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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1906
Page
9
A garbled 20th century collage reports multiple topics including spring prices, international peacemaking, politics in the United States and abroad, and random notes on officials, violence, and economic concerns. The text mixes references to Russia China Panama and Iceland with vague mentions of Taft Rockefeller and congressional debate, producing a scattered snapshot of world affairs and domestic politics.
The Rivers and Harbors Committee conducts inspections of Georgia’s major waterways, with Augusta and Savannah River improvements seen as pivotal to statewide commerce. Delegations tour Albany and Columbus to study the Flint and Chatto hoochee systems, Apalachicola access, and Gulf shipping potential, while urging federal support and liberal funding to unlock long term economic growth across Georgia.
The press treats Joseph Medill Patterson of Chicago and Anson Phelps Stokes of New York with levity amid their resignations from public works and perceived socialist leanings. The Indianapolis News argues alarm may be excessive, noting continued faith in the old order despite new voices.
A fragment-heavy column blends poetry and local humor. It recalls old times love songs, spring imagery, and rural life, with jests about church steeples, charity, and wealth. The tone mimics a community notes page with light verse and miscellany.
Representative Brantley argues against a federal pilotage bill that would remove state control, warning it risks destroying local pilotage systems. He emphasizes sovereignty, cost of pilots, and the need for ports to remain under state regulation to preserve safety and port viability.
A historical weather summary notes today will be mild with little temperature change. Yesterday brought rain and cooler temperatures, with 2 inches of rain from a southwest storm passing to New England. March has had high winds and above normal precipitation, aiding spring farming and the peach export forecast.
The annual meeting and election of officers and representatives to the Brand councils of the United Commercial Travelers will be held tonight at 7:30 in the council chamber of the Kiser Buildings. Kimball house has tendered a complimentary supper for members. Speeches by Hon. Jonah Temple Graves, Joseph B. Maddox, Joe Orr, George D. Allen and others will follow. Invitations issued by Ben Thompson, secretary.
Jim Walker Jr a condemned Black man confessed to killing William Hill a Jefferson County resident for robbery and was executed in the county jail yard. He claimed to have rifled Hill s pockets after he was shot near Smyth six mining camp eleven months ago. He exonerated his father Jim Walker Sr who had a life sentence for crime.
United States marshal seized 7,000 gallons of liquor at the Columbia state dispensary after revenue officers noted improper marking. The confiscated goods, valued at about 10,000 dollars, were shipped from Savannah and may be sold at once. The seizure marks the largest single action since the dispensary began operation.
A compilation of Georgia newspaper clippings portrays Hoke Smith’s gubernatorial campaign as dynamic yet controversial. Reports note Smith courting crowds at public events, while others frame the race as a strategic advertisement ploy by Piedmont hotel interests and bar. Several papers discuss debate plans and political maneuvering, with Howell and Estill named among other contenders.
Georgia state officials are organizing eight new counties with progress in placing districts and post offices. Grady, Jenkins, Grady and Jenkins counties reported district names and numbers, including Pine Park and Whigham post offices. School examinations and speeches are scheduled in several counties. state officials discuss commissioner candidates and education measures amid railroad commission activities.
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