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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1906
Page
11
Uneven, fragmentary notes touch on politics, canal debates, and social topics from Atlanta headlines. The jagged text references Roosevelt, Bryan, Taft, Corger, Leopold, Vanderbilt, and Wilson while mentioning a fifty year anniversary of a political party and the Panama canal plan.
The Constitution reports partial rail concessions aligning Georgia routes under two mileage books for traveling businessmen. The plan covers about 30 000 miles on many lines, with two 1 000 mile books costing half a cent more per mile than a single 2 000 mile book. The Commerce praised the progress though some gaps remain.
Dr K Matheenon was chosen to lead the Georgia School of Technology after the death of Lyman Hall. His shown initiative and judgment have strengthened the school’s status among nation’s technical institutes. In his graduates speech he outlined the Technological’s mission and inspired Georgia’s business and patriotic interests.
A discussion of editorial responses to Hon. William Fleming on his university alumni address and the Organ's willingness to publish his full speech. The piece also critiques the Keep commission's cotton crop reporting proposed reforms, urging publication of detailed census data and criticising current estimates from the Bureau of Statistics for accuracy and transparency.
In Balveridge Georgia on June 22 a group of Decatur county citizens formed to strengthen the old Democratic organization amid reports of a “ring” composed around the Smith Watson-Wheens faction. Representative attendees from most districts denied exclusive candiate aims and stressed unity on campaign issues and party faith.
An excerpt from the Macon Telegraph recounts Tom Watson’s interview regarding John Temple Graves a reformer acting as impartial umpire. Watson pledges to support Hoke Smith and seeks Democratic primary entry by aligning populists with Smith’s platform. The piece criticizes the plan to fuse Populists into the Democratic fold and denounces would be cross-endorsements.
Joel Mann Martin of Schenectady writes from Albany urging the return of Confederate flags housed in the New York Capitol to southern states or memorial associations. He names several flags tied to Civil War units and battles and asks President Roosevelt to stimulate discussion via The Constitution as a medium for southern preservation efforts.
Elbert Fowler of Grittin, a Tech graduating student, faced a delay in receiving his diploma as communications with Professor Ford in Tow City and the faculty chairman confirmed Fowler’s entitlement to the degree. Fowler had planned to join the American Bridge Company in New York but could not begin work without the diploma.
Judge Penticton denied the injunction sought by North Georgia Light and Power against Wiliam Rea restraining him from interfering with towers on his property in DeKalb County. Rea must post a $2 bond within fifteen days to cover possible damages. The company was barred from continuing work pending the hearing and alleges Rea undermined towers under a prior contract. The firm transmits electricity along a line to Atlanta and nearby towns.
City Detective T E Lockhart, who swore out a perjury warrant against Joe Eplan, dismissed the case on the action of Police Board Chairman Terry. Justice Orr retained jurisdiction as Eplan withdrew charges of appropriation and misconduct from M M pawnshop. Eplan stated he acted of his own motion and supplied affidavit to that effect.
J G Rawlings in the Lowndes County Jail writes to Dr Len G Broughton asking prayers and sympathy after being convicted of the Carter children murder. He asks for the pastor’s sermon influence and requests Broughton visit Leaning on faith as he faces execution, hoping for mercy and guidance before the gallows.
The Atlanta board of health reports no cases of diphtheria smallpox scarlet fever or meningitis recently and notes no red disease cards in the city. The health officer says Atlanta enjoys extraordinary health with all districts clean and free from disease germs amid a heat enhanced ozone area and marks the city's lasting decline in contagious illnesses.
A Georgia case questions whether a jury mercy recommendation reduces a capital offense to a felony and creates a right to bail pending a new trial appeal. Vanderford, convicted of rape, sought bail during appeal after the jury recommended mercy. The supreme court ordered Judge Brand to show cause why mandamus should not grant bail. the judge denied bail, citing discretionary power in capital convictions.
The board of education has not yet filled the vacancy created by the resignation of Professor Utterbach, head of the technical department at Etayarhool. A committee of Meats Byrne Evans and Dr Blevens Jones superintendent Slaton handles the selection and related expenditures. The committee aims to appoint someone before the board reassembles at 3 PM next Thursday.
Adams announces candidacy for Fifth Ward council seat after weeks of speculation. He has served as Second Ward representative and on the water board, with supporters predicting a large vote and his election. A postponed visit note from June 22 mentions a delegation of French miners and Hibernia mine safety, while June 22 reports fires in Santa Clara province affecting Kalien radio and four stores nearby.
Noted New York actuary Ile Dawson, member of the Actuarial Society and Institute of Actuaries, will visit Atlanta to discuss the capacity of underwriting and life insurance. The event will be hosted by the Southern States Life Insurance Company with a special address at East Point.
Latatte is credited as the first candidate to pay the city assessment required for the August 2 city election. The first ward representative, Latlatto led in paying, while rivals Smyrak Hilburn and A T Curtis also owed funds. Latlatte served as council member for the first ward and mayor pro tem. the city candidates have all to pay the assessments to date.
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