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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1909
Page
9
A fragment from a 19th century Atlanta issue includes a subscriber notice from the Constitution Publishing Co advising readers to settle accounts, plus scattered satirical lines and political jabs about Bailey Roosevelt and other figures. The text weaves weather, cars, fires, and civic life into a stream of brief items and editorials.
A city faces delays in submitting a school bond issue to voters as legal requirements and a charter amendment rule changes. Council and the bond commission must finalize specifics promptly so the act can proceed, with a local election planned after governor's signature. The bond election cannot be held before late August, though the exact timing depends on compliance with regulatory steps.
The Supreme Court in Continental Wall Paper Co. v. Lewis Voight & Co. ruled that a trust or combination violating the Sherman anti trust act cannot use courts to enforce debt contracts. The decision upholds the rule that courts will not aid illegal combinations and may force trusts to purge illegality while maintaining essential commerce.
Ben Jones a wealthy prominent Macon citizen with public spirit and family esteem apparently took his own life ending a life many considered full of health and happiness. The article notes his service to others and deep community ties as it laments his tragic untimely death.
Under Home Missions Council auspices with a New York base, a national interdenominational publicity drive seeks to inform the city about the work and its aims. A series of meetings at Central Presbyterian Church in Atlanta aims to present charitable efforts and emphasize the expanding western population and resources driving the effort. Seventeen denominations have already signaled support through mission funds and societies, backing this forward movement.
A fragment from a council pamphlet outlines a movement urging Christian workers in America to act on home missions. Eminent speakers from several states will present plans in Atlanta, including D Gray, Herring, Soper, Governor Glenn, Reese Alsop, John White, Ward Platt, Ernesto McAfees, and Josiah Strong. The Atlanta campaign seeks volunteers to support national and Georgia missions.
A Birmingham minister denounces fanaticism in the Carmack case, arguing it distorts truth and harms causes. The speech links death to personal political strife, insisting the tragedy arose from private enmity rather than any conspiracy, and urges moderation to strengthen any movement.
A fragmentary review of Southern dialect storytelling references Spar ride, Eve, and Adam with humorous moral tones. It blends nursery rhythm, religious imagery, and rural life lore about prosperity, peace, and wisdom, wrapped in dialect narration and poem-like passages.
A Dunkeld steamer from Reachy collided with another vessel near Dover in heavy fog or mist. The Dunkeld’s bow was stove in badly, and it returned to port for repairs while the other ship’s status remained unclear.
Citizens pressed to present land proposals to the commission as hearings near their end while Judge J S Turner recuperates from a recent operation. State Treasurer Park reports 37399.40 from near beer taxes to support the penitentiary. supreme court arguments proceed across circuits. guns to be sold to counties. oat crop outlook remains strong despite cold.
Jefferson Street Bank former president B. Cohen, 62, shot himself in a rear bank room in Madison on February 2. Officials say the bank's affairs are sound and Cohen’s action stemmed from mental distress. He leaves a wife and two children, Foster Cohen and a younger daughter.
A Macon gathering on February 24 will hear President W W Finley of the Southern Railway discuss Transportation and Georgia development. Mayor Miller will welcome guests as Emory Winsip and others from the chamber hear from railway officials. Toastmaster W Smell and representatives including Walter Hanson participate. a planning committee will meet to arrange central efforts for the city.
Mobilé Alabama February 2 United States cruiser Birningham called at Colon to meet President-Elect William H Taft. The ship will bring him to New Orleans aboard. A presentation of a painting of the cruiser accompanied the ceremony.
The Dallas Loan Company and Fora Hirsehed contest the constitutionality of the city of Ma's new tour ordinance. They argue the measure is onerous, potentially enabling evasion of payments and imposing burdensome charges.
A brief court item notes payments to Confederate veterans from Futuna Peony Wi% and widows, with a timing reference to Thursday. It also reports on the county police arrestees for recent months, citing 1008 and 1807 dates and a claim that only one arrest has occurred since a prior date, indicating low activity in the latest period.
Letter from H W Baldwin praising Joseph M Brown’s Augusta remarks on railroads. It details his career in railroad service, argues rail lines are private property yet crucial for public good, and outlines a proposed state bond plan of 25 million to fund trunk-line improvements over five years. The piece urges study and legislative consideration, noting anticipated jobs and prosperity.
A Albany Ga weather summary notes February 7 report comparing January temperatures with the same month over the prior three years. It states January 1908 was unusually warm overall, with average highs around 50 degrees and lows near 17, the coldest morning for the area in four years.
The county commissioners plan a morning meeting to discuss road and street improvements, sewer work, and year long projects. Items include a Third Ward request for Ormond and Wellington streets, with city work also a focus and several local residents in attendance.
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