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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1905
Page
11
A garbled column references Admiral Skredloft and Jupiter Pluvius, speculates on Russia and Japan, and notes political figures like Uncle Joe Cannon and Senator La Follette. It mentions Moscow, Vladivostok, and naval battles, with mixed satire and diplomacy, likely from a Savannah or U.S. regional paper, reflecting wartime sentiment and foreign policy debates.
Georgia farmers face severe labor shortages as crops suffer from idle workers scarce across the state. The piece urges strict enforcement of the Calvin vagrancy law to force able bodied individuals to seek honest employment or face removal, arguing towns are flooded with unemployed people.
In Augusta area, John Madgett sues for divorce on incompatibility after recording a diary of 6110 quarrels with his wife across fourteen years. The table lists quarrels over late meals, muddy footprints, snoring, ripped seams, egg selling, and other daily frictions, averaging about a quarrel daily plus extras.
A satirical column lists comical causes for disputes including broken eggs, animal mishaps, and even race and religioNote: the piece argues the real root is lack of children and jokes that anxious couples with many minor irritations still avoid major dissension. The tone mocks psychoanalytic notions and ends with the adage that idle hands invite mischief.
Georgia lags Texas in agricultural education and potential, study shows a 29 year Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College history. Texas graduates excel in cattle and horse judging, feeding, and dairying, shaping a broader start for farming proficiency nationwide.
The article highlights strong demand from Georgia adult farmers for exact technical knowledge and urges immediate action. It cites President Houston noting farmers seek information across many needs and warns that meeting them fully would require far greater funding. It compares Georgia to Texas and calls for decisive legislative action to reduce a long-standing handicap.
The Constitution carries notices seeking information on Charles Clifton who died May 24 at an unnamed place. Relatives and a nephew named for him are mentioned. readers are asked to communicate with 53.8. Baker, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, River Ave address.
Colonel Ghear, inspecting state troops, schedules reviews for probationary units. About eighteen companies remain under probation, with Athens on June 2, Lae Brunswick on June 7, Washington on June 4, and Effingham Guards on June 23 to face inspection. More inspections to be announced.
The Seine tribunal ruled Mme Syveton entitled to 30000 for her husband Deputy Gabriel Syveton, whose life was insured with an American company. The case stemmed from the mysterious death of M. Syveton in Beleans berg last year.
A cloudburst on Rhea Creek about 12 miles south of Heppner Oregon drowned Mrs J R Nonemaker, Aersh Gest Pola, and two children of A R Cox after they were swept away by the floodwaters. The tragedy occurred during a sudden flood in May.
A fragmented poem collection invokes Georgia imagery and seasonal longing, contrasting old and new friends, wealth, and happiness. It riffs on storms, summer promises, and the search for contentment amid shifting fortunes, with editor notes about funding a magazine and honoring contributors.
Philadelphia May 31 Counsel for David Smyth and Peter Costello withdrawn injunction papers against Colonel Potter and Acker ending the suit. Organization leaders, shaken by recent events, brace for future contests while promising to back Mayor Weaver’s municipal moves including rail grade crossing abolition. Also St Johns Day plans at Dublin Ga with Masonic committee sending invitations for June 24 celebration and a lecture by Dr Thomas E Green on the “Templar Knight.”
The Atlantan George C. Walters secretary treasurer of The Cotton Publishing Company is invited by Andrew Carnegie to visit Skybo in Scotland aboard the Baltic. The notice notes Walters and wife may travel, Carnegie’s interest in Atlanta, and Miss Anne Wallace of the Carnegie Library while praising Walters as a prominent speaker and promoter of Atlanta spirit.
Governor Terrell refused a respite for Peter Thomas condemned to hang tomorrow in Dougherty County for the murder of the Pretoria marshal. No new trial was sought, and the governor found no extenuating circumstances to justify clemency. May bank clearings in Atlanta rose about 3 million dollars year over year, with May total reaching 14,284,863.44 versus 11,442,083.08 last year.
Dublin Ge May 31 Special Henry Madison Bell impressed Laurens residents with a scholarly address at the school commencement. Bell, a member of the next legislature from the county, showcased his oratorical skill and is expected to advocate the river bill in the coming General Assembly. Frank G Corker, president of the city board of education, introduced the seven graduates Miss Ruth Smith Zen Hightower Mary Hicks Miss Smith Maggie Weaver Budell Grinstead Mattie Nixon. Zen Hightower and Ruth Smith shared first honor with Mary Hicks earning second honor. The class marks the end of a highly successful term as enrollment nears 700 with 14 teachers now employed and plans for two more next term. A new eight room school building will be ready at the start of the fall term. The current building houses fourteen classrooms and was erected in 1902 at a cost of 35000 dollars. The city’s rapid growth suggests another building will be needed within a year.
Joe Hill Hall of Macon delivered a forceful commencement address at Tennille Institute on May 31 amid a full audience. The program featured a sermon by Rev. S Howard Carpenter of Augusta and anticipated speeches by other senior students as the institute's ceremonies progressed.
Abraham Hummel faces trial as the grand jury indictment in the Dodge-Dodge divorce inquiry moves forward. Justice Davy denied his motion to quash the indictment, ruling against claims that his rights were violated in the grand jury proceedings. The case proceeds to trial unless further legal steps halt the proceedings.
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