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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1905
Page
5
A jumble of mid quest content notes and editorials from The Sun asserting opinions on Oklahoma statehood, politics, and national figures. It weaves in satirical blasts about weather, poetry, and public figures, with references to Roosevelt, Cannon, and Cortelyou. The piece hops between editorial tone and social commentary, reflecting a historic press style.
A portrait of Atlanta as a thriving, hyperbolic metropolis and social hub. The piece extols Atlanta as a central southern beacon, mocks winter hardships, and celebrates the city amid a mock cold spell with playful references to Italian sunsets and North American climate contrasts. It lampoons press bias while praising Atlanta as a vital urban center.
City and Southern rail line reach a mutual agreement over a new Madison Avenue to Nelson Street viaduct. Mayor Woodward signs terms ensuring railroad funded construction and permanent city access, replacing the current inadequate bridge. Freight yards extend on both sides, traffic continues via the Mitchell and Peters street viaduct during construction with no major inconvenience anticipated.
The Agnes Scott Institute in Decatur will add a Rebeka Scott dormitory funded by a 750,000 goal. Subscriptions from S. M. Inman and others total significant support, with plans to raise the fund to 60,000 for an enhanced facility and broader use, honoring Mrs. George W. Scott.
Lee county cotton growers met in Leesburg to form a countywide plan to cut cotton acreage and fertilizer use. Delegates from each district, including three white and three colored members, were chosen to canvass the county and enforce the reduced plantings. B. Martin was chosen chairman and M. E. Tison secretary with a follow up meeting set for the 14th.
A diverse jumble of verse and satire, featuring chants of hope, moral reflections, dialect humor, and political jab at government wartime recruiting. Notable lines reference Georgia, Rosa May imagery, and a critique of authority, with playful excerpts attributed to Lawton Riley and others.
A collection of reader letters discussing General Miles and Confederate figures with reference to official records. The letters challenge wartime authority on prisoner treatment and critique Miles for shifting blame, while others argue for convict reform and cotton market implications with opinions on governance and policy.
Officials in the Southern Cotton Association drafted separate constitutions for state and county bodies to align with the main organization while preserving autonomy. The plans specify nonpolitical rules, officer duties, revenue sharing, and amendments. Delegates will be elected February 1 and 16 to form the new Southern Cotton Association at state capitols, with Georgia entitled to three members. A pamphlet version of county constitutions will be printed for distribution.
Dr Joseph Jacob will entertain Burns Club members tonight at 8 oclock in his apartments 121 Capitol Square. Several Caledoniana from Chicago Tus Lithonis and Stone Mountain Ga will be present.
President Harvie Jordan will appoint two financial agents and others to organize a southern cotton movement across states east of the Mississippi. Eliion D. Swith of Magnolia, B.C. named financial agent. plans include meetings in Atlanta and New Orleans funding from chambers of commerce and bankers to raise substantial sums for the effort.
Thomas E. Watson of Thomson tendered his resignation as a member of the executive committee of the Southern Cotton Association to President Harvie Jordan. The resignation was accepted, with no immediate replacement. The move followed criticism that Watson’s populist political connections could bias the association, and the current executive committee will serve until February 21 when state meetings elect new members.
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