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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1909
Page
4
A garbled, punchy pastiche features references to Taft Roosevelt and other political names, with jokes about speakers, defers, and national issues. The text riffs on February February storms, lynching damages, and various 1890s era political asides, in a chaotic editorial tone.
The Constitution reports Atlanta’s Associated Charities has added 1,000 new members, doubling its historic base to about 2,000, with leadership from business figures and organized effort by women’s groups, Mystic Shriners, and confident editorial appeals. The move aims to create the world’s largest charity bureau in proportion to city population, signaling Atlanta’s humanitarian forefront.
A Atlanta observer, C T Ladson, argues Roosevelt's critics misread his aims. He cites swift decisive action and strong corporate regulation as enduring, noting the president will be remembered for results over opposition. History will place Roosevelt as a forceful leader shaping national policy. In the Dekalb Fulton election notes, courts may block a county border shift affecting Atlanta's city limits and county seats.
A long, polemical essay argues that true improvement for the Black population rests on education and religion focused on practical skills. It challenges activist predictions, praises Southern schools producing skilled workers, and calls for both white and Black leaders to push steady, patient reform toward work and thrift rather than grand social schemes.
A congressional battle over amending the national bankruptcy act seeks to strengthen protections and curb fraud. Proponents led by the Sherley bill argue for clearer applications, reduced costs, and uniform treatment for creditors, while opposition cites states rights concerns and repeal. The measure enjoys broad backing from the National Association of Credit Men and legal groups.
The Constitution published Paul Norcross's view that early surveys and planning for Atlanta’s sewer system can save time and reduce delay after bond approval. He argues preliminary work now, whether under a sewerage commission or another body, minimizes hold ups, clarifies costs, and persuades voters to act promptly without compromising the project.
A noisy collage of regional humor and anecdotes features a georgia river show, a crocodile tale, Panama Taft satire, and stage jests. It blends dialect sketches, comic exchanges, and minstrel style bits, with references to alcohol, a Jordan singer, and local banter.
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