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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1905
Page
9
Special staff correspondent J. K. Obs files from The Constitution bureau in the Colorado Building corner Fourteenth Street and G Street N W with latest figures 122 to 120 in an end note style update.
A garbled 1905 column sketches near random political asides from Boss Cox and Boss Penrose, legal and civic notes, plus literary and cultural tidbits. Mentions Taft, Harvard football, Modjeska, and a proposed Oklahoma statehood bid while noting Russo-German tensions and urban reform rumors.
A letter from Addison R. Smith of the Louisville and Nashville railroad challenges a Berliner Tageblatt cablegram misportraying Southern conditions for German immigrants. The author refutes the Morgen Journal claim, defends the South as immigrant friendly, and urges German Americans to share accurate information to aid potential emigrants.
The New York Sun dismisses widespread election rumors as unfounded. It debunks claims that Hearst supporters brought thugs from other states, that ballot boxes were stolen or burned, and that repeaters were paid to vote. notes ballots overall appeared normal and questions the extent of “hot air” in reports.
The article analyzes Russia's internal turmoil and its impact on perceptions in the United States. It argues forward movements face internal derailment by impractical theorists and scheming individuals while autocracy adapts, and notes leaders misaligned with reform signal skepticism and disunity among elites.
The passage argues that genuine reform requires many leaders with self discipline rather than a single strong figure. It notes Count Witte’s advances gain little sympathy from those who could aid calm and reform. It suggests Russians could learn liberty through patient, collective effort and self denial.
Jewish citizens of Atlanta unite to raise funds for Russian relief. An Atlanta committee joins national plans, showcasing generosity and initiative in aiding persecuted Jews. Local representatives participate, ensuring broad support from non Jewish allies.
A Georgia reader questions if Hooper Alexander of 1905 is the same figure who bolted the Democratic Party in 1896 and backed Hoke Smith for governor. The letter recalls Alexander’s 1896 Indianapolis convention role and his later advocacy, noting Georgia votes and party lines. Arlington, Ga December 13 1905.
Atlanta hosts discuss a forthcoming exposition in 1910 with promoters urging support. Reports from multiple papers mention a wireless telegraph station and warnings about pickpockets in the city while Cordele notes a study of Atlanta spirit amid regional medical and social developments.
A mosaic of Georgia verse and small-town recollections celebrating a literary president, local poets, birds, and friends. It honors a man of light who lifts the weak, dreams made deed, and rises in godly stature.
A $650 reward for arrest and conviction of the man who assaulted Mrs. Moore is in dispute as two parties claim the money. Sheriffs and marshals in Campbell county and Fairburn say they arrested the suspect and will file claims. Others from Fairburn report they alerted authorities and also seek the reward.
Lawyers from across the state filled the superior court room for memorial exercises honoring the late Chief Justice T. J. Simmons. Mrs Simmons and T J Simmons Jr attended. Judge Howard Van Epps read the memorial report, with tributes from Judge Lamar Judge Adams Judge Branham and E Shumate praised by the bench, noting Simmons issued 54 volumes of decisions and twice as many as any appellate judge. The court adjourned for the day.
Georgia moves to elect a county board of education in Tift as eight new counties convene the superior court for the process. Briggs Carso J M Horn G W Crum Dr F S Pickett and D P Phillips join the new board. Governor Terrell heads to Augusta for the Savannah River convention to push river channel deepening and obstruction removal with South Carolina’s Seynard likely to speak. Rewards offered: $150 for the unknown killer of Jim Davis and $100 for Hop Baldwin who escaped jail after a murder conviction.
Rev. Salmons of Decatur Ramist Church delivered a strong paper on pastoral visitation at the Baptist ministers’ session yesterday morning. The talk urged study of time, length, and content of visits, noting how missteps can harm the sick and others, followed by praise from Rev. Joan E. White and a unanimous vote of thanks to the author.
In a November ruling the U S Supreme Court affirmed the Florida Supreme Court decision in Tampa Water Works Co v City of Tampa. The court held city authorities have authority to modify water rates.
Forrest Adair, Harry L. Schlesinger and John W. Grant join the board of directors of the Business Men's Organization as Samuel D. Jones is named president and J. Willie Pope to first vice president in a committee nominating process that appoints officers for the term starting December 1.
Supreme Court affirms city ordinance authorizing Southern Railway to close Nelson Street between Madison Avenue and the bridge for nine months to permit construction of an iron bridge and maintenance. Adair and others argued property damage. injunction denied. Head notes state municipalities may authorize such closures for public improvements and that adjacent property owners retain surface use rights not conflicting with public access. Attorneys: Hopking & Sons. Rosser & Brandon. Dorsey, Brewster & Howell. Mayson and HDI.
The court affirms alimony rights in Bishop v Bishop, allowing a wife temporary alimony in a later suit after a denied divorce. It reverses Richmond Superior Court in Augusta Clark & Co usury case, upholding the city’s license tax power but invalidating a void penalty on usury. Medical College of Georgia v Rushing rules that the dean or faculty member is not an agent for service. only proper service to designated officials with court orders is valid. In Fed Smith murder case, the Supreme Court upholds death sentence, denying reduction to manslaughter after a negro dance incident.
A full attendance of ministers at the First Presbyterian church gathered yesterday for a weekly ministers meeting. They discussed attracting more young men into the ministry, praising Rev W C Young's paper while noting mixed views on its approach and the need for better material and influence to answer the holy call.
Wellington November 13 The updated gambling statute was upheld by the Supreme Court in the case of W v Selle Trout. The ruling centers on the legality of card sharping and the need for restitution of funds won from a husband. The decision reinforces enforcement against gambling schemes and clarifies penalties.
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