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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1910
Page
7
The 1910 Constitution page features political commentary and satirical notes on Ballinger Pinchot Taft and Roosevelt era disputes. It includes columns on candidates, aviators, and local clubs, with reflections on baseball in Georgia towns and the public mood during a heated campaign season. The piece blends editorials with social observations and humor.
Edmonds urges Georgians abroad to return and aid Georgia’s development as the Georgia State Fair in Macon promotes a “homecoming” push. Secretary E H Duhyan seeks 10 000 names of native Georgians living out of state to invite them back to explore opportunities in cities and countryside, emphasizing Georgia offers diverse chances for brain and brawn.
A Georgia tax reform movement aims to overhaul the system to ensure all wealth pays its fair share. A proposed state board would secure county equalization to reduce disparities, counter tax dodging, and make taxation more impartial. The note urges careful study of the bill and underscores reform as a public duty.
A Atlanta essay notes a rising trend of camping near the city as healthful recreation. Families rent or pitch tents along suburban spaces with easy access to work, praising nature returns, affordable costs, and improved vigor for workers and the city at large.
In Atlanta the arrival of visitors prompts locals to showcase hospitality with original touches. The Great White Way initiative is cited as a material aid to enhancing entertaining manners and ambiance.
The department of commerce reports U S luxury imports for year ending June 30 1910 at 250 million dollars doubling 1907 levels. Diamonds and laces lead, with cotton from the South sustaining balance of trade. every cent higher cotton prices add about 80 million to the credit side. Georgia shows statewide gains as national prosperity grows.
The national gathering of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows will meet in Atlanta next month. The city aims to showcase its hospitality and courtesies to fraternal leaders, known for charity and public spirit, expecting lavish hosting as in prior cities.
A digest of editorials from Athens Banner Columbus Enquirer Sun Waycross Herald Dalton Acsus Valdosta Times and other papers weighs Hoke Smith and Joe Brown. Critics slam Browns address while Smith backers praise his political path and warn of shifts. Readers see tensions in Georgia's 1900s gubernatorial contest and calls to study records before voting.
In San Francisco August 16 attorneys A A Moore Stanley Moore and J F Barratt representing Patrick Calhoun were released from county jail at midnight after serving an eight day contempt sentence. Their release followed a high reaction with friends, spectators lining streets and a midnight banquet. The case concerns Calhoun's bribery trial over toll road privileges and perceived bench rulings linked to Judge Lawlor's political candidacy for the supreme bench.
College Park citizens gather at council chamber at 8 tonight to adopt resolutions endorsing Edward H Walker for governor on an anti faction platform. Mayor Bettis and Byron Hale help organize. resolutions praise Walker’s mayoral administration and urge voters to support a businessman platform. Local reports say Walker could win county support statewide.
Concord’s Charles T. Smith writes from August 13, 1910, detailing Georgia’s lagging state payments to about 16,000 teachers, the annual December to January debt, and a $7.5 million cash shortage. He cites a long standing 1884 act, ongoing delays, and calls for remedy as funds barely cover annual expenses while the debt persists.
Editor H. Estokare denounces William Schley Howard for promising free government seed to farmers in the fifth district to curry Democratic votes. The Southern Ruralist and leading agricultural journals condemn the graft as a misuse of public funds. Farmers nationwide reject such advance bribes, calling it political rot and fraud.
The Georgia Launderers Association met in Savannah for a two day session to decide whether to affiliate with the national group. Key members included Vice President George H Fauna and Thomas A Martin of Atlanta. Tomorrow features talks on quality and systematizing chaos as a legislative move is planned to curb Chinamen and others from spitting on clothes while ironing for pay.
The Epworth League of the Methodist Episcopal Church organized the City Union of Epworth Leagues for colored members at Fort Street Methodist. Dr J Garland Penn presided and officers were elected including W Owalsby president and J Barclay mercy and help, with an executive committee from eight leagues. A 200-voice Epworth League chorus will tour city churches to attract youth. A national Methodist Episcopal convention for education and missions is planned in Atlanta in June 1911, with bishops invited and lectures by Bishop W A Quayle and D A L for Oklahoma City mentioned.
Washington notes the 1900 census shows Pittsburg, Pa. at 458,905 with 82,393 growth to 538,905, an 18.2 percent rise since 1900 when combined with Allegheny. Syracuse, N Y. stands at 137,249, up 38,875 or 26.6 percent from 108,374 in 1900.
Myrtle Blackstock of 346% Marietta street told police that Arthur Webb, a jealous lover, dragged her from a house into riverbank woods, then cut her hair and forced male attire. Webb pleaded guilty claiming drunkenness. Acting Recorder Aldine Chambers fined him $15 and costs, with 30 days in jail for nonpayment.
Ex President Roosevelt and Gifford Pinchot head a guest list for the Brotherhood of St. Andrew meeting in Nashville. Also attending is the bishop of Chicago. The event runs from September 38 to October 2.
Dr C A Ridley of Beaumont Texas fills the Baptist Tabernacle pulpit for the month of August in the absence of Dr Broughton who is in New York City. He preaches a series on What Jesus Claimed for Himself and spoke at Baraca tents on Luckie Street. About 100 attendees signaled a desire for greater power and a more useful life.
The Eighth District Georgia medical group meets in Monticello on Wednesday August 17 to organize its fourth annual session. Officers include Dr. J H Greesling Greensboro president Dr. D H DuPres Athens secretary treasurer and Dr L H Goss Athena councillor. Arrangements from Jasper County include Drs W M Bullard J V Davis Howard Bullard FR FF Carey F B Belcher L M Ellis and Charles Ridley.
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