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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1905
Page
5
Readable scraps cite Alabama legislature criticism, Bradley-Martins, railway rebates, and Roosevelt era politics. Mentions Miss Mary Lyon, Mount Holyoke founder, and a New York forgery case. Highlights include duels, weapon crime concerns, and political pivot rumors surrounding Secretary Shaw and Roosevelt’s Georgia visit.
The article cites President Roosevelt’s Raleigh speech stressing forest preservation as vital to the South’s welfare and future generations, arguing the nation must protect Appalachian resources, regulate timbering, and defend water power, with calls for state support and practical conservation. It shifts to U S China policy, noting exclusion laws, economic ties, and the need for humane yet protective immigration rules to safeguard southern interests.
Impressive services were held yesterday at 3 o clock for Mrs Mary Jane Calhoun wife of Judge Lowndes Calhoun. Pallbearers were M Clayton John J Eaton R E Rushton C Montgomery Thomas M Clark and Dry W 8 Kendrick. The deceased was a prominent Atlanta woman active in religious and charitable work. Judge Calhoun and family received wide sympathy from friends in Georgia. Body interred in Oakwood cemetery.
In Huntsville Alabama on October 2 Joe Taylor and Frank Cool, barbers and partners, fought with razors in their shop over a business dispute. Cool was fatally cut about the head and neck and may die, while Taylor was injured. The men were alone in the shop.
A collage of verse and prose from Georgia themed letters praising the season in Georgia and a column arguing about tariff duties on gifts to Miss Roosevelt. It touches on Morning in Dixie, Bilville jokes, and a policy plea urging free passage for gifts to the president’s daughter, with historical references to Butler and tariff protection.
The widow of Chan Smith of the firm Inman Smith died Saturday night. Funeral will be held at SE Lake Episcopal church at 11 o’clock with Rev Dr C B Witmer officiating. Interment at Oakland cemetery. She was active in religious and social matters and left a son Maynard Smith. The city and friends mourn the loss.
Fulton Courts will convene this week with all judges on duty except Roan who will hear criminal cases. Key trial listed includes Percy Pybus charged with involuntary manslaughter in an unlawful act stemming from a speeding incident on Washington Street. Jordan, the baseball player, faces a separate disorderly conduct matter.
Mrs Mary W Garnie dies at 2 30 p m at the Edgewood home of her son in law Justice John Candler of the Georgia Supreme Court. She was widow of Col Isidore V Garnie of Jacksonville Florida, veteran of Florida and Georgia Indian wars and Confederate Army. Survived by daughter Mrs Robert M Freeman and two grandchildren. Remains to be transported to Jacksonville for burial beside husband and two children.
A mosaic of editorials from Georgia papers attacks on Hoke Smith and Clark Howell, urging caution about reform pledges and party lines. The clamor over negro disfranchisement, railroads, and political reform is tied to Georgia voters in Georgia newspapers.
John H Wilson dies at 35 of apoplexy in his Atlanta residence. Coroner's inquest returned a verdict of apoplexy. Body to be sent to Marietta for burial tomorrow with funeral services at the Marietta cemetery after train arrival. Wilson belonged to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and is said to have been connected with the Western and Atlantic railroad. Atlanta fire department members will assist at the funeral. Relatives have arrived in Atlanta.
Police file records a complaint about boys near 296 East Cain Street causing disturbances on Cain and Houston streets. They allegedly threw stones, shot at a yard, and frightened a resident at 318 Houston Street. past incidents include window damage and injuries. Police are investigating and request a call to 316 Houston Street for details.
Wireless report from New York states the tank steamer Lansing, propelling machinery out of order, was towed by the barge Conner toward Bandy Hook after departure from Port Arthur on October 7 bound for New York. Captain Conner declined outside aid and confirmed the vessel is bound for New Jersey. The escort vessel San Jacinto and barge Von Neant are also noted in the incident.
Columbus men prepare for initiation of the fourth class of twenty five candidates. Four to five popular Columbusites are slated to take the degrees in Macon. Initiation scheduled for Saturday with focus on the focal council activities.
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