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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1906

Page

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Marriage at the White House Today Promised for Alice Roosevelt

Washington Feb 18 In the noon ceremony at the White House Miss Alice Roosevelt, daughter of the president, will wed Representative Nicholas Longworth. The East Room rehearsal was held yesterday with the wedding party present. Presents pour in as officials prepare and the grounds close to all but invited guests. The breakfast will follow the ceremony in the state dining room. Major Sylvester arranged police access to keep crowds orderly. Only a limited number of newspaper men were invited.

Alice Roosevelt Nicholas Longworth Presiment Secreary Bonaparte Admira Lancs Snearsal Henry Y. Satterlee Mr. Longworth White House Miss Roosevelt United States Mare Thes Staunds Richard Sylvester Metropolitan Police Department Washington

VESSELS LIMP INTO FORT FOR SAFETY AND REPAIRS

February 18 reports describe three vessels limping into port after stormy seas. The schooner Howard B. Peck from St. Simons to Philadelphia endured near total canvas loss and cargo shift, its captain suffering a leg burn. Westfield from New York bound for Charleston arrived with foretop masthead gone, cargo cement damaged, amid fierce winds. George 4. McPad from Brunswick to New York entered without safety and repairs, cargo nearly wrecked. Local authorities flagged a court case against a suspect in a separate transit incident, while Genoa and Galveston movements echoed broader maritime chatter.

D. C Howard B. Peck Gilbert St. Simons Philadelphia Entine Westfield Larsen New York Charleston Fieres George Chaney Brunewick

Cotton statistics under fire in House hearing

Washington February 16 Special Harvie Jordan president of the Southern Cotton Association told the House agriculture committee that correspondents to the census bureau also serve Theodore Price the cotton bear on Wall Street He warned of penalties for officials leaking information and urged safeguards for census data The hearing reviewed the department of agriculture plan to expand and code reports with many agents and computer handling to prevent leakage and stabilize markets.

Jos. Ohl Washington Census Bureau Theodore Price Wallstreet Harvie’ Jordan Southern ‘Cotton Association Committee On Agriculture of the House Ms Tarden Bamberilf Bur J Jem R Texas North Price Jordan Wadsworth House Committee On Agriculture Hayes Department of Agriculture Harvie Jordan Southern Cotton Association Atlanta J. H. Taylor National Ginners’ Association Dallas Tex Congress Bureau of Statistics Department Crop Reporting Board Weather Bureau Hayes Hall Department of Agriulture Rminland Sfayes Lota

Five Ward Seeks Immediate Sewer Aid and Council Vigil

About 200 residents of the fifth ward urged swift action from the city and county on neglected sewer and street conditions. They demand a permanent committee of at least 30 residents to attend every council and county meeting until improvements are made, citing an open deadly sewer amid dense housing, lack of passable streets, and limited street lights. The meeting at Kennedy and Walnut churches heard from Mayor Woodward and several aldermen who pledged consideration, with debates over extending the Orme street sewer and accountability for bond funds.

Fifth Ward Baptist Church Kennedy and Walnut Streets J. F. Green Green, Morris & Black James Ga Orme Street Sixth Ward Green Alderman Key Corme Street Quiltian Terrell Curtis Quillan Terrell caPet Secretars Ra Wits

Veterans Battle Deepens in City Police Caucus

The council caucus met to fill two police posts as Captain James W. English and John J. Woodside were nominated amid a heated contest. Captain W. H. Brotherton, long a leading candidate, failed to garner support on the final ballot after initial backing. Recorder's clerk post also discussed. W. H. Preston defeated C. P. LeVert. Members debated binding pledges, with Alderman Key seeking relief from the caucus oath.

James W. English John J. Woodside Poara Council W. H. Brotherton Veterans Police Prires Hoard Callcus Actionnfih W. H. Preston C. P. LeVert Harwell Quillian Key Alderman Key Captain English Captain Brotherton Alderman Quillan Fie Algerman Quilllai Hirsch Petterson Oldknow Patillo Holland Alderman Pattillo Quilixen Peters Terrell Teller Patterson English Ohn Welch Roberts John J. Woollside Yarwell Captain Botherton Daniel Terrell Charles 1 Ephe

Speculation Rife Over Board Chairmanship After Caucus

After the March 2 caucus, the board plans to organize for the year by electing a chairman, vice chairman, and secretary. Nunnally may seek another year as chair, Captain English and Brandon are also mentioned as contenders, with factional lines possibly forming among English Terry Brandon Woodside versus Nunnally Quintonow Maverett. The outcome hinges on party loyalties and the approaches to the April 1907 general election, with local politicians watching closely.

Nunnally Ass Tnber English Brandon Police Board Sted Jas Terry Woodside Qidtnow Maver Weet Ward Allan

Railroads Prepare Legal Fight Over Georgia Circular

A U S court injunction is sought to block the Georgia railroad commission from enforcing its January 19 circular. The case likely lands before Judge Pardee in New Orleans, with Southern Railway and Central of Georgia as key parties. Rail executives discuss reweighing cars and dispute the commission’s reduced rates, aiming to overturn the latest circular.

United States Georgia Railroad Commission Atlanta Newman Florida New Orleans Pardee Southern Railway Central of Georgia Gorgia Commission Monea Green Georgia Commission Tve Georgia

Senators Face Court Review Delay on Interstate Commerce Bill

Washington lawmakers debate the Hepburn Doliiver plan amid Democratic doubts and a closed committee session. An amendment to raise the Interstate Commerce Commission size to nine passes 5 to ax, with key names Carmack Aldrich Kean Foster Crane voting yes and Foraker Dolliver Clapp McLaurin Newlands voting no. The session adjourns with no immediate action on judicial review orders.

Washington Elkins Dolliver Clarp Aden Titman Pneamurta Pieris Verta Secarne Interstate Force Commission Fikins Aldrich Kean Carmack Foster Crane Foraker Clapp Mc Laurin Newlands Messia Cullom Tillman

Weather forecast across states shows fair to mild weekend

Reading shows Saturday and Sunday forecasts for Georgia and the Carolinas with fair skies and warmer temperatures, plus fresh northeast winds. Eastern districts expect fair conditions with variable notes, while western portions may see rain and warmer Sunday. data includes temperature trends and precipitation notes.

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