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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1909
Page
9
A late 1900s Western city faces a spike in safe blowing and nitroglycerine blasts. Burglars target commercial districts nightly, while police struggle to apprehend culprits. Property losses rise as thieves operate with little consequence, prompting calls for closer patrols and deterrence.
Editor H J Davis argues that pushing for a negro to hold a $1,200 federal post in Charleston harms the race by increasing white anti Negro sentiment. The piece supports focusing on economic advancement and warns that minority officeholding could provoke white opposition and stagnate progress.
The prison commission weighs site options for a state prison farm, stressing two decisive factors quality and price. It rejects personal or sectional influence, warning land offers must meet spec requirements and be offered at the lowest possible price.
A Republican era editorial critiques a minority of Democratic lawmakers opposing Knox's cabinet appointment. It argues a constitutional snag blocks Knox due to salary rules, supporting a statutory exception for secretary of state to avoid hampering Taft's administration. The piece condemns opponents who prioritize form over progress.
The article argues public servants should not vote to raise their pay, noting the secretary of state’s salary would stay unchanged under the repeal proposal. It endorses Congressman Henry D. Clayton’s liberal stance and criticizes obstructive opposition. It asserts Senator Knox keeping the old pay if appointed and emphasizes broader democratic aims over partisan tactics.
The Atlanta Chamber of Commerce will consider a petition from automobile dealers to stage a broad auto exposition at the Auditorium Armory in early spring. Members and merchants express strong support, seeing the show as a major step in exposing the practical and profitable uses of autos in taxicab, delivery, professional, and leisure roles for Atlanta as a southern hub.
Judge Elia denies the right to enjoin the Atlanta election to decide annexation of DeKalb portions into Fulton. The ruling prevents delay and confusion, preserving progress and avoiding a dangerous precedent for Georgia law and ethics.
A dialect filled lament blends political fear with religious resignation as Georgia voters swing toward dry laws. Voices lament drought, rising prices, and the friction of prohibition while a Dusty Traveler recalls guidance amid hardship. The piece weaves humor with spiritual longing and social commentary.
The prison commission meets to consider purchasing a 2,500 acre farm for white convicts with Governor Smith and Chair Joesph Turner present. Six capital cases and debates over rail penalties, prohibition, and water bonds are discussed, along with Harper's murder case and tax seizures tied to L&N property. A Georgia oats seizure and a memorial address invitation are also noted amid various legal and economic items.
Robert M Farrar longtime Atlanta and Decatur resident died at home in Decatur after a sudden illness described as acute indigestion. He was 80, a pioneer, formerly a ticket agent for the Georgia Railroad and Atlanta West Point, later cashier for Merchants Bank before its failure. He served as steward at Agrea Ssaté College in Decatur for seven years, and was connected with Ayden Scott College as purchasing agent. Funeral services at Patterson Son private chapel at 2:40 pm, burial in Oakland Cemetery. He is survived by three sons Rovelt, Fiana, and Fred Farrar, all of Decatur.
John M Green presided as moderator at the First Baptist Church conference in Atlanta Sunday night. The gathering drafted and unanimously adopted a letter praising Dr Landrum and expressing confidence in his leadership and service to the church and community. The letter was sent to the Broadway Baptist Church in Louisville where Dr Landrum had gone to preach.
The Mostlon Chapter of the Cat Zeta Cal Mekiors fraternity held its semi monthly meeting at Avanta College. After adjournment in the Hehsmian room they honored the initiation of Dr LT Pattilin from Uni College faculty and installed new officers Eyellon chapter, a leading group, plans an April banquet for eight seniors graduating in June.
Charles W Girardeau longtime city council member and noted insurance man with offices in the Empire building at 640 Washington street has been sick in bed for ten days. Reports from his bedside indicate he is improving though his condition remains serious.
Mrs Margaret Harding of Douglasville died at an early hour today after suffering fatal burns last week from a flame catching her dress. A member of a prominent local family, she was 78, mother of SW Harding and grandmother of J Harding, active in the Methodist Church. The funeral will be held here tomorrow.
The Chattahoochee River at Columbus Georgia rose to near flood stage, one foot higher than last week, with warnings of a potential morning surge. Several cotton mills were forced to close today due to rising high water.
At a February business meeting of Fire Baptist Church in Huntsville Gao a centennial celebration committee was formed. The church organized on the first Saturday in June 1809 and was first known as the West Fork or First River church.
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