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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1910
Page
4
After a yearlong inquiry the Bond Commission concludes it will take 3 million dollars to implement needed city projects. The only funding path is issuing bonds, and Atlanta’s credit is favorable. The city currently carries bonds far below legal limits.
Witnesses testify about an affidavit in September 1909 intended to interest President Taft. Gravis cites McKenzie the lobbyist linked to Alaska Dalton claims. Senators and representatives probe motive noting no reflection on Taft, as the forest service is asked to produce the contested affidavit.
Recorder Broyles presides over a humorous case where Aaron Watts admits stealing a ladder. The judge jokes about ladders aiding climbs and fines him 416, ten days in the stockade. Another youth, Will Smith, is jailed thirty days for a pork chop theft during a “Darktown” boycott prank.
The legal filing quotes Paxton allegedly accusing Colonel Thomas H. Swope and Chrisman Swope of poisoning and shows Hyde detailing her belief that Typhoid germs and other poisons were used. She urges a vigorous investigation into the deaths and defends her husband’s innocence amid family losses and medical trials in Independence.
The case centers on Dr Hyde’s defamation suit amid toxicology findings in Colonel Swope’s death. Paxton and trio of physicians report strychnine in the organs, possible prosecution for deaths, and ongoing inquest plans in Kansas City. Targeting press rumors and seeking full inquiry.
President Taft chatted with reporters at the National Press Club, speaking informally as a friend. He described enjoying strolling along Pennsylvanian avenues, observing people glance and whisper hello Taft as the crowd reacted to his presence.
Aniston January 31. The military fire drill worked effectively this afternoon and prevented a stampede by about 250 students at the Leighton Avenue school fire. The blaze caused an estimated loss of 26,000 with small insurance. Defective flue reported as cause.
An announcement from Savannah Georgia states J. B. R. Hockaday has been named general manager of the eastern department for the Southern Express Company, with headquarters in the city. A. M. Williams of Birmingham Alabama is named general manager for the western department.
Senator Clay of Georgia backs immediate federal action to ban gambling in farm goods including cotton and rice. He argues prices swing wildly and calls for legislation to prohibit such betting, citing President Bar rett and Farmers' Union leaders promoting the measure. Barrett reports strong Republican backing as meetings with lawmakers continue and a February 5 agriculture committee hearing looms.
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