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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1906
Page
16
A jumble of late 19th and early 20th century chatter discusses figures like Roosevelt and Bryan, politics in New York and Massachusetts, labor in Fall River, and cultural notes. Mentions Pat Grove, Grover Cleveland, Upton Smelatr, and various global events, with a tone of satirical quick takes and scattered observations about crops, prices, intelligence, and public figures.
A scathing critique questions Governor Joseph M Terrell of Georgia for boasting of prosperity while criticizing democratic officials. The piece accuses Terrell of overstepping propriety by addressing the legislature and public on state conditions and reform, contrasting it with rhetoric used against Fleming and Hoke Smith. It cites strong praise for past prosperity, public servants, and governance while denouncing Terrell as criminal for urging new laws and proclaiming success.
The article describes a planned reception for William Jennings Bryan organized by the Commercial Travelers' Anti-Trust League in New York's Madison Square Garden. It cites President William Hoge's address as the movement’s origin, notes Bryan's anti trust stance, and lists organizers, attendees, and political context including Governor Folk and Roosevelt.
A new venture named the Ginn ers Mutual Insurance Company has been organized in Athens under state law to provide fire insurance for cotton gin owners in the south at 30 to 40 percent lower rates. President John D. Walker leads the venture with W T Dreger as vice president M M Stephenson as secretary and John J Wilking as treasurer. Policies cap at 2 500 dollars until total risks reach one million, and agents' commissions are minimized. The mutual cooperative plan ensures policy holders pay only for actual losses. The organization boasts conservative leadership and aims to support the cotton industry across the region.
J T Dargan president of the Atlanta Birmingham Tire Insurance Company writes an open letter in Louisville denying any offer to return premiums related to San Francisco policies. He states the company is willing and anxious to pay all valid claims and challenges reports of a general premium return. He clarifies that only premiums offered were for dismantled risks deemed unsafe and denies any return on policies connected to the San Francisco disaster.
The Constitution reports an at home event by the Boys' Club on Thursday morning from 1 a m to 6 p m at 72 North Broad Street. Interested individuals may visit any hour to learn how the club will be run. The invitation extends to ladies, peace officials, judges, sheriffs, city council and county commissioners. Light refreshments will be served.
Fire in Cordele Georgia on June 27 destroyed the home of Mrs M Smith valued about 2200 with 1600 insurance. Mrs J J Hall and partner J W Fulghum suffered major losses with policies totaling 1400 and 600. Mrs Smith lost 150 cash. Occupants included E G Walton and Mrs Hall's tenant. The fire was blamed on a defective flue in the kitchen.
Rumors rise over a proposed constitutional amendment to create Ben Hill County with Fitzgerald as leading claimant. The bill faces possible delays from political clamor for new counties, but supporters push ahead as lobbyists crowd the capitol. Governor Terrell receives visitors and a plan for a Greater University of Georgia drawing attention to potential Senate leadership picks.
Yancey Carter denies Watson’s charge that he and John Fullwood advised the populist mass franchise of the negro. Carter asserts he was a Democrat when appointed deputy by Marshal Buck and that Watson’s denouncements were false. He accuses Watson of urging populists to vote for Hoke Smith and calls for honorable, good faith voting in the upcoming primary. Hartwell, Ga., June 26, 1906.
Columbus Georgia charts a landmark year as major mills expand and new plants rise. Swift Manufacturing adds a four story $100000 addition to a cotton mill while Engle and Phenix install costly machinery. Other upgrades include Perking hosiery mill will add $25000 of machinery and increase capacity. Power needs rise with Columbus Power Company building a 3000 horsepower plant to tide over until a larger dam and station is ready at Clapp’s factory on the Chattahoochee. A shale factory opens in Jordan City and desks and furniture are planned. Home-Mixture Guano and Georgia Fertilizer enlarge edges, Royter Guano buys land for a factory, and Broad Street is paved with more streets to come. A pumping station and reservoir plans precede a modern municipal water system, while city buildings and a $50000 secondary industrial school nears completion. Dam projects, river improvements, and new residences, with Coca-Cola Bottling, Brooks Broad, Crate, and Showcases plants expanding, mark a sweeping industrial ascent that ties Columbus to a broader regional rail expansion toward Atlanta and Gulf ports.
Thomas E Waggaman, former treasurer of the Catholic University and once a city figure who failed for over 4 million, died at a farm near Annapolis Maryland after months there. He was 69. Cancer of the face caused his death. His large art collection, once among the nation’s finest, was sold in New York to satisfy creditors.
The state department, at the request of the young woman, has instructed several American consular officers in Mexico to locate Joseph Hood of Asheville North Carolina and report his whereabouts. Hood is alleged to be married to Lord Feroy Douglas in a bigamous claim.
Fragmented report notes Mrs Bailey of Clarksville Tennessee died by self harm on June 27 during a visit to her aunt. Nearby items recount a San Francisco sale of Mt Andrews’ effects, a Montgomery county shooting killer Mt Mount Cutler auction results, and a Middletown incident where James Sweeney faced penalties for speeding and a police chase.
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