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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1908
Page
9
The verse notes Castro possibly learning Dutch, refuses to surrender arms, hints at Hughes campaigning for New York, and jokes about Philadelphia fashion and Taft versus Roosevelt. It contemplates a short class and a missed money market, with political lightness throughout.
The piece discusses Dutch aims to challenge Castro in Venezuela, calling for Dutch naval pressure and a public scolding of Castro. It critiques Latin American tension, US restraint, and potential Curacao decree disputes, while noting Dutch resolve and Boer-like backstory in a period-appropriate tone.
The piece argues that during Judge Speer's injunction the demoralization of grain and provisions trade worsened as Cincinnati buyers hesitated to contract. It urges swift action by the Interstate Commerce Commission to settle whether increased rates are reasonable, stressing that public right and daily delay demand a decisive decision.
The Constitution supports a swift end to coal smoke and railroad noise in downtown Atlanta. It urges electrification or hard coal use within fire limits, limits switching to belt lines, and strict enforcement of an ordinance to abate the intolerable nuisance.
A collage of dialect poetry and light literary sketches from Georgia themed writings. It mixes minstrel style verse about cane grinding and summer heat with humorous anecdotes, rural reflections, and quotes from local papers about writers and politics.
The Statesboro News notes Governor Smith fears an extra session costing 60000 dollars but contends it is inevitable. The Athens Banner and Albany Herald anticipate a conservative, measured legislature focused on the convict inquiry. Other papers discuss reform costs, political calculations, and Joseph Brown’s public speaking reluctance.
Joseph Hirsch opens campaign headquarters at 111 Tempter Court South Pryor street and vows active efforts. Thomas H Goodwin reports 11 000 handshakes since starting, James G Woodward runs a quiet personal campaign, Horace Grant pitches a businessman platform, and Walter A Taylor faces no opposition in the sixth ward. Two weeks remain to pay primary assessments due by Saturday October 12. failure to pay excludes name from the ballot.
At a mass meeting in Stillmore citizens presented a petition to the mayor and council asking steps to enable the city to own its church property. If needed the city would issue 96000 dollars in 5 percent bonds. Stillmore is described as a progressive, hustling town with good railroad facilities.
J H Hale of Fort Valley outlines how peach growers must unite and fund a statewide organization to fix distribution, with emphasis on lead roles, railroad savvy, and broad geographic reach east of the Mississippi. Georgia growers seek a convention in Atlanta on September 10 to discuss a California style plan.
TM GLMORE President National Movie License League Toutsile by August 21 1808 argues prohibition only works with regulated liquor sale and licensing reforms. He advocates licensing limits by population and strict penalties for violations, plus local option powers and a referendum on liquor questions.
Robert Hill, 83, owner of the Dalton Foundry and Machine Works, died after being dragged beneath a Southern freight train in Dalton. He had a habit of crawling under blocked cars and was carried home on a stretcher where he died minutes later. Survived by a widow and five children in Dalton, Atlanta, Cincinnati, and Birmingham.
The funeral for Benjamin T. Dewberry, veteran engineer with Southern railway, held at Second Baptist Church at 3 pm. The service, led by Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, concluded with interment at Oakland Cemetery. Survived by wife, daughter Mia John L Sutton, and step-daughter Ruth Kitchings. he would have turned 60 later this month.
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