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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1905
Page
5
Montreal December 2 Judge Lafontaine extradition commissioner committed N. Strohbar for extradition to Georgia on a charge of embezzling a large sum from the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company.
A study of bankers and farmers notes broad land value gains across the South. Reports show farm lands rising 25 to over 50 percent in two years, with examples of single properties jumping from 3 600 to 8 070 dollars and 1 200 to 20 000 in months. Alabama and Virginia see notable increases due to diversification, cattle and tobacco markets, and cooperative efforts. Increased immigration and improved cultivation contribute to rising land prices and broader prosperity.
Prominent citizens in Atlanta discuss forming a mutual protection group to combat widespread dog thefts. Col John L Edmonton and Col L L McClesky back the plan to hire a detective and potentially organize a dog show, highlighting pedigreed breeds and Lorillard lineage in the city.
Swainsboro Ga December 22 Special Swainsboro reports a record year of building growth with new three story brick stores and a theater planned by J L Carmical and others. Edenfield to add brick stores north of the square, Judge John Coleman to build a brick and stone block east side. Numerous residences for notable residents to begin January February. Industry and commerce also advancing rapidly.
Through traffic halted for hours after three freight cars carrying cotton mill products derailed near Carlisle, fourteen miles away. Engine stayed on track. no serious injuries. Two wrecking crews replaced 150 yards of torn track to clear the line for regular and a special train carrying 188 Wofford students to Columbia. A steamer named Ajax shoals was reported aground off Mobile channel while approaching Florida.
A terse note from Russia hints at shifting power as competing factions vie for control. The outcome remains uncertain with key players unnamed and no clear dates or settlements disclosed.
In St Petersburg on December 22 authorities report over a third of workers obeying the strike call. Strikes idle two electric plants leaving major streets dark, with patrols, arms, and prison detentions reported. The rail system, though, shows mixed compliance as authorities move trains with troops guarding, while the Nicholai line faces possible disruption.
Swainsboro lodge No. 244 F. and A. F. at the last meeting named F J Ingraham as Worshipful Master Diikes as Senior Warden James W. Jones as Junior Deacon J F Sutton as Senior Deacon Charlie Bail as Director Join R Flanders as Treasurer Harry H Thompson as Secretary A Edenfield as Tyler Grand deputy Frank H Sateote, who resides here, will oversee lodge instruction and posting.
Roosevelt faces Senate criticism over the confirmation of six commissioners and the appointment of Bishop as a new member. Debate centers on constitutional process, the Sunnymeade administration, and whether the president overruled Congress by shrinking the commission. The conflict involves Millard and Spooner, with Lodge and Morgan opposing rapid confirmation and citing procedural irregularities.
Wayne City Illinois December 22 twenty five men aboard a Southern railway train quarrelled on return from a Sims Indiana trial two were killed and an officer wounded James Kingsland started the trouble and shot the Marshall He was killed by John Finley Finley was arrested and jailed at Jackson
A Durand Restaurant receipt system distributed hundreds of Christmas day dinner checks, each meal carried a number. Check 2142 entitles one holder to bring ten needy children to the Alabama street restaurant. The envelope holding the duplicate 2142 was opened by Manager Wilkins, revealing the winning number and prompting Durand to arrange for the lucky holder to collect their puesto.
Bristo Brank Memorial church in Louis Mo extends a second call to Rev Wi H Squires pastor of Central Presbyterian. Squires who declined a spring call has not decided, and may remain in Bristo after completing a new church building with much before him in this field.
Swainsboro Ga December 22 Special Lee Jones a prominent young man in this county died yesterday at his home a few miles south of Swainsboro He was a former school teacher and local merchant and his interment was at the Old Canogéries cemetery. Charles W Fuller 84 died near Crawford Alabama after general debility Mrs Susan Taylor Birmingham survives. Charles F Agrell 68 Augusta bookkeeper for the Augusta Chronicle died suddenly at his desk heart failure Funeral tomorrow afternoon.
South African mine owners react to the imperial decision to halt Chinese coolie imports. Premier Campbell-Bannerman announced the action in London, stirring worry over codes and hardship for mine owners. Critics fear unwarranted meddling in Transvaal rights, while others await fuller details before commenting.
A Christmas tree entertainment by Mary G. Raoul kindergarten pupils and teachers at 71 Rock Street featured seasonal songs and small gifts for children. Parents presented Miss Mary Waller and Miss Mira Nina Bridger with silver and red umbrellas as the school’s work received high praise from patrons.
Washington December 22 Captain Yank Frantz has been replaced as Osage agent by R Millard one of Frantz assistants recommended by him. The post pays 2500 dollars annually requires a 200000 dollar bond. The Osages are richest Indians in the country and all payments pass through the agent. Fireman Killed by Explosion in Lehigh Valley Railroad wreck near Sayre Pennsylvania December 22 a locomotive exploded while pulling into a siding fatally injuring one crewman and injuring several others all aboard from Sayre.
Sparta Ga December 22 Regular meeting of Sparta Masonic Lodge No 442 elects Worshipful Master Rev H R Cook senior warden Dr J C Powell junior warden W H Little secretary A D Chapmany treasurer J D Walker Tyler Boyt Burton Stewards appointment deferred to December 27 public installation to be held in the county courthouse St Johns day to be celebrated years of festivity noted.
Washington December 22 Special. A Senate interstate commerce panel leaks into a broader clash as members introduce their own railway bills. Dolliver’s draft mirrors the Interstate Commerce Commission plan but adds minimum rates and limits court review, while Elkins and others seek balance with presidential guidance and local autonomy. Penrose Knox Cassatt align with Roosevelt’s program, signaling strong Pennsylvania backing and a strategic push toward federal rate powers, though lines remain debated and no final path yet.
Washington December 22 important details of the Japan China treaty signed at Pekin have reached the state department by cable. China consents to lease Liao Tung peninsula to Japan with Port Arthur and Dalny, and to grant railway control north to Chatiege Chin. China also allows a railway from An Tung on the Yalu to Mukden. The key provision opens principal ports and cities including Harbin to world commerce, boosting the open door objective.
Committees from the Northern Presbyterian and Cumberland Presbyterian churches will meet in St. Louis on December 28 and 29 to prepare final reports for the general assemblies. The sessions aim to finalize all details for the union of the two denominations.
Yale University basketball team defeated the M. C. A. team tonight before a large crowd at the Third Regiment Armory in Chattanooga. The final score was 25 to 10 in favor of Yale.
King Victor trusted retiring premier Alessandra Fortis to form a new cabinet in Rome on December 22. The Messagero and The Glormale di Italia name Hon Mayor des Planches as ambassador to Washington. The baron remains at Mancalieri near Turin for Christmas with family.
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