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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1906
Page
7
Farmers in Valdosta report a surge of cotton plants attacked by a weevil pest likely the Mexican boll weevil. Stalks brought to town show damaged bolls, with many blooms destroyed. Some specimens will be sent to the State Entomologist for examination and control advice is being sought.
Residents and railroad men in Valdosta Georgia discussed a plan for separate depots near the business district with a possible union station at the Junction of the Atlantic Coast Line and Georgia Southern and Florida lines. Officials indicated willingness to advance depot construction soon, replacing smaller existing facilities with large, handsome stations.
For the Roosevelt Trophy races will start off half-way rock near Marblehead New York with joint organization by the Kaiser Licher Yacht Club Kiel and the Fantern Yacht Club Roaton the schedule lists dates from September 3 to September 11 with possible shifts if needed.
Reports from Honolulu dated December 2 state the transport Sheridan, stranded on rocks, is a total loss. Attempts to pull her off failed as crew sheltered from darkness while light machinery was disabled. Low water above the fire rooms and a midship rock position are noted. Interisland steamers are taking cargo from the Sheridan while plans to anchor and cable for aid proceed.
Judge William Richardson of the Alabama district wires The New York Herald refuting Bryan’s call for government ownership of railroads. He argues such ownership is impractical and would empower centralized control, favoring regulation by law while keeping railroad properties under stockholders. He cites current congressional rate reforms as correcting rebates and discrimination.
Mrs George E Calhoun, badly hurt in a Poplar street runaway yesterday morning, has improved since returning home though in pain. The injured man who was aboard the same cart has improved satisfactorily and will be well soon. Friends, concerned, visited their home as reports spread.
Macon Georgia September 2 Special. Taylor the night watchman who fell into an acid tank at the Virginia Caroling Chemical Company plant Friday night has improved at the city hospital and it is announced he will recover. Treatment of bra pwounds has been satisfactory.
Announcement of one fare plus 28 cents round trip tickets from all points to Macon for the Democratic state convention events on September 2 and 3. Tickets valid until September 8 with trains arriving before noon September 4, issued by W. H. Fogo, DP.A., Atlanta, Ga.
President Roosevelt writes Public Printer Charles Stallings to enforce simplified spelling in official documents if popular approval grows. He warns changes will be permanent only with broad support and dropped otherwise, arguing it aligns with modern usage and educational reform. The letter cites circulars and references scholars as supporters. A separate item notes the first Catokasaw Nation cotton bale sold in Ardmore, Oklahoma Territory, at nine cents less than market.
A local debate on intensifying soul winning prompts clergy and lay leaders to push for year round evangelistic effort. Prominent ministers and business Christians urge churches to unite for proactive outreach, inviting members to invite and convert the lost, with pledges of quiet, sustained action.
The summer session at a Georgia school drew wider attendance than expected with visitors from beyond the state. Lectures and concerts at Baptist tabernacle and First Methodist church featured Rev Richard Orme Flinn and Prof A E Pound among others. A new organ and enlarged buildings mark progress. pastors across Atlanta face frequent calls away.
The Picayune correspondent reports no material weather or crop changes in Louisiana and Mississippi. A sudden cool spell slowed weed arrowth in some areas but overall cotton is opening rapidly. harvests may begin soon as conditions remain favorable across the region.
Reports from state and regional agriculture officials describe the Georgia cotton crop as 70 percent of normal with notable damage from boll worm in the southwest and anthracnose in the center. North Carolina and South Carolina crops show heavy rain and flooding hurting yields, while Memphis area notes vitality decline in the cotton belts amid variable drying weather.
A dealer announces a large shipment of magnificent diamonds through New York importers. He claims splendid values and extraordinarily beautiful stones and invites customers to inspect the new importations, promising good value at close prices and easy showings.
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