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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1905
Page
9
A garbled Washington Star column fragment surveys politics and personalities. It references General Tom Barry, George B. McClellan, Chauncey Depew, and Secretary Tutt, noting debates over railway policy, insurances, and figures like Cunliffe. It hints at Indiana and Georgia politics, and mentions Taft and 1908 prospects in a satirical tone.
The Georgia assessment of national politics mirrors local tensions as ex president Cleveland’s letter is cited to warn against demagogic manipulation. The piece lauds fair visitors’ patronage at Macon plus a leadership shift in Georgia’s railroad commission with Warner Hill taking the chair and Stevens joining the board.
The nation watches President Roosevelt sail back toward Washington aboard a finest navy cruiser after a 49 day mental tour of the south. The piece lauds southern patriotism and praise for Roosevelt while noting honest differences with the president’s national and regional policies. Roosevelt’s return signals a season of public duty and a belief in his nuanced understanding of southern folk and problems.
Macon citizens celebrate the Georgia Farmers Fair staged by the Macon Fair Association. The event highlights broad state agricultural displays with a notably fertile and versatile region contributing exhibits. The fair underscores Macon as a centerpiece of Georgia farming progress.
In Chicago Charles and Margaret Lager divorced after five years of marriage. A mince pie incident at dinner allegedly triggered a brawl leading to a court verdict for Margaret. The tale, noted for its comic tone, frames pie as corespondent in a divorce case and mocks sensational weekly humor.
Island of Heligoland October 27 The Spanish steamer Zuria from Rosane for Hamburg went ashore off the South Rocks during a gale today and shortly afterwards broke up. Nine crew drowned seventeen saved. Survivors rescued by the government steamer Triton.
A quirky 1905 Georgia column blends songs, weather, and local lore. It riffs on seasonal mood, fiddle music, and hopeful resilience with regional humor, references to Brer William, Billville philosophy, and a gubernatorial joke.
Fitzgerald October 27 Special The Citizens bank Fitzgeralds fourth banking institution opened its doors yesterday in a town that has seen seven banks since its founding ten years ago. The Colony bank with Frank Bauder in charge preceded by Merchants and Planters t ik later Bowen bank Exchange bank First national Home Savings bank and now Citizens bank are part of local financial history.
Rev. Father Jose Richard of Santa Clara College reports sun spots observed for weeks have vanished. He forecasts their return on the sun's western rim, noting these spots differ as a single spot rather than a group.
Georgia Northern must restore its depot and facilities at Pidcock within thirty days after a commission ruling found the railroad had abandoned the Pidcock depot by moving six miles of track and building to Boston Georgia. The case triggers potential penalties of 1000 to 5000 dollars and possible action by the attorney general. The commission also summoned leaders of the Central of Georgia and Southern for November hearings on stock ownership amid a dispute raised by Augusta Southern minority stockholders.
Governor Terrell and the comptroller general deny the request to loan an original state paper to a Muscogee county citizen for a grand jury appeal to obtain a refund of double taxes. They provide that only certified copies may leave the Capitol, and a certified copy has been sent for use in the case.
Governor Terrell increased state rewards to 280 for the unknown man who assaulted Mrs. Alice Moore on Peachtree Road yesterday morning. Private offers add 200 from Moore family and 200 from citizens, bringing total rewards to 5650. Additional rewards announced include 180 for Cliff Kemp in Bibb county murder case and 150 for James Jones in Bibb county, plus 206 for an unknown suspect in Bean county murder.
The Second Ward's Welch is chosen chairman of the city executive committee with H F Childress as vice chair and C N Allen of the Fourth Ward as secretary. The group elected by ballot 18 to 11 with three scatterings, and decided the secretary would be an committee member. Malone reluctantly remains as candidate, while E F Childress is elected vice chairman.
An unknown white man wearing working clothes was struck by a passenger train at the Southern Railway passenger edgeport last night. His body was severed above the hips with both legs and arms severely injured. Local authorities reported no identification at the scene. Investigators search for the victim’s identity while continuing the inquiry into the accident circumstances.
Judge B. F. Russell of Winder plans resignation to take effect January 1 and will read Elon Hoke Smith’s letter in Monticello while pursuing a campaign. Smith declines joint Atlanta debate on November 1. Mussel aims to Teneak on November 1. Fitzgerald reports nearly 6,000 bales of cotton marketed by noon with gins operating at capacity and Cordele firms loading and pressing large volumes.
Committeeman Pharr of the fifth ward proposes electing city executive committee members by a primary every two years to boost votes and interest. The plan was introduced but postponed as a motion to adjourn carried. Debate likely at the next meeting with strong divisions among members.
West End council again moves to pave Park Lee and Gordon streets after a second resolution. Mayor Woodward objects on legality and fund source. Finance committee meets at 10 and a special council session at 10 40 to shape the measure with a specified $6,009 funding source.
In a recorders court proceeding, H. J. Heffner a jobless stenographer, shared a boarding house room with T. A. Smith and J. C. White. Smith set a trap using 45 cents to test Heffner who allegedly took money from pockets while reading Indian novels late at night. Heffner denied, but was held on $200 bond for larceny from the house and vagrancy.
Montgomery, Oct 27. Acting on a recommendation from Dr W H Sanders, the state health officer, the governor raises the quarantine against all Mississippi counties except Jackson Jefferson Cleveland Warren Adams Jefferson Clepurne Wilkerson and Franklin. Two counties in Florida under the ban are Santa Rosa and Decambra.
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