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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1906
Page
6
The document lists numerous bills and lawmakers including Calvin, Hall, Adams, and Rose, touching topics from judiciary to railways and education. It references an 19th century Georgia assembly, committees, and public works, with scattered fragments of speech and action amid a chaotic roll of names and subjects.
A vivid account describes artist Arti Frazee and team recreating the faces of Jefferson Davis and Grady from death casts. Frazee meticulously applies plaster, gauze, and towels, guided by notes and a steady voice, while observers and reporters track the process and the anticipated publication of the mask. The scene blends art, history, and press interest as the finished likenesses near completion.
The Fulton superior court will hear Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Co v Wright before Judge Pendleton on the constitutional validity of the 1902 occupation tax on telecoms. The case challenges uniform taxation and ad valorem rules, with potential appeal to the Georgia Supreme Court. Attorneys include John C. Mart for the comptroller general and J Hunt Chipley for the Bell Telephone Co.
China of Quality showcases exquisite Seversons in French and English styles. Art lovers will find rule artistic wares appealing in the China Section at Maier and Berkeley.
In a city office Frazee and aides confront a crowd of scribes as a mask and paper debate unfold. A newspaper rush triggers a militia appearance, with Frazee showing defects and remedies, though the fright proves groundless and quickly dismissed by officials.
Readers publish letters from Lawrenceville and Atlanta praising Dr Torrey and Professor Alexander. The exchange defends the sermons as faithful gospel preaching, denounces criticism, and argues for the primacy of salvation by faith and the whole counsel of God.
In Buford Georgia on June 23 a note details planned committee meetings at City Hall next week as the council forecasts activity on mayoral powers over East Munster street, a merchant petition over the Loutaville and Nashville Thut road yard entrance, and investigations into the Atlante Gan Light Company and new property extractor. The report cites joint committees to act on petitions and potential mayoral veto power if reports favor adoption.
Atlanta readers learn that a crowded primary is shaping the city council race. Secretary Allen opens entry fees by August 2 and voting starts August 22. Mayor hopefuls include W. B. Joyner and Thomas J. Goodwin, with alderman and ward candidates spilling in from all wards.
Rev Oliver J Copeland announced his resignation during the morning service at Jackson Hill Baptist Church in Atlanta after a little over a year as pastor. He had led a revival of membership and activity, and the congregation reacted with distress and requests for his successor. News notes Gainesville Baptist Church also called him to lead there.
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