This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1905
Page
9
A jumble of quotes and references critiques Taft Roosevelt and Taft era reforms, mentions Governor Douglas, President Roosevelt, and other political figures. Notes discuss Atlanta development, Japanese foreign affairs, Chicago maps, and the auto problem, with scattered remarks on press figures and party politics. The piece appears as a collage of opinions and trivia from a late 19th or early 20th century feuilleton.
The article weighs U S pressure on Venezuela over the New York Bermudez Asphalt Company while noting court actions annul contract penalties and possible arbitration. It also profiles Kang Yu Wai, a leading Chinese reformer touring the United States, urging China to adopt American education and industry to restore national power.
A new bank has been organized at Haddock Gr with John D. Walker of Sparta named as its president. Walker is already president of the First National Bank of Sparta and is described as a young banker. The move marks a fresh financial initiative in the region.
In a Boston Transcript report, George alleges his wife is a model woman while another figure, Jang Tac, is urged to present her view. The text appears garbled but centers on suspected infidelity or spousal conduct relating to a public dispute.
The editorial praises Dr Landrum as Mercer University's new president, citing his Christian character, leadership, and suitability to guide education in Georgia. It lauds his broad sympathy, executive ability, eloquence, and steadfast faith, portraying him as a prudent, inspiring choice whose past confirms his fit for future leadership.
The Brunswick Journal reports Judge Speer will deliver the commencement address on The Life and Times of Joseph Emerson Brown at Mercer University. It praises Brown as a notable Georgia governor and reconstruction figure, noting his courage, political battles, and influence on the state’s constitution and public service.
In Deenwood suburb, the home of Constable Cason Burns was destroyed by fire Friday night around midnight. Mr Cason and Mrs Cason escaped with their lives after removing Mrs Cason from the burning house. Builders and Mrs Lawton Taylor, who stayed elsewhere, lost all their household goods. Origin of the blaze unknown. substantial insurance loss anticipated.
Columbus Ga May 28. It is suggested that one of ten Georgia counties be named Wills in honor of Mrs Tusa Rutherford Bills Colusibus Woman to whom Tazzle Rutherford Chapter Daughters of the Confederacy credits originating the idea of a common Confederate Memorial Day based on affidavits from 12 DHA members who attended the first meetings in 1866.
Columbus Ga May 28 A fight over the creation of a new county prompts protests and political maneuvering. Officials dispute names and boundaries as supporters and opponents argue over jurisdiction and the potential impact on local governance.
A long feature honors Albion W. Tourgée as a volatile yet steadfast figure of Reconstruction. It recalls his wartime courage, legal reforms, and scholarly output while noting his influence on North Carolina’s civil procedure code and his tireless, controversial stand for civil rights amid Southern backlash.
The Georgia Industrial Association executive committee invites a candid debate on child labor rules claiming strong protections exist. A partial mill survey shows abuses despite supposed safeguards, detailing cases of children as young as seven employed for years and highlighting families seeking dependent status, education gaps, and possible lawbreaking beyond voluntary agreements.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.