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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1910
Page
11
The column parodies political figures and current events, noting Gifford Pinchot Roosevelt and Alice Roosevelt Longworth with satirical asides. It laments press coverage, comments on Wall Street signs, and questions political reform, crime, and public figures amid a lively mosaic of names and places.
Georgia’s Senate reversed a fatal vote on Senator Mathews’ constitutional amendment authorizing rural counties to levy local taxes for high schools. The 37 to 2 final tally followed a prior 17 to 10 defeat, with advocates arguing the measure would equalize educational opportunities and end rural poverty. Supporters say the constitution must adapt to modern needs and that counties alone should decide education funding.
Insurgent gains in Kansas and Iowa foretell a national realignment. In Kansas, insurgents captured six House seats while stand patters won two. Governor Stubbs was renominated by progressives with a 27,372 margin. In Iowa, insurgent unity strengthened, with Cummins and DeWiver pushing a platform denouncing the new tariff while backing insurgent lawmakers.
A political analysis says Republicans face a dead center as blunders and inaction erode prestige and organization. It argues a primary is not an election and warns that western state results may foretell a sweeping Democratic victory in the fall. Democrats urged to avoid folly and unite for a bright path.
Andrew D White denounces mawkish sympathy for criminals citing rising homicide rates and weak legal procedures. Judge Maddox calls for harsher penalties as reform urged for judicial process to curb killings. Georgia and other states urged to strike down legal loopholes and enforce stronger punishment.
Thomaston Georgia August 4 special report announces R. E. Lee Institute board securing Professor C. W. Reed of Roswell as vice president and professor of mathematics and sciences. Reed Mercer A B graduate valedictorian of his class this year and former R. E. Lee instructor. He succeeds Professor Brian Brown who resigned to become chemist for the American Naval Stores Company in Savannah.
Hon Joseph F Gray spoke at the Valdosta court house about reelection as railroad commissioner. Introduced by B P Denmark he framed the office as business oriented not legislative and cited twenty years in transportation. Supporters Brown and Smith voiced strong backing and Lowndes county sentiment suggested a large vote.
Fulton representative George Brown proposes a law prohibiting furnishing common drinking cups in hotels stations offices and other public places and states the bill has been sent to the proper committee for consideration. The Atlanta park system has already abolished the public drinking cup by order of the park commission.
A party of nearly half a dozen South Carolina investors toured Americus to study Sumter County farm lands for potential purchases and settlement. Led by L David and G L David of Bennettsville and others from Cheraw and Pageland, the group joins a growing immigration trend from Palmetto State residents moving to Sumter County for land deals. Purchases in recent months total about a half million dollars, inspiring more buyers to relocate here.
Arrangements have been completed for a Good Roads rally at Hutchinson's Springs between Chamblee and Doraville. Speakers will begin at 11:30 Eastern time with a barbecue and basket dinner to follow. The event draws enthusiasts from Fulton DeKalb and Gwinnett counties to the Peachtree road roadside site along a road praised as one of the finest in Georgia.
The second final meeting of the Georgia Baptist Assembly will convene at Blue Ridge Georgia on August 7 for a pass that lasts until August 21. Delegates are on hand and reports indicate a record attendance. The assembly began in May of last year and now occupies a large auditorium with a restaurant and tents on the grounds. Dr W Daniel of Atlanta will preach the opening sermon and many prominent Baptists will be on the program.
A city committee, with the mayor present, again discussed possible crematory sites and garbage receiving stations in the mayor's office. An executive session excluded reporters while promising further visits to proposed sites and receiving stations. A board of health member predicted a site by 1920 after another inquiry.
Chairman G R Hutchens of the prison commission, appointed last October to fill the unexpired term of Judge Turper, seeks reelection starting January 1, 1911. He says his heavy duties prevent personal canvassing, asks county officers in all 100 counties to judge his fitness, and invites political friends to guide his candidacy while promising to respond to any requests for service.
Edward H. Walker, an anti-faction candidate, calls compulsory education and a statewide rogda system the only clear issues in the gubernatorial race. He argues voters face a choice between education and roads or factionalism without either, and he dares the judgment of ten average voters. He proposes a ten-course dinner for the two losers after inauguration to fund the governor’s mansion feed. Walker campaign HQ reports growing support for his platform.
The Georgia House discussed adopting Judge John L Hopkins's revised code as the state code. Opponents led by Joe Hut Halli argued the code contains repealed laws and urged a perfect code. Supporters, including Kendrick, Lawrence, Jones, Fullbright, Alexander, Lovejoy, and Huey, contended repeal bills could fix conflicts and praised Hopkins's work as a top code, aiming for a new state-wide code.
Governor Brown signed the Persons bill amending the constitution to let counties levy taxes to support high schools if voters approve the amendment. The session also sent notices districtwide and advanced amendments to ease county fund transfers and judge compensation, plus Augusta debt limits for municipal improvements.
The proposed optometry regulation failed to reach a constitutional majority in the House yesterday. Introduced by Mr. Bureb of Laurens, it aimed to curb traveling opticians without fixed offices and create a board of examiners to assess competency. A registration certificate and a $5 license fee were to be required, but opposition secured defeat.
The coming year aims to raise funds across Methodist, Baptist and Presbyterian churches for home and foreign missions. Georgia targets include 507,283 for home missions and over 2,000,000 in the South. Southern Methodists seek about 600,000 for home and 851,020 for foreign missions. Presbyterians plan 40,000 for home and 80,000 for foreign missions. Baptists request 285,008 in Georgia for home and related needs.
The railroad commission heard argument on Edison Georgia residents petitioning for improved depot facilities. Howe and Pottis and J B Turner represented the railroad, AL Miller a local legislator spoke for the county, while Mayor Jenkins and many citizens supported the petition.
The Crawford County News reports a bid to advertise ex governor Hoke Smith's July 30 Macon speech, with Crawford County delegation seating reserved. The Macon Telegraph criticizes Hoke Smith and H. H. Pers as repeatedly seeking office under the banner of progressive democracy, accusing them of greed for office.
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