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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1908
Page
11
A garbled transcript parodies early 20th century politics with misread headlines about Emma Goldman and proposals from Luther Burbank to Prince Heller. It satirizes candidates’ insincerity, the press, and public figures like Roosevelt, Taft, Hughes, and Evelyn Thaw amid a chaotic media landscape.
A vehement editorial condemns anarchist violence after the Chicago and Denver outrages. It supports a congressional push to empower the post office to deny publications promoting anarchist doctrine and urges the nation to crush this morbid movement.
The piece argues that business and politics are inseparable and business leaders must engage intelligently in public affairs. It cites The New York Journal of Commerce on aligning opinion with legislation affecting trade, tariffs, currency reform, and forest safeguards, noting cautious progress toward business influence in Congress and with President Roosevelt.
Richard H. Edmonds editor of The Baltimore Manufacturers Record cautions labor and capital to pursue conservative economic policy. He cites growth in the South, analyzes causes of slow progress and labor idleness, and argues for remedial measures to restore prosperity and employment across southern states.
The New York delegation may not back Governor Hughes in Chicago. Some district delegates are likely to vote for Taft or another candidate, weakening Hughes’s bid. William Barnes Jr and two Albany district delegates oppose Hughes over race track gambling concerns, while others warn against deviating from party platform.
The Providence Journal, independent with Republican leanings, argues the anti Taft campaign over Brownsville is flawed and unjust. It notes Afro American editors like The New York Age question the denouncement and warns the plan to use Brownsville to divide soldiers is mistaken and harmful.
The passage condemns Roosevelt and Taft era politics as partisan and opportunistic. It argues that Republican politicians exploit prejudice for selfish ends and that Black voters should see through the misrepresentation. The tone warns against a divisive movement and calls for principled leadership.
Hon Oscar Straus visited the capitol to meet Gov. Smith but missed him as he was away. The railroad commission granted Atlanta and Carolina Railway permission to issue 6 million bonds for a Augusta to Atlanta line via Athens and West Point. Central of Georgia seeks higher rates from Atlanta to Griffin due to trolley line completion. State Treasurer Pack hosted visitors including Kon B F McLaughlin. The commission may set a public hearing to hear testimony before ruling on the petition.
A Pelham, Georgia, community forms the Joseph M Brown Club to back Joseph M Brown for governor. Members pledge support for a conservative administration in 1908. The signed pledge lists numerous local residents and officials endorsing his candidacy.
Two infantry companies from Fort McPherson will march to a government range for thirty days of target practice. A detachment led by Captain McKain departs Friday at 7 am, traveling 62 miles in four days at 13 miles daily. Each soldier carries gear, rations, dog tents, and loads ammunition, which will be shipped separately. Upon return, two more companies will begin a month at the range. Separately, Rep Cochran argued before the House committee on presidential campaign contribution disclosure, while Rep Hardwick of Georgia urged state regulation per Supreme Court rulings.
A fragmented Georgia page surveys spring moods with poems and anecdotes about memory, sunshine, and picnic days. It quotes a Georgia philosopher on spring fever as a luxury money can’t buy, notes writing ethics from Michael Monahan, and includes rustic verses and jokes about river life, religion, and a fisherman's tale.
Ellen Burne Sherman surveys book reviewers and criticism, arguing careful, discriminating critique is essential. The piece weighs reviewers' motives, reader responsibility, and the value of honest literary examination, citing examples from Henry Hart & Co and Cupples & Leon. The column appraises several works, including The Master Criminal and The Forbidden Road, with verdicts on style and character.
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