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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1908
Page
9
An erratic, fragment filled column blends weather notes with political asides and literary references. It cites Spain, New York visits, diamond markets, ship plans, and a stray horse killing anecdote, all tied by a jumbled stream of names and events from various places and times.
The forestry bureau asserts vast untapped water power in the southern Appalachians could anchor a future cotton weaving center in the region. It warns forest denudation threatens stream flow, urging congressional funding to establish the Appalachian forest reserve to unlock billions in southern industry.
A Georgia editor accuses Governor Smith of skipping memorials for Civil War heroes while in office and questions the state's leadership. The letter urges public support to recall the governor, citing past loyalties and the memory of the war dead.
A mosaic column blends verse about April storms and lilting fiddle tunes with reports from a Georgia settlement. It includes rural humor about Uncle Billy, a preacher, and a runaway mule, plus weather reflections, local sayings, and a mused celebration of spring and religion in light, folksy prose.
A. W. Farlinger was omitted from a Fulton county legislative candidate list published by The Constitution. He has remained in the race and his supporters expect him to be among the top three winners at the June primary. Other candidates include Henry W. Grady Alex W Stephens Henry A. Alexander Edward Crowaile Dr. George Brow Walter McElreath Walter Sims and Sager Latham.
A long contested column tracks Hoke Smith Georgia immigration positions from his Europe trip to a secret railroad commission decision. It cites the Farmers Union president Duckworth and Albany figure Betjeman, arguing Smith misleads workers while backing foreign immigration in practice.
The Fulton county grand jury for March term urged stronger state bank laws and made banking a felony for officers or directors who misuse funds. They praised county officials, called for a fireproof courthouse, road maintenance, and improved jail security while commending superintendent Brittain and others for reforms and integrity.
In Tallapoosa Georgia on April 28 burglars entered the post office and several shops including a barber shop on Alabama street and a drug store. They pried doors and took small sums and cigars, with no arrests reported. Local officials suspect youths due to lack of evidence of other suspects. Murray sworn in as comptroller of the currency replacing Ridgely.
Naples April 20 Prince Hollb de Bagan and Mme Anna Gould with their party prepared to depart tomorrow for Rome. They have rented apartments at the Grand Hotel there. One of Mme Goulds automobiles has been sent to Nice and Italy, and it is believed she will spend several days on the Riviera.
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