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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1905
Page
10
The text surveys American and European political climates, noting Democratic and Republican dynamics, Roosevelt imagery, municipal governance, and pacifist protests. It references Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, and Chicago, plus figures like Taft and Roosevelt, and mentions labor, militarism, and coast defense debates.
The piece contrasts Maryland Democratic losses after a disfranchisement push with Georgia’s stance. It notes Georgia’s white supremacy consolidation, cites Senator Bacon’s opposition to constitutional change, and praises Augusta Chronicle editor Tom Layless for promoting regional development and unity.
The article argues Alabama gubernatorial candidates stress lower freight rates and cites Georgia as a model while praising Georgia’s railroad commission for recent rate reductions. It defends Georgia against Alabama bias and highlights saved costs for shippers, urging readers to trust factual state actions over rhetoric.
The country views Mr Hearst as making a remarkable race despite a proposed recount if needed. Mayor Mc Clellan is wary of tainted titles and the strict state law governing election managers. The Republican led board is non partisan, with no proven unfairness in the count. The contest features charged charges and notable excitement around the polls. Mr Hearst shows unprecedented strength in a tight electoral battle.
The article credits three men, Moore, Sheriff Nelms, and Judge Roan, with restraining a mob and ensuring lawful process after a Black suspect’s identification. It lauds Moore’s self control, Nelms’s calm intervention, and Roan’s call for a grand jury, preserving due process and promising legal punishment upon guilt. It also notes cotton market signals from federal ginner statistics urging farmers to hold for better prices amid a hopeful uptrend.
In Yokio on November 9, a special envoy to the British legation delivered the emperor’s felicitations on King Edward’s birthday. The gesture reflects diplomatic courtesy as monarchs mark a shared anniversary.
A letter from Mr Goodwin explains why he opposed raising Colonel Woodward salary from 2400 to 3000. He argues city workers in poor weather deserve higher wages and that raising Woodward's pay would be unjust compared with laborers earning 125 per day.
A poetic column blends seasonal imagery with religious verse and quotes from unnamed speakers. It reflects on Georgia, faith, perseverance, and resilience through snow and sun, praising endurance, music, and hopeful seasons as readers contemplate prosperity and personal resolve.
Property values surge as Ed Cobb and others buy diverse parcels at auction. Listings include 400 acres run by Cobb for 7050 dollars, Chestnut Street estate sold to Mio Hubhara for 720, 35 acres bought by A Towington for 8250, and several other tracts from the estates of Go Owenb and Gideon Martin, with amounts ranging from 320 to 8250 dollars.
Georgia's Milledgeville state penitentiary farm rapidly grows into a revenue source. Officials expect about 450 bales of cotton at around 86 cents per pound to yield roughly $24,790, with other income and contracts lifting total near $88,750. Improvements include fencing, pastures, and brood mares to sustain future needs.
Colonel Clarenne Wilson, born in Memphis Tennessee and educated at the state university, died recently in Fort Gaines. He practiced law in Louisville and Blakely before settling in Fort Gaines, where he held multiple public offices including speaker pro tempore in the Georgia House. He leaves a wife, three children, and many friends.
A damaged city court record from Flosd County reports the Supreme Court’s Wednesday decision upholding a recently enacted law. The ruling confirms the law requiring certain contracts for services and money procurement. Details are unclear due to corrupted text, but the decision reverses prior lower court findings in part.
A garbled OCR item notes that laws of 1905 may be obtained from the State Librarian. It mentions a price around 150 and references a school or office context. The readable text is fragmentary and the exact details are unclear.
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