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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1909
Page
10
Forecasts indicate fair conditions with moderately low temperatures for Jodas and widespread fine weather east of the Rockies. A disturbance south of Texas brings threatening weather without rain. frosts hit Charlotte, Wilmington, and Atlanta while temperatures reached 68 degrees here.
A Gopher recounts meeting a seed store man who jokes about April Fools. He claims the seeds are for a model neighbor and boasts about vegetables on his table before others in town. The punchline has the seed going to his mother-in-law's home.
Ansley and Scott, a new real estate firm, launches public debut led by W Ansley and Henry G Scott, veterans of Stockdell Scott and Atlanta markets. Ansley long known locally for fair dealing. Scott brings 20 years in real estate, previously builder in New Decatur, North Alabama. Office on Century Building’s second floor, near Ansley’s longtime base. For pure wholesome flour, ask for the Kee.
Montgomery Alabama March 31 Special Attorney General Alf Garber faces a packed spring docket. On April 5 he must answer Western Union Telegraph Company regarding an injunction to block enforcement of the outlaw act in a case moving from state to federal court. Judge Thomas G Jones will hear the matter. Other actions include Baldwin County former tax collector bond case, Louisville and Nashville depot delay at Corduroy, railroad commission favored, and cotton compress cases. Garber declines several appealing invasions to keep pace.
Washington March 3 special report quotes Georgia congressman decrying the discrepancy between projected revenue under the Payne tariff bill and the national revenue deficit. He calls the bill a sham and pretence aimed at adding to government income while opposing duties on lumber cotton naval stores and South's claimed share.
Representative W G Brantley delivered a forceful speech opposing Republican tariff aims, arguing all tariffs carry protective intent and urging fair burden distribution. He attacked provisions harming Southern industries, urged retaining lumber duties, and favored placing cotton bagging and ties on the free list while preserving duties on raw cotton to benefit Southern planters.
The speaker questions 4923 per cent duties on spool thread and 52.65 per cent on handkerchiefs, noting Egyptian cotton import totals and the impact on American sea island cotton. He argues high tariffs hurt local lumber and mill industries, opposes free lumber, and urges protecting both lumber and related mill goods despite revenue needs.
Reports revive talk of a police board shake-up as Newport Lanford may return as detective sergeant and a secret service corps led by him is suggested. Patr olmen W H Turner and Frank Whitley could be promoted to sergeants without civil service exams, fueling claims old factional influence persists. Chief Jennings resignation rumors and a push for a younger department head surface as April board meeting nears.
An ad copy touts a grand musical festival as the souths greatest gathering of talent while promoting optical products. It mentions tonic flames and curved bifocal glasses from Waiter Bullard Optical Co of 75 Peachtree St Atlanta Georgia, claiming invisibility and seamless one piece bifocals.
A speaker discusses forestry management and a tariff on lumber, arguing the present $2 rate is a revenue duty not prohibitory. He cites expected revenue, rising lumber imports, and ties to turpentine and resin industries, warning against harming forest conservation while shaping tariff policy.
The house debates tariff policy with Speaker Payne's bill under fire from Southerners and Democrats who urge loyalty to economy and honest government. Proponents defend lumber duties and pulp tax tweaks as others push for tariff reductions. The session draws a small audience and adjourns at 10:40 p m despite a misclock showing 10:30.
Georgia cotton seed crushers plan a two day conference at the State College of Agriculture in Athens on April 1 and 20. Activities include an address of welcome by Mayor Dorsey and Chancellor Barrow, talks by President Soule and professors DeLoach Jarnigan on feeding value and oil content, a dairy feeding review, a field inspection, and a banquet at the Hotel Georgian.
Proceedings note a discussion on Organising Breeders Association for introduction of live stock into Georgia by Professor M P Jardagin. Also covers The Fertilising Value of Cotton Seed Best shown by experiments by Professor DeLoach and further talks on Improved Live Stock and Economic Utilization of Seed Meas and Hulls in Georgia led by Professor Soule.
Auditor West reported to Governor Anser on the outcome of investigations into dispensaries in Co Humble EC. The March inquiry reviewed licenses, compliance, and financial irregularities uncovered during the probes.
Mr Weet confines his argument to the Charleston board claiming higher prices than the county board. He cites Charleston profits on sales near 245000 and 829000, with Richland profits on 1000. He states about eight percent of beer purchased goes to illicit dealers and claims the board is powerless to prevent this.
Watterson leaves for home in New Orleans in March after several days in the city. Exitor Hon Louisine accompanied by friends notes the trip follows a period of local events and gatherings.
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