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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1905
Page
9
A pastiche of political conjecture, sentiment, and society gossip touches Roosevelt, Hay, Rockefeller, and Washington. The writer muses on trustbusting, peace, and public policy while hinting at current events, financial intrigue, and international affairs shaping the era.
Georgia cotton farmers gather in Atlanta to organize the Southern Cotton Association state branch. Delegates arrive on half-fare rail passes as leaders urge drastic reductions in cotton acreage and fertilizer use to support market prices and curb surplus from last season.
President R F Maddox of the Chamber of Commerce chairs the joint city council committee to raise funds for the National Association of Manufacturers convention on May 16. Local business and professional leaders form the solicitation teams and aim to raise $5,000 to cover expenses.
City officials call on local merchants and professionals to engage with a major convention represented by influential interests. They stress Atlanta’s hospitality and the event’s potential to advance regional development through moral and financial support to the planning committee.
The Atlanta council unanimously refused to renew licenses for negro dance halls closed two years earlier. The piece argues such venues are social evils and advocates replacing them with schools for domestic training, servants, and cooks, urging white support to uplift the race. It also notes Prof. A J Ritchie’s plan to establish a high school in Rebun County, aiding mountain education near Dahlonega, Young Harris, and Demorest.
The piece discusses high and industrial schools for isolated Georgia counties, led by Professor Ritchie, aiming to serve Rabun and similar counties within 220 miles. It notes funds raised locally, with Rabun Gap and Georgia donors supporting school building and operating costs. The Constitution urges continued expansion across the South to provide twentieth century opportunities.
Atlanta prepares for Washington's Birthday with dinners at Sheltering Arms, a Press Club event, and a large alumni banquet at the Kimball House. Public schools plan tours and tributes, while the Daughters of the American Revolution host a George Washington tea at the Aragon Hotel.
Julius L. Brown and Joseph M. Brown executors of the Brown estate refused to speak for publication about a petition filed Saturday in which four heirs accuse them of mismanagement. They said any statements would come in court at the proper time and they do not wish to fight the matter in newspapers. The report suggests the case will be thoroughly heard with a complete answer in court.
Washington February 20 The senate committee on foreign relations discussed the Santo Domingo treaty but reached no decision. It will come up again at a meeting to be held Wednesday.
A Georgia farmer argues for radical policy change to end reliance on a single cotton system. He urges shifting to home production of goods, reducing fertilizer dependence, and curbing railroad and corporate influence to raise prices and prosperity for southern farmers. R T Nesbitt signs as former Commissioner of Agriculture.
The Teutonic, leaving Liverpool for New York February 22, carries Rider Haggard the author. He has been appointed a commissioner to inquire into the conditions and character of agricultural and industrial land settlements organized by the Salvation Army.
President nominates William F. Tibpitts for the Mobile Alabama customs post. Nomination to be sent to the Senate tomorrow for approval.
The council approved the Nelson street via duct agreement with Southern and Central of Georgia and defeated Dr Curtis changes at Grady Hospital. A substitute ordinance to create a new hospital board was rejected. Funding shifts included moving a $900 grant to the Home for Incurables, and local bids and audits passed for prison accounts. A bid to trade Hollywood Cemetery for Lakewood was referred to committee. City water mains asked to extend to the Cottle Stevie Colored Orphanage.
Augusta merchants manufacturers and citizens plan to form a group to seek a government appropriation for river dredging. The Savannah River has silted up due to defective work under Caytai Carter, hindering steamers reaching Augusta city wharves for months.
Washington February 20 officers of the Midvale steel works protested to the president against the navy department awarding a contract for armor plate to Bethlehem steel works. They claimed their bid was lower and urged the government to reconsider, saying the Bethlehem award was unjust. The president said he would take the matter under consideration.
A carrier pigeon burned to death after falling into a grate at the Gruffrida house on OY McIntosh street Augusta. The tin band on its leg bore the number Sl but origin and destination are unknown.
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