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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1906
Page
1
Evangelist Dr. Torrey declares Christianity is dead and revival is in decline. He warns a church meeting crisis has been reached and a failure of the revival gathering seems imminent. He frames the situation as a national spiritual crisis and urges renewed prayer and reform.
By Edward Young Clarke Sr a tense revival report from Atlanta contrasts waning interest with a plea for urgent action after a sparse child audience and a discouraging service. Dr Torrey declares a standstill, urges a citywide fast and prayer next Friday and condemns complacent Christians while calling for awakened faith and a powerful prayer meeting.
Fulton County commissioners exonerate Doctors J W Hurt and E D Richardson after a full hearing into charges of neglect of prisoners at the county jail and convict camps. The board found the grand jury’s accusations unfounded and declared the physicians exonerated.
In West End at Joel Chandler Harris’s lawn, a large gathering honored Clark Howell, absent but beloved, as speakers heeded neighbors with a respectful, nostalgic tone. The crowd praised his boyhood, youth, and mature years, turning the event into a quiet, uplifting political gathering far from city disruption.
New York May 18 An encouraging improvement in Mrs Jefferson Devin condition was reported by her physicians today at a home gathering of friends and relatives. The testimony of long acquaintance from forty years was given to set straight misunderstandings and to rebut false statements about her and the absent guest. The gathering featured quiet reflections on her character and Christian qualities.
Clark Howell spoke to enthusiastic audiences in Calhoun and Edison as part of a Georgia campaign swing. He drew hundreds of Calhoun residents, with delegations from Arlington Morgan and Clay counties attending, and was introduced by ex Senator Boynton who vouched for his integrity and public service. The visit included a large Edison schoolhouse gathering with many standing to hear him.
Evangelist W E B Venable of Conyers Ga closes a Methodist church revival in Norwood Ga crowd refused to miss services as town shops closed in support.
The piece quotes Rayner musing that a woman who deliberates is lost and jokes a Chandler might seize the president to steer the Allison amendment back to its Long amendment terminus. It likens the president to a kaleidoscope in a era of natural disturbances and notes his reckless, space tearing course.
Senator Rayner attacked the president’s role in the railroad rate bill debate denouncing interference and urging a principled stance on constitutional review. He warned the Allison amendment weakens the measure and warned the president’s shifting position risks fracturing the party and delaying progress.
Hartwell Ga May 18 Special The Hartwell Institute began closing exercises with a spirited debate by the literary society on irrigation versus canal. The affirmative team included Jesse Massey Clyde Bowie and Dewitt Teavley while the negative was Eff Pulliam Emil Leard and Thomas Gaines. The judges were Mayor W T Johnson Rev D E Peabody and Colonel J E Lindenee. The graduating exercises were held Friday morning.
A new law grants the commission full authority to determine just and reasonable rates across sectors. The measure outlines the process for setting tariffs, oversight mechanisms, and timelines for implementing changes. Stakeholders expect faster, uniform decisions benefiting consumers and regulated entities.
The Senate passed the railway rate regulation bill by 71 to 3, strengthening the Interstate Commerce Commission with full power to fix just and reasonable rates and root out interstate discrimination. Roosevelt’s influence helped push the measure through, aligning with Democratic goals and expanding federal authority over shipping practices nationwide.
The forecast for Georgia predicts fair weather Saturday and Sunday with light variable winds. Alabama and West Florida are also expected to be fair over the same period with light variable winds.
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