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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1905
Page
11
A jumbled slice of early news items discusses contested Panama fate, Japanese sea lines, and global tension. It notes rumors of a Japan defeat unproven, Cuban independence celebrations, radium price spikes, and political chatter about Commissioner Garfield and President Roosevelt.
The editorial argues trust busting must be consistent at home and in public. It denounces defenders of local monopolies with personal interests and praises The Constitution for backing Atlanta merchants and opposing trusts. It urges city council action on cab charges and notes broader global implications from Japan's Togo victory and domestic clergy leadership.
The Chronicle defends against Atlanta Journal criticisms asserting it is not railroad controlled and that Hoke Smith’s gubernatorial bid drew attention to railroad influence. The piece argues The Chronicle is an independent business, reviews Howell’s legislative record, and rejects crude accusations while recalling past political stances and alliances.
A fragment from The Sandersville Herald reprints heated local politics. It recalls conflicts with Hon. Hoke and debates over The Chronicle ownership, noting editors’ independence and Hardwick support while denying loyalty to any candidate. The tone is era specific with regional names and local editor choices.
Len G. Broughton asks readers to donate toward paying off the 810,000 debt on the Tabernacle Infirmary plant. He aims to raise the 52,000 indebtedness by the first Sunday in June, noting monthly running costs of about 1,000 funds largely for charity and seeking small gifts from many supporters.
County authorities announce early start on bithulithic paving of Gordon street to Westview cemetery including Park street and Lee street segments. The project uses Fulton county’s new plant, located near Piedmont Park, with work to begin soon and rushed to completion under Engineer Howard.
A Paris funeral for Baron Alphonse de Rothschild head of the French Rothschild bank and Bank of France governor drew about 6,000 mourners. Premier Rouvier and Foreign Minister Delcassé attended as the service at Rue La Fitte house and Pere Lachaise cemetery proceeded with extreme simplicity. The family planned a $30,000 donation to the poor in line with the deceased’s wishes.
Normal Alabama May 29 Special. Commencement of the Agricultural and Medicntea college for negroes is in progress. There are 144 graduates from the literary and industrial departments. The commencement sermon was preached by Rev H H Proctor D D of Allenta. An address was delivered by Atchie W Hunter of Atlanta. William H Cornell, head of the school, is perhaps the oldest negro educator in the world. He has accomplished a great work for his race in this country.
Capitol notes report Seaboard Air Line arbitration appointments Thad A Hammond for the company and J Warner Hill for the state, with potential umpire selection within 30 days. Seaboard property in Georgia assessed at 11,249,403 up nearly 4 million. 1904 returns were 9,618,443.80. Also covered are school exhibit prizes, Arbor Day notices, and upcoming state fair educational awards.
The annual May exercises of the Alesphronian Literary and Debating Society were held at Browning hall in the Girls High School with strong attendance. Debates on municipal ownership of public utilities featured a negative decision by the president, and a program included music, declamations, and an address to soldiers. Special officers were Everett C. Houston, Ralph Everett, and J.D. McCarty. Well-Known Woman Died Sunday Night. Funeral This Morning. Mrs. Maria Drusilla Cole, aged 66, of Inman Park, died after ten days illness. She was a longtime member and ruling elder of Central Presbyterian Church and helped found Inman Park Presbyterian Church. Survived by five children and two brothers and two sisters. Funeral at her home at 10:30 this morning. pallbearers listed.
New York May 23 Memorial day observances will draw larger crowds and a grand ceremony. President Roosevelt will unveil the statue of General Henry W Slocum in Brooklyn arriving at Jersey City at 7 am and proceeding by boat to Brooklyn. Mayor McClellan will receive the monument from Park Commissioner Kennedy as the president speaks. Henry W Slocum post 28 will lead the salute. A major committee including Jacob H Swift George Gould and John D Pucketier Jr will greet Roosevelt at Sand Street. A large parade of about 16 000 is slated to pass the reviewing stand at Riverside Drive and Eighty Ninth Street en route to Grant’s Tomb.
Massive revival effort unfolds in New York at the Academy of Music as ministers mobilize unique methods to draw crowds. Automobiles sweep in through rain soaked streets with brass bands and speakers, creating a traveling surge to the meeting. Similar gatherings are planned to run through the summer.
Justice Perkham delivered the opinion for the Supreme Court in Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company v West Coast Stores, upholding the railroad and reversing a lower court ruling. The decision favors the Railroad Company and concerns contested property rights and related appeals.
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