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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1906

Page

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Higgins Says Patrick May Be Declared Crazy

Disjointed report details Governor Higgins considering clemency for Albert Patrick in the murder case of Wildland Wa-eh Fee, with claims of mental illness and possible commutation to life imprisonment. It notes Patrick's long appellate history, prior appeals, and statements about seeking clemency, plus references to institutions and legal actions surrounding the case.

Patrick Wildlan Wa-eh York City Mojaire Court of Apeals Ager Han Sing Sing Higgins Sinwng Dispatch Rel New York Matteawan Maich Albert T Patrick Rice Jones Patriek Patri Jones Yaowan Fresaid Texas Mareh Aw Jolin St Lona Ts

Superintendent Slaton May Step Down as Succeeding Name Debate

A old city board meeting sparks talk Major W F Slaton may retire as public schools superintendent next year. Possible successors include Prof W M Slaton and Prof L M Landrum with talk of a dark horse entrant. Debate centers on who would lead Atlanta schools if Slaton steps aside and whether he will seek re election.

W. M. Slaton L. M. Landrum Dark Horse Atlanta W. F. Pinton Mia Slaan Haton Anould Naga Eluvathas

New Wage Scale For Machinists Spreads Across South

Alfred J. Thom and P J Canton announce an arbitration agreement for the Southern Railway machinists. The plan raises pay by 2 cents per hour at all shops except Birmingham and Sheffield, where 1 1/2 cents per hour increases apply, with apprentices gaining 1 cent per hour. Effective September 1, 1906, lasting until November 4, 1907.

Birmingham Sheffield Judge Gray Washington Alfred J. Thom Woathers Railway Company P J Canton Machiniate Southmmailway Judes Gray Delaware Souther Raailway Company Machinista Irmingham Rhefield Macilyiata Birminghall Shefield

Harriman Hit by Big Stick of Roosevelt Magnate to Levee River

Harriman faces press campaign as Roosevelt backs a major plan to levee the Colorado River. Wealthy magnate aims to build floodworks, stirring political rivalry and regional development concerns.

Harriman Roosevelt Colorado River

Harriman Ordered to Repair Colorado River Break

President Roosevelt pressed Harriman to act without delay to repair the Colorado River break in Mexican territory and to push Congress for supportive legislation. The California Development Company and Southern Pacific are cited, with statesmanship urged to avoid further disaster costs and ensure water distribution.

Washington Jemaent Posey Congress Y Q Harriman Harriman Pactte Te California Development Company Pacine Sianurance Lse Reclamation Mot Company Sutton Department of State Ita Kur California Development Company Roosevelt Reem Southern Pacific Southern Pacific Company Asthern Ito Tam Glyilng Southern Pac Muard

Fragmentary OCR News Item on Urgent Deficiency Bill

The fragment mentions Washington December 20 and the president arguing the urgent deficiency bill. It also hints at a binding power for arrest and other ambiguous phrases related to federal action. Names, dates, and clear events are unreadable in this OCR fragment.

Washington

Examination results shape Rhodes scholarship prospects in 1927

The article notes Rhodes Scholarship examinations conducted under a committee’s direction with selections to be announced. Seaboard Air Line Railway officer Sever A. Sevier elected vice president in charge of ware, relocating headquarters to Norfolk as successor to Mr Cost who resigned.

Geoe Virkoo Rhodes Will Pees Jamarito Raed Mt Aud Ternbhns Tin Seaboard Sevier Seaboard Air Line Sever Norfolk Cost

Knight of Negroes Leads An Attack On Roosevelt

A Senate report accuses Theodore Roosevelt of acting without authority in discharging black soldiers in Cuba. The piece centers on Senator Foraker and constitutional questions about commander in chief powers, military discipline, and the legality of court martial punishments. The debate weighs presidential power versus Congress authority amid claims of improper executions and racial injustice.

Knight OF Foraker Theodore Roosevelt Silugion Attertan Ikowna Sento Fae Shensui Boraker Ulton Tanaker von Sand Lornker

No Christmas Tree at Fire Department This Year

The fire department will not hold the annual Christmas tree celebration this year due to new regime conditions. Chief Cummings notes firefighters face heavy duties and must focus on emergencies, so the festive event is canceled despite previous practice. The department hopes to reschedule when circumstances allow.

Angial Cummings Kite Constitution Sap Pranisoy Pokig Nineton Board of Education Metralf

Convict Stripes Bold Defiance On Millionaires For Roosevelt

A fragmented report details a federal case in Omaha Nevada where four defendants including Aquila Triplet faced charges for attempting to obtain homestead land titles in Spade, with sentences and fines imposed. The article also notes related international items and other court matters.

Roosevelt Omaha Nev Dartlett Nickards WLT Glee CC Jameson Nevraka Land and Peeding Company Cherry Sheridan Hey Sturaski

Weather forecast for Georgia Friday to Saturday

Partly cloudy conditions with little temperature change. Winds will be from the west to northwest, fresh at times. Local data indicate similar temperatures and typical seasonal values across the period.

Met Sturdas Georgia

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