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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1910
Page
10
A damaged transcription from The Constitution’s Washington Bureau describes freelance travel agents and distribution notes. It satirically references April humor, weather chatter, figures like Taft and Bryan, and regional quips about Florida, Jacksonville, and railroad weather, with an overall light editorial buzz.
A reflective piece lauds southern resilience after the Civil War and Reconstruction, praising living and dead heroes who rebuilt industry and commerce. It links past sacrifice to present prosperity, urging vigilance in future political battles and warning of national tariff fears fueling Republican discontent.
An Atlanta journal editorial urges stricter police powers and enforcement to prevent violence. It blames crime on economic and social conditions, calls for harsher concealment weapon laws, expanded police dragnet, and closer city county cooperation to stop criminal nests near Druid Hills. It commends public aid for victims and urges persistent pursuit and punishment of outlaws.
The nomination of Governor Charles E. Hughes of New York to replace Justice Brewer on the Supreme Court is praised as a strong choice. His vigorous, fearless drive for reform is noted, while concerns arise about the civic impact of losing his political energy to the judiciary and potential effects on federal tax policy.
The Providence Journal argues that local causes have shaped a broad wave of Democratic victories this spring, but the shared factor is the high cost of living. The piece counters Republican blame of local causes as a gloss on mounting public dissatisfaction and likely doom.
A humorous verse sketch from Georgia about snow in April and world-ending weather fears. The Old Philosopher jokes on doomsayers, cyclones and earthquakes, while Georgia figures cope with storms, blizzards, jokes about May’s picnic, and resilience amid wild forecasts.
Secretary Phil Cook issued a charter for the Wrightsville to Lyons Railroad Company. The line runs 60 miles from Wrightsville in Johnson County to Lyons in Toombs County, passing Emanuel and Toombs counties with capital stock of 200000. Incoporators include R M Garbutt WO Donovan J E B Webb C B H Salter RL Gila. Adjutant General A J Scott was notified the Chickamauga encampment will be July 22 to 21, with at least one infantry regiment likely. Commissioner Hudson recovers after a horse incident. Captain Robert F Wright returned from Hart and Stephens counties to oversee tick control efforts. Warden Burcheell suspended until May 21 pending inquiry into charges of misconduct.
The will of Ida A Richardson probated in Chicago directs an estate of 360000 with 61000 going to New Orleans institutions. Beneficiaries include St Anna Asylum Protestant Episcopal Children's Home Christian Women's Exchange Charity Hospital Tulane Medical Department Sense Hospital Home for Incurables and an infirmary. Also no corporation tax decision announced by the U S Supreme Court in Washington.
Washington April 25 the senate judiciary committee votes to probe third degree tactics used to extort confessions from crime suspects and to investigate espionage of jurors. The inquiry follows Atlantic City police abuse in the Seyler case and links to Devlin disclosures.
South Bend readers learn of Henry Renstead, 61, and Jane Frame, 77, who wed yesterday in South Bend after divorcing twenty-seven years ago and each remarrying a subsequent partner following the separation. The ceremony was performed by Justice Wright.
Sterling Tl April 25 The Morrison City council approved a strict saloon ordinance. It forbids ejecting an intoxicated person from the saloon and treats such removal as a license violation. Saloons must ensure drunk customers are cared for until sober and provided a place to sleep.
Washington April 25 The government seeks dissolution of the Southern Facile and Union Pacific merger. A definite date and place will be fixed by the Eighth Circuit judges at 3 pm in St. Paul Minnesota on May 1.
Noted French lawyer Henri Barbour died in Paris today at an advanced age. Born in 243 percent, he was elected three years ago to the French Academy to succeed Ferdinand Brusstisra.
J Lee Barnes of the Majestic hotel says Atlanta hotels will cooperate with the Constitution to obtain stopover privileges. City leaders and hotel managers plan a meeting to discuss steps to secure this privilege. Stopovers could attract many travelers north and south, boosting Atlanta's appeal and investments.
A long illustrated reminiscence on the Lusignan name tracing its legendary origins in Melusine legend to Crusader kings and Cyprus. It recounts forged orders of knighthood, bogus titles used by impostors, and a Paris Boston marriage swindle linked to Prince Michael de Lusignan. The tale notes Russian pretenders in Nicholas I’s era, a con man dubbed Prince of Armenia, and a New York marriage license bureau plot to secure a rich American wife.
Savannah Ga April 25 Henry A Biggers a private in the United States hospital corps at Fort Screven Ga was burned to death in the Tybee Jail last night He had been drinking and his mind was affected Earlier in the evening he tried to kill himself by leaping before a moving train He believed he set fire to the jail to destroy himself and others
James A Stevenson head of Stevenson Construction Company and director at Corn Exchange Bank shot himself behind the right ear with a revolver while in bed in New York. He was worth about half a million dollars. The motive remains unknown.
Coleman Texas quiet after yesterday's race riot left several injured but not fatally. Rioting halted around 1 o'clock. All black residents have departed Coleman.
In New York on April 25 two undergraduates were arrested near a college theater project. After rehearsing lines and returning from a midnight snack, they carried large bagels when a patrol officer overheard them, leading to their detainment at the station. University officials later provided explanations for the incident.
In San Francisco on a temperate April day Judge Jawice refused to dismiss the indictments against Patrick Calhoun and associates charged with bribery connected to the granting of an overhead trolley franchise to the Dusted Railroads of the city by the Burgomite board of supervisors.
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