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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1911
Page
6
A noisy jumble of ads and editorials from The Constitution and local readers includes postage rate notices, distribution details, anti reform comments, political asides, and quips about telegrams and bridges. Prominent items reference Atlanta subscribers, Washington Bureau, and city street mentions.
A Macon Telegraph editorial warns that denying Georgians the right to elect their senator by public vote could ignite public revolt. It urges the state committee to reconsider and claims responsibility would fall on those who ignore the will of the people.
Secretary of the Treasury MacVeagh urges the South to adopt bi party principles to free political action from Hitchcockism and Wickershamism. He denounces reconstruction policies and the solidary grip of one party while predicting that bipartisanship could foster two parties in the nation, not only in the South. He condemns Ballingerism as mild by comparison.
The New York senate approved a federal income tax resolution by 34 to 16 and sends it to the assembly where quick approval is expected. The piece discusses implications for states not yet acting, national tariff and revenue effects, and the challenge of harmonizing the tax with varied state systems.
Property owners and citizens advocate bridging Pryor Street at the old Union depot to ease delays at the crossing, reduce reliance on the underpass and viaducts, and shorten east west travel. The plan would require city and state cooperation, but promises time and economic savings and closer ties between city sections.
The article endorses Catholic admission to Y M C A counsels on equal terms with Protestants. It argues that the organization should focus on character and manhood building, leaving doctrinal matters to churches while guiding civic virtue through God and good citizenship.
The long service of Lula Mitchell as superintendent of the Home for the Friendless ends with her burial yesterday. In Atlanta crowds learned of her quiet, steadfast work for misfortune’s waifs, her keen insight into child nature, and her calm, sympathetic approach. Her lasting monument is seen in lives saved and children made happier by her devoted leadership.
The Telegraph urges Governor-elect Smith to clarify his senatorial plans and calls on the state committee to convene and consider a primary. It criticizes progressives and warns that delay risks internal party divisions as candidate ambitions collide with party duties.
The Ladies Union of the Central Congregational church hosts a reception this evening at the church for Dr and Mr Junius W Millard. Many hearers and admirers will attend to meet him and become better acquainted.
By order of the board the first regular stockholders meeting of the Atlanta Labor Tempte Association is called for o'clock this evening in Federation Hall. A report of the financial condition, a list of subscribers and the standing of members will be submitted. The board notes property values and will recommend action. Members are urged to attend in person or by proxy. Secretary-treasurer M H Kirkpatrick asks payments be sent prior to the meeting. Bruce of The Constitution chapel, ill with typhoid, is recovering.
Dalton Ga April 26 SpeciaLy Bob Seay the prisoner chained to a telephone pole for refusing to pay a fine or work out his ims gave in last night and allowed friends to pay it for him He is now at Hiberty
Tallanaeece April 20. An effort to revive the anti race track betting measure failed after repeated messages from the senate. The bill was sent to the judiciary committee and the resolution calling constitutional convention was defeated in the senate.
The Rev J W Ham at a grand jury hearing declined to answer any questions citing his rights as a citizen. Solicitor Hugh Dorsey said Ham could not be compelled to testify absent an indictment. The jury may pursue further steps to substantiate alleged charges.
Athens Ga April 20 Albert and Tinney Mobley white men indicted by Clarke superior court grand jury for murder of Andrew Ross. They will be tried before Judge Brand next week at adjourned term. Ross died at sanitarium last night from wounds inflicted weeks earlier.
Letter from Atlanta Georgia April 20 1911 argues the Y M C A is an arm of the Christian church whose purpose is to lead men to belief in Jesus Christ and into a Christian church regardless of denomination It condemns altering the Christian identity or admitting those who deny Christ asserting the organization should remain rooted in Christian doctrine and character Margar Norcross defends Roosevelts call to widen membership but warns against removing the word Christian from the YMCA title and emphasizes Christ as central to its mission
Captain Joan F Kiddoo a longtime Cuthbert resident dies at his home in Cuthbert Ga He was postmaster under Cleveland administration and served as county treasurer city clerk and deacon He led Randolph Camp Confederate Veterans and belonged to the Presbyterian Church Also survived by wife and a brother Judge William D Kiddoo and three sisters.
Ww. C. Jordan, 69, died at his Jonesboro road home. Survived by wife and seven children. Funeral at South Bend church at 1 AM, burial in South Bend cemetery. D. S. Money, 69, died suddenly on Bass street porch. Survived by wife and seven children. inquest by Coroner Donehoo held at Harry G. Phelps chapel.
The Lyric shows Brewster's Millions with Carl Gerard as Monty Brewster, delivering a lively performance. Also featured are Clothes at the Grand with its famous circus ball set pieces, and Keith Vaudeville at the Forsyth with Mmes Besson, Henry Perry, and Sterers drawing large audiences this week.
In Rome on April 20 the Georgia Medical Association held day two with President Davis delivering the annual address and secretary and house of delegates reports. A reception at Coosa Country Club honored visiting physicians and families, with officer elections and next meeting location postponed to tomorrow. Dr Turck of Chicago spoke on a state medical journal and Dr MecCormick of The Mental State Journal gave an address.
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