Atlanta August 1906 musings on war politics and progress
The newspaper column surveys global affairs from the Russo Japanese conflict to European politics. It notes British naval expansion, Canadian land prices, and American attitudes toward reform, while urging civic engagement and the Georgia horticultural efforts for state fruit promotion and education. It references figures like Bryan, Cannon, and Lord Strathcona, and comments on public baths and industry growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Root
Rio de Janeiro
Rio
Rio Grande
Hague
United States
South America
Mr. Root
Roosevelt
Calvo
Monroe
Fis
State road lease debate stalls renewal plan
In a lengthy editorial the House is urged to withhold action on extending the state road lease for sixty years. The piece argues against haste, noting rising land value and the need to base rent on gross income. It cautions that better terms may come with time and calls for open settlement later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Senate
Georgia Verse Selections On Faith And Hope In The South
A collage of Georgia themed poems and reflections from voices like Madison Cawein and local preachers. It blends rural imagery, religious hope, and everyday life across a patchwork of verses. The piece weaves faith, memory, and the South’s landscape into brief, lyrical miniatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sean
Madison Cawein
Kentucky Pact
Hig
Neretd
Fine Building Planned for Military School in Gainesville
Gainesville citizens cheer as Professor A W Van Hooge and the academy directory award the contract for a 40000 pound flat building for the new military school. The campus sits in Chattahoochee park three miles from the car line with 25 acres donated by North Georgia Company, including drill grounds and boat landing. The facility will be up to date and aims for immediate success.
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Gainesville
A W. van Hooge
The
Military Academy
South
Chattahoochee Park
North Georgia Company
United States
Georgia
Estill Speaks at McRae Campaign Stop
Colonel J H Estill spoke in McRae Georgia yesterday to a good crowd in support of his candidacy. He was introduced by Colonel Maixzell and addressed his campaign aims with emphasis on the need for backing his platform.
WHAT CONFEDERATE LOST Two Fingers At Lookout Mountain
A veteran recounts an 1863 Lookout Mountain ascent during a Union assault. An officer notes a Confederate casualty and a rider missing two fingers still attached to a wooden scabbard. He questions which unit and the owner of the fingers.
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Lookout Mountain
John M. Palmer
Whiteside
Wera
Leased Dryden
Eegre i
Georgia Cavalry
Feditor
First Oklahoma Senator Likely A Carolinian
Columbia South Carolina reports Henry M Furman, Ada resident, likely first senator from Oklahoma. A Baptist preacher’s kin, Furman is praised for science and Bible lecturing and regarded as eminently qualified for the U.S. Senate as Indian Territory, Oklahoma vote support solidifies.
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Henry M. Furman
South Carolina
Ada
Oklahoma
Furman
Thiis
Richard Furman
Furman University
Baptist Young Peoples Union
Sulphur
Texas Baptist Tribune
Henry M Furman
Texas
Lone Star
Henry Ward Breecher
George C Lorimer
Russell Conwell
Bob Burdette
Nis
Viman
United States Senate
Jenrri
Rugiy
Islahoma
Met
Columbia, S C
Spe
Randolph Adopts County School Tax Unders McMichael Plan
Cuthbert Georgia August 5 Special Randolph County votes for a county school tax under the McMichael bill the first in this state section. The board fixes a nine month term and salary schedule so tuition will be nearly free in all county schools. Families are moving in to gain educational benefits and Cuthbert anticipates its largest enrollment ever as Randolph leads Georgia counties in educational affairs under the tax plan.
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Roosevelt
Divorca
United States
Census Bureau
Ead-Mated
Supreme Court
Haddock
South Carolina
Cuthbert
Randolph County
McMichael
County Board of Education
Randolph
Georgia Sountiea
Laws Relating to Alcohol Denaturing Practices Abroad
A report from August 6 notes Congress allowing art and industry alcohol free of tax prompts the Bureau of Distillations to collate consular reports on denaturizing methods. Italy France Germany Cuba Belgium and others each have distinct processes. While pricing incentives vary, the aggregated reports acknowledge potential for denatured alcohol based on foreign trials.
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United States
Washington
Congress
Bureau of Dismagturee
Department of Commerce and Labor
Tas
Italy
France
Germany
Cuba
Belgium
Iran
Pointed questions worry "Divinely Called" in Georgia
A Greensboro letter from J. L. Brown rebuts Hoke Smith coverage and recounts a Greene County meeting. Brown disputes crowd estimates, questions disfranchisement tactics, and critiques Smith’s constitutional stance and political tactics. He compares Smith to a demagogue and defends democratic votes and governor selections.
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Hoke Smith
Smith
Georgia
Jamen J. Brown
Greensboro
Baltor
Hokesmith
Journal
Hoke
Greene
Morgan
Greene County
JB Park
Greeneounty
Oglethorpe
Oconee Taliaferro Wilkes
Putnam
Hardwick
Watson
Smith J
Sam Jones
Perry
Hall
Caesar
Giargica
Supreme Court
Tke Banquo
Terrell
Guerry
Joe Terrell
Hsalan
Pope Brown
Minn
Jim Smith
Macon
Caid I
Aimee
Joe Brown
McDaniel
Hoke Smiths
Debar
Jas L. Brown
The Ethics of Speculation Debate in Georgia Press
A reader letter from Albany, Georgia questions The Atlanta Journal and its stance on resigning Cotton Association secretary Richard Cheatham for stock speculation. The writer compares Cheatham's actions with a governor candidate and a Southern Railway attorney, asking where morality lies between similar speculative activity and public trust.
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Constitution
Atlanta Journal
Richard Cheatham
Cotton Association
Cheatham
Hon Hokesmith
Georgia
Southern Railway
Amlurs
Mortuary notices and obituaries from Scituate and nearby
Died August 5 in Scituate Mrs Thomas W Lawson wife of the Boston financier after heart disease illness. Arnold Lawson present with others at bedside. prior to marriage in 1878 she was Miss Goodwillie of Cambridge. John E Hesse of Columbia died August 5 after Bright's disease. Durwood Davis 21, railroad worker of Macon Ga, died after lingering illness. remains to Haddocks for funeral. W R Graham death at Mansfield noted. burial at Sardis in Rockdale with Red Men delegation. Mrs Rhoda Woodall funeral today at 4:30 at Harry Gootle & Co private chapel, body sent to Richmond Va tonight. Clara Adams 25 died at 122 Means St. funeral at 10 today at Harry G Poule & Co private chapel. interment Hollywood. Grace G Dolan funeral at 10 today at 22 Woodedon St. spouse James Dolan, son WK Dolan, daughter Mrs G D Kirkland. Mrs A E Finkel funeral yesterday at HM Patterson & Son chapel. interment Oakland. A L Grant of Old Orchard Me, summering at Grand Beach. note from Lustige Blatter. Also miscellaneous jokes and anecdotes about doctors and gravity.
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Thomas W. Lawson
Scituate Mass
Boston
Dreamwold
Lawson
Arnold
Mrs Lawson
Arnold Lawson
Mr Lawson
Miss Goodwillie
Cambridge
John E. Hesse
Columbia
S. C
Covington
W R Graham
Mansfield
Rockdale County
Porterdale
Rhoda A. Woodall
Rhoda A Woodall
Harry Gootle & Co
Richmond
Milas Clara Adams
Mias
Clara Adams
Means Street
Harry G Poule & Co
Hollywood Cemetery
A. E. Finkell
A E. Finkel
HM Patterson & Son
Oakland Cemetery
Dy Strickler
A. IL. Grant
Old Orchard
A L Grant
Lawrence, Maas
Calm & Grant
Grand Beach
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Robinso
Atlanta
Canada
Merica
Nichols & Holliday
Conetifa- Hen Fa
Colorado
J.B. Oh
Charset
Gar
Ona Donnelly
Salteitors
Blackburn
Dickson Charles & Ngore
New York
Newark
Hotaling
TODAT
Finland
Sumer
Beter
Walter Wellman
Newport
Harry Lear
Wichgan
Bryan
Houston Chronicle
Uncle Joe
Pitsburg
Pitteburg
Chicago
TA Ku Root
Boom
Lord Strathcona
Hudson Bay Company
London
Georgia State Horticultural
Earth
Death
Brother Dickey
Pete
Meton
Angela
Academy
Estill
McRae
Hi Beare
Bouth
Holderness
Manchester
J Seluars
Albany, Gao
Grace G. Dolan
Grace G Dolan
Woodeon Street
Troutman
Westview Cemetery
James Dolan
WK Dolan
D Kirkland
Lustige Blatter
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