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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1906
Page
9
A fragmented column surveys international tensions including Russia China and Japan, noting Western reactions and political maneuvers. It mocks figures like Rockefeller and Roosevelt, mentions Boxer uprisings and tariff debates, and hints at domestic legislative pride amid global anxieties.
A Washington birthday scene in the U S House reveals mixed sentiment. John Sharp Williams urged reading Washington’s farewell address while Payne pressed routine matters, leaving 89 members approving honors and 136 deeming it a mere courtesy. The debate highlights waning sentimental patriotism and calls for reverent pause amid a busy session.
The Forestry Convention aims to unite prominent public officials and business leaders from southern states in Charlotte on March to discuss forest preservation. Governor Terrell of Georgia plans to attend alongside chiefs executives from most states, with delegates from cities and towns pledging support to protect forests south of Mason and Dixon's line from irreversible depletion. The convention seeks tangible results after years of excessive logging for building and fuel.
The article argues for vast reservations to ensure moisture distribution and timber resources for the South as it begins industrial and agricultural growth. It urges unity at an upcoming conference, with best minds of the region offering cooperation to redeem past collateral damage and enable steady progress. It also notes Sheltering Arms restaurant’s closing after ten days of charity, praising volunteers and urging one final day of support.
A 1906 letter from Clarendon County South Carolina discusses weather delaying spring planting and cotton acreage. The writer urges prudent fertilizer use, emphasizes provisions over cotton, praises the cotton association, and calls for united action to avoid overexpansion of cotton and high feed costs under President Jordan.
A compilation of Georgia newspaper blurbs notes Atlanta securing the 1908 state fair with a bid around 47 900, while Macon fights on. Reports praise Atlanta’s bargaining and organization and contrast with other cities. A wary regional commentary also warns of racial tensions tied to labor.
A collage of verse and prose from a Georgia perspective offers playful doggerel on spring and happiness, humorous local anecdotes, and folksy anecdotes. The piece includes lines about April, sunlit lanes, and community characters, blending poetry, oblique humor, and quaint dialect.
Judge Richard B. Russell lists engagements over the coming weeks. He has drawn good audiences in Clayton Raburn Rabun county and other towns including Cantor Cherokee county Wonesboro Clayton county Lafayette Walker Cedartown Polk county Hiram Paulding Cobb Powder Springs Cobb with events from February 26 to March 3 at specified times.
An order from General Manager Cecil Gabbet of the Augusta and Gulf railway designates an assistant superintendent and trainmaster for the line from Statesboro to Milledgeville. The arrangement affects work at the Mason temple and involves Grocer Mardger Gabbert in the note, with Mr Gehner also cited.
Senor Cadela a Brazilian planter with vast lands near Ecuador visits Atlanta for a look at the city. He notes Atlanta’s growth and expresses interest in bringing coffee plantations here, while meeting local business leaders and fellow travelers.
Phillip Cohen barroom keeper on Decatur street was arrested and tried before Judge Broyles for employing minor A. J. Heltzman. He was bound over on a $100 bond. The youth testified he worked in the barroom and was under 21, with the defense noting Hellman also helped during busy times.
Ike Monk proposes citywide attention tactic for 1910 Exposition by stamping his name and Atlanta on hotel registers. He explains designing a rubber plate showing 1910 and large numerals to lure registrants, urging traveling men to imitate cheaply. Also notes John L. Brown’s transfer to Atlanta Bell toll traffic corps.
J W Bradford of 16 Gray Street was sentenced to twenty one days in the city stockade for abusing his wife, the couple married one year. Court heard the wife was ill and needed medical care, but witnesses said Bradford mistreated her. The judge declined a whipping, opting for imprisonment.
Albert Futeh stood trial before Recorder Firnytes for stealing plumbing tools from Athenia Gas Tight Company. His father, claimed as a witness, was released on bond after the court held him in the state court with a $1,006 bond. The evidence suggested a complex chain of blame, with several individuals named in connection to the missing tools.
The dying man, a seventeen year old inmate named Gobh co ty boy, received executive clemency on his deathbed after a six year sentence for a crime committed in Cobb County. Doctors say he is near death, with deep green eyes seen as a final gaze beyond prison walls. The governor’s pardon was granted while he lay at home, marking a last act before death.
Short items note March anniversary of the Memorial and a reception for friends of the Orphans' Home. The home hosts twenty seven children under care with a teacher. Donations including gold, provisions or coin are welcomed by the management.
Local politics dominate Colquitt County with a county executive meeting calling a primary for April 18.-W. A. Covington seeks the legislature again while Thad Adams eyes the Senate. J. P. Smith and Sherif J. A. Campbell are discussed for senator and sheriff, respectively, with several others planning county officer runs.
Mioulinie Ga February 23 Special The county is not worrying over the immigration question but is rapidly filled with good citizens from central and northern Georgia A train from White county brought seven families and railroad officials report hundreds more arriving with families settling at stations across the county
Paul Gilreath will succeed McClatchey as manager of the Cartereville exchange of the South étn Rei Telephone Company. McClatchey resigns effective March 1 and has been in charge during recent years. Gilreath, the popular mayor, takes over as the new manager amid continued service operations in Cartereville.
Ellaptr tha Bel raats Bpectal tun oRark of Greensoore announces a race for Congress against Ken W M Howard. The page shows campaign notices and local election details with focus on Park and opponents.
Fragmented report indicates Boatright, former Titian mayor now in Cop dele, involved in political shifts. Details unclear, mentions Roosevelt era tangents and Moss Itali phrases.
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