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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1905
Page
11
Our traveling representatives are YW H Overey and C H Donnelly. Solicitors W W Blackburn Charles S Moore J H Carroll and L Parker. Be sure you do not pay anyone else. Constitution Publishing Co.
A chaotic clipping notes readers can obtain The Constitution at Hotaling's Newspaper Agency located at Broadway and 38th Street in New York's hotel and theater district. It promises daily availability with a demand to drop a fine if not found.
The Constitution opposes using a January cotton crop estimate to drive down prices and aid bear interests. It notes southern farmers’ long yo-yo losses under price-fixing cliques, praises the Southern Cotton Association, and warns that a recount during harvest could hurt farmers and workers alike. Cadet Meriwether’s case is praised for a measured court martial verdict that avoids excessive punishment.
Director North calls for a five year review of electrical industries and decennial reports on life, fire and marine insurance and savings institutions. He advocates compiling judicial statistics from police and court records to reveal crime trends and push toward uniform state laws. The move aims to restore trust in crime data and support cost efficient decennial censuses.
A group of prominent businessmen formed the East Point Bank yesterday. A board of directors was elected, a building committee appointed, and stock subscriptions increased. capital was set at 25,000 with plans to raise it further. The committee will select a site and begin building. doors are expected to open within two months.
At the regular Atlanta camp No 158 United Confederate Veterans meeting near Monday night in Comptroller General Wright's capitol office, members will hear resolutions on the proposed Henry Wirz monument. The Daughters of the Confederacy have initiated fund subscriptions and the relief committee will report along with other matters.
The Journal de Commercio reports the official inquiry into the Panther incident confirms the initial account. A German naturalized Brazilian witness identified the Panther commander among the party that seized the alleged German deserter Brein hei at Itajaby.
A fragmentary holiday verse evokes Georgia scenes and Christmas cheer. Whimsical lines describe December warmth, festive spirits, and lingering tunes as people celebrate with hearts full of joy and music.
Mrs Sophia Granovitch and Henry Teitlebaum, linked to a two spouse elopement from Atlanta, were arrested in Norfolk Va. The affair involves a detective-empowered 20 year old Annie Mairmont and a missing Meyer. Chief Jennings said the pair are jailed awaiting orders. Local readers react with mixed joy and demand for return of the trio to Atlanta.
Secretary of State Pun Cook renewed the Atlanta and Alabama Railroad charter for the eighth time. The line, first chartered December 27, 1886, has never built a mile. renewal keeps it alive as law requires fifteen miles built within two years. Secretary and Treasurer L. S. O Neale filed the petition after stockholders met at 213 Ponce de Leon avenue. Other incorporators include W. A. Handley A Cawthorn J B Mann and David Manley. The article notes the defense of Old Ironsides and a New York suitor in related matters.
The prison commission heard an appeal yesterday from Mrs. F M Taylor for clemency for her son Bill Taylor, a life prisoner in the Penitentiary for the 1903 murder of Mrs. Anne Holcombe and her daughter in Cherokee County. The defense argued alibi and implicated Luther Dowde, who testified to the crime and fled. Senator A Clay and Reuben Arnold led the defense, and the commission has not yet acted.
Governor Terrell pardons Macon gambler Groves after four months on the chaingang and promptly names him as a candidate for United States senator Mrs Groves expresses gratitude and hopes for a long life in office Crossed lines mention Washington officials and Ireland notes without clear cohesion
Alfred M Beatty former Knoxville and Bloomington office manager is appointed to lead the Atlanta Postal Telegraph Cable Company office. Scofield resigns to become general manager of Bowden Lithia Water. Beatty has 16 years with the company and is praised as one of the most efficient southern area managers.
A Santa Fe wreck near Temple Texas today killed a fireman and injured three others. Fourteen cars were derailed and damaged. In Washington the President sent multiple nominations to the Senate including Wester G. Robinsaga and Henry 8. Chubb of Gainesville Florida.
Postmaster Blodgett announces 46 extra clerks and a large temporary registry room next to Forsyth street to speed handling of Christmas mail. The new room, 60 by 60 feet, will process registered mail for Atlanta and outlying points, with several clerks recording and others distributing. Delays are expected without early mailing, and hours for Christmas delivery have not yet been announced.
Atlanta Associated Charities leaders left for Washington to join southern committees in a bid to organize a southern reform movement under federal direction. The Atlanta group includes Dr. T. D. Longino and Rev. C. B. Wilmer and will convene with Georgia peers to press discussions with President Roosevelt, with prominent clergy backing the cause.
Dallas December 14. C A Griffin and Will Caldwell of Big Springs Texas were arrested by federal agents on forgery and counterfeiting charges regarding Chinese exclusion certificates. They were bound over by the United States commissioner as government agents continue a Texas search for Chinese immigrants who used the certificates.
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