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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1906
Page
9
Broad mix of figures and claims from early 20th century politics and society. Mentions Roosevelt, Taft, muckraking, subsidies, international figures, and literary references with fragmented, satirical observations. Includes notes on journalism, lectures, and a casual dismissal of various public actions.
A long article argues to enlarge the Interstate Commerce Commission from five to seven members with salaries rising to 10 000 a year to boost efficiency in enforcing the Hepburn rate reform. It notes opposition by railroad senators led by Aldrich and Knapp and Prout, cites Roosevelt praise for the Allison compromise, and predicts a house conference fight if amendments pass. It contends a larger, better paid commission would improve enforcement of the new rate law.
The Macon Telegraph reports Dublin chosen for an Atlanta Journal denunciation meeting. Ex populists, now Democrats, faced pledges tied to the August primary while 23,000 ex populists in 1904 shifted views. Resolutions denouncing the party provoke debate over loyalty and policy.
The Manufacturers Record notes a surge of bank and trust company formations in the southern states during the first four months of the year. Texas leads with 38 state banks, 34 national banks, and one trust company, totaling about $2.43 million in capital. Georgia follows with 31 state banks and two trust entities, Alabama and South Carolina each report 17 charters, and North Carolina totals 20 charters across state, national, and trust banks. Overall, including nearby territories, 283 new banks and trust companies would comprise $12.294 million in capital, signaling continued southward banking expansion and anticipated equally robust charter activity in the months ahead.
In Washington on May 24 Senator Elkins reported the senate ready for conference after the house acts. He noted northern Black leaders misunderstand the equal service for equal pay amendment, fearing a Jim Crow car system would spread north. Protests arrive from Boston and other cities.
New York May 24 Madame Emma Eames the singer was among passengers awaiting the steamer Bavole for Havre today.
Fragmentary verse and spoof sketches from Georgia readers mix songs on trouble and happiness with local satire. References to harbor bells, whisky remedies, a hurricane plan, and a poet-rousing town scene fold into playful quips about weather, morals, and everyday life in Billville.
Clarence White, colored, paid $16.75 yesterday morning for coasting in an automobile down a steep grade on Forrest avenue about two weeks ago. He testified he rode at about fifteen to twenty five miles per hour and collided with a wagon and trolley car near Butler Street, damaging the car step, gasoline tank and front wheel. The recorder fined him $16 plus costs. White paid the amount.
Lowndes Democrats for Clark Howell report a large turnout at Lake Park where Howell spoke to about 200 voters in a crowded school room. Local leaders, including J. K. White and W. S. West, praised his stance on disfranchisement, railroads, and Georgia prosperity, noting strong Lowndes county backing ahead of the August 22 primary.
Susie Smith of 112 Courtland Street confronted Recorder Broyles claiming witch riders haunt her nightly. She described white and black witches tormenting her in swamp visions causing fear and sleep disturbances. Recorder ordered psychiatric hold to evaluate her mental state.
In Washington GA on May 24 a wretched scene unfolded as “Old Man Howard” the hermit of the coin was brought to Washington and sent to Milledgeville state sanitarium after years of isolation. Once robbed of a large sum he dwelt in a solitary hut near Wilkes and Lincoln counties. Lunacy proceedings followed. he traveled to see President Roosevelt hoping for $6,000, armed with a Colt pistol and a hickory staff, and had to be restrained by four men when he realized the ruse.
The Camden and Amboy railroad charter required one cent of receipts to be paid to the New Jersey state treasury for each through passenger. Directors added a dollar to the regular fare on every through ticket, making travel across New Jersey a fixed tax for any citizen crossing the state.
Mrs Bessie Estella Winter daughter of Mrs James Mc Carty married J Chester Freeze at 7 o'clock last evening in Park Avenue Methodist Episcopal church with Linn Brown pastor officiating Mr Freeze works for Fairmont Coal Company at the ceremony
Georgia high court decides tax assessments against Western of Alabama and Central of Georgia railways may stand at 7 percent interest from 1896 to 1904 with no injunction on levy. Rulings cover insurance of past years, lack of discrimination, and authority of comptroller general to set new assessments. Includes related actions on electric power line, public utilities, and pharmacy examinations.
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