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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1906
Page
10
A supplier advertises pure wines and whiskies for home use, claiming absolute purity guarantees and a steadfast policy. He highlights a selective Atlanta trade, complete line, prompt delivery, and a telephone contact, 325.
The lower house declared distrust in the government over its refusal to repeal exceptional laws and expand civil rights. It called for the immediate resignation of the cabinet and its replacement by a ministry with public confidence. Parliament voted to proceed with the regular order of the day.
The well known blind orator J B Osborne lecturing at the Grand theater tonight at 8 o clock. It is a free lecture with transport provided for attendees. He will challenge Dr Torrey on social and economic views and offer his solutions. Walter Reeves funeral held at Jones church yesterday at 10 in the churchyard.
Jey recounts Howell address in Whitfield praising leadership and record. He denounces disfranchisement plans as harming uneducated white citizens while defending white supremacy in counties. Howell touts railroad tax gains and contrasts with Me Smith, winning strong local applause and support.
Mrs. J G Scratchin longtime State street school principal and daughter of Georgia Chief Justice James Jackson died after days of illness. Funeral at St Marks Church with pallbearers J W Slaton A L Waldo J A McCord W L Peet R C Congdon and Prof L D Scot. Survived by husband two sons three sisters and stepmother. A prominent educator and community leader affiliated with Methodist church and Georgia Educational Association.
Local Ten Cent Syndicate reports a special sale for the 1910 Atlanta exposition raised over 600 dollars. Week totals show 1800 plus in three days, with additional employee contributions raising the McClure Company and staff total to 610.73 for the effort despite bad weather.
In Washington on May 26 during a quiet day on the diplomatic and consular bill Mr. Champ Clark of Missouri said he heard whispers that the Chinese exclusion law might be modified to cover all classes except cooks. He warned he would fight any such move to the last ditch and noted his role in enacting the law, vowing not to support its modification.
In St. Petersburg May 20 a crowded lower house listened as Premier Goremykin read the government’s policy declarations. The speech urged cautious reform, rejected agrarian expropriation, defended private property, and promised legal measures to maintain order amid ongoing disturbances. Opposition leader M. Rochtcheff denounced the cabinet and urged a people of trusted ministry.
The town of Double Run in Georgia touts its progress with eight daily passenger trains and strong freight, aided by the Hawkinsville and Florida Southern railroad. The South Georgia Land Company seeks homeseekers and investors, promising low prices, easy payments, and future value from planned rail shops and city development.
L Moora and Hons at 42 North Broad Street in the Prudential Building are listed among drawing materials suppliers. The brief notice identifies their business as a source for architects and engineers.
Ambassador Wright and the American embassy party presented credentials to the Japanese emperor at the palace in a formal imperial ceremony. A guards of honor in imperial carriage escorted the party through the main gate reserved for royalty and state visitors. The emperor gave a cordial reception to the ambassadors and ladies, then met them in audience with the empress. William, former secretary and recently chargé d affaires, is to replace Peirce as third secretary of state and will depart for home on May 20.
Edward Quincy Everett of the Everett Ridley Company died at St Josephs infirmary after a nine day illness from an abdominal abscess. Survived by wife Alma Johnson, daughter Martha, mother Mrs W S Everett, two sisters Mrs W O Jones and Mrs T B Lumpkin, and brother Clarence. Funeral set for 10 am at 362 Peachtree Street with Dr J W Lee and Dr Frank F Jenkins officiating. Everett Ridley Co members act as honorary escort.
A synod committee backed forming a color line, avoiding race debate while noting all three presbyteries asked for action. After spirited debate the negro commissioner drew minority applause. The assembly, in session, referred the matter to the 1807 gathering. Delegates reported telegrams from allied bodies applauding Cumberland union.
The first permanent leper colony in the Philippines is established on Culion Island. About 200 patients have been moved from Cebu. Future cases will be sent there. Four Catholic nuns have volunteered to staff the settlement as nurses.
Andrew Carnegie pledges 16000 for a library building at the Georgia Normal and Industrial College Milledgeville with maintenance funds to be raised by the directors. President M A Park in Atlanta discusses plans with Fleming G duBignon. College list of directors includes F G duBignon J M Dupree R E Green and others. Commencement week events set for June 26 to June 5 with various ceremonies and corner stone laying for an industrial building. Consul General sails Paris on the Philadelphia May 26 with ship sailing Cherbourg to New York.
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