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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1906
Page
9
Fragmented column notes tumultuous politics and oddities from Theodore Roosevelt to packing towns. mentions a Kansas man shaping a senatorial appointment, graft fears, a two tongued baby in Pittsburgh, and various international intrigues. It surveys poems, journalism, and wariness of bureaucratic missteps amid a jokey newspaper tone.
The article argues that three state conventions and many local bodies endorse William J. Bryan for president, viewing his past defeats as vindication of his reform cause. It claims the nation now recognizes him as the pioneer of a broad reform, rebuking money power and corporate influence. The piece notes ridicule turned to support as Bryan’s charges about entrenched wealth prove true, and predicts renewed influence for him in future politics.
The piece discusses the Smoot case and the Senate committee reports on whether the Mormon endowment oath and polygamy questions bound Senator Reed Smoot to the church over national allegiance. It contrasts majority and minority views, noting oath implications and polygamy conduct and church leaders’ actions. It also includes Mr Williams’s letter to The Journal defending his political stance and requesting publication of his reply.
The major ity endorses the prevailing sentiment of women who sent petitions to Congress. Critics blame hysteria and lack of understanding of the petitions. The speaker argues polygamy taints the controversy but cites constitutional protections and gradual church reform as the path forward.
A collage of verse and prose items from Georgia writers and readers. The piece includes lyrics about shadows and dawn, reflections on old times, a Georgia poet’s ode to the past, brief notes on local literary taste, and rural scenes with weather and river imagery interwoven with humorous quips from residents.
Georgia and Florida bankers push for a sub treasury in Georgia with Atlanta as potential site. Officers for the Georgia Bankers Association elected include Heynolda as president and Daves as first vice president. executive council named. treaty with Alabama guests discussed. pursuit of federal support continues.
Miss Julia A. Fiisch of Georgia has been named assistant director of university extension work at the University of Wisconsin. Fiisch, who built a notable educational career in Georgia, joined Wisconsin last autumn as an advanced student in history and economics. After a year of success she is charged with helping administer the university’s statewide program. Fiisch will return to Georgia this summer to complete a monograph on some phase of Georgian history and prepare for further duties.
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