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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1909
Page
9
The notice outlines postage changes and newspaper delivery details for The Constitution, Atlanta, with a burst of sharp, sometimes caustic editorials targeting Japanese and domestic political figures. It mocks politicians, cites racial anxieties, and reflects early 20th century press tone on tariffs and national identity.
A critical reprint of Tillman’s views on disenfranchisement laws, arguing his stance exposes the frauds aimed at suppressing Black voters, while noting the need for lawful administration and cautious reform through white primaries to avoid widespread white disenfranchisement. The piece portrays Tillman as outspoken and blunt in condemning or supporting measures, urging legal handling.
The Constitution cites Senator Newlands arguing for a joint approach to the race issue, warning that a blanket national solution would ignore regional realities. The piece contrasts the Japanese question in the west with the Negro problem in the south, urging western allies to allow southern-led solutions and white domination without provoking war.
The article extols Epanta Noity and initiative as drivers of growth in the Gate City, predicting a ten year population surge to 209000 under Mayor Maddor. The tone blends civic pride with forward looking prophecy, highlighting intellectual horizons and expansion.
Agnes Scott college at Decatur seeks expansion to create a central south women’s university with a fund target of 356000 dollars, backed by 100000 from the General Education Board and 120000 pledged by friends. Local chambers and donors push to raise the balance, turning the plan into a nearly million-dollar project for Georgia.
A fragmented dialect poem collection recalls memories of old times and memory's book. It mentions heaven, bells, smiling sun, and love, with lines about friends, dreams, and the hopeful path through trouble. References to memory, laughter, and evening bells frame the nostalgic vignette.
Mrs Taft wife of President elect Taft has been elected to membership in the Connecticut Society of Colonial Dames of America. She is descended from Thomas Welles who governed Connecticut from 1645 to 1655.
Recorder Broyles of Atlanta’s municipal court urges strict enforcement of the prohibition statute with a 30 day stockade sentence and fines up to 500 dollars for city violations and 5000 dollar bonds for state law breaches. He argues that firm action by all authorities will deter violators and uphold the law across the state.
In two weeks one thousand residents in a city of under 150000 agreed to subscribe to a philanthropic project at six dollars a year each. A plan to send Atlanta military representatives to the Taft event will require several thousand dollars. the effort is near completion. The epigram lauds community enterprise and civic breadth as a distinct Atlanta trait.
Letters from readers push an editorial claim that adenoids cause behavioral problems in children and that early surgical removal could curb truancy and discipline issues. The writer urges teachers and parents to seek exams and cites examples of improved behavior after treatment.
Burglars blew open the Rob Canton post office early February 9 and stole over 52,000 in stamps though the inner safe remained intact. No money was taken. Sheriff and dogs pursued clues but arrests had not yet been made. The seizure was insured through Perrsin Sulamee Agency in the Ocean Accident.
Chicago February divorce granted to Mrs. Ruth May Byersz. She inherits 36,000,000 from late Gustavus Swift. She sues Ernest H Byersz in Grubens court citing incompatibility of temper as the cause.
State appeals court upholds lower court ruling in DeKalb primary contest. Indictments charge Y B Norton A H Plake and D P Phillips with false swearing after oath to conduct the June 4 gubernatorial primary impartially. Jury must decide counts alleging Morris votes miscounted in Lithonia box. Philips Demurrer upheld for oath administration.
Anson Fox reports a dispute where Fruste allegedly coerced a deed to a 9 by 120 by 180 foot lot on August Avenue near Copenhagen Hill. Trustees, led by Tabern and Saved Warpome, seek to void transfers and compel Mullins to redeed to Angier after four years of trustee control amid church-promise claims. Attorney Jordan represents the petitioner.
In Mobile Alabama on February 9 the inferior criminal court bound over Fleetwood Lester and his wife to answer charges of kidnapping and robbing Faithaway Young, president of a hardware firm, claiming $8,625. The defense derided the charges while the state argued joint guilt for the alleged robbery and kidnapping. The session faced interruptions from sympathetic outbursts. the court planned to reconvene in the afternoon.
A new fire department has been placed on a paid basis with equal pay to other cities. A handsome new base with ladder and two salaried men, a fire marshal and hose man, have been appointed. Quarters are provided and insurance coverage is expected to improve.
The state board of law examiners convenes in the capital with members WT Parks, Thomas F Ikxnight, and RO W Walker overseeing examinations for practice of law. The list includes Anniston, Birmingham, Caltra B L Whats, Selma Ludian Jimes, Montgomery, and a Black student from Bire tafnghen, Jo Mason.
A February fire four miles from Greenville destroyed the Missouri Ran fas and Texan railroad croping plant after unknown causes. Loss estimated between 50000 and 200000 dollars. The blaze left the facility fully gutted with extensive damage to equipment and structures.
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