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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1905
Page
2
The mail order department presents itself as thoroughly organized for safe quick business transactions. It emphasizes intelligent attention to information requests samples and merchandise with minimal delay. It notes growth from small beginnings to refined efficiency and highlights system punctuality and fair prices as key features.
Judge W T Newman presided as numerous moonshine prosecutions moved through the docket. Seven cases were disposed, with Buffington of Halt county guilty and suspended sentence. Others, including Wilson, Childers, Hawkins, Pitman, Martin, and Corley, faced varied verdicts and fines, many with suspensions or lenient penalties.
Special from Waycross Georgia March 16 Sev W Porter of Brunswick deputy grand master of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows paid an official visit to Waycross Lodge No 97. A district meeting is called for Jesup on April 12. A new lodge may be formed as Boston residents apply for a dispensation to join the Knights of Pythias. Dr Davis Goss travels to Waycross with his daughter Alma for a Florida health change.
A reader notes a drug store cure that reliably treats croup and cough, claiming universal effectiveness and suggesting purchase at any drug shop.
Police commissioners debate reporters receiving early crime news and the ethics of leaking details. Detectives acknowledge reporters often learn first, prompting talk of placing reporters on the detective force. Critics note crime reporting aids arrests, while some stories lack official basis for formal reports. The issue mirrors practices in New York and other cities.
Piedmont Continental Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution elects representatives to the national DAR congress in Washington on April 9. Elected: Mrs. J. A. Perdue regent, Mrs. William Henry Yeandle alternate regent, Mrs. Thomas Jefferson Browne alternate, Millis Ruby Ray delegate, Mrs. Francia Healey alternate delegate. President general candidates named: Donald McLean of New York, Mrs. Charina Tippett, Rhodesland, and Mrs. George J. Sternberg of Washington.
Col R S Redding outlines in Farmers Bulletin No 217 the inevitability of boll weevil expansion across the cotton belt. He urges northern and eastern growers to prepare for early maturity and adopt practical cultural methods, including soil prep, careful fertilization, early planting, and narrow rows. The article cites fifteen years of field work at the Georgia station and emphasizes nonlocal, national significance of the issue.
A board of directors for the Associated Uharities of Atlanta was elected at a morning meeting. The constitution was amended to increase directors from twenty four to twenty five to add Rev H L Crumley who had declined earlier. Mr Crumley spoke of his willingness to serve and affirmed his commitment. The board named terms expiring 1906 1907 and 1908 and secretary Langton urged subscription blanks amid about four hundred members in the association.
On Tuesday afternoon at 196 South Boulevard, Sallia May and Willie Tuggle aged months and 4 years, died from measles with pneumonia after a rapid decline. Joint funeral services were held at their residence, with interment at Westview.
The forecast covers Friday and Saturday across Georgia North Carolina South Carolina Alabama Mississippi Western Florida Eastern Florida Virginia Louisiana Texas Arkansas Kentucky Tennessee and more. Expect partly cloudy to cloudy skies with showers in various regions and light to fresh southeast to northeast winds. temperatures range from highs in the 40s to 60s with cool nights and typical monthly precipitation totals.
Secretary Taft publicizes a letter to John Blair explaining the administration’s policy remains the indefinite retention of the Philippine Islands to develop the people’s self governing capacity. He says independence would be settled by a future generation when Filipinos are ready, not in the immediate term.
The statement argues for granting favorable terms to the Pupine people, predicting strong support from future generations. Taft foresees a period of association with the United States leading to a preference for a Canada or Australia style relationship over full independence from Britain. He emphasizes prosperity behind a national tariff wall and ends with a respectful signature.
A fragment from a dialogue notes ambiguity about kissing between two women. Tim asserts that when two women kiss it isn’t truly a kiss, sparking a brief, coy exchange about perception and propriety.
Arrangements are being made for the entertainment of the National Association of Manufacturers during their annual convention to be held in Atlanta this spring. The committee met yesterday with no final plan, opting against the Tallulah excursion, and it is expected that Hon. Victor H. Metcalf, secretary of commerce, will address the group. Georgia senators and representatives will be invited to meet the convention members.
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