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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1907
Page
4
The Americus Recorder and The Americus Times list editorial and business staff including THOMAS GAMBLE JR as Editor and Manager W CORNFORTH as Associate Editor and Assistant Manager J W FURLOW L DUPREE in the assistant business department and the editorial room telephone is 99.
The Times-Recorder prints a satiric column noting a New York man killed himself after smoking 300 cigarettes a day. It mocks the cigarette route as too slow and previews a series of current events from 1907 including trust suits, political dynamics, and notable remarks about public figures.
A December string of coal mine explosions in Western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Fayette City, and Yolande killed or entombed hundreds, prompting criticism of mine safety and urging immediate action. The piece notes higher U.S. fatalities than Europe, advocates tougher ventilation, stricter passage security, and penalties for negligent owners. It cites a Congress bill to create a national Bureau of Mines and lauds Admiral Dewey's enduring legacy.
The United States benefited from the Philippine Islands purchase as surveys reveal 2,600 islands, far beyond the 120 listed on Spanish charts. Amid rumors, Cortelyou’s resignation is hinted by insiders though the present secretary denies it, with Meyer named as successor by party prognosticators.
The text argues for a mandatory day of rest for workers, noting support from labor organizations and courts amid rapid national pace. It links religious duty and material benefit, while warning of increasing sensational crime stories about rejected suitors harming women, urging protection for women.
A Pennsylvania case sees a man who shot a pretended burglar discharged by the court. The judge ruled a practical joker must be prepared to take his medicine, praising the decision as sound law and sense.
A Savannah News interview quotes a man from DeSoto proposing a new state formed from Chatham and nearby coastal counties. The rhetoric reflects coastal political sentiment and local humor about autonomy and governance.
Gus Ringling, head of the circus empire overseeing major shows, has died. He was not as known to the public as P. T. Barnum who stated people enjoy being humbugged.
Amid declining railroad earnings the Texas Railroad Commission has paused the 2 cent fare investigation. On his return Secretary Taft faced a question from an interviewer about his presidential choice but refused to answer, citing potential self incrimination.
Senator McLaurin of Mississippi proposes a bill to deposit cotton in Government warehouses and issue treasury notes up to 70 percent of its value. The plan argues cotton is a universal, year round security superior to bonds, capable of attracting gold and boosting national prosperity, with farmers gaining leverage and circulation increasing.
Goldfield residents urge President Roosevelt to keep troops in the Col orado town as an order to withdraw on December 30 faces opposition. Citizens warn trouble could erupt with the regulars’ departure. Editor Stead in London critiques the U S fleet visit to the Pacific as courting danger from Japan.
Greene and Gaynor, who fought against their fines and imprisonment, must serve four years each after Judge Speer’s ruling in Savannah last April. The Supreme Court declined to intervene, with penalties totaling 575 749.90. Sympathy from friends did not avert the required confinement. The Honey moon Special train publicity was dropped as the Chicago and Northwestern canceled plans, avoiding further notoriety and a costly misstep in advertising.
In the Atlanta Clear ing House findings on the Neal State Bank closure the phrase bad notes carried as assets drew criticism of bank examiners and state oversight. Questions arise about who allowed such securities to remain counted and why examiners did not require true asset valuations. The piece warns of wider impact on Georgia depositors and civic trust amid anticipated court delays.
Free mail out trial of Dr Shoop's Catarrh Remedy advertised as a scientific prescription with proven value. Tests shown to cost the public nothing and druggists endorse the remedy. Davenport Drug Co supplies the product.
Amid holiday spirit Supt Paschal prepares a Christmas dinner for the county chain gang. Two generous citizens offered to provide a dinner, but Paschal had already arranged it. The fifty convicts are in excellent condition with only one attempted escape in the past six to eight months.
Farmers hear a call for genuine old fashioned meat reveal with classic methods and trusted categories. Attendees discussed sourcing, timing, and market demand amid rural networks and trade circles.
The Americus First Baptist Sunday school sent a generous Christmas gift to the State Baptist Orphans Home at Hapeville and Hepzibah Home in Macon. After a Monday night Christmas program, each class brought items and cash, forming a pyramid of flour rice sugar coffee and candy for distribution. The Baraca class alone contributed twenty five sacks of flour. Other Americus Sunday schools and the Ladies Benevolent Aid Society also provided aid this season.
First Methodist church welcomed a large crowd for its annual Sunday school offering to the poor. Attendees were urged to bring a potato as an admission ticket and deposit it on a door barrel. The collected produce and other gifts will be distributed today by a committee to needy residents, forming a noble Christmas offering.
Treasury Secretary George B. Cortelyou has been invited to address the annual dinner of the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce next month. The event will be hosted in Atlanta, Georgia amid plans for the gathering and related activities.
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