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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1906
Page
14
A garbled 1900s print item details notices from Constitution Publishing Co. in Atlanta and mentions traveling representatives, solicitors, and staff. It also runs a sweeping column of late Progressive Era U S commentary about Beiefs on Bryan, Bryan’s political prospects, European tour, and various editorials on public figures and events of the era.
Collier's Weekly predicts William Jennings Bryan will be nominated at the next Democratic national convention. It praises his loyalty, anti trust stance, and calm critique of socialism. The piece argues party unity grows as vested interests aided past defeats and notes support spreading across Missouri Indianapolis Ohio and New York.
A 1905 Department of Commerce bulletin shows U S exports to China rising from 3.7 million in 1895 to 58.6 million in 1905 while imports from China grew modestly. Hong Kong figures nearly double, and Manchuria and Korea openings aided gains. Cotton goods and copper led, with prospects for further American offerings in miscellaneous manufactures and railway supplies. Southern cotton interests especially eye China as a major market.
The article notes rising southern interest in immigration to boost manufacturing and commerce. It cites six states with dedicated bureaus and railroads promoting settlement to fill labor needs, predicting a surge of thousands of settlers monthly in coming years.
In Lowndes county, residents express weariness over daily Rawlings case stories centered in Valdosta. The mood favors punishment for Old Man Rawlings and Alf Moore, while the two youths garner sympathy. A Woodberry duel tale and a magnetic charm saved Nash’s life, now on display at the Kimball block as locals travel. Atlanta to Europe notices follow. Henry Schaul and Harry May depart for Europe, while Walter Cleveland and G F Dinsmore of St Louis check in at the Piedmont.
Eatonton June 8 Special The tops in the county are in better condition with brighter prospects than years past. Favorable weather has kept grass down and field work moving smoothly. Corn has been plowed twice and is growing well, cotton is planted about the same as last year, and mule sales are low. Wages remain high and labor is scarce.
Putnam County Fair Association members met to elect officers and directors. John T. Dennis became president, John R. Hurison vice president, E W. Ingram treasurer, John D. Watterson secretary, with T. G.eene Jr Turner M. 8. Shivers H A. Moseley W. M. Marshal W Ff. Broadfied and Forrest Little as directors. About 2200 to 2500 shares sold to date and efforts to secure appropriations from city and county bodies planned.
Dr Lon G Broughton of Atlanta to lead revival in Madison starting Sunday June 7 with two week series. A large tent will be set on the vacant lot beside Hotel Morgan to accommodate expected crowds. Spain's foreign minister Varrel relapsed with pleurisy after an outing in Madrid.
An old stove exploded in a Syracuse apartment yesterday causing the death of Mrs. Desmond Davis, 26, and injuring her sister in law Mrs. Homer Alexander and her 6 year old daughter Gladya. The incident occurred in the June 8 report.
Gossip at the Capitol reports Governor Terrell and state officials discussing a joint geological study among Alabama, Mississippi and possibly South Carolina to examine rock foundations. Georgia will assign Prof W A McCabe to lead the effort for the state Geological Board while the Supreme Court met yesterday to hear Augusta circuit appeals.
A June 5 1906 letter from H M Turner Atlanta argues labor scarcity is driven by anti Negro and anti immigrant sentiment. He criticizes white opposition to migration while noting many black residents left Georgia for cities and other states, and urges a Georgia Augusta conference under the chamber of commerce to study immigrant labor needs.
The fifty member executive committee meeting was postponed. A full meeting is planned for next Thursday at 4 o'clock to take up vital business and expos.
New York June The Federal grand jury investigating American Tobacco Company matters called on Justice Macombe to compel witnesses to testify. William Howe Alister and John Young of Young & Co Baltimore sought production of books and papers and required answers to questions before the grand jury.
Fragmented OCR recounts a Bari visitor in Monte Carlo losing all his money at a gaming table. He wired for help, received funds after delays, and状 witnessed a series of events surrounding a plunger note and a champagne episode. The tale ends noting an intentional element in the whole affair.
Fragmentary notice notes a purchase involving A Farmer residence and railroad matters. It references Evans Taunsford and Cov S, with unclear dates and locations. The readable fragments indicate a real estate or business transaction connected to a Washington street area.
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