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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1906
Page
11
The Georgian endorses Robert F. Maddox for the county board vacancy caused by Hubert Culbatie's promotion. Maddox, a Resncier and past two years’ chamber of commerce leader, is praised for a fine record and will, if chosen, fill an official role faithfully.
The Georgian endorses municipal ownership of public utilities and urges The Constitution to follow suit. It argues ownership of lights, water and electric franchises protects commercial and political liberties and marks a mainstream democratic trend. The paper pledges further commentary as the fight advances.
A bold bid for Irish Home Rule is announced with a bill to be introduced when Parliament reconvenes. Campbell-Bannerman, Redmond, and even the King are said to back a generous autonomous framework for Ireland. The piece praises Gladstone and urges steady public pressure and constitutional methods, warning against mob action in Georgia and calling for greater Negro cooperation to curb rapes and lawlessness.
Rumors of defection fade as by election wins bolster the Hivial government. Liberal and Irish nationalist leaders unite with royal backing to push home rule through the Lords. The piece lauds the Irish people and predicts freedom will soon be accomplished.
A provocative call urges white South to coerce Black communities, arm women, improve police and vagrant laws, and tighten defenses after a rape case in Lawrence. notes Dr. Hunter P. Cooper’s death as a civic setback and mocks media reactions. mentions Harriman and a musical skit.
A flood of letters from Georgia readers dated Aug 23 1906 applauds The Georgian editorial The Reign of Terror for Southern Women. Citizens urge deportation castration branding and even Ku Klux style measures to curb assaults by black men on white women.
In Newport a music party favors De Koven lineage as Miss Ethel De Koven shines in sports and driving. Colonel Partridge discusses love at 62 with Miss Charlotte Held. Mrs G von I Meyer returns from Russia with three children to Hamilton Mass. A wife whips her husband chasing elopement, and a petrified giant is found in Alexandria’s old Carlisle house.
A private wire dispatch lists Georgians visiting New York on August 24 including G. W. Case H. Chipley A. J. Crawford Miss I M Strawn A Tabarini B B Foy R ay Sott E C Gibson ANNAH F A Brown G Beller W Way with locations Atlanta and Savannah noted.
On this date in history notable events include battles from 1904 and the Liaosan conflict era. Mentions reference figures such as monarchs, authors, and a musical conductor with scattered, unclear notes about nations and outcomes.
The Charlotte Chronicle notes the Georgia primary race as a fifteen month campaign with bitter personalities. It highlights candidates Colonel Smith Colonel Esti and Richard Huppell, praising some as clean while others faced mudslinging in a turbulent run for governor.
The excerpt notes Governor Hoch's popularity among settlers as land title clearances are pursued and mentions a proposed state name shift to Hocklahoma. It also cites the Colored Young Men's Christian Association's 500 Jubilee in New York and Hull coal trade activity reaching milestone tonnages in the first half of the year.
Lightning damaged a home in Reynolds Georgia causing notable destruction. C. G. Esington, appointed principal of the Reynolds Institute in Bibb City County, will assume duties at the start of the new term.
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