Atlanta Needs City Breathing Spaces In Parks And Yards
The Georgian urges opening school yards in congested districts during summer to provide breathing spots for children and workers. Joseph Logan of Associated Charities suggests citywide playgrounds and a permanent park commission to secure land for parks. The piece notes budget limits and calls for public discussion and action.
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Atlanta
Joseph Logan
Associated Charities of
Logan
Inter
Tme
Associated Charities
Auanta
Chicago
New York
Board of Education
J. G. Rossman
Ross
Ian
Canson
The
Howell Park
Hoston
Joseph C. Logan
Don’t You Remember Sweet Alice And The Happy Couple
A fragmentary wedding note praises Watee and Nick after a quiet spell, saying they now travel abroad as a new married couple. It mentions their plan to visit England France Germany and other lands before a hoped safe return.
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Asfes
Hon
England
France
Gerany
Rev John Roach Straton Receives Doctor of Divinity
The Chicago Chronicle notes that Rev John Roach Straton pastor of Second Baptist Church Chicago has been awarded the Doctor of Divinity degree at a Baptist college in Alton Illinois. Straton, an Meridian figure in Georgia and Texas circles, is praised as a brilliant church leader and scholar. An aside mentions two New York bachelor girls attempting to live on two acres of ground amid fashion trends.
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Chicago Chronicle
John Roach Straton
Second Baptist Church
That of
Alton
Ill
Straton
Georgia
Ffeorsie
Mercer University
Grand Opera House
Sewanee
University of Chicago
Baylor University of Texas
Chicago
New York
Crinoline
Passage of a Newspaper Nobleman Gus Matthews illness noted
The Macon Telegraph's managing editor Gustavus C. Matthews is reported gravely ill, described as a distinguished journalist whose work shaped Southern newspaper writing. He is praised for his intellect, courtesy, and calm integrity, with colleagues expressing deep respect and sorrow. An unrelated line about a Henderson household dog follows.
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Gustavus C. Matthews
Macon Telegraph
Dana
New York Sun
Memphis Appeal
Memphis
Macon
Matthews
Merc
Beef Defenders Skewer Beef Trust Hysteria in Press
The piece criticizes Chicago newspapers for crying foul at beef trust exposure while praising The Chicago Evening Post for sober analysis. It argues public sentiment backs reform of packing-house practices and warns against defending tactics that obscure truth.
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Chicago
Beef Trust
Chicago Evening Post
Middle West
the Post
William Lorimer
Neill
Reynolds
The Beet Barons Face Public Backlash over Meat Practices
The piece laments crime by family heads harming innocents and notes law cannot shield dependents from punishment. It argues meat handling scandals merit a prompt remedy and penalties to the utmost farthing, hinting Mr. Bryan’s potential response without offense.
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Hecsoty
Col McClure Praised For Southern Friendship And Policy
A excerpt lauds Col A K McClure longtime Philadelphia Times editor for his Southern friendship during reconstruction. It notes his retirement, his influence to aid the South, and a letter to Col Thomas T Wright of Nashville praising credit maintenance, immigration policy, and the need for legitimate industrial progress to secure lasting prosperity in the Southern states.
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South
Col
K McClure
Philadelphia Times
McClure
Thomas T. Wright
Nashville
National Congress
Far West
Immigration and investment shape a prosperous South says editor
A veteran editor urges the South to heed friendly advice on immigration as key to growth and financial harmony. He asserts full faith and credit to the region, invites brave, energetic youth to meet new conditions, and notes Delaware's riddle answered with a smile.
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McClure
Ant
New Tech President Praised by The Georgian
The Georgian voices strong support for making Acting President K G Matheson permanent head of the Technological School. It lauds his merit, the school's continued strength under his leadership, and the trustees plan to formalize his installation at the upcoming board session.
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Technological School
K. G. Matheson
Prof
Matheson
Lymian
Hall
Georgia
Lyman Hall
Aro
Young Republic of Scholastic Life
The
Tech
South
Permanent Commission for the Small Parks
A letter to the editor advocates forming a Permanent Commission for small city parks to acquire and maintain breathing spaces in central Atlanta. It urges a state charter, private endowments, or bonds, and cites two potential sites near Decatur and Marietta streets as suitable squares to memorialize charitable donors.
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Improvement Commission of
Atlanta
Coca
al Imleh Balant
Charttalle
Coeeenae
Decatur Street
Marietta
Peachtree
Forsyth James Streets
Populists Won't Support Nominee in Georgia
A letter from Bowersville Georgia dated June 11 1906 argues Populists will not run a full ticket in Georgia. It asserts no widespread desire for a Populist slate, claims such a move would only aid a disgruntled Democratic faction, and declares unity with the Democratic primary toward backing the strongest Georgia candidate. It notes Carter and others would not counsel a Governor run and emphasizes support for the party’s reformist in Georgia.
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Georgia
Democratic Party
Ple
W. ¥. Carter
X Loway
Brother Carter
Atlanta
Bowersville, Ga
Georgians in Gotham visit New York June 14
A list of Georgian visitors in New York includes Clarke Mrs Dan M C Pat and J Christian, Elger, H B Arnold, DeNise, Mrs HL gordae, F Piee ion Te Pierson, Miss M Smith, W Allen Hopper W Butler W Mackell and W C Lyon Jr. The fragmentary notice names several residents and observers touring the city.
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New York
Baer
York
Atlanta
Clarke
Mra
Dan
Rs. M. C
THIS DATE IN HISTORY JUNE 14 RECOUNTS EVENTS
A fragmented June 14 history list mentions 1645 Naseby, 1741 Maria Theresa crowning, 1771 America arrival notes, 1777 US actions, 1800-1801 battles and deaths, plus 1838 ship, 1850 San Francisco fire, 186? Polk death, and 1886 King Luvaria. The piece then shifts to a civic letter urging urban parks development, calling for breathing space, safer streets, and renewed funding for school yards and playgrounds as part of urban life and education. Joseph C. Logan signs as General Secretary of Associated Charities in Atlanta on June 12.
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Perewer
London
Naseby
Suneetas
Maria Theresa
America
National Krteen Stars
Aioe
Battle Oarene
Henedic Ar Arnold
Hartet Beecher Stowe
North Carolina
San Francisco
Charles
Leomidda Polk
Fae Mountain
Luvaria
G. Bigelow
Mitpaulee Bank
The Atlanta Georgian praised for editorial on immigration views
A New York message dated June 5 1906 and another from June 14 1908 discuss The Atlanta Georgian as a superior southern paper. They commend its up to date makeup strong editorials on immigration and labor and its coverage of the Smith Howell debate.
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South
Atlanta
Equity
Great Jeans
Fritar
Xper
Alexa
New York
Atlan’ Sane
Smith-Howell
BMC
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