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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1906
Page
4
A Georgian campaign speech features Howard Howell of Fulton County addressing a crowd in Murray Courts. He defends Democratic unity, denounces Watson and Hardwick disfranchisement, rebukes former allies, and asserts personal conviction over political expediency while defending party integrity and a possible governor’s race.
The speech covers party loyalty amid calls for voter qualification shifts, with Howell denouncing attacks on Judge Russell and criticizing Tom Watson and Hoke Smith. He defends railroad and tax records, cites Glenn’s railroad tax bill as boosting county treasuries, and rebuts claims of railroad favoritism while praising Democratic unity and public service.
Mrs William D Jelks wife of the Alabama governor and her daughter Miss Catherine Jelks were thrown from a buggy on Commerce street near the square when a horse bolted after a passing car. They were unconscious, treated at Fowler Drug Store, then taken home. both suffered facial cuts and a bruised arm with no immediate serious injuries reported.
Representative Spencer Blackburn of North Carolina rejected allegations of practicing before the departments. He said he has done no offense, claims courts are being used for personal and political ends, and accuses federal officers and officeholders of opposing him while he served his constituents without pay.
New York police investigated the death of actress Guesio Hoyt after she collapsed in a cab while being taken home by companions. Initially treated as a possible murder, arrests were made but later dismissed as the woman had fallen after a lengthy visit at an Up town cafe. she fractured her akus and died en route. The coroner discharged all detained.
Early returns from Pittsburgh indicate George W. Guthrie, civil league and Democrat, elected mayor by about 6000 votes over Alexander M. Jenkinson. In Allegheny, Charles F. Kirachter appears to beat George B. Logan of the Good Government party.
Americus Georgia February 20 Special The Georgia Young Men's Christian Association closed its twenty seventh annual convention tonight Four days of sessions included addresses by Dr George Fisher New York chief of the physical department and C H Moorman tri state secretary of Alabama Louisiana and Mississippi Reports from committees were submitted The session was declared profitable and successful
Mr Howell denounced Molena dispatch claims as fabrications by a Southern railway agent and defended Georgia’s prosperity and school facilities. He urged fair treatment for foreign capital while opposing confiscation and praised railroad progress in Murray county, mingling with locals to bolster his support.
Mrs R M McNeel of Marietta wife of KR McNeel and niece of the late Senator Joseph E Brown lies critically ill after an attack Monday morning in Marietta Georgia. Report says her condition worsened since the assault.
Representative and Mrs. Longworth arrive in Tampa on the private car Elysian and sail for Havana to spend part of their honeymoon in Cuba. A Cuban consul presents Mrs. Longworth with a floral tribute as an emblem of Cuban friendship for her and President Roosevelt. The train ceremony includes a serenade by the hotel orchestra and remarks by U.S. Minister to Cuba EB. W. Morgan.
Moving pictures of the Britt Nelson prize fight will be shown at the Peachtree Auditorium next Saturday afternoon as a benefit for the Old Ladies Home. The program includes The Trip to the Moon and Jerusalem views, with Humpty Dumpty and Tom Boy Girl company members as guests.
Emory College Oxvora Ga February 20 Special One week from today the senior class goes to Atlanta for the annual senior banquet to be held Monday night the 26th Thirty dinners will be laid The best speakers are listed with toast responses from Arthur Brown F R White E B McIntosh and others The toast topics include From Sub to Bentor That Old Sweetheart of Mine Music and The Winning Touchdown The class will have individual pictures taken and a class design picture made by an Atlanta photographer Faculty have given Tuesday as a holiday and some seniors will spend that day at home or the three days in Atlanta The section notes the banquet and related plans.
Atlanta schoolchildren will celebrate George Washington's birthday with songs, recitations, and speeches in public schools. Students at Boys and Girls High School will present patriotic essays and orations honoring Washington, liberty, and the Revolution.
Emory College near Oxford Ga announces a half holiday on Thursday February 22 in celebration of George Washington's birthday. Two student speakers elected from Phi Gamma and Few Society will address the gathering, R M Girardeau of McRae and Carl El Hott of Covington. Both are noted as prominent and capable speakers.
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