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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1908
Page
5
A jumble of names, events, and opinions covers figures from Mark Twain to Taft, Jefferson, and Fairbanks, with mention of Georgia, Atlanta, and Chicago outlets. The piece surveys public figures, debates, and society mores, weaving satire and commentary into a broad historical snapshot.
Dan Carey, park commissioner clerk, argues for stable maintenance and expanded liberal expenditure on parks. He cites precedents and aims to improve landscape engineering, geology and botany exhibits, musical concerts, and recreational value to boost Atlanta’s health, welfare, and attractiveness as a residence and city progress.
The article defends Appalachian forest reservation bills as vital to southern industry and warns against opposing reports. It highlights Georgia congressmen Brantley and Kartieit on judiciary committee, urges approval for constitutionality, and emphasizes the bill’s impact on water power, farms, and cotton markets.
The text reflects on Jefferson’s era and influence, urging study of his beliefs as a guide in a time of political readjustment. It notes a Georgian analysis by Thomas R. Watson and critiques U S diplomacy, arguing for better funding of ambassadors to match national stature.
A fragmentary miscellany recounts poems and prose on night and sleep, love, Palestine, and a northern country vignette. It includes reflections on life, beauty, faith, and the lure of distant lands, with interwoven snippets of verse and a travel-like narrative.
Equal to the early political quarrels, the letter argues democracy must resist centralization. It condemns one man rule, urges state and local rights, and criticizes a governor dictated national platform and delegates. The author cites Jeffersonian principles and Civil War battles for liberty, urging adherence to democracy by the people.
Memorial services were held in the House of Representatives for late representative George Judth of Lill. The session opened with prayer and saw Republicans on hand for a display after Speaker Cannon clashed with Mr Wil as. The chamber, in recess for two weeks, adjourned after eulogies as members departed, with most minority leaders absent except Me DeArmond.
In Savannah on Saturday Harley Stewart a 66 year old man was seriously bitten by a large shepherd dog. The dog attacked after the boy offered his hand to the animal. Two deep wounds appeared on his injured hand and his face was scarred. The dog’s head is being tested for rabies and if confirmed the boy will be sent to the Pasteur Institute in Atlanta for treatment. The dog was shot and killed by pursuing men.
The Drittah steamer Glanaen, en route from Port Tampa to Norfolk, grounded south of Cobb's Island Virginia. It floated at noon today in good condition and proceeded under its own steam to Norfolk.
A lengthy, opinionated sketch extols the so called Atlanta spirit, praising civic pride, business growth, and ambitious projects. It lauds the city’s rapid expansion, new auditorium plans, water works, streetcar traffic, and a strong Chamber of Commerce, while contrasting outsiders’ views with Atlanta enthusiasm and enterprise.
The Athens Banner reports shifting views on prohibition and Governor Brown’s stance. Local papers from Vidal Advance to Sylvania and Baxley note Brown gains in Hereven and Appling counties, with voters in several towns leaning toward Brown while Smith supporters push back.
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