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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1906
Page
1
Frish Amendment in Reser voz 1 The Roads Added to Rate Bil.
In Washington May 9 special report: Senate endorses an amendment drafted by Senator Clay of Georgia, presented by Senator Elkins to replace an earlier provision. The Clay amendment bars common carriers from transporting goods from states territories or foreign sources after May 1 1908 for articles produced by entities owned in whole or part by the carrier. Sixty seven senators voted against. debate centered on partisanship and rapid progress toward final bill disposition.
A Washington committee hearings reveal alleged cruelties at St Elizabeths Asylum. Testimony from ex-employees relates patients harmed or died amid claims of medical treatment and abuse. Scarce specifics and chaotic fragmentary remarks underscore tensions between facility officials and lawmakers.
Batavia dispatch reports Dr Algernon S Crapsey rector of St Andrews Rochester found guilty on all counts by ecclesiastical court over a sermon denying the Virgin Birth. Verdict contested, bishop Walker to review. court officials say no final statements issued.
Senator Ward Gorman of Maryland lies critically ill at his Washington home after a weeks long spell. Doctors say there is no hope for recovery and care has focused on comfort as family and aides monitor his condition.
A distressed report outlines three theories for a chaotic incident on Staten Island involving a supposed burglary, a self-inflicted wound, and a later homicide. Conflicting details and damaged text hinder full clarity as investigators trace motives and participants amid a tense investigation.
May 9 report from St Petersburg describes heightened guard measures for Tsar Nicholas II and the royal entourage as they travel from Peterhof to the capital for Russia’s first representative assembly. Witte absent from the council list signals potential rift with the monarch while peasant delegates prepare for the oath question and expected limited initial actions.
Weather and frost sweep through Columbus and Des Moines already heavy overcoats and snow. Damaged crops and strawberry crop harmed by the cold snap. Virginia ballots face printing disputes over eight hour day.
The committee outlines subcommittees to canvass the city for subscriptions, with divisions to cover every area. A grand rally on Thursday May 17 at the Grand will hear canvassing reports and expand the executive committee. The exposition name is to be chosen soon with a prize of a season ticket. Subcommittees will report daily subscriptions, and the 25 member panel will reconvene May 16 prior to the rally.
A proposed 1910 exposition name, suggested by Alex W. Smith, stirred committee discussion. The group noted the initials A G and O spelling AGQ, and debated whether to select a name reflecting the enterprise's scope beyond the United States to include South America.
A dated ledger style listing names firms and totals showing subscriptions and expenditures. It records Dr B T Connally Mrs Bootenally J RB Hal Willingham Titt Lumber Co and multiple buyers with amounts and a final total of 4600 with a previously published figure 266 725.
Fragmentary notes from a May 9 event reference Grover Cleveland addressing "charities and corrections" concerns. The text mentions organizations, international links in Canada and Europe, and a former president, with garbled names and uncertain details.
Snow touched parts of the South as a cold snap gripped regions from Tennessee to Maryland. In places like Virginia and Maryland light snowfall appeared, a frost alarm for peach growers noted, while temperatures plunged and crops faced minimal damage as white blankets briefly covered the landscape.
The committee is clear on the temper and readiness of the people involved in the matter after recent discussions. Officials report strong public sentiment aligning with the proposed course and no further contention is anticipated.
A large gathering reviewed progress on the May 17 fund drive and exposition plans. Committees will continue work while voluntary subscriptions are urged and the exhibition committee seeks broad support and a successful event.
The May forecast calls for warmer weather with north winds. A front brings fresh west winds and a chance of rain later in the week. Expect mild evenings, cooler nights, and increasing daytime temperatures into the weekend.
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