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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1906
Page
5
Disjointed 1906 column notes international affairs and U S political chatter. Mentions Hearst, Roosevelt, Russia, Turkey, Philippines, Cuba, tariff reform, and public debate on reform, literacy, and economics. Scattered remarks on campaigns, crime, and Wall Street trends fill the column with era-specific tension.
Georgia's annual Interstate Fair opens October 10 to 20 with a strong homecoming focus. The Constitution will publish a special Homecoming Edition to showcase rural progress, industry, and commerce, drawing Georgia natives back for reunion and regional publicity.
The Constitution defends police loyalty and bravery while acknowledging a wave of investigations after last week’s turmoil. The piece criticizes the department’s failures and demands immediate remedy, noting militia praise contrasts with scrutiny of the force. It condemns dereliction on duty and urges accountability without abandoning trust in honest officers.
Comptroller Goldsmith reports Atlanta's strong finances as a bond plan for a joint armory auditorium and city hall moves forward. Current tax values total 78 million with debt of 8.68 million, leaving bond-issuance capacity over 2 million, enough to fund a structure under half a million. Officials urge preliminary steps, legislative approval, and citizen input before a bond election next June.
Editor notes public input after a recent crisis urging uniforms for black messengers to reassure white women. The writer argues uniforms would identify legitimate workers at doors or yards, reducing fear of unauthorized entry and potential harm. Letter from T Polhtila of Atlanta Ga.
Vice President Charles W. Fairbanke delivered an address at the laying ceremony for a Young Men's Christian Association building in Denver on September 29. He spoke on the project and its hopedfor community impact.
A dated editorial argues the United States must formalize its Cuban role under the Platt amendment and pursue direct annexation. It claims mediation by Taft harmed Cuban dignity, warns of perpetual intervention, and suggests a permanent American presence to restore order and stability. The piece advocates declaring America’s authority in Cuba to end endless revolts and restore peace.
The Constitution reports a weekly bank clearings drop of 204000 from the prior year, signaling a severe economic hit linked to a recent mob and unrest. The article attributes the loss to incendiary actions and calls for firm suppression of disorder to protect workers and businesses. It includes reader letters urging liquor control, race tension comments, and civic responses.
A Georgia man recalls haunting noises in a room and a wary friend suggesting moving the ghost by faith and wit. The piece blends a ghost tale with humorous verses and reflections on religion, literature, and rural life in a period voice.
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