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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1905
Page
5
A garbled column of political and social commentary cites the Missouri Legislature, New York Governor Higgins, Russian affairs, the Franco Russian alliance, and public figures. It mentions the Carnegie hero fund, senatorials, and farm cotton planting, with references to Atigata and Hugo’s revolution.
A South Carolina cotton manufacturer urges drastic acreage cuts from 20 to 25 percent to reduce surplus and lift prices. He argues smaller sowings will trigger a 10 cent minimum by next season, stressing individual farmers to act and not wait for neighbors. He links transport costs and future geopolitical tensions to the need for a strong, funded transport fleet.
The Army Transport Service faces strong opposition from Pacific ship owners and lawmakers. Critics claim private interests seek to end the transport service to win troop and supply contracts. Officials insist government ships are profitable and essential, especially with overseas possessions.
A Philadelphia court ruled that a 1903 Pennsylvania divorce law allows decrees without personal service when one party resides outside the state and the grounds occurred elsewhere. The decision labels such decrees local and nonbinding in other states, igniting concern over inconsistent laws, property titles, and the rights of children amid a national push to curb divorce.
Vaewdosta Ga January 29 Special WI Smith alias Wi Bush white man lodged in jail yesterday charged with selling a team not his. He borrowed a mare from Harvey Brinson at Afrieda and secured a buggy from a livery firm here selling turnout to a gentleman at Olympia. A man giving name as W Franklin worked the same scam on Ham Brothers livery. He hired a first class rig with plan to return next day but did not. Telegram from Thomasville said the unit sold to Hardy Ward Thomas county for 176.60. The man who sold the team escaped but is thought to be a Thomas county native and will likely be captured there.
Dr. J. N. McCormack chairman of the committee on organization of the American Medical Association spoke to local physicians in Columbus Georgia urging closer harmony among members of the profession during an addressed gathering last night.
A fragmented page of lyrics and reminiscences notes old times in Georgia, plus comic micro-essays from Brer Williams. It references love, memory, and the sun, with humorous asides about Moses, the Bible, and a sunspot lecturer named Professor Servis. The piece blends songs, spiritual quips, and light poetry with local color.
Valdosta Ga January 23 Special The Buffalo Yellow Pine Company at Haylow Ga has sold to D B Aldrich of New York who will erect a large mill at the site of last year’s burn The deal, made this week by J D Rounds of the Buffalo Company, includes about 1000 acres of timber leaving the latter with around 3000 acres in the area
At the cotton convention both Thomas E. Watson and Richmond Hobson faced a crowded audience. Watson delivered a powerful address that drew an overwhelming reception, while Hobson received a warmer but less thunderous response. Delegates urged extended time for Watson and hailed him with an electric ovation, hats flying and cheers filling the hall as he was escorted from the platform amid eager applause.
A long reader letter from a Seaboard Air Line employee thanks The Constitution for its coverage of the recent cold weather. It then presents a lengthy critique of cotton market dynamics led by Mr Theodore Price, arguing farmers should hold cotton and reduce acreage selectively, while detailing the writer W B Moonre's stance and a Mill Manufacturing Company’s notes.
A long reader letter urges southern farmers to cut cotton acreage and invest in Bermuda grass alfalfa stock and dairy or beef cattle to raise own feed and reduce costs. It argues for syndicate support to prop up cotton prices, cites Bermuda grass, alfalfa, cowpeas, artichokes, and improved rail transport. The piece also includes brief letters proposing county names and asking about historical conflicts.
Two divisions of Atlanta city court chaired by Judge Reid and Judge Calhoun will hear civil matters this week. The Reid court may rule on the $100,000 Dickson vs Georgia Railroad case in a seat-of-the-pants docket. Judge Calhoun will adjourn February session and sit criminally next week. Superior Court adjourned for fall term. March term starts March 6 with cases argued earlier to be decided, including Coker Jr. et al. vs city of Atlanta and Louisville and Nashville railroad over Waverly place. Grand jury panel for March term drawn. about 18 to 22 members to be chosen for felony and county affairs.
Pesphole on the O11 Lamp Bowl discusses improving gas purming acetylene use and electricity adoption reducing coal oil use. It notes frequent lamp spilling during daily operation and the risk of overfilling the lamp receptacle, urging cautious filling to avoid overflow.
A new invention uses a prism shaped glass piece inserted in the top of an oil reservoir. The glass extends downward into the oil so the operator can see the oil level as it rises, allowing early detection before overflow.
After a cold spell the forecast calls for rain with rising temperatures. Light snowfall occurred in the morning, giving way to drizzle and steady rain for much of the day. Temperatures lifted to above 40. last night at 7 pm it was 37. Winds from east and southeast suggest unsettled conditions will persist.
Lowndes county reports 108 Confederate pensioners this year, 73 soldiers and 35 widows. Soldiers receive 4290 dollars total and widows 2190 dollars. Six veterans died last year, seven new names added to the roll.
Residents in Ferry Georgia debate the impact of recent cold on the oat crop. Some say damage occurred while others believe the oats may have benefited from the cold spell.
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