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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1908
Page
4
The Constitution surveys Georgia peach growers and industry experts on a critical turning point. It argues for a unified, science-based distribution system to stabilize prices, expand markets beyond New York and Philadelphia, and prevent wasteful practices that hurt small and large growers alike.
A brief statement outlines cardinal Democratic principles for the coverat presidential election. Wr. Hegan appeals for popular contributions to fund a campaign of this magnitude. The piece urges citizen participation to curb special interest influence and supports a campaign finance system accessible to small donors.
Senator Felder urged abolishing the compiler of Georgia records. The Senate rejected the move, affirming history must be kept as an imperishable record under Governor Allen C Candler. The argument valued memory in stone versus tradition, praising the century‑long effort to chronicle Georgia from colonial times through the Confederacy.
Savannah’s strict Sunday closing on blind tigers clashes with weekday tolerance as six month seizure schemes yield $9,300 from Batch No. 1 and more penalties loom. The city’s effort to enforce the law meets acquittals, prompting debate over the economic impact and wider state lawlessness. The piece notes a $50,000 yearly potential, raising questions about enforcement and precedent across Georgia.
The city opposes a state general assembly move to extend municipal boundaries arguing it would hinder Atlanta's progress and force annexed areas to share costs. Local leaders defend the extension as essential to maintain municipal supremacy and surpass rival southern cities, confident Fulton representatives will reject anti expansion claims.
The piece advocates replacing annual Georgia General Assembly sessions with biennial meetings every fifty days. It credits Col J H Bistill, cites cost savings of $50,000 to $60,000 yearly, and urges delegating local charter grants to courts or secretary of state. It argues for broader reforms to curb local and unnecessary legislation.
A column urges readers to support the Democratic cause in November. It critiques The Thomasville Press for doubting victory, argues Georgia and New York show Democratic strength, and calls Georgia Democrats to rally, stand firm, and help swell a forthcoming victory for the ticket.
An editorial defense of newspaper criticism as a vital check on legislation and a force shaping public policy. It argues editors are honest public servants, capable of error but essential to democracy, and that free fearless press curbs demagoguery more effectively than courts.
A fragmentary verse compilation mixing religious themes and racial overtones. Mentions life’s tribulations, the sweet fields of Eden, visions of the Rock of Ages, and voices from a church meeting. Also includes political notes about suffrage, labor, and local community anecdotes.
Gerald Higgins, longtime auditor and later manager of Ward theatrical presentations on the Atlanta and West Point road, died in Richmond at noon. He was a brother of J Higgins, a well known railroad official, and linked to prominent Virginia Catholic families. Burial is set for Tuesday afternoon in Richmond with rail and theatrical figures attending.
Judge Covington from the Georgia legislature will headline a Central Y M C A meeting this afternoon at 3 30 with a talk on Things That Help a Man to Make Good The event includes Gideon representatives from Atlanta and Decatur and music by a First Baptist Church sextet from Hattiesburg Miss The conference aims to uplift moral and spiritual life among traveling salesmen and commercial travelers.
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