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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1905
Page
24
The Courier Journal publishes Henry Watterson's clear statement that he would not seek any political nomination including governor of Kentucky. He has never desired official office and would only die as a journalist, valuing press freedom over public position.
Dispatches report no land fighting as Turkey refrains from shelling while the Dardanelles remain quiet. In Washington, Baron Rosen and Baron Takahra exchange ratifications of the Portsmouth treaty, sealing formal peace after years of conflict between Russia and Japan.
An obscure notice from Little Kool Ark praises a remedy from Buchieng Ar rica Sa% for healing an ear running sores and wounds after eight years of suffering. It claims a cure for cuts burns and other injuries and promises guaranteed results at any drug store for 26 0c.
A major fire ripped through Headland and a nearby town, destroying about four dozen businesses in a historic blaze. Investigators say causes are unclear as crews struggle to determine origin and extent. Officials report estimated losses near a substantial sum, with emergency services coordinating relief.
Public outcry sale scheduled for December 1905 before the courthouse door in Covington Georgia. Bonds include Dublin city 5 percent bonds $1000 each dated January 1 1905 due January 1934 West Point water bonds $1000 each due May 1962 Eartran school bonds $100 each dated 1979 Hartwell electric light bonds $500 each due 1919 All interest coupons payable on or before January 1906.
The Anderson Hardware Company spends over 20000 to stock a vast toy department in its Peachtree store. A trusted employee scouted world markets for novelties pleasing Atlanta children, with military, athletic, and mechanical toys on display. Visit the South’s greatest toy exposition at 42 Broad Street to see the range and prices.
Southern Railway announces November 26 changes adding a new Atlanta Jacksonville Brunswick train with first class and sleeper cars. The service departs Atlanta at 10:20 p.m. and includes the Atlanta Jacksonville Local Sleeper and Atlanta Brunswick Local Sleeper, plus Kansas City Jacksonville Sleeper arriving from Birmingham at 10:08 p.m. Train No 14 Florida Limited also moves to depart Atlanta at 11:15 p.m. and reach Jacksonville by 8:50 a.m.
The Society of Arts awarded a silver medal to Robert F. Porter of New York for a paper on the London electric railway, presented at sessions held in 1904 and 1908.
Governor Pennypacker of Pennsylvania with a sixty member party will arrive in Savannah on December 4 aboard the Merrimac. They plan to visit Andersonville and Chickamauga monuments honoring Civil War dead as part of the trip. The piece also notes Columbus water works propositions by Captain McFarlane and Frank Sutter, with Sutter offering artesian wells for 862000 and 5,000,000 gallons daily.
Closing arguments were heard before the Georgia Supreme Court over taxes on the Western Railway of Alabama stock owned by Georgia Railroad and Banking Co and Central of Georgia Railway Co. Lessees argue they may owe taxes if the stock is taxed. Richmond and Chatham counties Augusta and Savannah watch closely as state city and county taxes totaling about $1 million are at stake. The court is expected to rule before year end though decisions may slip into December.
Ordinary Heard of Newton County will soon call an election on local taxation for school purposes under the McMichael bill. Petition support shows large majorities in the county and a long term public school system may follow. A rural educational day is set for November 9 with address to be made by Hon TW BE Merritt state county commissioner.
The Southern Electric Gas Water Company announces a new Brunswick streetcar line with work starting immediately and service in place by June. J H Neff of Jacksonville and Cromwell Gibbons, ex speaker, lead the project with Atlas engine works supplying three large electric engines and two boilers. Other equipment is reportedly ordered and arrival is imminent as construction advances.
Covington reports farmers plan to diversify crops as harvests wind down in 1905. Projections show increased efforts to plant more wheat and cotton while preparing fields for future crops, aiming to balance yields and safeguard against poor seasons. Names and exact figures are illegible in the OCR.
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