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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1906
Page
15
The item breathes a collage of political and economic snippets from the era. Mentions Grosvenor Tolman Tillman Roosevelt and Aldrichish measures, a Pittsburgh steel absorption rumor, pensions debates, Queen Lik compensation talks, and American export shifts. It reflects a feverish, opinionated press tone and scattered facts without a centered narrative.
The Georgia division of the Southern Cotton Association urges planters to restrain cotton acreage this opening season. President M L Johnson calls for unified action, organization, and diversification to avoid ruinous prices next fall. A letter from William V. King warns overplanting could lead to 6 to 7 cents cotton and jeopardize Southern producers.
The Supreme Court rendered pivotal Monday decisions in the tobacco and paper trust cases. It distinguishes between individual and corporate rights, ruling that corporations do not share the same immunities against self incrimination as individuals under the constitutional guarantee. The rulings impact present and future anti trust prosecutions.
A collage of Georgia dialect poetry and reflections blends religious, philosophical, and humorous lines. It includes snippets about sorrow and hope, a riverbank tale of a snakebite, and musings on time, fate, and the hereafter. The piece intertwines regional voices, weathered with charm, and ends with a playful note on river banks looking bright yet deceiving.
A letter from A A Murphey of Barnesvilleto The Atlanta Journal is analyzed. The piece argues that Beale Wrights Mae-up campaign and democratic party factions corruptly manipulate negro suffrage and liquor interests. The Telegraph rebuts Murphey, condemns the white primary strategy, and defends its past fray against party ring power.
At the city council meeting last night Albany officials decided to conduct a census in early summer. A new population estimate since 1900 reflects annexed territory and rapid growth in the old city. The survey will map recently annexed areas to straighten streets and fix land lines for property owners.
Weather map shows same patterns as prior cold snaps with high pressure in the northwest and low pressure in the southwest. The low draws in cold air as the high pushes it toward the Atlantic coast and Georgia. Forecasts suggest a 32 degree low Thursday, risking damage to the fruit crop amid northwest blizzard influence.
Gable Horton of 122 Peters Street pawned his cork leg for two dollars after asking the pawn broker what the leg would fetch. He left with a stick and the cash, then hobbled away calling to clear up his plans for getting home. A nearby note recalls a woman who pawned her false teeth for three dollars last week.
The St Patrick Day program includes a 10 am church service at the Church of the Immaculate Conception and a 9 pm banquet Monday at Hibernian hall. The Ancient Order of Hibernians will march to mass with Rev. Joseph Hennessy and Rev. Father Revielle to deliver a panegyric. Toaster speeches feature Oscar J M and others. committee head S G Keeney with Daniel Gevaghan James Gileapia Thor as F Hastings B P Kenny.
Mary Gossett wore a U S soldier uniform to run away with Walter Overstreet who planned desertion. She appeared in court in male garb and was fined 15 dollars but could not pay. Overstreet remains at large with a 50 dollar reward. authorities search for him.
In Covington Georgia on March 14 special report states N Turner was elected president and general manager succeeding the late Hion Thomas C Swann. The plant established 1901 with 160 hands now employs about 490. capacity expanded to 18 000 spindles. An annex 5 000 square feet added. more cottages a church and a school built for mill workers.
Walter Holland and his wife were arrested by Pinkerton detectives at Cottonwood in the murder of the Christmas family. The couple’s connection is tied to the slain man’s daughter. The Christmas family, comprising father mother and son, were killed in their home six weeks ago. Two Black suspects are also being held.
Americus Georgia reports Jared Davis a farmer shot by Jonas Hicks a Negro farm head. Davis died from a bullet wound to the abdomen. The act is described as unwarranted with high emotional feeling. Judge Littlejohn may be petitioned to convene a special court term for Hicks immediate trial.
Americus Georgia March 14 special reports one hundred thousand dollars has been subscribed toward the capital stock of the new national bank to be established in Americus. Business men of Dawson originated the movement and subscriptions are expected from Americus citizens. The bank will commence business in October.
The governor has offered a heavy reward for Herbert Rogers believed responsible for shooting Mrs Lene Mosely at a Crewe party. The crime occurred as she held her baby, prompting a statewide manhunt. Authorities urge tips leading to Rogers’s capture.
The president sent to the senate a termination order naming Charles Powell a brigadier general and lieutenant colonel role. The notice references Handley Lee Continue vard and lists March dates with an unsettled journied record.
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