kaiser Wilhelm II amid international crisis. The piece argues the emperor's decision signals weakness and humiliates Russia's aristocracy, highlighting the ruling class’s embarrassment over seeking foreign advice.
In Atlanta the Piedmont bar’s Venus statue grape wreath becomes a campaign issue. Dispute centers on whether the grapes are Malagas or muscadines as editors Loyless and Small clash over the wreath’s variety amid Hoke Smith’s defense and publicity.
Savannah letter urges Representative Hall to expand a tax bill to cover all property classes. It cites underassessment of individual and territory properties, notes corporations taxed at about half value, and argues for a square, universal levy. Also reports Haddock property changes hands with several real estate moves in August.
Special report from Edison Ga notes C H Sheppard, a prominent county cotton grower, marketed the first new bale of cotton yesterday at Edison, receiving 15 cents per pound. He is known for consistently delivering the season’s first bale.
In Waco Texas on August 3 a jury found Sank Majors guilty of criminally assaulting Mrs. RB Rowett, wife of a local farmer from Golinda. The verdict came in three minutes and the punishment was death.
A Georgia festival tone sings of harvest time from mountains to sea with cider flowing and broad cheer. The piece cites a National Magazine poet addressing Professor Raeckel and includes a Georgia philosopher’s caveat about finding truth, plus a dubious death claim amid fanciful notes.
The excerpt blends songs and humorous lines about hardship and hope. A cheerful letter from Billville notes sheriffs and livestock, a hurricane, and house damage. Verses touch on race, work, and moving along with faith. A cotton bale sale in Fitzgerald Ga reports 1905 harvest details.
A letter from RUFUS W. SMITH of LaGrange argues for state controlled whisky depots in major cities with county level ticketing and labeling to regulate sale. A second writer condemns pistols, urging abolition and replacement with visible long guns for public safety. Additional letters discuss domestic service, poll tax optional, and water on state law.
The jumble of names and actions shows a chaotic sports recap with scattered terms like teams, events, and scores. Amid garbled phrases references to performances and officials hint at a broader competition and results.
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