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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1906
Page
4
A jumbled 1906 rural periodical page with notices and commentary mentioning advertising managers, solicitors, and various editors. The text references safety, subscriptions, political events in Delaware and Russia, and notes on newspapers in New York, Atlanta, and Washington. It also alludes to cotton demand, education reports, and trust law developments.
Georgia populist Jesse Ward Jr declares support for Hoke Smith, saying Smith shares the populist platform and beliefs. The piece notes Ward’s shift from Democratic opposition to backing the Smith candidacy, framing it as a rare cross party alignment amid Georgia party politics.
A Chicago-based argument for an eight hour law expands into bold forecasts, claiming it would drive immigration management and birthrates, situating the move as a solution to labor and population issues. It contends such a law could transform storks into a national emblem while highlighting broader economic and infrastructural implications.
A collage of dialect verse and society observations from Georgia. It blends songs about a laughing-eyed sweetheart, references to popular authors, and light commentary on local life. The piece mixes humor, affection, and rustic imagery with snippets of poems and playful lines.
Chattanooga Tennessee June 16 Charles Jackson a negro War bound over to one criminal court today on the charge of aiding and abetting a plot to dynamite and rob J N Stone paymaster for J W Oliver Co who are building the Stevenson extension of the northern railway. Jackson was to put oil the dynamite under his buggy as he drove with 3500 to the relief camps A woman gave the scent away Case.
The Vindicator declares support for Clark Howell as the best choice for Georgia governor citing his conservative administration, tax fairness, railroad reform, and commitment to education and white supremacy era policies. It praises Howell’s integrity, loyalty to the paper’s founder, and a long record of public service while criticizing rivals.
JOSEPH M. BROWN writes from Atlanta June 14, 1906 to dispute The Atlanta Journal’s June 13 editorial about all water rates for Vermont marble. He argues Lake Champlain connects Vermont to Savannah and mentions Rutland railway and Hoosac Tunnel, criticizing the Journal for ignorance of seaports and waterways that enable intercity marble shipments. The letter defends Vermont’s hydrological links as evidence of seaborne export capacity.
Butler Georgia enjoys a rebirth after a disastrous April fire. Three new brick and stone buildings rise, plus five more underway. Toy Peaklys & Co. replace former business quarters as McGee Parker erect a two story stone office block. G W Fountain begins a large brick warehouse while A I Chias plans a two story stone building. A new bank with 328 000 paid in capital opens, signaling a strong boom driven by local investment and commercial vigor.
In Huntsville Alabama on June 16, unsteady testimony followed preliminary hearing for Slayer Campbell Makee. Zuber Smith released on bond of 1000 dollars after witnesses identified involvement and others faced charges of aiding in the murder.
St George Georgia June 1 tax receiver Boedeli completed as much of his work as possible and estimates property footings at over 100000, a conservative figure. Returns show one of the most remarkable trends this year with strong growth from last year.
A garbled letter discusses errors in a published statement about a city matter and a misdated or misattributed constitutional item. It mentions Mr Williams, June dates, and references a juvenile court in Vicksburg Mississippi with mentions of religious or community groups and planned church work at the Metnediet church.
The noisy OCR fragment touches on elections and officials in Georgia, mentioning Hoke Smith and a commissioner, with scattered phrases about trials, impartial determinations, and potential political maneuvering, suggesting a historic political debate or hearing.
Disjointed phrases reference state affairs, bombing, lines of authority, and references to legislators and law. The text shows garbled names, places, and numbers, with fragments suggesting a wartime or state governance context and archival notation.
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