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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1909
Page
9
A humorous compilation from The Constitution features traveling reps and editors lampooning the 1908 tariff debate. It references Taft’s tariff plan, Alabama politics, Lincoln cent imagery, Peary, Harper’s Weekly, and a city paper’s wit about legislature in session.
The Atlanta Journal editor, branded as a fishmonger and bully by critics, vows to answer personal attacks with equal measures of candor and accountability. The public deserves facts, he says, and will judge accordingly.
Representatives of the local typographical union press to bring the International Typographical Union's 1910 convention to Atlanta. They are in St Joseph for the 1909 session and advocate favorable consideration. Organized labor forms a substantial civic element and Atlanta offers facilities for a gathering of this magnitude. May I come to pass.
The editorial criticizes Taft for perceived tariff revisions and warns the Republican Party risks public trust. It argues the bill is not a true reform, notes factional pressures, and predicts relief for workers if the law yields real benefits. The piece foresees a decade of economic recovery once policy uncertainties fade.
A debate on reforming court practice critiques paid physicians who testify in delicate cases. It argues for a regular lunacy commission of unbiased physicians to avoid biased expert opinions and safeguard justice and public safety.
A collage of verses, snippets, and quips from Georgia culture and citizens. Observations on wealth, life, weather, and politics mix with poems about swimming and hills. Includes humorous notes on a senator hopeful, local chatter, and reflections from the Walker County Messenger.
New Orleans crime wave linked to the Black Hand ends after a citywide crackdown. Police pursued and convictions followed a brutal murder of a boy, resulting in hangings and life sentences. Dozens of extortionists and thieves were jailed or executed, driving the group from the city. This decisive method contrasts with Greater New York’s struggle.
In a playful take on the whisky controversy, President Taft postpones a definitive ruling, retreating to Beverly Massachusetts to ponder the question. The piece mocks the prohibition town setting and imagines absurd comparisons to Birmingham as editors and readers debate the term.
A leading alienist cited as an expert in the Thaw case faces renewed criticism after claiming his earlier testimony that Thaw was insane was aimed at aiding the defense. He now asserts Thaw is sane, prompting questions about ethics in expert witnesses and the use of alienists in high profile trials.
The Senate approved Governor Brown's nominees including W L Stallings as solicitor of the city court of Newnan for four years from March 24 1910 after a hard, multi faction fight with Robert Orr as lead opponent. Other picks include D J Atkinson as judge of St Marys city court for two years, H E Oxford as judge of Ocilla city court for four years, and H J Quincy as Ocilla city court solicitor for four years from August 6 1800.
The annual camp meeting at Salem opened today and will run through August 13. Present are ministers Dr. C. E. Dowman presiding elder Rev. W. C. Butler pastor in charge Rev. Ford McRae Milledgeville Rev. W. M. Quillian Covington Rev. H. F. Branham Conyers Rev. i Christian Barnes Rev. Christian Gainesville.
Work tearing down old stores on Peachtree Street adjoining the Piedmont hotel began yesterday to clear space for the Piedmont Annex. Builders secured a 69 000 permit. total project cost nears 160 000. The Annex will add about 40 feet of frontage and ten stories, increasing rooms to 400 with 200 baths. Completion and furnishing are expected early next spring. Also under way is the Luckie Street grade raise to create a near level route from Peachtre to Spring streets.
The Georgia House debated a bill to fund additional buildings at the Milledgeville state reformatory and state farm. The measure, amid calls to separate inmates by race and sex and concerns over tuberculosis, passed 100 to 37 with an $8,000 appropriation split equally for a negro reformatory and a tuberculosis hospital after amendments and prior reductions.
The Georgia House approved a bill granting broader powers to the state agriculture commissioner and the state veterinarian and appropriated 5000 for tick eradication. The measure, introduced by Reid of Putnam and Johnson of Bartow, passed 119 to 21 to expand quarantine rules and transport restrictions on cattle in affected areas. The debate highlighted state and federal funding, with supporters arguing eradication will boost beef trade and rival states already investing heavily.
The Georgia House passed a bill to curb the Macon police court recorder's power, removing authority to fine up to 500 and sentences of 90 days in chain gangs. Supporters argued it protects public welfare, while opponents warned of risks. The measure carried 100 votes to 7.
H L Wilson C D Creaewell Julius J Wright and J W Wood filed suit against B S Ingram and officers of District Grand Lodge No 18 Grand United Order of Odd Fellows seeking 22000 damages. They allege funds marked as endowment for widows and children were misused to buy property worth at most 6000. Case says false entries hid the misapplication and that bonds and sureties were involved.
Rome Ga August. Grand jury attaches special attorney G M Maddox report covering 1905 to 1908 with review of county commissioners books. He lists 83 accounts totaling 4643.73 deemed illegal for board dealings and 26 vouchers totaling 2469.48 paid from county funds judged partly illegal though in good faith. Contracts appear lawful but not all shown in the minute book. Board members named include Cantrell Helms Horton Watters Duntiahoo Hanks Sheltos and J. (names incomplete).
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