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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1905
Page
9
A miscellaneous October 24, 1605 montage from Atlanta and beyond reflects political polemics and press clashes. It lampoons Roosevelt era policies, American graft concerns, canal debates, and Anglo Japanese diplomacy while noting shipping to Oklahoma and Japan’s debt. The piece blends humor with sharp critique of officials, press privacy, and foreign affairs.
The Georgia political row centers on Tom Watson and Hoke Smith. The Constitution defends Watson while condemning Smith, accusing Watson of seeking to split the Democratic Party to aid Smith. Watson urges populists to back Smith, arguing unity to accomplish shared aims.
A historical appraisal credits Captain W R Joyner Frank Weldon and Dudley M Hughes with steering Atlanta's state fair to unmatched success. The piece highlights their leadership in administration publicity and agricultural ties, noting obstacles overcome and the need for steadfast effort by organizers and supporters.
Gossips note seventy five to one hundred Georgia towns and two dozen counties have yet to notify the comptroller general of current year tax rates. Delays hinder railroad and corporate property taxes, with calculations resting on the comptroller general. Notices have been sent, but many administrations have not responded.
The United States courts opened again yesterday morning but no cases of interest have been taken up yet. The United States circuit court of appeals is considering a number of cases heard some time ago, and it is possible several decisions will be handed down this week.
A Black cook named Bill Carter intervened when a 14 year old girl was targeted by an attacker yesterday near Wallace, 35 miles away. Carter captured the assailant at Willard, five miles distant, and the suspect is in Kenonaville county jail. mob violence was anticipated but did not occur.
The Presbyterian Ministers Association discussed the role of pulpit in public policy. Rev Dr Woodbridge argued ministers should protest but not petition or threaten political action, while Dr Bridewell urged caution against political meddling, urging a clear line between gospel preaching and political lobbying.
General Agent J B Thompson of the Southern railway returns from Europe to New York then to Atlanta. G K Caldwell named chief clerk to General Freight Agent Browider of the Southern railway. Mc Caldwell succeeds J M Jones in Washington. W W Nelms named sole freight agent for Seaboard Air Line with HQ in Atlanta. J Lane promoted to traveling freight agent in Atlanta. About 600 to 700 Black Baptists depart Atlanta area by Southern Western and Atlantic lines for the Chicago colored Baptist convention.
Rev John E White pastor of the Second Baptist Church praises the state fair as a great success. He commends the anti gambling stand and says the public supported the fair, with Roosevelt’s moral stance seen as a blessing to Atlanta and Georgia. He calls for strengthening anti gambling provisions and public morality.
Georgia Society of Chattanooga adopts memorial resolutions on the death of Captain Evan P Howell. The document lauds his Civil War command of a battery of light artillery and his role in Georgia’s postwar reconstruction. It notes his service as a soldier, statesman, and citizen, and states the society’s sorrow at his passing.
Yesterday marked the fourth day of the Georgia State Fair with crowds between 90,000 and 132,000 entering the grounds. The event featured a brilliant tournament, numerous amusements, and praise for Atlanta’s Kimball House while the city council approved laying out Whitehall Pryor and Alabama streets for sale.
The city reports 1905 general tax receipts totaling 837,101.65 from property taxes, up by 70,534.91 from 1904, with First Third and Second installments due June September and October 1905. The eighth ward paid taxes for the first time, adding to the overall rise in city revenue.
Secretary Weldon handled premium payments as the Georgia state fair closed. Bills for running the fair were settled and the grounds office will stay open for three or four days. Livestock and larger poultry have mostly been shipped to owners, with rest to follow. Dismantling exhibits proceeds rapidly. the fair was a great daily success and expenses were cleared due to high attendance. President Dudley Hughes of the Georgia Agricultural Society will depart home in the morning, pleased with results.
Citizens urged to register by November 11 to participate in Kirkwood's bond election for a 30 year 5 percent school bond issue. Council seeks two thirds approval to issue bonds to fund a new central school run by a forthcoming board of education.
In the Department of the Gulf annual report General Barry supports full post exchange privileges to sell beer and light wines to improve discipline and contentment. He left May 18, 1905, to observe Russian operations. General Wade later comments on Barry’s report. A denial due to liquor smuggling led to a soldier’s death.
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