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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1905
Page
9
A cluttered column roams topics from King Cotton to Russia and Port Arthur, noting Teddy Roosevelt on coal trusts, a predicted early spring, and Russia's gold reserves. It mentions Mrs Duke's NYC fundraising, Kipling’s bear, a New York blizzard sale, and various political gabs about senators, church stances, and local officials.
The Constitution denounces city inaction on Peachtree street asphalt from Ellis street to the limits. A serious accident to Dr. Murphey revealed dangerous gullies and widespread neglect. The paper vows continued campaign for immediate repairs and possible damages to the city treasury. The piece also backs a transit reform and pending state legislation urged by Senator Perry.
Senator Perry, a former state senator and current house member elect, comments in a Constitution print about a near-passage measure he supported. He aims to introduce a similar bill in the house this year, noting lawmakers already restricted free transportation for judicial officers and predicting broader ethics limits may follow.
The Constitution criticizes Congressman Burleson of Texas for proposing a tax on each bale of cotton to fund a census of receipts. It argues this direct levy on cotton producers is unprecedented and unAmerican. The government should finance a census without taxing producers or other farmers.
A House committee report explores who would assume the presidency if both president and vice president died or were unable to serve after the oath, and how succession would apply with newly elected officials. It also questions election timing, cabinet order, and the need for a clearer, certain law governing emergencies and extraordinary congress meetings.
Letters to the Constitution urge ending free passes for railroads telegraph and telephone lines arguing public corporations must serve all citizens equally. They defend Georgia officials while condemning reform opposition and press aid, warning of corruption from passes to influence elections and endorsements.
Jewell Ga D A Jewel cites editorials and a Kangos milling company letter urging substitution of cotton for burlap and jute bags in fertilizer sacks. He argues cotton bags would raise planter profits, lower exports, and create factory employment of about 2500 in the South, urging local use to keep value regional.
In Fulton county court the Coker Kendrick suit against the city and the Foulsville and Nashville railroad centers on the removal of Waverly place and the timing of the Wessington street viaduct. Judge Lumpkin may rule soon during a vacation break. Judge Reid handles lighter matters and Mrs. Mary Grant Dickson’s $100,000 damage suit is deferred. A charter petition for the J Regenstein Company is filed, and several real estate transfers and a total divorce suit against Mattie B Galloway are noted alongside multiple deeds and property records.
Yester day morning session of the Atlanta Baptist Ministers Meeting in the First Baptist church Parlors reviewed yearly work. Dr White announced plans for night services by the Young Men's Christian Association and noted funds to hire a pastor at 1000 yearly. Second Baptist church ended pew renting and moved to voluntary subscriptions only. The district reported 110 new additions in the past month and next week’s agenda considers church growth strategies.
New Orleans January 90 The state supreme court denied a new trial for Lewis W Lyons who killed District Attorney J Ward Gurley and Bam Asparo who murdered Antonio Luecang The cases stem from a civil dispute involving Lyons and a Mafia riot linked murder follows a spree of shooting affrays and deaths
A social column recalls a judge asked about her favorite opera. She jokes she forgot the name but recalls an aria that “jets you out the quickest.” The light exchange captures mood and local tone.
Secretary George F Montgomery reports 1904 Georgian railroads earned $30,728,245.09 with net $8,965,575.43 after expenses. The year saw only a modest rise from 1903 while 1903 had large gains over 1902. Also noted: Bud Hilburn to hang Friday for murder. emergency-call duties for state militia. Jefferson Davis tribute letter from B S Blackburn. Newell to stay in Georgia until February. Peabody fund grants and teacher payments. reward offered for arson at F Densmore home. Farlow sentence commuted and released.
Short items from Atlanta report continuing cold weather across Georgia and nearby states. A notable obituary notes Josie Dugged, mother of Alice Cary, dying at home with funeral services at Big Bethel church. Other entries mention a fire department misfire, court verdict for J Walter Gray Again against Southern Railway, bankruptcy filing by H. L. Powers, grand jury session upcoming, and upcoming meetings of railway workers and church groups.
A report from Jasper Alabama notes that two white men, Manon Par nest and an accomplice, killed a frail wife near Drifton yesterday afternoon. The assailant fled and had not been captured as of this writing.
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