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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1908
Page
11
A jumble of campaign commentary and public notices. The Constitution offers delivery details and notices for subscribers while reflecting on figures like Cannon Taft Hobson and Gov. Hughes. The piece weaves political rumor, finance chatter, and social commentary with stray references to events and personalities of the era.
The Constitution presents Hon. Joseph M. Brown's formal gubernatorial platform address alongside earlier statements from Governor Smith. The paper pledges full coverage of campaign material from both viewpoints so readers may study the evidence and reach their own verdict.
A Georgia Court of Appeals decision in the Roberts case adopts a liberal construction of the state prohibition law. It holds that manufacturing non alcoholic and medicinal items may occur at a place not open to the public while selling those items remains legal. The ruling rejects broad bans on manufacturing and emphasizes legislative intent to curb liquor as a beverage, not medicines or culinary products.
The piece argues the New York senate failed to pass a bill to suppress race track gambling, noting the state’s tolerance of broader gambling in cotton and commodities. It praises Governor Hughes for his fight against turf betting while urging a broader crackdown on futures gambling, predicting a nationwide backing if he presses the effort.
The piece lauds Macon, Columbus, Albany and Hawkinsville for expanding river transport on the Ocmulgee and its tributaries. It notes a new freight steamer in Macon and calls for deeper channels, investment, and congressional help to enhance Georgia’s inland waterway logistics. Providence favors self-help.
A mixed sampler features Captain Jack Crawford and his verse. It includes lines from What do I know and The Womanhood in Man, with praise from The Atlantic and a nod to Elebert Hubbard. The collection reflects frontier poetry and optimistic rhetoric.
The piece argues against a new Democratic rule shifting delegate power from rural counties to larger urban centers, eroding rural influence and disfranchising Black voters. It cites Jenkins and Fulton counties as examples, blames Governor Bmith’s circle for the change, and urges rural counties to rally on June 4 to defend political rights. It also comments on economic reform and southern railroads with W. W. Finley cautioning that reform did not cause current depression.
A 1908 report from The Constitution chronicles straw polls across Georgia showing broad support for Joseph M. Brown for governor. Polls from Newnan Athens Cairo and multiple counties reveal Brown leading, with Smith and undecideds minor. Reporters include R B Combs and J S Davis with observers noting voter turnout and local endorsements.
The article discusses a general uptick in southern prosperity with sound institutions and credit access, while noting farmers are financially strong in many areas. It contrasts robust industrial and retail activity in the South with cautious purchasing across sectors amid lingering depression, and mentions political chatter around Governor Hoke Smith and candidate Joe Brown, including farmer and labor voting tendencies.
In a letter from Hartwell, Georgia, Warren Williams disputes Captain Fitzhugh Lee’s claim in the Passing Throng column that Pullman care names must contain at least one letter from Pullman. He cites cars like Kobe, St. George, and Cherokee as failing the rule, arguing the idea is flawed.
Brookfield post office was robbed last night by burglars who forced a rear window bar. Between 40 and 50 dollars in each package and goods from the McMillan Company were taken. The same building housed another shop, and this appears to be the fifth burglary in the area recently, suggesting an organized gang or persistent petty thieves.
In Tifton Georgia on Wednesday April 16 at 1 oclock the Democratic executive committee of Tift County calls a meeting of local citizens to elect ten delegates for a larger county gathering in Valdosta on April 20 to decide how the senatorial candidate for the district will be chosen. Rumors claim Echols County may contend for the slot, seeking to overturn the executive committee decision favoring Tift. An item notes alleged night riders in Murray Kentucky with eight men jailed.
The Dublin Times comments on The Atlanta Constitution praising its news focus while noting past critics. The Auguste Herald accused newspapers of political bias, and editor Dowdre Phinisy apologized for earlier insinuations.
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