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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1905
Page
11
A fragmented, satirical column surveys political missteps and international intrigue. It cites McCall, Sen Depensass, Japan, Russia, and China while musing on elections, taxation, and military matters with antic humor. It mentions tobacco production and consular removals in passing.
A Senate scrutiny doubts vast Panama canal costs after Senator Morgan cites limited exaggeration in compare with De Lesseps. Critics condemn a $10,000 yearly canal press agent salary as scandalous, while Taft says opposition exists but yields no headway. The piece questions the motive behind the appointment and urges scrutiny by Congress and the public.
Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman heads a liberal ministry with John Burns as director of the local government board. Burns, a staunch trade union advocate, brings steady conviction and courage, though his shift from radicalism to moderating policies may strain relations with some labor allies.
A prominent Atlanta poultry show ignites wide interest as about twelve hundred entries reflect the deep southern passion for blooded fowls. The local association will expand into a southern institution aligning with national breeders, inviting both experts and amateurs to admire bantams, Brahmas, and prized stock.
A letter to the Constitution proposes dispersing big insurance company reserves to loan funds across Georgia. It urges a state supervised central office or government control, with policyholders electing local officers and bonds, to improve equity and avoid centralized wealth concentration. The writer cites mutuals like Mutual of New York and calls for scrutiny akin to national banks.
A Concord blaze at 2 o'clock destroyed animals including twelve mules and several women and other stock. Fire swept a location housing feed, vehicles, and gear, totaling about $6,000 in damage with no insurance. The cause remains undetermined.
A nostalgic voice recalls Christmas music from Georgia stirring memories of dancing, grandchildren’s joys, and the old Virginia reel. The narrator longs to join festive capers, feeling a pull toward holiday cheer despite being laid up, and imagines a Christmas country where bells echo scenes of years past.
A long, lively miscellany piece blends holiday letters to Santa, poems, and notes from The Constitution newsroom. Readers send Christmas wishes from Atlanta to Lovisville, with photos of Santa’s helpers and a call for posters, poetry, and charitable gifts as winter winds blow through the columns.
A long, fragmented column gathers numerous Georgia children writing to Santa Claus from towns like North Rome, Demorest, Atlanta, Dublin, Rome, and Edgewood. They request toys such as trains, engines, skates, dolls, a magic lantern, and books, along with candy, oranges, and hats.
Interest mounts for a large gathering at the opera house tomorrow with speakers Sam P Jones and Mrs Weller of Associated Charities Washington. They will tour the city visiting juvenile court, neighborhood work, and speak to women groups and religious missions in Atlanta.
The body of Harry W. Young, a young Atlanta businessman, died Thursday morning in Montgomery Alabama. He was interred in Rome Ga beside his father and mother. Prominent insurance men accompanied the body and funeral services drew many admirers. The Rome funeral was largely attended with flowers covering the grave as tributes from friends.
The funeral for Mrs Field who died Thursday at her Spring Street home was held at 10 am yesterday at Worth Avenue Presbyterian Church. Rev Richard Orme Funn delivered the sermon, praising her Christian character and service to the less fortunate. Interment followed at West View Cemetery. She leaves husband James P Field of Atlanta and son Lloyd, a Princeton student.
In Puggerald Georgia on December 15 Henry Tiatper a Black man was arraigned in justice court at Irwinville for an assault and attempt to kill James Walker near Isaac He was bound over to appear at superior court in March and was placed under two thousand dollars bond with required bond furnished
Asheville Tennessee December 15 thieves used explosive to force the safe at Beamer depot robbery and escaped with about 800 dollars. The last safe was tracked and the bandits fled, while a note mentions a Christmas gift list and a young writer’s letter to Santa Claus.
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