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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1906
Page
9
A serialized collage of random notes from the era cites Mayor Schmitz, Caruso, Taft, Kentucky whisky, Florida visitors, Fairbanks, Yerkes Mizner, cabinet shifts, arctic explorers, a train robbery tale, and Captain Cook relics. It mixes anecdotes on literature, automobiles, politics, crime, and society in a brisk, period-voiced roundup.
The death of President Samuel Spencer of the Southern Railway removes a key innovator in the South’s industrial growth. He shaped the railroad into a vast network spanning from the Mississippi to the orange groves, uniting business progress with public development and earning the title captain of industry.
A letter condemns claims of southern targeting in immigration enforcement as false. It argues enforcement applies evenly to all regions, urges law revision to widen inspector latitude, and notes labor shortages spur calls for change. The piece frames immigration policy as a national issue driven by labor needs.
The interview with General A. B. Nottleton of Chicago, cited by the Associated Press, questions northern support for black riders and criticizes calls for martyrs. It warns against conspiracy theories and connects Congo Free State profits to American capitalists including Rockefeller Jr and the Guggenheims, highlighting imperial motives and abuses.
A garbled fragment describes a recurring theme of heroism and nourishment. It mentions a banquet and sauerkraut as a symbol of communal effort, with cryptic lines about laziness and readiness. The readable names and clear actions are limited.
A mixed page of verse and prose snippets from a 19th or early 20th century program, including Willard Douglas Coxey poetry, Rostand theater reflections, a contrived possum anecdote, Edgar Allan Poe notes, and digressive literary ghouls. It also mentions Carnegie’s book project and Christmas magazine preferences, all framed in a theatrical and literary collage tone.
Delegates on a mission to New York will review the Solon Borglum sculptor project and report back to the commission. The Gordon equestrian statue, when finished, will grace the state rapid grounds and is valued near 49000 dollars. Governor Terrell’s Thanksgiving turkey, a 30 page gift from Big Turkey, was sent to Ulver Sweat and others. details and gifts from officials accompanied the ceremony.
The Atlanta Constitution editorial page weighs in on religion and public morality, arguing for strong remedies against perceived societal ills. It credits The Constitution with steady, sane arguments supporting law and order and criticizes sensationalism masking moral concerns.
Letter from Collins Georgia resident W H Yeomans proposes free land and houses for disciplined labor on five to six farms, with water and firewood, for two years. He claims local land is suitable, welcomes settlers via sawmills and farming, and pledges strong incentives to grow immigration in Tattnall County.
A fragmented Philadelphia Ledger excerpt notes winter fixes habits and coughs amid political campaign chatter. Jest and sarcasm mingle with civic concern as the piece pokes fun at candidates and parade routines. The writer observes weather, attire, and public life with witty detachment.
Covington Georgia November 29 new enterprise organized by ten to twelve leading local businessmen to form Covington Citizens Farm Company. Capital to be 16000 with incorporation filing to follow. Plan to start operations by January 15 1907 with capacity for forty dozen chairs daily absorbing Covington Novelty Works valued at 8000. Officers elected include J D Adams president Juan T Schols vice president A D B Birner secretary treasurer and directors C G W Himmons N S Turner J H Porter W C Clark Dr Luke Robinson Professor Edgar Johnson. Timber resources of the area are cited as key to success with A W Himmons named general manager.
The report mixes a pardon, a clandestine romance, and a murder trial in Georgia. Lee Tuggle seeks pardon then visits a former sweetheart in Eatonton while county officials debate a killing case escalating to a superior court matter. Separate notes mention a Covington audience, a chicken-egg of ceremonial confusion, and a Savannah football victory.
A long, dense report notes Bishop Ward’s Thanksgiving sermon in Valdosta urging Christian unity while criticizing race and economic trusts. The piece cites Georgia's leading newspaper The Atlanta Constitution’s view of reform and the South’s political shifts, with references to church leaders, Conference proceedings, and future church plans in Savannah and Monumenal areas.
Clarence Thornton of Jackson was killed on November 2 in a hunting accident. The incident occurred near Wooden Obrian, Puissant county, with official reports noting Thornton died shortly after being struck by a stray shot. Local authorities and bystanders described a chaotic scene as the gun discharged during a routine hunting trip.
Proceedings in the murder case of a state senator continue with witnesses and motions heard yesterday. The hearing room and public gallery remained filled as legal actions proceed in the county court, with defense and prosecution presenting key arguments and potential rulings anticipated.
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