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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1906
Page
4
A jumble of 1908 era political chatter, names, and scattered notes on Roosevelt, Bryan, trusts, North Pole travel, and domestic issues. It reads like a newspaper collage with many garbled phrases and no cohesive story or identifiable individuals or dates beyond June 30, 1908.
A rhetorical critique argues Louisiana’s eight year old educational test and grandfather clause failed to disenfranchise Black voters and questions legislative move to adopt an exclusive white primary like Georgia’s twenty nine year system. It asserts Georgia’s method proves effective while Louisiana’s does not.
In his annual message Governor Terrell urges state railroad commission powers to regulate interchangeable mileage and aid travelers. He cites Georgia’s growing transportation costs and supports establishing a midrange subtreasury between Washington and New Orleans to speed currency access for banks and commerce. Secretary Shaw favors the idea and a regional coalition could drive a fall Congress push.
The Subtreasury Secretary Shaw urges a regional conference among Georgia South Carolina Alabama Florida and likely eastern Tennessee lawmakers to select a site for a federal subtreasury. The Constitution favors Georgia with Atlanta as the best location given transport, banking, and commerce, though opposition notes only a single branch may be approved.
An analysis argues Harry Thaw may have been insane when he killed White, the architect of International fame, due to a life oriented toward sensation rather than meaningful achievement. The piece critiques his lack of purposeful work and links obsession with new emotions to mental decline. It notes sexual jealousy as a historical motive and discusses the role of occupation and restraint in sanity.
Col. Jim (James M) Smith explains he sought to avoid personal controversy with Judge McWhorter and Hoke Smith after a chance meeting in Athens. He says he did not expect to meet them, asked McWhorter to omit references to him, and claims no intention to influence or misrepresent the dispute. He states he is running his own campaign and welcomes endorsement of his platform.
GOSSIP AT THE CAPITOL notes brevet brigadier general commission for PA STER W MELDRIM of Savannah. He succeeds E D Hugsnin, resigned, and has a long service record from 1864 through 1900 in various Georgia units. Separate items report Georgia bond interest payments, militia inspection standings, and bank charter grants for Butler and Augmate.
Archbishop James H W Blenk S M newly appointed head of the New Orleans see spent a quiet day in Atlanta before leaving yesterday afternoon for New Orleans over the West Point route. A no public reception was held at his request though a noon dinner at the Marist College and a home visit with Dr R O Spalding marked the visit. He met many Atlanta Catholics and expressed pleasure with his reception.
Asa Canter Jr withdraws from the fourth ward race while Captain Draper announces candidacy for alderman from the fifth ward. H. M. Beutel is listed as Draper’s opponent, and Wheeler Mangum contemplates entering the council race in the third ward, with formal announcements due soon. Asa G. Candler Jr notes two strong candidates in the fourth ward as he weighs his stance.
Yesterday in Atlanta was warm with highs around 81 or 82 degrees and lows near 73. The heat remained above normal with high humidity, light breezes offering minor relief. no significant change expected today aside from scattered clouds in the south and continued warm conditions.
Catholics observed the Feast of St Peter and St Paul yesterday marking a Friday in Lent. The dispensation of the pope allowed meat consumption, a rare occasion since the feast sometimes falls on a Friday.
Tax receiver Armistead expects a heavy rush as the tax books close at 6 pm today. Those failing to file may face double taxation unless they appeal to the tax receiver before the deadline.
Cairo reports the execution of four Egyptian natives by hanging and five by flogging for mutiny against a party of British officers on June 13. Gallows and whipping posts stood in a fenced 60 by 30 yard space as guards sealed the area while hundreds of natives watched from distance.
Lester James Barnes aged 13 was accidentally shot while pigeons hunting in Thomson Georgia. He was with a young black companion when the gun discharged, the ball entering his abdomen. Doctors held slight hopes for his recovery.
Roberta Georgia hosted a third district fiddlers convention and a large barbecue drawing an estimated 2,500 people from Crawford, Bibb, Taylor and surrounding counties. Dent led crowd seeding and handshakes with candidates, while J We Bradley and others entertained. Howell and Russell spoke briefly. Crawford County's peach industry and local growth highlighted the day.
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