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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1906
Page
1
A Southern Cotton Association report states labor shortages hindered cotton planting and harvestefforts, with many fields awaiting hands as growers faced persistent workforce gaps and delayed work.
Jackson Mississippi May 31 President Harvie Jordan of the Southern Cotton Association led a meeting to compile this year’s cotton acreage figures. The South totaled 27,634,718 acres compared with 26,999,491 last year, with Georgia labor scarce and many states reporting crop delays. Other state tallies show mixed gains and drops amid late crops and scarce labor. Present were Jordan and state division presidents along with Cheatham and Hickey.
Marion Ohio May 31 William Jennings Bryan formally endorsed for ardency in 1908 by the Democrats of the Second subdivision of the Tenth Mal district comprised of Marion Knox Wyandotte counties.
Royal procession in Madrid ends as a bomb detonates near the royal carriage. Six soldiers and several civilians die while many are wounded. King Alfonso and Queen Victoria escape unharmed, helped to a new coach, as officials say a plan by Manuel Duran is under scrutiny.
President Roosevelt plans to send to Congress the Neill Reynolds report on packing house conditions amid cattleman protests. He supports the Beveridge bill but warns against changes unless the measure is not hastily amended, signaling strong action against the beef trust.
Michael Davitt died at midnight and will be interred at Straide County Mayo. His funeral begins at Carmelite church and proceeds privately per his wishes. His will leaves property to his wife, urges forgiveness for enemies, and prayers for Ireland's freedom. Messages of sympathy pour in worldwide.
In Montgomery West Virginia a five year old boy, bound to a fence post, was burned to death by playmates imitating Red Men characters from a local lodge mock presentation. Shavings surrounded his feet as flames touched his clothing. the child was rescued but died shortly after. Alongside, early morning fire destroyed a large barn on A R Reid's dairy farm near Columbus Georgia.
May 31 Madrid reports the wedding of King Alfonso and Victoria amid anxiety over a possible attack as crowds cheer. The scene features the heir Alfonso beside Ena, the bride’s mother, and foreign envoys from France the United States and Morocco. The ceremony closes with a return to the palace amid jubilant demonstrations.
The Weather from Washington on May 3 predicts light showers in Georgia and the northwest region with fresh southwest winds. Friday will see more showers as the weekend approaches, impacting outdoor plans.
The United States ship Mayflower with President Roosevelt and family aboard docked at the navy yard shortly after 10 o'clock from Portsmouth and Old Point Comfort. The president reached the White House about 7:30 o'clock.
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