The Constitution Office and New York News Stands
The Washington Bureau of The Constitution operates from the Hibbs Building on Fifteenth Street with John Corrigan in charge. Visitors to New York can find The Constitution daily at Hoteling's Newspaper Agency at Broadway and Thirty-eighth Street in the theater district, with a note to send a nickel if no copy is received.
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Startling figures spark New Year tax scrutiny in Georgia
Readers are urged to note subscriber details as annual tax figures reveal Georgia collected about 242 000 from liquor dealers in 1996 while 1 820 special tax stamps were issued, suggesting nearly 970 sellers paid no state tax. The piece questions enforcement under prohibition and warns of blind tigers in every county. It also references New Year bells, rail lines, and politics surrounding the era's liquor laws.
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Georgia
Washington
Internal Revenue Department
Transportation crisis and rail funding questions roil nation
The piece surveys U S transportation woes including rail capacity and funding. It cites The Manufacturer's Record on double-tracking and rolling stock needs and warns that without new capital and improved facilities, commerce and industry will stall. It compares editorials and politicians across states noting calls for urgent investment and reform.
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Baltimore
J. J. Hill
South
Restoration driving conservative business stance urged
A call to restore confidence in capital and public utilities through conservative business leadership. The piece praises W. T. Gentry of Southern Bell and urges Georgia's business community to reassure investors, stabilize industry, and counter political agitation with prudence, patriotism, and decisive action. It argues railroads and major firms need state regulation and steady returns to prevent capital from seeking safer avenues.
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W. T. Gentry
Southern Bell Telephone Company
Georgia
New Year in Georgia Folk Verse and Aphorisms
A Georgia newspaper page features humorous New Year verses about dry weather and rain, a dialect reminiscence about leaving Georgia for Tennessee, and a collection of witty maxims and quips. The segment includes weather-tinged songs, a quip about editors framing resolutions, and brief humor pieces.
Non-Partisan Patriotism Urged by Atlanta Reader
W T Gentry of Atlanta writes to support The Constitution editorial Why Not Let Georgia Lead Once More arguing conservative leaders must show nonpartisan patriotism for business prosperity. He stresses railroads and large southern corporations lack markets, urging coordinated action to secure prosperity and fair treatment of all interests in Georgia. December 28, 1907.
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Eadler
Georgia
South
W. T. Gentry
Atlanta
Bonnie Brae Church Christmas Exercises Tonight
Bonnie Brae Methodist church plans a special Christmas program at 7 16 p m at the corner of James and Lillian streets Rev A B Weaver leads with readings songs recitations and a chorus of girls featuring Calder and other local participants free will offering to follow congregational carols and a final benediction
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A. B Weaver
James and
Lillian Streets
Nina Wilson
Hugh Flury
Georgia
Phillips
Mary Lou Barge
Gussie Mae Jones
Mildred Breed
Annie Mae Halstead
Mabel Morgan
Edwin Wilson
Bessie Halstead
Santa Claus
Robert Weaver
Louise Tyson
Esther Shelton
God
Wuhelmina Sheridan
Jesus
Fannie Oller
Marie Morgan
Dublin Vote On $40,000 Bond Election Nullified
Dublin Georgia residents faced a missed registration window for a proposed 40,000 municipal improvement bond election. City officials overlooked a charter requirement allowing qualified voters to register before any bond vote, prompting repeal of the election ordinance after three weeks of notices. Mayor Phillips convened council to address the mistake and void the election.
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Dublin
City of
Phillips
Set on Fire in Six Places Dailis Underwood Held Without Bail
Dailis Underwood, a white mechanic, was held without bail on arson charges. Mrs. Ea Reed testified he became angry when she would not allow his dog to roam the house, and a fire was found in six spots after he left. A neighbor saw him exit the residence before discovery. Underwood admitted anger over the dog but denied starting the blaze.
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Dailis Underwood
Recorder
Ea Reed
Bellwood Avenue
Underwood
SERVICES IN AMERICUS REMINION HELD TONIGHT
Americus saloons show a sold out appearance as watch night services are prepared across churches. Four years of prohibition have shaped attendance and plans with several churches staging programs for the occasion while most liquor dealers plan to switch to other businesses.
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Americus
Americas
Caught with the goods in Rome jail
In Rome Georgia on December 30 a negro named Dave Ellis sought to visit his son jailed on a misdemeanor charge. Officers searched him and found a steel saw a bottle of kerosene oil and a wad of cotton. It is believed he planned to give these items to his son to aid in breaking jail. The items were seized and Ellis was barred from entry.
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Rome
Dave Ellis
White Man Killed Negro on Turner Plantation
A white farmer Allen Turner shot and killed Negro farmer and merchant James C. Casey on the Turner plantation in Calhoun County near Yerrell County line after Casey entered for dinner. The incident occurred December 30 as Casey was hitching a mule to a buggy. Municipal election held December 24 at Mount Airy for mayor and five council seats reported names of elected officials.
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Casey
Hill Plantation
Dawson
James C. Casey
Turner Plantation
Calhoun County
Yerrell County
A. W. Turner
Macon
Turner
Mount Airy
Kimecy
Gichols Macy
A. Anel
E T. Perkins
Councilmeg
Negroes Escape Mob Held in Macon Jail Refugees From Monticello Mob
In Macon Georgia December 26 two Jasper county negroes John Harris and Otis Norman were captured after a mob formed at Monticello to harm them. They are jailed in Bibb county as refugees for stabbing Johnnie Hobbs a young white boy. Deputies faced a tough capture and fear renewed trouble so they keep the men in Macon until the danger passes.
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Jasper County
Macon
John Harris
Otis Norman
Cella
Bibb County
Monticello
Johnnie Hobbs
Governor Proposes Prohibition Solution Stirring Debate
The governor suggested limiting whisky to medicinal uses and permitting light drinks like beer and wine at table as a path to prohibition. Pro and anti prohibition figures react, with bakers and restaurateurs weighing in on enforcement, domestic use, and potential openings for amendments. The discussion reflects strong divides among leaders and the public on how to shape Georgia’s prohibition law.
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Len G. Broughton
J. H. Oppenheim
Oppenheim
Broughton
Smith
Georgia
Atlanta
John Barleycorn
Harry Silve
James L. Mayson
Ala
Entry of steel trust means much to sou
Thomas P. Grasty, Baltimore industrial writer and longtime associate of Richard H. Edmonds, discusses the South’s upbuilding. He notes the potential impact of United States Steel Corporation acquiring Tennessee Coal and Iron and argues southern steel growth hinges on capital, confident management, and modernization.
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Thomas P. Grasty
Manufacturers’ Record
Baltimore
Hils
Louisville
Richard H. Edmonds
Courier-Journal
South
Tennessee Coal and Iron Company
United Staten Steel Corporation
Tomingham
Waasteidt Sc
Birmingia
Alabama
Hecord
Steel Corporation
Prdy
Iron and Steel
Toundryron
Grasty Wi
Ensley
Gulf States
Tennessee Coal and Iron
Birmingham
Atlante Ang
Southern Pig F
Mortern Steel
Rogon
Bishop Candler Praises Senator Bryan From Emory Roots
The text reports Bishop Candler’s strong endorsement of William J. Bryan, Florida’s newly appointed U.S. Senator. It highlights Bryan’s Emory College lineage, law studies at Washington and Lee, and Tucker mentorship. Candler praises Bryan’s moral character, convictions, dignity, and potential to serve well without demagoguery. He predicts a great Senate career and confidence in Bryan’s continued service.
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Senator Mallory
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Senate of
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Emory College
Washington
Les University
Randolph Tucker
Will Bryan
Emory
Senate
Pitt
Bryan
Govrnor Broward
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