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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1906
Page
5
ATLANTA GA June 25 1900 Mixed remarks on Goremykin Mae Wood Senator Platt and Teddy trust policy. Notes on Czar Nicholas Bryan W416 Titling sermons and worship wording King Alfonso Admiral Campbyl and air fleets. Rail car testing fire safety and media satire on DuPont New Jersey New York and Baltimore papers.
The piece denounces Hoke Smith for undermining universal voting rights via an educational test and argues registrars could abuse power to disenfranchise whites. It cites Rev. Jones as an illustration, notes Jones is Northern and a minister, and warns about potential exclusion of teachers and northern born citizens. It urges Georgia’s white Democrats to answer these questions in the August 22 primary.
The Constitution defends its Rome debate reporting as fair and accurate, contrasting with The Atlanta Journal. It claims to provide ungarbled speeches by Howell and Smith, while accusing the Journal of bias and partial reporting and labeling the Journal as Mr Smith’s personal organ. The document stresses the paper’s duty to readers.
Colonel Henry Watterson argued against sectionalism at Brown University. He urged a shared American heritage across New England and the South, praising a central national identity. He dismissed Western expansion slogans as outdated and invited New England youth to help build the South’s future.
Balnetitge Ga June 24 Special Colonel Laiclen C Bower Ianguin after a long absence attends the University at Athens pursuing modern languages. He is a lawyer admitted to practice, with one more year to complete his degree before entering diplomatic service. He is praised as a well mannered, fluent speaker with wide travel experience and language mastery. The demand for multilingual American consuls grows, and aspirants may face tests on language skills before consideration. The editor remarks he may become a notable poet someday.
The Augusta Chronicle denounces The Atlanta Journal editorial slant on W H Fleming and the university address. It defends Fleming as scrupulous and independent, claims the Journal misrepresents his aims, and argues the university platform fostered free, patriotic discussion rather than partisan maneuvering.
An earnest tribute from Jonathan Wilson lauds Colonel Lester a heroic civil war veteran and Georgia statesman. Wilson recalls Lester’s front line service at Chickamauga and postwar leadership, praising integrity, courage, and devotion to Georgia until his death. Atlanta, Ga., June 23, 1906.
In Augusta Georgia on June 24 Dr Melton preached the baccalaureate ser mon as part of Richmond academy events. Dr Sparks W Minton is to deliver the closing sermon at First Baptist Church this morning. The academy’s exercises continue through Tuesday night with commencement at the courthouse. The program features elocution contests among seniors including valedictorian T U Sherman and other prize contenders.
An Anniston man, Wim King, was killed in an accident on June 24 in Anniston Alabama while attempting to swing onto a switch engine of the Southern Railway. He fell under the moving train and died instantly.
Important bills will be considered in the coming session as the Wisconsin General Assembly plans to convene Wednesday morning for a fifty day session. Unfinished business from prior sessions includes many bills and resolutions. several measures await readings and committee action, with talks focusing on anti theft, pure food, education funding, and road regulation.
A report from Augusta Georgia describes a man found dead on railroad tracks near Uortye Avenue in the early morning. The death is under investigation with authorities uncertain about the exact circumstances.
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