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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1905
Page
7
The Macon fair grounds prepare for the Georgia Fair and Livestock Expo opening with premium money attracting exhibitors from several counties. Officials anticipate record attendance as exhibits of products livestock and machinery go on view amid elaborate preparations and a grand reception for state leaders.
Stanley Succeeds Fields in Albany office after death. Napier narrowly escaped injury when a leaden fragment fell from a seventh story window at the American National Bank. A hat was ruined but no one was hurt. a check reimbursed the loss. Stanley will oversee the Albany Central Road office.
Exhibits have been sold or sent to Macon for the state fair. Cleanup crews at Piedmont Park prepare to remove remaining displays as directors weigh losses and pending proceeds. Secretary Weldon will oversee a wagon parade between fairgrounds and city as management avoids total loss and marketing emphasizes the turnout.
Fall River textile council rejects the manufacturers association wage offer and presses for a straight 14 percent rise to restore the pre‑July 25 1904 wage rate. Secretaries Taylor and the executive committee push for prompt action while noting most northern New England mills will feel indirect effects.
An Atlanta D A R chapter meeting is held at 1 o clock at Mrs David Woodwards home 606 Peachtree Street to decide the chapter song submitted by J Lewis Browne Dr Browne will attend and an interesting session is expected The Atlanta chapter has long devised a descriptive song and the music by a well known leader promises strong approval.
New Orleans reports 6 pm totals with 22 new yellow fever cases and no deaths for the day. Mississippi lifts quarantines, Texas and Alabama consider relaxations as Natchez and Pensacola report new cases, while Vicksburg and Port Gibson note increases.
A poem from Atlanta dated October 17 1905 laments Nellie Claire Deveney’s passing at dawn. The piece speaks of beauty and longing, concluding that the Father called her to bloom at Jesus feet. A Georgia convention note follows about the Daughters of the Confederacy meeting in Macon October 24 25 1905 with receptions planned for veterans and visiting ladies.
A mass meeting of Macon citizens supporting Judge A L Miller for mayor will be held tomorrow night at the city auditorium. Several speakers will speak in support of the candidate as the campaign begins with appeals to the people through mass meetings. Mayor Smith's supporters are not expected to use such gatherings.
Vienna reports that powers plan a joint ultimatum to Turkey over financial control of Macedonia and threaten a naval demonstration if rejected. In Constantinople the Porte protests foreign interference by the financial commissioners and reiterates objections to international control of Macedonian affairs.
An ad-style appeal lists catarrh symptoms such as sneezing throat raw and clogged nose and promises a non experimental remedy. It claims a month’s supply by mail for $1 from Eclipse Medicine and Manufacturing Co in Atlanta Georgia.
Chairman shouts a tale illustrating women’s credulity as a man in the drawing room to marry a woman admits to visiting a pawn broker to fetch old clothes. The scene ends with a hushed exchange and a claim of virtue.
Washington reports detail the German tariff changes with dramatic rises in ad valorem and specific duties across bacon, oils, tobacco, grains, fruits, meat, and machinery. The increased rates affect imports from the United States, signaling forthcoming negotiations with Germany led by ambassador Baron Speck von Sternburg upon his return.
Short items announce deaths and services for John Akers Christopher C Davis Mrs G N Barrett Her Schilling Mildred Milner and community church events The notices list addresses kin status and forthcoming arrangements with limited details reflecting a small town paper style.
Fort Valley Ga October 22 Special Young people enjoyed an old time cane chews around a large bonfire at the church grove Friday evening. Visitors Mr and Mrs WH Harria and Miss Maus EH Slappey attended. Miss McKensie of Montezuma guests of Miss Carrie Harris. Miss Annie Lee Watson returned from Forsyth visit with relatives. Miss Carolyn Sanford returned from Giovania. Miss Marion Edwards to visit home folks at Perry. Miss Ella Gray Carthers returned Wednesday from Butler.
In Macon Georgia on October 22 women of the city asked for a competent white lady to be stationed at the union station. The hostess would meet visiting women and young women, provide information on reputable boarding houses and employment opportunities. The plan has been presented to authorities and will be pursued.
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