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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1907
Page
2
An ad urges readers to buy home made Red Seal Shoes from Georgia manufacturers to support Southern factories and local commerce. It promises good discounts for cash buyers, a portable catalog, and express shipping, targeting dealers and households with a focus on holiday gifts and practical footwear.
A city council resolution in Atlanta awards Bartow Blackman a free business license for one year starting January 1, 1608 in recognition of his arrest of Andrew Johnson for Officer Manler’s killing. The council clerk will certify the resolution and send a sealed copy to Blackman. In Macon, a new city council session opens with naming police and fire officials by Mayor Miller, amid many job applications.
Neighborhood near Hunnicut and Lovejoy streets reels as hydrophobia spreads among dogs. Robert Kendall, son of Mrs. M. E. Kendall, bitten by a family dog and treated at the Pasteur Institute shows improvement. A dog wounded under Mrs. Robinson’s house was shot after officers failed to reach it. Three more dogs with early hydrophobia signs were shot yesterday.
Herman Rich a well known Birmingham insurances man aged 67 died at his son's residence Sunday. The body was returned for interment in Atlanta. Masons in Birmingham held a special funeral service at 3 30 Sunday afternoon as his store closed and employees attended. He is survived by his brother M Rich and two sons.
Macon Georgia December 16 Special Indications show the city council will adjust police relief for the new year. The force likely reverts to a two-watch system and the total officers may be trimmed. Current officers may serve until January 1 when new appointees under Judge Miller assume duties.
Mayor Joyner denounces a December 1907 resolution proposing electing department officials by popular vote. He argues the measure would be a blank cartridge, endorses council selection for most offices, and cites voter tallies showing limited support for direct election. He urges keeping the current system and recommends electing only certain officials by council rather than by the people.
This morning Judge Pendleton will hear W. M. Turner a former councilman charged with embezzlement in superior court during the January term. A. O. Marbut of the Georgia Redemption and Login Company seeks to permanently enjoin Turner from disposing of company property and claim over 96000 should have been in the reserve fund. Turner was at one time connected with the loan company.
Hon Thomas H Watson of Thomson Ga spoke in Atlanta about Roosevelt as a great reformer and possible renomination, and urged the U S issue its own money to end the national bank system. He said a Roosevelt renomination could be forced if the people demand it, and described a plan to issue fifty million dollars in greenbacks to restore confidence and lift prices.
Bremen Ga December 16 Special election results show local taxation for school purposes approved by 104 to 32 votes. Elected trustees are Dr W H Williamson R L Smith and Mayor W O Walker amid notable public interest.
A fragmented study praises New York hotels ranking first among allies in luxury. It highlights the Be Regis as the leading modern hotel type, admired for luxury, comfort, and adaptability, with emphasis on exquisite interior details and home-like conveniences for distinguished guests.
Governor Hoke Smith meets with Attorney General Hart and Boykin Wright to decide on calling a special session to address back taxes on 15,000 shares of Western of Alabama railway stock held by Georgia Railroad and Banking Company. The governor cautions action only if absolutely demanded. Local session planning for Ant-Saloon League events also noted.
Macon Ga December 16 Special since Atlanta announced the Georgia Southern and Florida Railway Company applied to discontinue the Valdosta express public concern grew. Businessmen and locals plan efforts to keep the train with chamber of commerce action possible. Officials may seek city help, citing lack of patronage as the petition’s reason.
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