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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1909
Page
9
Atlanta dispatch notes a busy political caricature of Taft Roosevelt and Bryan with sharp quips on Oil Standard, African policy, and a proposed Mason ritual for Taft. It mocks Missouri leadership, vice presidents, and wartime captions while spotlighting Roosevelt and Bryan reception tours in Florida and California.
A critique argues for strict persona grata adherence in U S foreign and domestic appointments. It suggests replacing unpalatable nominees like Crum for Charleston with personally acceptable choices and extending the policy to all offices abroad and at home, including Haiti, to satisfy local populations and avoid alienation.
In defense of official data, the article rebuts California agitators claiming Japanese influx is excessive. It cites 1907-08 figures: 6,007 admitted, 6,852 departed. net rise 186, with six months showing 1,207 more left than entered. Secretary Straus defends accuracy and enforcement measures.
A column taunts demagoguery over Japan and race while praising Atlanta’s Old-Fashioned Women for boosting charity. It mocks western politicians and laments demagoguery, urging prudence and unity as tensions flare in national discussions.
A sculptor working to capture General Morgan’s likeness in Kentucky searches for a suitable horse model. The project faces difficulty from many bucking branches on military monuments, and high art interests are noted in DrUmtity.
A collage of humorous and sentimental verse pieces from a Georgia themed page. It includes playful dialect poems, reflections on life, wedding anniversary tributes, and light sketches featuring local characters, with references to music, nature, and everyday scenes.
Receivers Atkinson and Arkwright filed a report in Judge Newman's court on the sale of notes from the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic road. They state execution dates totaling £124,000 including twelve £10,000 notes and one $4,000 note, with dates, maturity, and 5 percent interest. Discount on notes shown as $3,723.83, net proceeds about £120,275.87. banks in Atlanta where notes were sold and deposited named in the report.
The contract for the new Wesley Memorial church at Iry and Ruth avenues was misstated as reinforced concrete. The main structure, built by De Leon, uses reinforced concrete for the foundation, while the superstructure is steel framed with terra cotta and brick. Virginia Bridge and Iron Co. supplied steel, including thirty girders of sixty seven feet. Cost near 800,000 dollars with completion expected by December 15.
Brief local report notes a court matter in the city involving a brother of a named W. C. Ned. The judge reportedly passed on a preliminary issue, with the outcome awaiting further proceedings and no immediate verdict recorded.
Reverend Dr A A Little, pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church, will speak each Sunday at 3 30 PM in February at the Railroad Y M C A 319 West Adams Street. Topics include The Chief Dispatcher God, The Track Jesus Christ, The Motive Power The Holy Spirit, and The Terminal Heaven. All men are invited to attend and bring others. railroad men welcomed.
Dr John B White will deliver the address on The Backward People in the Second Baptist Church tomorrow morning in the hour of the northern cities under the empires of the national publicity campaign of the home missions council Borvica begins at 1 o clock. There will be no service Sunday night due to farewell for Dr W W Landrum by city Baptist churches. Members of Dr White's Sunday night congregation are invited to attend services at 7:30 pm at the First Baptist Church.
An aged man died from injuries after a wreck near Tic on the Flat River and Northeastern Mead. Youmans, a Feria rider, died here today. Several others injured received medical attention. others were reported to recover.
In Moultrie, Georgia, February 5, widespread forest fires threaten farms and residences. Despite women aiding in defense, homes and a number of plantations face destruction as high winds spread embers. Deputy Sheriff Murphy reports extensive losses and fear of further devastation across the county.
Kinch Williams, a young man from Georgia, was indicted for shooting and killing his stepmother in November 1904. He surrendered after a grand jury session and received an immediate hearing. He pled guilty to shooting another person and was fined 160 dollars or nine months in jail. The fine was paid, and Williams then traveled to Florida and Alabama, with the court noting his conduct since the incident has been commendable.
Judee Newman of the United States court affirmed Special Master R. Jones's report in the AEB Brod bankruptcy case. Brod, a Newnan businessman, sought a discharge but was denied after creditors alleged mismanagement and missing records. The court adopted the master’s recommendation that discharge cannot be granted without proper accounting of funds.
The drive to gain one thousand new members for the Associated Charities ends Sunday with reports on progress to be shared in The Constitution. An editorial appeal sparked rapid support from the Order of OW-Flahioned Women and local volunteers, and organizers anticipate reaching the full goal despite the final two days of effort.
President Legult with foreign and defense ministers met Rear Admiral Swinburne aboard the Tennessee in Callao harbor after a Pacific squadron visit. The dignitaries received a national salute during the escorted tour and inspection of the flagship on the West Virgines.
Eighteen persons including several women and children were carried from a burning tenement on Lorimer Street Brooklyn by policemen early today after some were overcome by smoke. The rescue saved the family of Max Travia from the third floor as their stair train fell one flight to the sidewalk. Property loss is about 19 000.
Rome Ga February special superior court adjourned after a three day session devoted to civil business. A large portion of the Rome bar was called to attend as action was taken and March 4 was set for further court matters.
Judges gage and Watts withdrew from the race for the election of an associate justice, affecting the local contest. The move alters the ballot field and may shift voter attention to remaining candidates.
A mass meeting of Atlantans held in the chamber of commerce aims to organize a delegation for Taft's inauguration day in Washington. Col Anderson and Mayor Maddox led talks on cadet bodies firemen and militia units traveling, with funding discussed and Pullman cars arranged for about 45 passengers.
The Credit Men's Association of Atlanta announces a quarterly meeting Monday evening at 8 o'clock in the Chamber of Commerce room on the Empire Building’s fifth floor. A Dutch lunch will be served. Speakers include Hon RF Maddox on The Commercial Forces of Atlanta and Hon Uaeriie Jordan on The Interdependence of Cotton and Commerce to the South. Ralph Rosenbaum will discuss The Information Bureau and Mr. Herbert Es toate will cover The Sherer Bin. President H E Choate has been named to a national bankruptcy law committee amid debate over changes to the present statute.
Governor Hoke Smith sells a corner portion of his home lot at Howard and West Peachtree to PF J Dudley via Grant & Co for 810,600. The deed covers 86 feet on West Peachtree and 50 feet on Howard, with plans for a modern three story apartment building containing six eight room apartments.
Mrs W M Mewborn died at Western Hospital yesterday morning at 9 o clock after weeks of illness from heart failure. She leaves husband W M Mewborn, a son Clarence E Mewborn of Memphis, Tennessee, and two daughters Eve and Annie L both employed in The Constitution's composition department. Funeral will be held Sunday at Duluth Georgia. She resided in Atlanta for years and had many relatives in Duluth.
A 24 year old farmer in western Moultrie County was found with a bullet through his body and near the heart after an apparent suicide attempt. Neighbors report recent unpleasant troubles. witnesses testifying his domestic relations were strained. He lies near death as doctors contend with the serious wound and uncertain prognosis.
The annual stockholders meeting of Mobile Cotton Mills was held yesterday. President Vereen reported a handsome profit for the year, with earnings around two percent, though there was no mention of dividends or capital gains.
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