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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1907
Page
10
A dense, fragmented column surveys political figures, reform debates, sensational anecdotes, and social commentary. It references Secretary Taft, Senator Bob Taylor, Governor Taylor, John D Rockefeller, Standard Oil, and various civic figures, with digs at political and social behavior and humorous asides about law, crime, and daily life.
A young Atlanta politician suffered a broken jaw after being thrown from a horse this week. The incident is described as a severe blow to a rising figure in the city’s political scene.
Hon. EL Perry of Hall county faults legislative shortcomings and decries the lack of genuine reform beyond the railroad commission bill. Editor Folster Shipp warns democracy may be supplanted as Georgia politics pivot toward railroad development, with both men joining the rank of the lamenters as the “Next” refrain echoes.
Opinion column denounces Georgia legislature for failing to act on protections for citizens and bonds holders, citing Central of Georgia Railway dividend cuts and ignored investigations. It warns of ongoing neglect and legal entanglements, questioning future steps and constitutional violations as the session ends.
A North Carolina Anti-Saloon League leader condemns Georgia’s state prohibition as a blunder and endorses local option as the better temperance method. He argues enforcement of reasonable local rules beats drastic laws and urges cross-state league cooperation.
In closing days of Congress Charles R. Davi of Abunegota introduces a bill to fund national education programs, foster state agricultural and home economics training, and expand land grant support to state colleges and experiment stations. The plan argues swift national benefit, urging Congress to match state efforts and boost farmers, workers, and families.
A Georgia columnist denounces corporate influence in state politics, railroads, and taxation. It warns that railroads escape state control, that lobbyi ng and commissions favor big interests, and that workers and convicts bear the tax burden while corporations gain at public expense. The piece urges voters to demand reform and challenge entrenched capital in forthcoming elections.
Cordele readers recall a reform side win in a past election while noting support for prohibition and wine interests. The piece laments missed regional trolley plans, praises local farmers growing grape varieties, and mocks pro reform zeal that would curb development.
The Dalton Citizen laments a pessimistic editorial criticizing the legislature for chasing trivial issues like bark regulation and tree climbing. It notes the passage of a single bill not demanded by the people and calls the situation a sad disappointment that sparked heated public reaction.
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE argue that a proposed boys club in Atlanta is sound in principle and merits backing. The essay stresses that past well meant movements failed from lack of public support and urges Atlanta citizens to act to help street boys via a club, rather than allowing the idea to die for want of effort.
An assortment of clipped quotes from The Macon Telegraph and The Rome Tribune lampoons prohibition in Georgia and nationally. The snippets mention Oyster Bay, gin scarcity, Atlante’s planned town status, and a peculiar red snake with a bowknot whisker as oddball commentary. The piece mocks policy debates and public sentiment.
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