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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1910
Page
6
The author deems newspapers the great power in the world, capable of printing spoken word and reproducing everything quickly and intelligently. He elevates the church, public school, and newspaper as a triad of character and education, urging publishers to avoid insincerity and inaccuracy in ads and to promote factual statements.
A smoking car disaster left 13 dead and 12 injured as rescuers battled broken timbers and shattered glass. Headless bodies were found near the wreck and another victim remained seated in a window as workers telephoned for aid.
The first bale of Telfair county's 1910 cotton was raised by Captain Pd. Smith and weighed 350 pounds. It was purchased by Smith & Aiken for 16 cents per pound, with the bale consigned to Hunter Hearce & Baltey in Savannah.
Beverly Mase and August Woodruff, New York Republican chairman, spoke with President Taft about party rifts. Woodruff predicted a compromise on primaries, suggested possible candidacy renewal, and named Whitman and Stimson as potential contenders. He argued conventions would remain for nominations and pushed Meade-Phillips primaries against Hughes. Roosevelt's stance on direct primaries remains uncertain.
The article notes Mr Woodruff and President Taft as old Yale friends and suggests Roosevelt may refrain from urging direct primaries. It highlights strong opposition at the state convention and predicts a compromise, while Mr Woodruff declines definitive candidate talk.
Passenger travel details indicate a round trip from Richmond to Norfolk and return via Southern Railway on August 13 with sleeping cars, limited to August 28.
An August New York report describes the Duc de Montpensier visiting Hell's Kitchen when a gang fight broke out. Gunfire wounded two men. one died at the police station amid chaotic moments and a mistaken accusation escalated tension. A correction notes a related tragedy misidentification and a separate auto accident injured a boy near Edgewood avenue bridge.
The Lyric celebrated Miss Emma Bunting and her associate players with a centenary performance of Sweat Clover. Lola Halcombe starred opposite George Whitaker with strong turns by E R Henry and Bertha Leigh. The four act comedy drew full houses and featured a hat pin souvenir for each lady in attendance.
Preparations for the conservation congress in Atlanta October 7 and 8 advanced as two committees were formed by the chamber of commerce. A finance committee led by W. H. Kriegshaher and a program committee including Dr. McCallia will organize the agenda with speakers like Gifford Pinchot and former President Roosevelt among those expected. A separate note reports a local cotton sale in Leesburg bringing $98 per bale.
A suggested diet plan promotes cooler body temperature by avoiding meat at breakfast and favoring fruit, Grape-Nuts with cream, criep toast with butter, and Postum. The approach claims partial pre-digestion aids rapid assimilation and steadies energy, linking to broader dietary experiments and the book Wellville.
Obituary notices from Columbus and nearby areas report the death of Hon. B H Williams of Harris county after a long illness. Burial was held with Masonic honors at Masmilton. Also listed are deaths of Mrs. Arthur Wall of Jackson and Mrs. Jack Thaxton of Pepperton, with funeral details and survivors. Additional obituaries include Mrs. Ty B Alfred of Elberton, Joe Winter of Dallas formerly of Atlanta, Mrs. Alice Smith of Forest Park, C W D Blondworth, Mrs. M E Baxter, Mrs. Mary T Henderson, John Holton LaHatte, a Taylor infant, and William M Bainster with funeral arrangements and interment plans.
Citizens from Rabun and Habersham counties sign a petition to the Georgia governor and General Assembly urging preservation of Tallulah Falls. The group argues development would ruin the scenery enjoyed by thousands annually and requests protection for future generations.
A lively East Atlanta Improvement Club meeting in Hale's Grove discussed opposition to a crematory site and night soil dumping near the area. A committee was named to battle the issues, with speeches by R. J. Freeman, J. B. Everett, E. A. Minor, Aldine Chambers, Frank Wirby, and Dr. Horace Grant among others.
William A Dotter a 20 year old from Brunswick who left home three months ago to seek his fortune fell beneath a freight train at McDonough while trying to return home. He died at Atlanta hospital yesterday morning. The body will be sent to Brunswick for funeral and interment.
Captain Graham Lowe of the schooner Emerald arrived in Key West after being marooned for 48 hours with his crew of colored men. They were ashore seeking buttonwood in extreme south Florida when a mosquito attack forced abandonment. Lowe drifted 60 miles in a dinghy through heavy seas losing gear, lashed to the boat with a rope, and reached Key West Monday. He plans to pursue his missing crew in another boat.
A charter was granted the Southern Bonded Warehouse Company in Macon by Judge W H Felton. Incorporators include J F Heard K J Taylor B W Stetson J J Cobb B B Ford and W E Dunnody with capital of 50000. The project aims to boost Macon cotton receipts and involves local farmers and merchants led by the Macon Chamber of Commerce.
The first annual banquet of the Wall Shoe Dealers Association will be at Durand's Edgewood avenue rate at 6 20 this evening. Clerks will be entertained by members. The event aims to bond employers and clerks and become an annual affair. Leading speeches by W. W. Orr F. J. Faxon and W. S. Byck. Officers listed Mose Strouse president W. Orr vice president W. Sayck secretary and C. P. Strady treasurer.
Seaboard offers $15 round trip from Washington D C with return by August 28. Sale valid Saturday August 13 with limited dates. Tickets available for travel to the capital region and back through the specified window.
Harry G Poole suffered a painful eye injury when an embalming tube exploded during work on Mire, M B Baxter. He was rushed to Dr Ranglin and later home, with doctors hopeful the eye can be saved. Also notes West Side Progressive Club meeting at Harry Khlesinger's candy factory on Madison Avenue to discuss this year’s plans.
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