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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1910
Page
7
The piece notes booming Georgia economy with new towns in Müriwetheer Lowndes and Emanuel counties, rising land values, and a surge of local banks and weekly papers. It touts newspaper men moving to the countryside, strong patronage, and widespread optimism for farmers and merchants statewide.
The death of Mayor William J. Gaynor would be a national calamity for New York and the country. Gaynor’s brief tenure brought a firm, intelligent hand, wiping out graft and upholding democratic principles while pursuing a businesslike, judicial administration. His poise under pressure and rejection of sensationalism underscored the public esteem for his trusted leadership.
Enthusiasm for a land owners exposition in autumn spreads among Atlanta and Georgia business leaders. Prominent figures urge quick materialization to attract sturdy settlers and promote white tenants buying farms, aligning buyers with sellers through a formal mechanism. The Constitution seeks broad input from individuals, counties, and organizations on this growth oriented proposal.
The New York Tribune notes a shift in the political mood as Republicans seek to muzzle Speaker Cannon while insurgents gain control of the fight. It argues the public will not be fooled by late appeals for harmony and anticipates fall votes turning toward democracy.
The piece praises Chilean President Montt and notes Taft administration efforts to host him in Beverley and across the East. It emphasizes cordial exchanges, friendly diplomacy, and the belief that closer ties between the Americas benefit both nations, with Root cited as a precedent.
Germany sells two 20 year old battleships to the Ottoman Empire for 4 500 000. The sale, aimed at quick profit, reflects poorly on German diplomacy and may hurt Western perceptions of Germany as eastern nations eye the Orient for future commerce.
Girard Fiennes, a military critic, analyzes a new phase of the anti German scare in England. He foresees a potential conflict between the United States and Canada, arguing that public opinion and strategic misgivings could raise tensions beyond mere rhetoric. The piece appears in a recent issue of The London.
The piece argues that Britain would overwhelm the American fleet, while Americans show little commercial interest in Dominion ties. It notes friendly cross border sentiment and the possibility of eventual organic unity only as a distant academic prospect, with war fears lingering in summer musings.
Readable scraps from Georgia campaign pages show Brown supporters organizing in Floyd and Emanuel counties. Clashes with Hoke Smith backers, voter registration debates, and club formations highlight a heated state race across Sumter, Laurens, Gilmer, and surrounding counties.
Joseph F Gray, railroad commissioner for Georgia, responds to The Journal and The Constitution with a detailed defense of his duties. He explains that only the chairman and rate expert must give full time, others receive salaries, and he represents the people of the state not Savannah alone. He cites law from 1907, notes Savannah chamber of commerce ties, and asserts impartiality in rate matters.
A Talladega County mob chases a Black person accused of abducting and assaulting a young white girl near Talladega. One suspect has been captured, another remains at large as the sheriff, injured en route, faces a critical condition in a tense, developing scene.
Dr. W. M. Ethridge declares candidacy for Atlanta Fifth Ward council. He has lived in Atlanta fourteen years and in the ward six years, owning property there. If elected, he promises to serve to the best of his ability. Opponents named as M. Moon and B. Brentn.
A heated discussion among Mayor Maddox and Aldermen Pomeroy Pittman and others failed to reach a plan on locating a crematory or disposing of garbage. The bond commission and board of health will report on sending a committee to investigate, with a full council vote next Monday afternoon.
Atlanta friends and Georgia officials mourn the attempted assassination of New York Mayor Gaynor. Messages of sympathy pour in from civic leaders including Robert Adamson’s associates, the Young Men's Democratic League of Fulton, and railroad commissioners.
The Clark University farmers round-up institute opens with discussions on Home Buying and farm improvement. Dr H E Stockbridge speaks on Winter Cover Crops and Legumes while A G Hantings covers best seed varieties for Georgia. Dr M A Mason urges staying on the farm and dignifying farm work.
Savannah politician Joseph F. Gray spent the morning in Cordele meeting friends and discussing his bid to succeed himself on the railroad commission. He argued qualifications should be the sole test for membership and left for Americus in the afternoon.
Adjutant General Scott signed commissions promoting Lieutenant Arminion Wright to major and paymaster of the cavalry and Captain C. C. Smith to major and paymaster in the ordnance department. Wright serves with the second squadron of cavalry and Smith with company K of the Fifth Infantry. The Atlanta officers are described as competent and highly regarded in military circles. Separately, the Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling in Park vs Fogarty regarding Patrick D. Horkab's Augusta estate of 120000. The dispute centered on a 615 Telfair Street residence left to a daughter for 2600 and the property held until younger children reach age. The court ruled the daughter has no property in fee simple until all younger children reach age.
Washington August. Proposed advances in the freight rate on five stock of 20 cents a hundred pounds between Missouri and Mississippi river points, which would have taken effect August 16, will be suspended pending an inquiry by the Interstate Commerce Commission into the reasonableness of the increase.
Georgia rifle team candidates from fifteen men will compete for the national Camp Perry pull at Atlanta military rifle range behind Fort McPherson. The top twenty four scores advance to Camp Perry with a team captain range officer spotter and coach named. Details list officers noncommissioned officers and guards from Fifth and Second infantry and Second cavalry with assignments for the Fort McPherson trials and range duties.
Several hundred Masons from Fulton and nearby counties depart Atlanta by Georgia railroad at 6:30 AM from Union Station to Monroe Walton county for the fifth district Masonic convention under Generous Warren lodge. Delegations from Campbell, Clay and Douglas counties expected. programs include degrees, speeches by G M Napier and T H Jeffries, and a supper before continued degree work, with return planned before midnight.
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