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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1906
Page
11
The piece rails at Senate reformers and big interests while touching on Roosevelt, the Panama Canal costs, and foreign policy. It notes the Supreme Court view on foreign corporations, Bryan’s stance, and a Russia press ban. April exports rise to 71,916,772 with cotton leading gains.
In Atlanta tonight six prominent citizens will address the Grand urging immediate support for a 1910 industrial exposition. Canvassing committees report progress, secretary Cooper will update subscription lists, and the floor will be open for further speakers. Citizens are urged to pledge funds and join the movement for Greater Atlanta with payments easing the burden.
Reports claim General Stoessel and rear admiral Nebogatoff face death by court martial in St Petersburg after Port Arthur surrender and a squadron loss in the Japan sea fight. Public reaction targets these commanders though authorities hint the czar will commute most of the penalty.
A blue book shows Britain’s income tax figures with only 19 earners above 250000 a year and 222110 people under 2000 a year paying most of the tax. The naval appropriation bill, including a proposed 6 million hull, faces Senate naval affairs scrutiny and satire from House leaders.
A fragmented Georgia themed piece blends poetry, proverbs, and local color. It references Sunbeam and south wind, the only word heaven knows, and the line about readers who quote scriptures amid rural wisdom. It weaves sentiments of cheerful endurance, faith, and hope in summer Georgia and its famous mockingbird chorus.
Editorial urges Atlanta to maintain leadership in the South through strong advertising and the Cotton States and International Exposition of 1910. It recalls Atlanta's history from Sherman to Marthasville, praising civic courage, finance, and rapid growth driven by persistent promotion. The piece asks whether Atlanta will keep pace or falter, urging citizens to support continued advertising and expositions.
W A Saunders searched for hours for his wife after a runaway accident. He learned she was unconscious at Grady Hospital and reunited with her and their child on arrival. The injured Mr Mitchell, son-in-law of Captain Ball, also involved. Further details to follow on the newspaper’s next page.
A surprising Friday night gathering at Joel Chandler Harris's home The Sign of the Wren's Nest in West End Atlanta marks Joel Chandler Harris's foray into politics. He cites a long friendship with Evan Howeyll and a wish to do something for Evan's boy, recalling the era of Howell, Hemphill, and Grady. The Telegraph notes no harsh words and praises such civic engagement.
The state supreme court reviewed the mandate of the U S Supreme Court in the Rawlings cases from Lowndes County. A remitter to the Lowndes Superior Court is due June 24, with possible action by the pardoning board and delays likely before any execution date for the father and two sons.
Death notices from Decatur Ga and St Louis Mo list Clarissa Weeks 75 dying at home, funeral at 4:30 at her Decatur residence with seven children surviving. William A. Stone 85 in Comer Ga. Mrs M E Ward 67 Thomaston Ga. Margaret Earl Ellis died. Sallie Vest widow of US senator died in St Louis. Interments in Westview Bethesda and other local plots.
R E Lee High claims the southern division title of the Georgia Interscholastic Athletic Association for 1808. Coach Frank Anderson traveled to Atkinta to urge Georgia Military Academy to join a deciding series. Anderson states his team has won five of six, Gordon Institute four of five, and a forfeited Thomaston game may crown them. He denies any ineligible players and says northern team refusal is to avoid defeat. A possible game with Georgia Military Academy remains uncertain as arrangements drift.
The United States Supreme Court affirmed a Texas Court of Appeals ruling in Cox and others v. State of Texas. The decision upheld the Texas liquor statute, rejecting an equal protection challenge that wines from Texas grapes were treated differently. Justice Holmes authored the opinion sustaining the law.
Dr Borzilleri and Mr Lato from Buffalo visit Atlanta to discuss moving Italian families to South Georgia and Florida to found wine fruit and vegetable industries. They propose bringing ten or more Western New Yorkers to establish land holdings build canneries and integrate with American markets, stressing climate and culture suitability and gradual settlement to avoid alienation.
In Savannah Georgia on May 28 the bill of exceptions in the Greene-Gaynor case is considered by attorneys, with debate over points long contested since the verdict. The government and A. Arty contend for time to finish the examination, with a March 31 deadline previously set, and lawyer Lawrence doubts additional work will be necessary.
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