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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1906
Page
9
The Atlanta Georgian presents John Temple Graves as editor and F. L. Seely as president in a brief masthead notice listing telephone connections.
The sixty day period since passage of the railroad rate bill ends today as the measure becomes law. It requires through routes, just and reasonable rates, and extends control to pipelines and express firms. The Interstate Commerce Commission gains power to set maximum rates, with appeals to the Supreme Court. The act tightens penalties, mandates rate publication, records access, and forbids rebates and discrimination, marking a major reform championed by Republicans and praised as advancing public interest.
The abolition of free passes by last winter’s act will broadly benefit the country. It curbs subtle influences on lawmakers and upholds impartial transportation policy. The press, long paid for by rail advertising, accepts the change and anticipates fairer governance, with The Georgian noting its own relatively light impact. The reform aims to reduce rebates and influence on judges and legislators.
The passage discusses past customs of offering railroad passes with distributions of favors. It suggests the atmosphere was cleared and business methods simplified and rendered legitimate by a law's execution.
The Georgian urges continued white led public action against crime and praises black leaders for backing the crusade. It cites Stinson of Morris-Brown and Proctor as allies, notes strengthened police and deputies, and calls for decisive measures to protect women while advocating eventual racial separation as a long term solution.
Georgia tax assessors report taxable real and personal property worth about forty seven million dollars more than last year. The Georgian notes ongoing prosperity and credits rising values with growth in Atlanta and across the state. The piece also reports the shooting and death of General Li arbargk at Warsaw on Monday.
The notable Russian writer and reformer Count Leo Tolstoy marks his seventy eighth birthday. Born August 28, 1828 at Yasnaya Polyana, he rose from Kazan University to the Caucasus, served in the Crimean War, then devoted himself to literature and social reform.
The article notes Tolstoy's early acclaim for War and Peace and his later Anna Karenina and Kreutzer Sonata as moral and religious critiques of society. It mentions the clash with Russian authorities and notable American Christians, and ends with a jab about Senators Morgan and Pettus awaiting succession to join the government payroll.
The text outlines the evolution and modernization of the South, arguing for more reform and investment to support gradual development. It emphasizes regional progress through agriculture, industry, and infrastructure, urging sustained effort and broader economic participation.
The Manufacturers' Record notes surging iron ore demand outpacing history. Experts warn that without new ore sources, iron may rise to copper-like prices. world use could reach tens of billions of tons this century, challenging supplies, prices, and industry plans.
A strong letter to The Georgian advocate says separation is the only solution to race issues and endorses castration and branding for rape. The writer urges a statewide petition to lawmakers for a law enforcing castration and branding with an RK mark, to deter crimes and quell fears among white women, rejecting lynching or other punishments aimed at black institutions.
A reader writes from Acworth praising The Georgian as a clean paper free of patent medicine ads and steerage to trustworthy advertisers. The letter argues a meat ordinance would improve Atlanta slaughterhouse conditions and notes reader concerns about peti tioners and newspaper endorsements.
An Atlanta reader quotes Judge George Hillyer urging constitutional and legal reforms to curb lynching and crime. He argues for immediate, certain penalties in cases of rape, highway crimes, and home invasions, pleads against mobs, and calls for legislature action to restore orderly justice. He warns against excitement fueling unlawful actions and stresses public leadership and cautious reform.
The column reports Dr W T Hull received about 16000 dollars for Mrs Vanderbilt’s recent operation. It recounts Consuelo Duchess of Marlborough canceling Newport plans and Parisian social intrigue, including gambler Burbridge’s daughter and a French count, culminating in a swift marriage.
Private leased wire reports a list of notable Georgians visiting New York on August 28 including W Fine J H Morrison W Y Mulky Amos G P Howa Mackey J C Cook D McCule lough Ft Morely Savannah C R Canon J A Coe Hen among others as the city hosts arriving guests for the day.
Fragmented text references 1961 incidents including battles at Fort Valterns and Fort Briecopttti, slavery era laws, and a noted American actor linked to bombardment themes. Contains garbled names and unclear events, limiting precise identification.
Fragmented revue listing performers and productions moves through vaudeville and early Broadway as actors such as Bennett, Seabrucke, Kenmare, Meri, and Robson are slated for new shows. It mentions Eleanor Robson first appearance in Detater, and a range of other acts and titles amid a busy arts season.
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