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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1907
Page
9
The column surveys political moods from Taft and Twain to Rockefeller and Panama, notes idle fears in finance vs solid real conditions, and cites Henry Frick on market steadiness. It cites Chicago blue laws, Georgia temperance, Philippine elections, and calls for steady leadership amid reform and development.
The article portrays Taft’s Columbus speech as a strategic clash with Bryan, framing Bryan as the democratic standard bearer while Taft ties himself to opposing views of Roosevelt. It notes Taft’s focus on Bryan’s past positions, critiques railroad policy, and anticipates Bryan’s likely presidential nomination by acclamation at the Democratic convention.
Colonel Henry Watterson stirred Kentucky with a prohibition talk that drew tempered reaction. He argued moderation over intemperance while notes of nostalgia for the old Kentucky ethos echoed, leaving many listeners unmoved as speakers and temperance advocates debated public virtue versus private vice. The commentary compares a political stance with the broader shift in Kentucky society and hints at national reactions to prohibition era policy.
A collage of humorous verse and poems with mentions of Georgia satire and city life. It blends rustic wisdom with social quips, reflecting on wealth, fashion, reform, and the search for a brighter, peaceful side beyond urban bustle.
The piece notes a sunny stretch with a forecast for probable showers on Friday and mocks fashion choices for Miss Lady Dainty as she heads to Whitehall. It compares yesterday’s weather rumors, the actual weather map, and Atlanta’s pleasant spell with refreshing showers at the right cadence.
Plans committee of the armory auditorium to meet Monday at the chamber of commerce offices in the Empire building. Quorum failed yesterday and Chairman Gray adjourned until next week. Three members are out of the city and may delay attendance while architect presents blueprints for review. Work resumes with cooler weather and committees push the project forward.
A petition filed in superior court for the Ala lay Williamson Spain Company to organize as a wholesale dry goods business with $150,000 capital and potential to rise to $1,000,000. Principal stockholders include Mrs. R. B Ridley Dr R.B Ridley C E Williamson A H Spain J F Ridley and W H Wyatt. The firm will be known as Ridley Williamson Spain Company and represented by John ls Hopkins & Sona.
Halircad Commissioner Brown argues consumers pay more now for necessities due to freight rate reductions. Reform talk spirals into higher costs for the poor devils, with critics labeling reform as the cause.
In a Memphis call to The Constitution Mayor W R Joyner defends Atlanta against The Atlanta Georgian's charges. He accuses the paper of malice and inaccuracy, clarifies seven of eight committee members supported the Southern Bell franchise, and explains his vacation trip does not involve city expense.
Railroad Commissioner Joseph M. Brown plans not to contest Governor Smith’s order suspending him. He cites the short time remaining in his term to obtain a Supreme Court decision and says he may address the public soon before leaving the matter to the legislature. He wrote to Secretary Montgomery denying the governor’s action and asserting his rights under law.
Colorado Springs August 22 at the Imperial Palace Order Knights of Khorassan of the World meeting in Seattle was chosen as the 1908 gathering site. Officers elected include Imperial prince Daniel F. Summers of Charlotte, Imperial Kasha William Beatty of Toledo, Imperial secretary H. W. Belding of Webster Groves, Imperial treasurer Charles B. Frese of Los Angeles, and Imperial azim G. Eubanks of Atlanta.
Reports from Columbus Go at the board of trade meeting recount freight delays over long routes with shipments taking seven weeks to reach destinations near Florida and to Iron City Georgia. One merchant cites loss of a good customer due to uncertainty this month.
Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks cannot attend the Georgia State Fair in Atlanta from October 10 to 26 due to prior October engagements. Senator A S Clay of Georgia aides Secretary Weldon in seeking Diaz’s permission for a Mexican national band to perform, while Weldon reports preparations for the fair proceed smoothly toward opening day.
In the courts two charter petitions were filed in the superior court yesterday. Picard Law Company seeks a $2000 capital stock with power to increase to 850000 and is represented by Ennin and Spence. Georgia Club petitioners include I BR Golden Crawford and Foster with no capital stock. income from initiation fees and dues. attorney Thurman. John and Owens sue Nellie Brawner and J N Brawner for $462 alleging their automobile injured his horse on Peachtree road. represented by Edgar Latham. Norton sues Georgia Railway and Electric Company for $800 claiming damages from being knocked under a street car. represented by Payne, Jones & Jones.
Dublin, Ga August 22 Special Petition seeks bar association meeting August 26 to endorse a candidate for judge of the Oconee circuit. Names include John Adams Iran Chappell and James B Sanders. Adams served five years as Dublin city court judge, Chappell four years in Laurens county, Sanders a new recorder candidate. Five candidates exist in various counties. Hawkinsville and Eastman show multiple contenders. Twiggs may field none. Charles Evans, 30s news agent, found dead on Brunswick hotel steps from a narcotic likely after visiting St Simons Island, indicating a fatal narcotic influence during the night.
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