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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1906
Page
5
A compact note credits Clara Howell and Bort Robinson as editors for The Constitution with Robertson serving as business manager. This item highlights staff roles in the publication.
A long battle over Peachtree Street pavement nears a potential council vote after finance committee approval. The piece notes lingering delays, calls for prompt ratification, and broad civic interest in restoring the principal thoroughfare while warning against premature celebration. It also cites broader discussions on municipal ownership in cities like Vienna and implications for American urban policy.
The garbled text references world opinion, public policy, and foreign affairs with mentions of insurrection, property destruction, and Republican narratives. It hints at a political landscape debating responsibilities, presidential statements, and upcoming elections without clear details or coherent events.
A garbled passage discusses strong suspicion that Hearst enemies captured the Independence League to block fusion with Democrats. It cautions not to believe all reports about Hearst’s enemies, and similarly questions information about Mr. Siewst.
The article discusses Captain John J. Pershing s promotion to brigadier general, noting criticism from army officers who were bypassed. It cites President McKinley s limited promotion powers, the role of merit, and parallels with Generals Funston Bell and others, highlighting Pershing s distinguished service in the Philippines and Warren s connection.
The Boys Club committee publicizes plans to raise funds through winter entertainments to rent space and prepare for a fall reorganization day. Volunteers and sympathetic contributors are urged to support the effort as City leaders vow renewed action, with churches possibly joining in two related programs.
Auburn Alabama September 6 1910 The Alabama Polytechnic Institute closed its frat week with a record enrollment of 841 up from 498 the previous year. Non residents from 14 nations and several states attend with Georgia leading at 49 representatives. Tuition applies to non residents and the report lists numerous departmental enrollments and religious affiliations among students.
A local report notes improved opportunities and stronger confidence for a group or individual after a significant effort. It highlights renewed focus, better prospects, and expected gains from recent actions and investments.
A dialect verse piece reflecting on faith hope and daily life with lilting rhythms and sketches of rural Georgia characters including Brer Williams. The text weaves spiritual optimism through weather, sunrise and hardship while presenting a folksy sermon on perseverance and belief.
The Los Angeles Times reports a pioneering road near Santa Monica built with oil mixed into soil. The 1i mile route from Boldlers’ home to Montaha avenue passes through Brentwood Park and three Wentgate areas. The oil-soil blend is worked by heavy rollers and aeration to form a solid, cam-like texture. Costing about 100 000, funding comes from Santa Monica Water Company and Alta Santa Morrias. The project aims to extend toward a VilaAire nine yard corridor from Los Angeles. The piece ends with a curious ad line about motor cars breaking recerda and a wish for a car that breaks trea and telegraph polne.
Special Agent Lepper reports Egypt's rapid growth and rising imports, with the United States supplying only modest cotton and limited machinery. Egypt's 1905 cotton exports reached 89 million, while imports from the U S totalled only a few hundred thousand dollars. Analysts urge stronger U S effort to boost American goods in Egypt.
An American analysis notes China’s rapid progress over five years surpassing other nations except Japan. It highlights Western learning in schools, more than five thousand new China schools, a push to teach English, and Japan’s growing influence in influencing Chinese students. The piece cites imperial decrees promoting Western education and Christianity, including Sabbath as a legal holiday and New Testament teaching alongside Confucian studies, signaling a shift toward modern civilization despite mixed enforcement and resistance.
Analyzed excerpts from The Savannah News and The Atlanta Journal discuss proposed laws affecting white and black suffrage. The piece argues a fair approach to registration and cautions against overt disenfranchisement while noting editorial alignment on constitutional limits. The text includes paralleled remarks from The New York Christian Advocate on the Golden Rule and business ethics.
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