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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1906
Page
9
A garbled column mocks the United States Senate and international affairs. References span Morocco's conference, Manchuria, and the Algeciras meeting, with quips about editors, pork-barrel politics, and public figures. The piece threads satire and rumor through varied topics.
The Atlanta Journal attacks The Constitution for opposing white primaries and defends open participation in the Democratic primary. It argues the doors of the party should be wide for all loyal white democrats to vote, denying any intent to exclude. The piece claims The Constitution never suggested denying white Georgia Democrats the primary right.
Washington hints at post office retrenchment affecting rural free delivery. The Constitution defends the service as essential beyond profit, citing international precedents and the need for universal postal convenience. It argues reforms could render rural routes self supporting.
A defense of rural free delivery arguing it supports rural development, the public demand for the service, and its long term value. The writer urges expanding the system, noting public sentiment behind it and opposing cuts to postal contracts to fund other agendas.
Dr A G Fort of Lampkin county urges Georgia state control of a Pasteur institute division to treat hydrophobia with impartial access across the state. He cites 1905 Stewart county cases and says preventive inoculation is essential, noting many patients cannot afford treatment. The piece supports legislative action to fund and locate an accessible facility.
The Spartanburg Journal quotes various editors praising Atlanta as bold and self-reliant, noting its push to secure federal funding and its influence on southern ambition. They cite Atlanta as a model for civic spirit, urging Greenville to cultivate similar drive for the 1910 Southern Exposition and other ventures.
The protected cruiser Charleston under Captain Cameron McRae Winslow arrived at Brooklyn navy yard. The cruiser Minneapolis, commanded by Captain J P Matier, left the yard bound for Hampton Roads with provisions and coal for a voyage. Many officers expect Minneapolis to be ordered to the Asiatic station.
A collage piece recounts Georgia spring imagery and songs about hope and faith, with reflections on providence and rural life. It includes a weather and morale mood mix, plus a brief report from Columbus about Hotel Racine's financial status and new managers continuing operations despite the parent company’s debts.
Fragmentary dialogue from The Philadelphia Press hints at a refinement topic. Mrs Noritch and Mr Kuritch discuss tastes and coffee sourcing with remarks about exclusive access. The exchange mentions imported coffee and small serving portions, implying social nuance.
A new south Georgia railroad the Statesboro and Midville received a charter yesterday. The line from Statesboro to Louisville will run about 60 miles through rich timber and farm country. Promoters include G Noble Jones and others from Savannah with capital of 50 000, expandable to 300 000. Surveyors will be sent out to lay off the route and an organization meeting will be held at once. The Georgia railroad commission sessions yielded few public-interest matters.
The Georgia weather forecast shows rain in the morning then clearing and a drop in temperatures this afternoon. Rural telephone service plans spread daily forecasts and special bulletins to farmers, expanding reach across the state. Directors and phone companies discuss continuing expansion, promising broader access within a few years. A low pressure area near New Orleans caused cloudiness and rain. southern stations reported higher temperatures, near normal overall. Fruit men expect warm rain to aid foliage, protecting trees from late frosts into April. optimism remains for a banner Georgia crop.
Reported murder near Wes ley chapel where John Ray shot and killed Dump Alexander after alcohol fueled crowd interaction. Also notes Waycross contract for Frank C Owens to build multiple dwellings including brick and artificial stone homes. Plus Americus detentions of Bertha French and Hobbs, and a Pittsburgh strike with unresolved warrants.
A divorce petition filed by T G Roberts through Rosser and Brandon alleges ill age at marriage to Alice Ford in 1902. The case notes the ceremony occurred with underage parties and that records remain at the ordinary's office. Separately, a mistrial ends Grace Mallory v Jack Prince over her husband Charles Mallory’s death at Piedmont bicycle track. Other items include a $3,250 verdict for Mrs Elliott against the Western & Atlantic road, a habeas corpus case about a child’s custody, and petitions to widen Peach Tree Road and construct a spur track to Van Winkle factory.
Bath Iron Works president John S Hyde delivered an 11:30 am address at Georgia Tech, invited by Governor Terrell, on battleship Georgia. Hyde impressed faculty and students, called the visitors young gentlemen and fellow engineers, and outlined shipbuilding from start to finish before the Tech yell. He left Atlanta by morning train to Bath, Maine, via Cincinnati, after a Florida winter visit.
At the Aragon hotel yesterday the Atlanta branch of the International Stewards Association was organized. Hotel stewards from cities nationwide formed the local unit with Will V. Zimmer's earlier Michigan base headquarters noted. New officers include James S. Goodwin as president and M. Anderson as secretary, with others from Capital City Lab, Aragon, Kimball, and Etowah represented. The next meeting slated for the Kimball house in two weeks.
Following Major Laying ston Mims's death Albert Howell was named interim president of the Capital City Club. Officers will be elected at the annual meeting in April with E Lowell likely to be chosen as president. Members anticipate a new $100,000 clubhouse proposal to be decided at a Monday night meeting.
The Alabama Railroad Commission rejects requests to lower cotton shipping rates to mills, voting against reductions with President Carner dissenting. The decision impacts Alabama mills and compares schedules to Northern rivals. The panel also orders water depots at various towns and assigns street railway responsibilities to Birmingham, with adjustments to other regional routes. Aimed at aligning with, or offsetting, competition, the commission signals potential future rate re-evaluations across lines.
Captain Urbanus Dart died at his home after months of illness. A Confederate veteran and founder of Brunswick steam and marine work, he helped build the first steamboat at the port and the tugs Angie Nelle and T Dart. Survived by two children, Colonel R Ernest Dart and Mrs W B Armstrong.
Tondo March 7 The February statement of the London Board of Trade shows increases of 23 419 500 in imports and 17 560 500 in exports The bulk of import gains come from raw materials up over 15 million Every import class rose except wool which fell 1 758 000 Cution was 87 955 060 higher Practically the entire export gain is in manufactures with 16 355 000 of which 83 770 000 was iron and steel bullion imports for February were 28 347 160 The two month 1966 total improves stand at 51 866 340 The total imports of British goods reached 46 485 470 while exports rose by over 55 000 000
Von Jonny C McDonald chairman of the Democratic executive committee of the eleventh district has called a meeting at the hotel Aix in Warcress Ga for Friday March 9 at 11 a.m. The agenda is to pick a date for a primary and to set a time and place to form a new executive committee.
In a fragment from The Pittsburg Dispatch a water commissioner Mr Griffith and Governor Pennyescher ride a streetcar. A strange exchange follows with the governor perusing Griffiths pockets and a brief tense request about urging public literary effort flaring into a puzzled moment.
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