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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1906
Page
9
The board of education decided to establish play grounds in two public school yards this summer. Through Charities and officials, the plan aims to create breathing spaces in crowded centers and expand to every school yard over time, reflecting a civic push for recreation and air quality.
The 1910 census director North reports a 181 percent rise in product value to nearly 9 billion dollars and capital invested at 7.38 billion. In Idaho, capital up 41.1 percent and product value 182.1 percent. Oklahoma sees large gains in establishments and capital. the South shows significant growth in Arkansas Florida Georgia Louisiana Mississippi and more across states.
The text cites wage and capital investment increases across states, highlighting North Carolina 70 percent, Texas 62 percent, South Carolina 48 percent, Virginia 37 percent, with Georgia up 59 percent in manufactured products. It suggests broad prosperity and notes The New York World’s speculative view on fashion trends.
The Georgian applauds the selection of Prof Charles M Snelling as dean of Franklin College and Vice Chancellor of the University, praising his dash, scholarship, and popularity with students alumni trustees and faculty. The piece also congratulates the university on Chancellor Barrow and notes Snelling complements Barrow for effective service. The Chicago Chronicle quips on the Republican party as modest.
The piece portrays Senator Platt pausing in Congress while pushing for protection of a express company during the rate bill debate. Mac Wood accuses him of bigamy citing a marriage certificate and a hired witness, while Platt is lambasted for neglecting constituents. Nemesis looms as calls grow for New York senators to resign amid perceived dereliction and national indignation.
John H Hester of Albany Ga completes a two year term at United States Military Academy West Point and returns to Georgia with high marks and strong endorsements from his instructors. He is the second son of Hon John T Hester and brother of Mrs John Wilkins. He will visit Atlanta guests Dr and Mrs Wilkins before seeing his father in Albany.
The article notes Washington and Lee University awarding LL D to Dr Matheson, making the title Dr acceptable and fitting for the Technological schools president. It suggests Chancellor Barrow also deserve a shorter honorific and proposes Dr Barrow as well. The piece ends with a light quip about a strawberry patch.
A letter from UNCLE NATH in Atlanta argues against the modern saloon and excessive taxation. He praises The Georgian as a common people's paper and laments Sabbath desecration, urging seat courtesy to women, modest behavior, and a brighter future for Atlanta with parks and growth while defending traditional values.
Howard Karten writes from Georgia dated June 17 1908 criticizing a Populist executive committee at Kimball House and Tom Watson supporters. He praises past majorities for Hines and Watson and pledges to back Hoke Smith, urging action over loud proclamations while cautioning against a Russell Howell or Dick Russell aligned committee.
The writer recalls urging fee system abolition two years ago while John Temple Graves led The Atlanta News. Fulton County grand jury condemned current methods, alleging solicitors and sheriffs misused paid incentives rather than turning them into county revenue. A Jackson County bill passed to place county solicitor and clerk of court on salary.
Cholly Knick erböcker reports on Beverly Farms welcoming Baron Von Sternberg and his wife Lily Langham to the summer scene. The Kaiser’s envoy attracts diplomatic chatter as social rounds, Newport speed contests, and a Chinese minister’s daughter provide light intrigue amid local happenings and odd farm tales.
A letter from Statham, Ga argues that crime fuels a solicitor’s earnings and that a salary instead of fees would align incentives with enforcing laws. The writer claims current practice rewards crime and calls for reform to prevent profit from enforcement.
Letter to the editor from Griffin dated June 7 1906 praising Plain Dick Russell. The writer quotes Rev J J Bennett now secretary of the Baptist Mission and notes increasing local support and popularity for Russell including visits by his campaign team and speeches at venues like the Bijou theater. Jameson mentioned as former governor candidate context appears.
Fragmentary note extols beauty's power to move minds and soften hearts. It cites poets and painters, calls beauty a force uniting troubled world, and mentions ANNA FULLWOOD as the signatory or author.
A letter from AL MANSFIELD of Atlanta dated June 20 1906 commends the Georgian for improving its morning edition and contrasts it with sensational daily papers like The Chicago Tribune and Chicago Daily News. He expresses appreciation for a first rate paper and asks why the field is not occupied.
Fragmentary notes describe beauty as a powerful, subtle force within the perfect soul. The text suggests a refined, almost musical attunement to beauty’s touch, though phrasing is incomplete and symbolic.
The Georgian proposes immediate creation of park squares in Atlanta core. A central site among office towers is identified as ideal for a fountain, fresh grass, and shrubs to serve generations. The plan envisions city condemnation or purchase to transform the space into a public oasis.
A scrambled history note lists events on various dates: a 1905 entry mentions a birth and death, 1656 Warsaw surrender to Poles, 1768 a date tied to a treaty, 1813 Victoria battle, 1854 Boston police system established, 1891 death of Ex Senator McDonald of Indiana, 1893 death of Leland Stanford, 1898 Guam possession by the United States, and a wreck of the Twentieth Century Limited with eight killed.
Private Leased Wire from New York traces a roster of Georgia visitors in the city. In Atlanta area names include J. G. Ikhart and several others with wives. Savannah entries list G. H. Charl Gunard, Ll. L. Corning and others.
A letter from Mrs Walter Newman secretary of the Columbus Georgia W C T U expresses gratitude for The Georgian. She congratulates the paper on its clean sheet and prays for Georgia to be carried to higher things. Dated June 1 1906.
Canadian Pacific plans another line through the Rockies north of Kicking Horse Pass. Colorado forms a transportation bureau in Denver to curb discrimination against Colorado merchants. Wabash opens 42 acre shops and yards in Decatur Illinois. May 1906 Canadian customs receipts exceed prior year by 85 dollars. Over 190,000 cotton spindles added this year, an investment near 3.8 million dollars. Maryland Pennsylvania line to replace steam with electricity on routes to York and Belair. Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic railroad to be finished in eighteen months, opening tidewater access. First steel passenger car produced by American Car and Foundry for New York Central. Pennsylvania system earnings reach 240 million dollars. Local Freight Agents meet in Montreal to discuss methods and rules. Bog Island management pursues sanctions to maintain business from Red River settlement.
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