22 Dec 1909
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1909
Page
1
Taft believes plotters try to discredit him by claiming Roosevelt era policy is in hostile hands. Ballinger and Pinchot accused of pernicious activity as the president eyes a thorough inquiry into the affair.
December 31 report from Washington details the Pinchot Ballinger dispute over water power policy. Pinchot criticizes lack of government control and hints at behind the scenes moves to discredit the Taft administration. President Taft appears reluctant to admit the broader strategy, with continued calls for investigations and accountability.
An important meeting of the Georgia Baptist board of education was held at First Baptist church. Dr Y Jameson, president of Mercer University, was unanimously elected secretary of education for Georgia Baptists, with a Macon conference planned to confirm. Members expect strong Mercer and Benste Tift college collaboration and a $380,000 fundraising drive.
New York December 11 The finance committee of United States Steel Corp voted to offer employees a chance to subscribe to its preferred stock at 125 a share An additional 4 000 000 in common and preferred will be allocated among employees Each worker can take part in common stock at 90 or in preferred at 124 or a mix This is the highest price for the preferred offered to employees since the profit sharing plan began In 1908 to present the plan has issued 15 000 shares of common and 193493 shares of preferred with payments totaling 17 475 060 The current value shows a profit of 8 525 000
New York report on Mrs Mary Brokaw seeking separation from rich husband William Brokaw with alimony claims amid a sensational court hearing. Witnesses include butlers maids and doctors detailing cocktails cigarettes profanity and alleged spats. Dr Robert Pou testifies about encounters and Mrs Brokaw’s emotional testimony reveals marital strain and alleged insults.
New York report cites a grim death by suicide of a man named Robert Po, a judge of Lackawanna line duty, who hanged himself in a Jersey City shanty after performing his duties. Officials say he did his duty before death was discovered. the note mentions danger and a rope found at the scene.
A fire at the Central Hospital for the Insane in Jacksonville destroyed the north wing. Many patients escaped or were moved to other areas as guards and volunteers fought the blaze. Several firemen were injured and rumors grew that some patients remained inside the burning section despite efforts to evacuate.
New high records in the cotton market driven by bull support and improved mill demand. January delivery rose to 15.20, up 18 points from the previous close, with Chicago houses active and reports that Patten reentered bull action.
Hugh L. McKee longtime cashier at the Atlanta port office was named postmaster for Atlanta as Blodgett’s term ends February 38th. The news came as President Taft nominated McKee to senate. McKee declines comment until taking office. Blodgett may remain as chief postmaster. The combined offices pay noted as 6609 annually for postmaster and 3000 for assistant, 2200 for cashier.
December reports reveal a Copenhagen university committee verdict condemning Dr Frederick A Cook's North Pole claim as unproven, with many scientists branding him an imposter. The panel, while sparing a few supporters, notes serious questions about Cook's honesty and mental state.
Weather prophecies describe generally fair conditions with clear skies for Atlanta Augusta Boston and other cities. Temperatures ranged from lowest to highest with mean figures noted, while rain and deficiency metrics are incomplete across stations such as Buffalo Baltimore Birmingham Charleston Charlotte and Chicago.
Washington reports say Estrada’s forces partially routed Zelaya troops at Rama and Recrea after hours of fierce fighting. Consul Metlat telegraphed details of casualties, prisoners, and a planned renewal of the battle, with officials cautious but noting the news as not unwelcome.
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