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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1906

Page

7

Officials Pay Last Respect To President Spencer

A Washington dispatch reports a formal tribute at a December 2 1906 meeting of Northern Railway Company trustees and directors after memorial services for Samuel Spencer late president of the Southern Railway Company. The record notes Spencer’s birth in Columbus Georgia on March 2 1847 his leadership credited with rapid system growth and a detailed view of the Southern Railway’s rise from 1894 to 1906 including miles of road locomotives cars passengers and freight and the vast expansion overseen under his management. The minute emphasizes Spencer’s integrity devotion to duty and enduring influence on the railroad and its workers in the South.

Spencer Atlanta Mel Me Birh Southern Raihway Southern Railway Northern Railway Company Washington, D. C Samuel Spencer Alexander T. Andrews J Starpont Morgan George F. Baker Joseph I. Bryan Samuel 3. Inman Adrai Izlen, Jr Edmund D Randolph James T Woodward William W. Finley Charles Breels Jumbus Lawyers Stadu Southern Madway Company South- Sea Railway Richmond J. Pisaipant Morgan Charles II Coster Southern Railway Company Sanwel Spencer Southern Southern’ Railway Aystem Mears JP. Morgan & Co Trussees Spencera South

Direct Vote for Senators Movement Gains Momentum

Newsday reports a convention in Les Moines Iowa to discuss direct election of U S Senators by the people. Governor Cummins initiated the move, about twenty governors support it, and thirty have named delegates. Committees will pursue state legislatures, with Oklahoma's entry noted to require thirty-one states for a constitutional call.

Les Moines Wea- Newsday United States Town Cummins Ayo Oklahoma Congress

Cooper Confronts Insanity Plea In Rawlings Case

Macon Ga December 2 Special Attys John Randolph Cooper battles to save J G Rawlings from the gallows. He seeks an insanity defense and seeks two doctor exams funded by Cooper. Gov Terrell appointment and queue of legal maneuvers frame the next 48 hours.

Macon John Randolph Cooper Lowndes County Avery J. G Raw- Unge Sreps Tuesaday Cooper Nowad Bavannah Valdosta Rawlings Carter Balicitor Thomas Attornay Cooper Mema Alf Moore Teason Lodge of Sorrow Grand Opera House John T Bolfenliet Harry Wells Beiwe Daniel G. Hughes Charles Guttenberger van McKibban W. J. Warner Mack Pierer Pu Imatman Pat Pierce Turner Mecon John Turner Senator Dacon Cir Hospital Ollie F

New Year Drink to Supplant Apple-Jack Tradition

The article discusses replacing the old New Year calls and strong drink with a new beverage. It critiques the prior weak New Year customs and notes social pressure around tipping, etiquette, and post-Christmas hospitality, urging adoption of a temperate alternative connected to family and Postem traditions.

Subscribing For The School Gains Local Enthusiasm

Ware County citizens respond liberally to support a proposed agricultural and technological school. The Ware County commissioners plan to appropriate 35000 in cash next Tuesday, needing 15000 more from local subscribers. The college may follow the industrial and textile model used in Columbus, with a trustees board to be appointed after a citizens meeting.

Ware County Waycross Ware State Agricultural College Industrial and Textile College Columbus Ftan

Production of Gold and Silver in 1905 United States

The bureau of the mint and the geological survey report cooperation on the 1905 gold and silver output across the United States. The document outlines the agreed annual production by rates and territories for the calendar year 1905.

Staten Washington, D. C Bureau of the Mint Gelotical Survey United States

Christmas Spectacles for Father or Mother

This advertisement offers heavy gold rimmed spectacles as a handsome present. After the holidays the shop will test eyes and fit proper lenses at no extra charge. K. Hiawkes Co. 4 Whitehall Street.

K. Hiawkes Co Whitehall Strest

Tribute to Samuel Byoncer and his enduring public service

A memorial notice honors Samuel Byoncer, praising his mastery of public duties, integrity, and dignity. It notes his influence on commerce and the Southern railway, and recalls a Montgomery address delivered October 28, 1906, as a showcase of his ideals. The message expresses loss and gratitude, urging successors to uphold his standards.

Calle Daway Southern Railway Spencer Montgomery, Ann Samuel Byoncer

Pope to Confer Red Hats on Bishops and Cardinals

The Pope will confer the red hat on Mgr Joseph Ramnsa in December during a week of consisteries. He will deliver an address on the current state of affairs in France and announce the appointment of eighty four residential bishops including three American, four Canadian and Newfoundlanders.

Mgr Joseph Semasa France Joseph Ramns

Reception to Dr Theron Rice on tenth anniversary

The Central Presbyterian Church hosts a reception tonight at 8 o clock to honor Dr Theron Rice on ten years as pastor. Lucy Rice, his sister, will attend along with friends and congregation members. The event salutes both Dr Rice and Miss Rice in a joint celebration of the pastorate milestone.

Dr. Rice Atlanta Central Presbyterian Church Theron Rice Central Church Lucy Rice Will Algo Jn Hinor Ang Miss Rice

Advertised Letters for Atlanta Dec 1 1906 Post Office List

The Atlanta post office and branches publish a weekly list of uncalled letters ending December 1 1906. Names include Mrs Awtry Miss Bethune Mra Kennedy Miss Johnson and many others with instructions to call and pay one cent per letter. The long roster notes numerous patrons across Atlanta and surrounding stations, reflecting postal delays and a dense community correspondence backlog.

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