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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1906
Page
9
The Atlanta Georgian lists John Temple Graves as editor and F. L. Seely as president in the masthead. Tele communications line appears truncated with unclear contact details.
The Georgian weighs in on the Southern Cotton Association controversy praising the outside appointees yet arguing the process must be fair. It urges an impartial inquiry led by a sub committee and notes potential action by a Hot Springs meeting while pledging to accept the final verdict in good faith.
A reader questions date accuracy and accuses a reporter of being used to distract from the Boykin bill. The writer suggests the charge arose on the house floor and alleges efforts to discredit the press.
The Georgians reports persistent demand for labor across wood, iron, and office work with shortages in skilled and unskilled roles. It urges capable, industrious men and women to seek opportunities in city and country settings, noting farm labor needs and expansive industrial growth.
The text proclaims that the labor market offers splendid opportunities and that the present moment is ripe for action. It emphasizes individual responsibility in choosing to seize these chances and notes that knowledge of these conditions is widely understood.
The Atlanta credit men are invited to testify on The Georgian's stance in the cotton matter. The piece questions the endorsement of the Anderson wire house by credit men and notes E. C. Bruffey’s interview with Cheat ham. It finishes by expressing faith in Braff.
The Georgia editorial notes that Thomas Taggart was seen as the most eligible to head the 1904 Democratic national committee campaign. It suggests Clark Howell, if a national committee member, would likely have supported Taggart, given Taggart’s popularity and Indiana campaign strength. The column declines direct inquiry but discusses possible voting alignment.
The Iowa Republican convention opens amid a fierce struggle to replace Governor Cummins. George D. Perkins leads the stand out faction seeking control, with 200 of 1,640 delegates contested. A preliminary roll may organize the fight, signaling a dramatic floor battle and echoing toward fall elections and possible presidential implications.
The child labor bill has passed both houses after a long, hard fought campaign. Advocates celebrate a milestone toward humane reform. The measure aims to curb child employment in cotton mills and requires educational safeguards for working children.
The measure requires children to have at least three months of schooling in the previous year to address both mind and body effects of early labor. It condemns the past neglect of childhood and expresses gratification at the step, hoping further extensions of the laws.
Mr. O Grady testifies before the committee and is described as an acquaintance of The Georgian editor who notes Irish roots and a history of warm relations with Irish countrymen. The Georgian defends his private actions on cotton futures and praises the Irishman for aiding Cheatham, inviting renewed acquaintance with Michael O Grady.
Waynesboro Georgia July 30 1906 a reader responds to The Georgian July 28 quote from a letter asking advice about selling a lot of cotton. The writer says the quotation aims to reproach Mr Jordan and the cotton association by showing his stance.
In a letter to the editor Quinney expresses support for the cotton association and Mr Jordan's advice, noting he did not intend to complain. He recounts personal experiences with cotton selling in 1905, warns against futures trading and bucket shops, and urges elimination of gambling in cotton markets while praising moral voice Rev Sam P Jones. He closes with best wishes for prosperity.
Atlanta shows strong expansion with 2133 building permits this year, up from 1932 last year, and building values rising to 3,303,357 versus 1,977,104. Bank clearings for July reached 16,381,680, a near 4 million increase over July of the previous year, signaling rising prosperity across the South and a shift toward greater corn crop production in states like Georgia, the Carolinas, and Texas.
James M. Smith denounces Hoke Smith and Thomas B. Watson allegations as false. He asserts no governor charged him as a lessee during Gordon’s term and defends his record, calling the accusations disparaging and unfounded. He warns readers that Watson supports Smith in Georgia and urges public scrutiny of the matter.
Mrs John Bailey Miller of Saddlebrook farm New Jersey warns she will burn her furniture if a 15000 mortgage on Jefferson estate property is foreclosed. She is linked to Helen M Gould as an aunt of Jay Goulds wife. The New Jersey town Bayonne reports an Inden rain shower over Standard Oil works leaving oil odor and stained hats. Alfred Fratzau a bank clerk dies after setting himself ablaze in a heat wave. South Jersey summer scene notes banks expanding deposits and rising capital.
New York visitors include several Atlantans such as D. E. Behringer H. Beller F. M. Butt C. Kauffman L. Berman and others registering at New York hotels. Paris note mentions Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Ody and Mitchell C. King of Atlanta registering at a New York office.
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