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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1906
Page
1
Pike County Democrats reject a Journal Dispatch claim of assault on democracy and denounce the piece as misrepresenting responsibility for abuse. They defend party integrity and condemn the publication’s framing of events.
A Georgia reader rebuts The Atlanta Journal’s charges against Pike County Democrats. L T Travis of The Journal, also Southern road agent, is accused of misrepresenting local figures who deny any anti democracy talk. The letter labels journal polls as unauthenticated and notes Molena dispatches misstate events, urging sober accountability.
Sheriff John H. Milner of Pike County rejects The Vi lanta Journal’s portrayal of local Democrats as disloyal. He states no offensive remarks were made at a C P Jordan dinner and asserts Pike County Democrats remain firmly aligned with the party. Milner signs the statement from Zebulon dated February 17, 1906.
J A Melton, passenger on the Southern Railway from Atlanta to Columbus, testified at length after dinner about politics. He denying any attack on the Democratic party or a poll at the meal, saying voting choice was private and that reports were misconstrued.
Beyrewirs Ga February 18 Special Youre ieacher Legler held for murder of Mrs. bees stder to secure his life vie 4 1 former resident of i ma wk ard de mews that he rd been ae Teurder of us eretner duty 4 ROS Brie to his friend Your Sen a mere for aluwir twa! ware a IS DAE ont the Ogie thorpe hole! Tle eid not have the ap pes 4 8p we remurt to ath Ware Se ee inane He sretins in he atraightfaeward in every way and was yroman that ane wreid soon beempe ittached too Hist friends here do not believe that he in guilty of the ering charged to im
Charles Wilmans, a prominent Arkansas political figure, shot himself to death yesterday after a trip from Little Rock. Neighbors reported his erratic behavior and a revolver was seized from a dresser before he fired a fatal shot to the throat. He died today from the wound.
Roosevelt amplifies support for the rate bill while Upholding the Hepburn measure. Political rhetoric centers on preserving the Hepburn bill as essential reform.
President Roosevelt told senators and representatives he does not seek to dictate the exact wording of the railroad rate bill but wants the substance preserved. He favors keeping the core provisions while allowing limited changes, stressing that the main issue is the appeal to courts and the bill’s essential substance rather than its wording.
A February 18 fire in Rutland Vermont devastated five brick business houses and half a block on Center Street plus almost an entire Merchants Row, with an estimated loss around 700000. Fire crews faced frozen hydrants while aid from Whitehall New York and Burlington arrived. About fifty families in the Mind Building lost homes. no fatalities reported.
Citizens of St George convene to push a city charter with Editor John Harris as chair. A charter committee, including N B King Sam Crogs J P Cau mice and others from multiple states, will draft and apply for the charter before the next Georgia legislative session. The effort aims to spur town growth through unified efforts on streets and governance. A separate note mentions a warrant issued for Ellissa Floyd, alleged arsonist in Alabama, with investigation ongoing.
John A. McCall, former president of the New York Life Insurance Company, died at 6:33 PM at the Laurel House in Lakewood New Jersey after a months long health decline following a breakdown. His son announced the death and details, noting a final moment when McCall looked at his wife. A funeral is planned in New York with services at Our Lady of the Lake Church in Lakewood.
A damaged OCR reads about a proposed new home for the Capital City Club with a price estimate around $90 000. It notes careful plans, committee reviews, and a forthcoming annual meeting where proposals will be presented to members. The text mentions board deliberations and potential layout changes before the next meeting.
An early morning serenade by Joe Lester and a party of Washington society men woke Mr and Mrs Nicholay Longworth at their home in McLean with music, horns, and a staged wedding march. The raucous parade of fifteen autos, led by the Leiter car, departed at dawn as authorities and guests watched. No comment was obtained from the couple or Leiter.
A confusing OCR fragment mentions power generation and a recall affecting generators. It references weather forecasts for Georgia, South Carolina, and Alabama with windy conditions and varying temperatures. Names and details are unclear due to transcription errors, but the note centers on energy matters and upcoming forecasts.
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