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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1911
Page
6
A dense excerpt lists subscription terms for The Constitution outside Atlanta and notes staff roles in New York. it mixes editorial jabs about Bryan and Lorimer with weather opinions, war reports, and foreign affairs satire referring to Mexico Spain and the Dutch. It reflects early 20th century press style and political banter.
The Washington Herald urges the congress of mothers in Washington to pursue life saving work beyond sentiment. It praises the move toward scientific study of infant mortality and child health, noting an economic motive alongside mercy. It calls for light on child preservation and eradicating causes of needless deaths from cradle to grave.
The Dominion of Canada seeks to bar the American negro from entry, arguing unfitness for the northern climate. Negotiations are under way with Canada, while northern presses shift toward realism, showing tolerance and a push to keep the south as the respected home for the race. The piece notes North and Canada acknowledge the problem, but shy away from inviting blacks to settle. It cites The Constitution praising the south as a corrective force, while urging the race to reform its worst elements to fit productive roles.
Columbus Georgia joins the southern surge toward commission government. A conference forms a propaganda committee to educate and mobilize support, following Birmingham and Rome trends. The movement reflects growing citizen vigilance and dissatisfaction with current municipal administration practices.
A collection of folk verses and quips from a Georgia era section. Includes poetic lines about winter and May, farm life sayings, a humorous note on the old-fashioned man with a lapel pin, and a playful petition rhyme.
Atlanta city eyes an unlikely boost as manager Dan Carey seeks to acquire animal specimens for Grant Park from actors on tour. Emmy Destinn and Slezak bring mascots a cat named Ocelot and a dog named Atlanta, while Geraldine Farrar travels with twelve Beene geese trained for the stage. The piece details the animals on tour and their care as they prepare to travel through the city.
In Macon Georgia on April 27 special report Atlanta men now head both branches of Georgia Royal Arch Masonry for the first time. Dr J B Roberts of Atlanta elected illustrious grand master of the Grand Council and Judge John R Wilkinson of Atlanta elected grand high priest. both rose amid opposition from southern lodge delegates. Atlanta with over 2500 members argues for prominent Mason honors as conventions adjourned with a banquet and departures toward home.
A man using aliases claimed to be a Baltimore typewriter firm rep targeting Cordele area agents. He offered to appoint a local agent and sell a typewriter for cash with notes to follow, a scheme traced to several cities per an Atlanta company letter to M. K. Murphy of Parker Railway News. Poultrymen Organize in Columbus to push industry growth and court Muscogee Superior Court for charter. incorporators include J. B Banks John 3 Jenkins Park B. Dexter William Caffey and other local poultry supporters.
Six members of the Irish O Haras clan will be laid to rest at Oakland and West View cemeteries this afternoon. The large funeral draws hundreds from across the country as the clan, known for Catholic Irish birth or descent, marks its annual burial. Carriages are fully booked and many will ride via streetcars to the cemeteries. The deceased include Mike Monk of Madisonville Kentucky Bridso Sherlock Pat McNamara Thomas Carroll Pat ONeal and James Hara killed in Savannah by a railroad accident.
Randolph County sparse notice says Randolph Superior Court in Cuthbert convenes next Monday for the regular term. The brief item records a scheduled session in the court calendar with location Cuthbert Georgia and date to be observed.
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce endorses Mayor Courtland Winn's call to fund a trip for Fulton counitys veterans to the Confederate reunion in Little Rock Arkansas. Fred Paxon announcements stress duty pride and historic gratitude, urging strong public support and financial aid for the aged veterans of sixty five.
Athens Ga April 27 Special We the jury find the mule not guilty in the moonshine case In re of United States against one black mule 14 years old and one black mule years old with wagon and harness The officers enforcing the moonshine law flushed their game and the illicit dealers fled leaving the team with the goods Aquor team and equipment seized after process of law the unusual verdict held the mule not implicated in the still busting
Barnesville Georgia April 27 promising leaders join Barnesville Convention to organize a State Chamber of Commerce. Hon A O Bacon honorary president and Hon C L Bartlett M C named. Frederick J Paxon of Atlanta Chamber and A J Long of Macon Chamber among early acceptances. Efforts include high officials and many city chambers. Central of Georgia Railway arranging travel, Barnesville hosting events July convention aims and reception.
Dr MH Bradley former minister of Trinity church will visit Atlanta mid May delivering three lectures and two sermons. He preaches at Trinity on May 4 and speaks at Washington Seminary graduation May 17 and at Atlanta Theological Seminary graduation May 11. He also delivers an address at First Congregationalist and conducts services May 14.
Hugh Hancock died at his home in Jefferson at 2 o clock in the afternoon at age 63. A progressive farmer and active in local politics he served in the Georgia legislature in 1899. Survived by a 94 year old mother. Interment at Woodbine cemetery tomorrow at o o clock conducted by the Masons.
In Cuthbert Georgia on April 27 Randolph County advances road work by inviting expert builders. County commissioners plan to cooperate with specialists and will host them to study improved methods. Resolutions were adopted to widen public roads and divide them into three classes for better construction and maintenance.
Elberton Ga April 27 Speciacy three carloads of automobiles have been sold and distributed in Elberton and surrounding counties. People swap houses lots and country places for them. The spread of cars has spurred the good roads movement and county commissioners are quickly improving the roads.
The Second District convention of Georgia I O O F met in Lithonia on April 17 with Lithonia lodge hosting. Members gathered at the Lithonia Institute hall for public speaking, then held a secret session at the I O O F hall after barbecue. Prominent attendees included Dr J T Longino division department grand master, J B Bodenhamer, W H Abbott, and other leaders.
Camp Barnett UC No 1144 held its annual election Wednesday morning electing Captain F L Walthall as commander to succeed the late Captain Ly D Watson. Other officers chosen included S H Mays fret Weutenart J H Thruston second lieutenant Z T Buttrill third lieutenant CoS Maddox adjutant JW Metford quartermaster W J Kimberl and others. delegates for the Little Rock reunion named Maddox Mays & McDaniel Ball ZT Buttrill W J Bledsoe.
Robert G. Owen has been elected city treasurer by the mayor and council to succeed the late Giles D. Webb. He has served as assistant to Webb and is familiar with the duties of the office.
The Macon theatrical season for 1910-1911 ends with tonight's performance of The Chocolate Soldier. Since opening last August, 69 attractions have appeared at the Grand.
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