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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1910
Page
16
Historic editorial notes post campaign mood as Roosevelt’s star rises while rivals clash in a fractured party. Observers rail at barbed rhetoric, ponder the Colonel’s impact, and mock political footwear in a sprawling, era-spanning breeze of opinion from major papers.
The Greater Georgia Association led by W. C. Vereen appeals to Georgians for generous donations to advertise the state across the middle and far west. Boosters from towns to major cities, business and professional classes are urged to contribute, believing development enriches all. The plan aims to broaden awareness of Georgia’s advantages and accelerate economic growth statewide.
The people of Atlanta express gratitude to Hon L F Mc Clelland, supervisor of the census for the fifth district, for an accurate count that boosted the city's rank in the decennial enumeration. His unremitting direction ensured correct enumeration, earning congratulations from Atlantan residents.
The article reports William F. Gaynor’s near death, now returned to health, with physicians deeming him practically out of danger after a dangerous series of complications. It lauds him as a democracy defender and a law reverent public servant, praising his plain righteousness and common sense.
Cheyenne Wyoming hosts a five day Frontier Days celebration recalling the frontier era with drama and confrontation between settlers and Indigenous peoples. Former President Roosevelt will attend on the 27th drawing a likely record crowd as the city showcases rugged western history and resilience amid modernization.
The Taft Roosevelt feud foreshadows party splits and national politics impact. Roosevelt’s neutral stance in fall campaigns tests loyalty of his followers, while Taft moves toward insurgent elements, risking a deep internal rift with uncertain outcomes for the GOP and broader governance.
The text argues that internal discord within the Republican party risks harming its 1912 presidential nomination and election chances, urging leaders to pursue harmony to avoid ceding advantage to the Democrats in current and future campaigns.
A collection of fragmented verse pieces and humorous sayings. The scribbled lines reference Georgia themes, songs, religious musings, a tombstone due, a literary breakfast joke, and notes on poets and publishers from a Whitsett Courier context. Includes bits about boyhood, age, faith, and racehorse imagery.
London August 22 John R More sant, the American aviator, attempted the Paris to London flight with a passenger. He ascended twice this morning but failed to gain headway over the short leg. On the second descent his machine was seriously damaged, forcing a 24 hour pause before resuming.
The funeral of Wiss Katle L Svon aged 6, a white woman, who lived here, was conducted yesterday by Bishop Frans Tyree of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, assisted by other colored preachers. Miss Lyon spent her life in educational work among the negroes and was born and educated in the east. She came south after the Civil War as part of the teaching vanguard and took an interest in the negroes.
Letter from the Greater Georgia Association urges public funds for an advertising campaign to boost the state’s development. W C Vereen of Moultrie appeals to readers, stating money will support welfare, commerce, and the Empire State of the South, with a note that some backers have already contributed. The piece emphasizes the press can help show returns on investment for Georgia’s upbuilding.
Grenada Miss August 22 unusual campaign for Congress in the fourth Mississippi district carried by State Senator Frank Harper on horseback through the district.
A coroner jury viewed the decomposed body of an unknown man found August 22 on the sand bank at the Ocmulgee river near Al B Thompson’s farm at Echacon ee Creek mouth. Efforts to identify him and determine death were hampered by decomposition. clothing suggested a Black man. The body had been in the water about a month.
Eighteen lives were lost when the British cruiser Bedford ran ashore on rocks off Quelpart Island Korea during high speed maneuvers. The ship of 9,900 tons, armed with fourteen 6 inch guns, 23 knot speed, and a crew of 637, was evidently holed as water ingress caused the fatalities.
In Obion County near Reelfoot Lake a feud between Keesucker and Leonard factions erupts at Shaw Park. James Keesucker shoots and kills Martin Leonard, wounds Mrs Pitts and Will Keesucker, then escapes. Samburg is cited as a regional flashpoint for the groups.
A state school commissioner candidate M. L. Brittain receives endorsements from Governor Brown, former Governor Hoke Smith, Bishop Warren A. Candler, and Chancellor Barrow. Brittain, current commissioner appointed to fill Jeff M. Found’s term, cites two decades serving Atlanta and Fulton children and appeals for continued public support. He frames his candidacy with a personal letter thanking Fulton County citizens.
Joseph D Boyd of the Griffin News and Sun visited Atlanta after the paper’s purchase by Douglass Glessner in 1878. He becomes editor and proprietor, promising personal supervision of both departments and a top quality paper for the town. Boyd, formerly city editor of The News and Sun, plans to write on politics, crops, religion, and public matters while managing advertising and subscriptions.
New York August 22. President Lederle of the New York board of health says babies are harmed by cradles drug habit from paregoric tinctures and other remedies. The board will seek local laws requiring prescriptions for such drugs. Mothers keep paregoric in homes and give it at first sign of discomfort, drugging babies unnecessarily.
Cordele Georgia August 23 Special News reports from Seville a small Beaboard Air Line station 12 miles west of Cordele tell of Tom Weaver a negro killed by a posse of infuriated citizens last night at 12 o'clock After drunkenly arguing with Mayor Wilson Weaver bought a shotgun in Cordele went to Mayor Wilsons residence and fired The posse pursued him to a small house near Seville where the negro fired on them and was killed Several posse members were injured in the exchanges and escaped
Montgomery August 22 Officiers took Tom Hayes a negro back to Andalusia today into a danger zone with little chance to escape mob wrath. Hayes confessed to killing a white man by slashing his throat and hiding the knife in his neck. He washed his shirt after the tragedy, and blood covered the tug at the scene.
RF Duckworth the Farmers' Union News editor replies to Thomas E Watson who threatened suit for libel after being accused of backing New York cotton gamblers. Duckworth denounces Watson as unbalanced and defends Farmers Union against pressure to fund Dan Sully and English capitalists. He vows to continue opposing efforts to control farmer cotton pricing.
August 22 Krupps laboratory at the German proving grounds in Essen was destroyed by an explosion and fire. Nearby sheds containing a large quantity of explosives were saved by firefighters.
William Colter, chairman of the general committee for engineers, announced a partial wage increase for 1200 engineers on the Lake Shore Railway between Buffalo and Toledo. The raise, totaling $100,900 annually, follows a conference in Chicago and takes effect August 1.
Candidates for the Rhodes scholarship in Tennessee will take exams at Oxford University on October 25 and 26. A designated location will be announced later. Dr Brown Ayres, president of the University of Tennessee, invites interested persons to write him as chair of the Tennessee Rhodes Scholarship committees.
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