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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1908
Page
9
A jumble of editorials and remarks attacking politicians and events. Notes on Japan, Taft, and burns on campaign planks mix with observations on lynching, law, and public figures. The piece alludes to Emperor William and King Edward, jokes about farming, and quips on journalism.
New York officials debate revoking licenses for reckless speedings to curb dangerous driving. The piece compares speeding to a locomotive in unsafe hands and argues stricter measures are needed to protect pedestrians and regulate urban and rural traffic. It notes broader tax disparities in Georgia counties and calls for a fair, uniform system.
Baltimore reports show the Seaboard Air Line under receivership making gains including Tampa terminals renovation aimed for completion by January 1 at a cost of about half a million dollars. New rails warehouses and terminal improvements signal readiness for rising Panama and Latin American traffic.
President Roosevelt unveils a plan to form a national agricultural commission for a systematic study of farmer conditions. He announces five prominent educators and publicists to lead broad investigations and report before Congress’s fall session, aiming to promote welfare in agricultural communities.
The Chicago Record Herald endorses the president’s agricultural commission act, urging cooperation between rural communities and educators. It argues that systematic inquiry and input from independent sources will yield benefit to farmers, industries, and rural development.
A Georgia letter urges Democrats to unite after the primary to back the party nominee and preserve white supremacy. It cites Governor Smith or Elon and Joseph M. Brown, calling for 210000 votes to support party harmony and end internal bickering. Signed by JOSEPH T. DERRY.
Special call issued by W C Bunn chairman seventh district democratic executive committee for a convention at Chickamauga Georgia on August 28 1908 to consolidate primary returns nominate a candidate for sixty first congress elect a new executive committee and transact other business. Delegates to be chosen by county committees and routed by special trains from Chattanooga to Chickamauga and back.
A poetic reminiscence recalls children chasing the legendary bag of gold at the rainbow’s end. The pace shifts from bright colors to fading arcs as years pass, with grownups on the rim of the sky cherishing childhood memories. Augusta Wall from Atlanta Ga signs the verses.
A complaint filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission by the Shreveport Traff ic Association accuses Shreveport Louisiana entities of freight rate discrimination in favor of Pine Bluff Texarkana and Magnolia Arkansas. The case targets the Vicksburg Shreveport and Pacific Louisiana and North Western and St Louis Southwestern Railroad Companies.
A garbled column segment blends weather, politics, and poetry. It references saintly politicians in Texas, a radiant Sabbath, and warnings about campaigns. The piece interleaves seasonal imagery of blizzards and sun with reflections on life, hope, and labor.
Governor Smith approved the electric headlight bill yesterday, author Tift of Dougherty. The measure requires Georgia railroads to equip main line engines with electric headlights. Opponents Peeples Bryan and Jordan of Louisville and Nashville and Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis railroads protested, and a court challenge may follow the legislative irregularities question.
A daytime break in at Captain J B Richards residence led to the arrest of John Lloyd after a ten block pursuit across Highland and Decatur streets. A pocketbook with money and a pair of pants were recovered, with Miss Richards and neighbors aiding the chase before Officers Tedder and Maddox apprehended the suspect.
Judge Orr dismissed the perjury case against T. D. Manjet of Manjet & Company after the hearing, with Manjet not making a statement. Earlier, A. G. Cigar Company had offered twenty five cents on the dollar to settle debts, which Manjet rejected, leading to an attachment suit. The Pendleton attachment was also dismissed on motion, and Manjet was represented by W. A. Post of Newnan.
Plans announced for the notification meeting of John W. Kern Democratic vice presidential nominee at the Coliseum on the state fair grounds seating 14 000. The program opens at 1 30 p m August 25 with Thomas Taggart calling the meeting and Norman E Mack presiding. Theodore E Bell delivers the notification speech and Kern offers his acceptance speech with music and a Bryan address on trusts. Bryan and Mack will attend Kerns residence on North Pennsylvania street after the event.
A New Orleans excursion crowd was misinterpreted by a Tennessee traveler who claimed refugees were dying of yellow fever. Officials issued a flat denial stating no yellow fever existed in New Orleans and the tale was a false scare amid promotional literature.
Birmingham dispatch reports that populist candidate Watson will tour Mississippi next month with Carroll of New York delivering the notification. The pair will open the campaign in Hattiesburg, announcing Watson and Coxey as the party’s speakers in the state tour starting on a yet to be fixed date.
Professor M. G. Dennis of the sixth district agricultural college visits Brooks Georgia as guest of Sam Boykin Fayette County trustee. He conducts a thorough canvass of the district in the interest of the school. The school opens September 2.
A Huntsville dispatch reports W. M. Scroggins a leading Madrefon County citizen is dying at the life home near Lew Hope after his chest was crushed by a mule.
The attorney general advised the governor cannot veto a constitutional amendment but may need approval before submission. Governor Smith discussed the issue with AG Hart and concluded the amendment would go to the people without his signature, treating the governor as the submission agent rather than a veto power.
A letter received by Michael Hay from his sweetheart declares she would marry Wars if he clears of highway robbery charges from June 14. Barre and F B Gately were tried in Judge Roan's court, sentenced to twelve months in the chafin gang. Prosecution weakness lay in lack of positive ID by the robbery victim Rooney. Jury verdict guilty with misdemeanor recommendation. Attorney Eugene Dicker states no new trial will be sought.
In Barnesville Ga August 18 a stockholders meeting perfected organization of a new bank to be named Barnesville Bank with W A Prout as president Rumble as vice president Emmet Langford as banker. Directors chosen include W U A Prow Rumble J G Bush ML Anderson and E Langford. Capitalization set at 25000 with all stock subscribed and September 16 set for opening.
Mrs. Peter Philips aged 60, wife of a prominent Hanson farmer, died by self harm in Madison Florida. She was under medical care and with her daughter when she disappeared at 3 a.m. Her body was found in a well with neck injuries. The daughter discovered the vanishing. A physician attended prior to the tragedy.
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