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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1909
Page
6
A Cincinnati assembly of Methodist ministers defeated a proposal to require kneeling during prayers. The decision allows standing or kneeling at individual discretion, citing no universal rule. Clergy said discretion is best for each service and location.
Theodore Roosevelt and son Kermit planned a two week hunting trip near Kapit Plains. The elder Roosevelts planned to stay with Sir Alfred Pease and pursue small game during the fatigue period. Reports indicate stores were dispatched and caravan porters tested as part of the preparations.
Washington April 47 Important changes in the organisation of the Southern Railway Company to become effective May 1 were announced at the headquarters of the company here today Carroll P Cooper manager of the St Louis Louisville lino appointed general agent at Memphis Vice President T C Powell relieved of supervision of the operating department of the St Louis Louisville line but will continue to represent the southern as a director of the St Louis Terminal Company of the Kentucky and Indiana Bridge Company C L Harris, superintendent at Knoxville appointed general superintendent of the St Louis Louisville Lines. Alexander Stewart general superintendent of motive power and equipment Dow Lum chief engineer maintenance of way and G W Taylor, general superintendent of transporta tion extended over the St Louis Louisville lines
A vintage style notice promotes Pep-To-Lac as a refreshing drink for tired throats. It claims no heart stimulant and invites readers to purchase for five cents at local stores. The wording reflects early 20th century advertising language.
Washington reports former Wisconsin congressman Joseph W Babcock died at his home at 9 45 am He was 89 and had suffered weeks of liver and kidney troubles Babcock served fourteen years in the House and chaired the Republican Congressional Committee guiding six campaigns for a Republican majority He was born in Swanton Vermont and was a key party operative in the era
Rail commission chair McLendon says there is no real disagreement with Governor Smith beyond newspapers. He discusses Georgia port rates for cotton, compares them with Texas and Alabama, and predicts possible outcomes of the Cincinnati and AP Morgan cases impacting interstate rate cuts.
West Virginia Senator Scott argues against a downward tariff revision favored by New England, saying it harms the South. He defends protection as beneficial to his state and country, citing coal and lumber in his defense. Oklahoma Senator Gore challenges tariff links to wage and miner conditions, while other colleagues debate economic impacts amid a Senate scene.
Colonel Duncan B. Cooper and Robin J. Cooper remain out on bail as judge overrules motion for new trial in their murder case. Defense to appeal to the supreme court, bond unchanged, court to next Saturday for bill of exceptions. judge notes tally of murders in the county since the Cooper trial began.
The Francis Scott Key Memorial Association has located the original Star Spangled Banner manuscript and seeks to borrow it for display at the old Key mansion in Georgetown DC. The owner is unlikely to part with the treasured relic, but officials aim to secure possession for exhibition.
Washington April 27 republican senators debated a substitute plan for the Payne Bill. The proposal would tax tea and coffee at 10 cents per unit and 10 cents per pound, with other articles to follow. The measure aims to illustrate the tax system and extend American markets while delaying final action until administrative details are settled.
In Montgomery Alabama on April 2 a municipal code dispute arises over amendments not clearly in the record. Officials warn that annulling the result could cause confusion and affect city laws currently in force.
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