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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1905
Page
9
A garbled OCR fragment references bombs in Russia, the Sheltering Arms restaurant, Kansas segregation talks, Richmond weather, and Smith family notoriety. It weaves politics, social events, and local notices with abrupt shifts, noting figures like Odell, Bryan, Jefferson Davis, Booker Washington, and a proposed Smith day at a Macon fair.
The article argues that the 1904 cotton crop, aided by ideal growing conditions, created a price surge and a market dilemma. It reviews forecasts, actual yields, and the impact on farmers profits, urging reduced planting to stabilize future supplies and highlighting potential gains from careful storage and producer-led market control.
A blaze at the Philly Hang Co factory on Greenwich Street grew from a small fire to four alarms, causing $100,000 in losses. The incident disrupted operations at a plant that makes manifold books, carbon papers, and autograph machines. Nearby towns in Clarion County face heavy snow isolations as deep drifts halt trains and block mail delivery for days.
Georgia legislators rallied in a unanimous session to back the Southern Cotton Association’s program. Business leaders from farming to banking united to support a disciplined campaign aimed at securing fair payment for cotton and spurring a new era of southern prosperity through coordinated action with other cotton states.
An inter ested mother urges public printing of Dr Adare’s prenatal tooth treatment discussed at a dental convention. She argues mothers and the laity should read the article to prevent tooth pain and loss, criticizing strict professional ethics as hindering progress and urging education of the general public.
A fragmentary column from a Georgia scene blends satirical poems and unsigned verses touching on politics, finance, and patriotism. It references the Washington Birthday sentiment, national figures, and regional humor, ending with a brief Havana Harbor note on harbor tie ups and union efforts.
The Valdosta board of education selected Algernon Blair to erect the new public schoolhouse at an initial bid of 23 165. Including steam heating and furnishings, total cost rises to about 20 000. The two story red brick building will hold ten classrooms two music rooms a library and an auditorium for 600 with a modern heating system. George McGhaw & Son awarded steam heating work at 2 160. Completion is set for September 1 for the fall term.
Local forecaster Marbury and Washington officials predict fair conditions for today easing repairs along rail lines and wires. Sunshine should help restore services and lift damage from recent storms, with Atlanta recovering as the city enjoys clear skies and normal warmth.
In Charleston yesterday Councilman Foster replaced Recorder Broyles who left for Charleston. Foster issued a ruling that fines for drinking on streets should differ by race, fining a Negro man $3.76 and whites $5.76. Charles Allen, a Negro youth, faced charges of attempted entry. a white boy identified him. Foster fined Allen $15.75 for investigation delay. Jesse Preston, a Black man, faced a confidence game charge and was fined $10.75.
The Pryor Street Presbyterian Church observes a day of special prayer for young men with a Tuesday 7 30 p m service of song and prayer though Wednesday prayer meeting is canceled. Other notices include pastors recovering from illness and requests for large attendance at tonight’s prayer meetings.
Atlanta marks George Washington Day with public offices closed at noon and banks shuttered. Schools hold patriotic programs while the Boys High School Alumni dinner and a Washington tea at the Aragon hotel highlight the day.
Atlanta dominates the state fair amid political boosterism from the Atlanta press. Rival papers at Darien and Augusta cheer the victory while speculating on Atlanta securing headquarters for the Southern Cotton Growers Association. Weather talk and storm aftermath highlight the city’s resilience and continuous push for prominence.
In New Orleans on February 2 Mrs Coburn wife of jockey Monk Coburn was wounded in the leg and chest after a quarrel. Coburn was arrested as the shooting followed a domestic dispute at their room. He reportedly acted out of jealousy and five shots were fired.
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