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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1906
Page
14
A Georgia newspaper letter from a traveling salesman praises the T P A cable mileage book demand. The writer cites thirteen years of close contact with commercial travelers and urges railroads and corporations to grant the travelers’ memorial and justice, arguing it serves public policy and patronage.
The fifty strong reinforced exposition committee met on Thursday to energize the project. New members brought life and confidence, pledging to canvass every man and gather full support, while veterans remained, promising continuity. The meeting left attendees hopeful for rapid progress toward completion, guarantee, and kickoff of the exposition.
In Maine a heated note on public memory laments the absence of a statue or steel engraving of James G Blaine on state hall walls. The piece notes Blaine's presidential bid failed amid controversial phrases and praises his political impact and reciprocity policy while critiquing how history honors him.
The piece laments James G Blaine's obscured legacy in Maine despite his intellect and reciprocity policy. It notes a bust funded by Joe Manley never paid, taken from storage after eight years, and returned, ending hopes of a fitting Capitol tribute. The author calls for recognition amid partisan history and comments on sea serpent myths drawing attention away from the issue.
A warning against anarchist plots follows the near assassination of Spain's newlyweds. The piece recalls Queen Victoria's history of threats and lists past attempts on her life on Constitution Hill. It contrasts reform, despotism, and the danger of capital punishment. It ends with a Vermont divorce case and a quip about a kissing old woman and a cow.
Announcement that Celes tal Wu Ting-fang, longtime Chinese representative, will retire to private life after a career marked by humor and public speaking. He admired American jury practice, spoke English well, and won favorable notice in Georgia before returning home to reform China. The note hints at Empress Dowager resistance and lingering questions about judicial bribery.
Wu argued the matter as only he could have done it but failed and now retires in disgust to a country place. His wife urged retirement as wise, and he finally concedes to leave public life. We hoped China would recall him. he is missed daily and may reconsider leaving the trade of statesmanship.
A concise report noting the current status or fate of Perry Heath, detailing any known whereabouts, actions, or outcomes mentioned in the source text without added speculation.
Renewed calls urge erecting a suitable monument on King's Mountain to honor the decisive October 1780 battle won by American forces. The Mecklenburg Declaration debate stirs, while Dr. Gregory notes four years of fighting shaped the Independence cause amid despair as Cornwallis scored a major victory.
The narrative recalls how Moren Gates and Major Ferguson led forces to Kings Mountain where embattled patriots stormed the hill from three sides. The victory is hailed as a decisive moment shaping the American fight for independence and paving the path to Yorktown. A monument on the mountain is urged as a patriotic shrine honoring the Carolinas volunteers and their sacrifice.
The postal department grants mail carriers a well deserved holiday. The concession is earned by their faithful service and will renew vigor and freshness when vacation ends. All workers benefit from rest and recreation, and the public will gain from refreshed service.
On June 1 events span centuries from Dandolo the Doge of Venice to Cyprus ceded to England. Notable items include Jerome of Prague burned in 1416, steamship Vicksburg sunk in 1875, Victor Hugo burial in 1885, and Cyprus cession to England in 1887.
A collected mail from Savannah and Atlanta readers in Paris notes expresses satisfaction with The Atlanta Georgian. They praise its clean, elevating editorials and compare unfavorably with other papers while wishing continued national reach and local prosperity.
The 1780 battle at King's Mountain lifted a national gloom, as 389 British casualties and 716 captured contrasted with American losses of 28 killed and 60 wounded. Patriots under frontier leadership defeated Ferguson's 1200, marking a turning point toward independence and prompting calls for a lasting monument to Southern farmers' victory.
Special cable report from London notes Parliament may audit royal costs and separate the king’s private purse from state funds. It cites an annual royal spend of about 555000 dollars to the king with 165000 dollars to the queen and lists multiple revenue sources including Privy purse and Duchy of Lancaster. The piece details salaries, rents, and estate incomes totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars.
A collage of quick vignettes from Atlanta scenes on Peachtree Street and beyond. Anecdotes include a pitcher waiting for a streetcar, a soda fountain mishap, a minister’s tale of stage fright, an odd door incident, and humorous patient tales. The piece reads like a lively, gossip-y column of city life.
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