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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1906
Page
7
President M H Smith denounces Roosevelt's conduct after an attack in New Orleans. The headline frames the clash as a political brawl with sharp language and a charged tone characteristic of early 20th century dispatches.
Former Tilinots Central president Harahan spoke at a New Orleans Protective Union banquet on December 16 about southern railroads, Panama Zone trade, Gulf port usage, and government actions. He urged federal focus on New Orleans routes, opposed Toronto-like port bias, and warned of railroad property risk amid state regulation efforts. References to Yazoo valley land growth, immigration, and future rail expansion appeared, with continued discussion on page two.
Minister Limantour outlines why Mexico entered a large scale railroad consolidation in response to American rail trusts. He warns that without state action, U S powers would buy and control transport, justifying a national trend toward absorbing major lines and aligning policy with government aims.
A Boston dated report notes a second general wage advance in New England cotton mills. Southern mills move 7½ percent to 9 percent, with northern mills up about 3 percent, affecting Boston controlled plants and many Manchester NH and Maine factories. About 17 000 workers in Lowell will see the increase, with notices to follow in New Hampshire and other mills.
Discharged Black soldier fails in effort to reenlist. The applicant, unnamed by officers, claimed service in another regiment, but the attempt was barred amid wartime enrollment rules.
Senator Joseph W Duiter, in San Antonio, reveals borrowing hundreds of thousands from Pierce Oil and Pheas Company, stating he did not expect Texans to object. Other items note engineer Hegen’s death and Manchester Manufacturing announcing wage increases for about 16,000 employees effective January 1, 1907.
After a mayoral order, Recorder Broylen vowed zero tolerance for law violations during Christmas and warned of full penalties. The police will be vigilant, arresting any disorderly conduct and enforcing fines or jail, to maintain peace in Atlanta.
A chaotic incident at a prison hospital ends with a captain and others injured as convicts attempt escape or disrupt the facility. Wounded officers and guards report ongoing tensions as authorities work to restore order and assess damage.
Weather forecast for Sunday and Monday includes rain and colder conditions in northern areas with winds from the northeast along the coast. A separate report notes a man’s death by overdose of morphine linked to a West Coast incident, and a hospital or temple-related death cited as the cause of a suicide. Police and officials indicate ongoing mourning and investigations.
A chaotic night in the city with multiple holdups near Kennedy and Walnut. Police report early incidents including a purse snatching at No 8 Pine House and a attempted streetcar hold up with a pistol. Several suspects described as negro men were arrested or pursued, with a chase ending near Calhoun Street and Kennedy. Additional robberies and assaults are noted around Alexander Street and Fort Street, involving gunfire and passengers.
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