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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1908
Page
11
A fragmented OCR from a 19th century periodical cites The Constitution in New York and abroad, noting press advertising, distribution through Atlante and New York, with commentary on figures like Taft and Russia. It touches on public figures, travel, divorces, and various political opinions in a rapid gossip-like digest.
The piece argues Southern railroad issues struggle amid regional agitation, while Northern lines float bonds with ease. Citing Richard Edmonds, it urges permanent public and legislative policies to reassure capital and bridge a perceived South-North investment gap.
The Columbia on capitol hill convention featured violence as Captain Capers, a Republican committeeman, threw a dissenting delegate. revolvers fired, profanity rang out, and the riot disrupted the session while delegates were chosen. The episode highlights tensions in Southern Republican delegate selection and race relations at the time.
A fragmented verse sketch from Georgia features the Old Sweetheart May as a deceiving spirit, with lines recalling past loves and rural imagery. Interleaved are dialect recounts of the barefoot boy, spring, and a Guardian figure, ending with a note on immigration policy and an upcoming resignation.
The road commission heard Central of Georgia Railway request to discontinue certain Atlanta Jonesboro suburban trains and restore a two cent per mile fare from Atlanta to Hapeville. The railroad has long charged one cent from Hapeville since the East Point streetcar line, aiming to curb streetcar competition. Commissions will decide later. Also, tax returns to the Comptroller General list Georgia property for major lines including Rome and Macon Dublin and Hawaian lines with franchise valuations. The Patick Ford case releasing a prior violation for pure food law prompted department statements. Laurens County dispute with Dodge resolved in Laurens favor, upholding the 1885 boundary line established by law. Governor Terrell appointed A. Anderson to re-survey providing a 1863 old line remains.
One of the most inperuimt certainly one of the most invereating numbers of the chautauqua program this week the subject of Dr Henry Sifies paradise to be delivered at the Grand opera house this evening. His theme Modern Science and the Belief in Immortality promises lively meaning for a popular audience. Dr Bradley is a beloved former Atlantan with Georgia ties and a respected preacher and thinker.
A Brenau College Conservatory program featured a student body formation of the United States flag and singing of My Country Tis of Thee, promoting national pride and patriotic education across the South. Also noted are humorous local items and a Fire damage anecdote in Kentucky, plus assorted quips from Baltimore Sun and Kansas City Independent.
In the courts a new machinery company received a charter from Judge Wendle ton yesterday morning. The firm named American Aspecially Manufacturing Company will engage in machinery manufacture and repair with capital stock 44000. Petitioners C. Nestham and O. W. Munk were represented by attorney Lownder 5 hou Dr WF Filmun.
Daniel Heyward of the Flagler Continental Hotel Atlantic Beach near Jacksonville travels to Atlanta for two weeks with headquarters at the Piedmont. He announces summer reservations open May 30 and expects many Atlantans to book, plus numerous conventions at the Continental during the season.
A freight wreck occurred one half mile west of Ryann Georgia on the Charleston and Western Carolina line. A bulged or broken something caused the crash. An unknown white tramp is believed to have been killed. None of the train crew were injured.
A fragmented dialogue scene shows Clever banter about engagement and unlucky love. A man claims many engagements, while Misa Sweet Girl reacts with annoyance and disbelief at the claim of never marrying any of them.
A collection of political commentary on Governor Smith and Hoke Smith, with sharp excerpts from The Atlanta Journal and The Telegraph, noting campaigns, foreign vs domestic railroads, June 1908 Georgia politics, and the public’s reaction to candidate positions.
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