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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1910
Page
11
Atlanta readers urged to vote for bonds on February 15 1910. Columnist jests about politicians advertisers and news reports while railing against complacency and urging registration and turnout. Mentions Dr Cook Taft Peary and reform themes with satirical notes on politics and Prohibition.
A fervent appeal frames the bonds as essential for a healthy Atlanta and safer future. The piece argues that passing the bonds will fund sewer and sanitation projects, raise city revenues to cover principal and interest, and avoid direct taxes by the government. It ends urging citizens to answer the call for progress.
President Taft defends the Payne Aldrich tariff amid skepticism from Republicans and mixed public reception in New York and Winona. Critics say downward revision benefits manufacturers and importers, not workers, while supporters urge platform pledge fulfillment. The piece frames the speech as a politically risky move with possible strategic backlash.
Peters of the Long Island Railroad discusses mail transportation costs in a notable post. The remarks illuminate how transportation expenses impact mail service and system efficiency.
Baroness de Forest and her ill fated English marriage stir London and court circles as details of aristocratic lines unfold. The piece traces the baronetcy and estates of Lord Gerard, the Tattenbach countess, and diplomat Tat tenbachs turbulent career, ending with the widow’s expected return to Berlin and influence.
Valdosta Ga February 14 special The Georgia Southern and Florida railroad bought fourteen acres on the city edge for repair shops to serve the southern divisions. Owners Parramore and Pendleton sold the land for about $4,000. A round house for about twenty engines will be built and a large mechanic workforce employed. The line also plans four to five acres west of its passenger station to double yard capacity with ten to twelve tracks. The project will transform the city and begin soon.
Sparta February 14 Special The residence of Colonel John D Walker on Rathong Street was totally destroyed by fire between 9 and 10 this morning. The Catholic church was ignited by sparks but saved. Most of Walker's furniture was damaged though his office contents and papers were lost. Origin traced to a defective chimney on the second story. Value of property estimated from 10 000 to 12 000 with about 6600 of nearance. Mrs Walkers jewelry diamonds were among the logs.
Chomasrile Ga February 14 Judge S A Roddenbery sold his camp on the Ochlocknee River with surrounding land to John F Archbold of New York for 10000 Archbold plans to use the property as a hunting ranch a duetrogram not clearly defined in the copy
Ralph Peters president of the Long Island Railroad argues railroads are underpaid for mail service. He cites 1879 law, November 1909 data, and a Long Island underpass study to show railroads bear rising costs while mail volume surges. He notes 1909 railroad compensation about 43 000 yearly against higher costs and calls for fair pay, not subsidies, with detailed cost comparisons and projections.
Washington reports letters to a House subcommittee opposing Peary’s promotion to rear admiral. Arctic Club secretary Captain Osbon denounces Peary as a selfish egotist and braggart, calling the rank a foul blot on Congress and the Navy. Other correspondents from Portland and Boston defend Peary but urge caution against sentimentality while recognizing his achievements.
Finding it nearly impossible to hire Negro laborers in the city Alderman Maddox started a move to jail loitering workers. He patrolled streets seeking industrious men, offered two men work but they balked at wagon labor. The council passed a resolution to force work or jail. Also reports on Patrick Calhoun trial delays and a new gold find in Alaska.
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