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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1909
Page
11
Subscriptions options listed for daily and weekly deliveries with prices, plus a notice from The Constitution Publishing Co Atlanta. A mix of subscriber terms, advertising staff names, and addresses. The column includes editorials on politics and current events with mentions of Roosevelt Taft Fairbanks and Panama. It notes delivery regions and rates and provides a Boston/Atlantic tone.
An amended report by the city redistricting committee champions reducing wards from eleven to ten to streamline administration. It favors one councilman per ward and a five member at large board, arguing a smaller body increases accountability, speed, and effectiveness. The piece urges both council and charter revision committees to adopt the plan, noting successful executions elsewhere.
In a Jackson address Brown asserts he will veto any legislative change to the prohibition statute during his term. He defends blackberry wine as medicine for country housewives and rebukes Rev M Ledbetter of the Satt-Sadoon League who calls domestic wine creating a blind tiger. Brown pledges steadfast enforcement.
A commentary argues against dismissing the Roosevelt era Country Life Commission. It contends that progress requires revisiting enduring moral and social issues across religion education ethics politics and law, urging continuous reinvigoration of fundamental aims for humane advancement.
A tariff proposal to restore customs duties on tea and coffee prompts broad opposition from both trade and consumers. Support cites revenue needs while warnings warn of reduced consumption and higher costs. The debate mirrors broader calls for lower duties on life's essential goods.
The passage notes a firm stance against further reductions in bilcan tariff revisions and warns that any deeper income extraction would hit consumers hard. It emphasizes minimal relief for staples and suggests opposition will not soften despite efforts to curb other duties.
The piece argues Atlanta should become the Southern automobile hub mirroring New York and Chicago roles. It asserts rapid growth in vehicle manufacture and sales will boost payrolls population and property values, with the spring exposition marking progress toward regional leadership in the auto industry.
A collage of verse fragments and notes including a poem about changing weather and seasons, a rustic aphorism about flying, a life primer on breakfast, mock dialogues with Mister Joy and Mister Trouble, and a critique of weekly editors describing Fulton Sun editors as optimistic, humorous figures shaping rural life.
Emma tells her mother she tires of dolls and baby toys as she grows older and enjoys time with the boys on the hillside sleigh rides while her mother warns of true love and a steady heart in the wintry Georgia landscape of Atlanta.
A fragmentary account notes a young man praised for his speech, mentioning Peter Benadom and Doc Heinex in a street scene. Mentions of politics and a year or more before entering public life appear amid erased phrases and unclear names.
The Savannah Morally News argues the governor failed to present all facts in a statement about railroads. It accuses him of not outlining likely effects if his campaign policy were enacted and criticizes missing advocacy for fair legislation and a square deal for rail earnings.
Captain LW Neel, 60, veteran of the Confederate army and prominent Cartesville citizen, is reported very ill at Carterme, Ge. He is father of the late J. W. Neel, coauthor of the Neel Cayington law. Family prayers and hoped-for recovery are noted.
GOSSIP AT THE CAPITOL reports Governor Smith may address railroad issues after a Saturday statement by Jaret Saturda3 defending the state’s railroads. President J F Hanson of the Central of Georgia responded amid criticism as discussions focus on automoblie and other tax figures, with Comptroller Wright preparing the annual report showing state receipts and expenditures for 1908 and 1909.
Editor notes correspondence on Abraham Lincoln ancestry and Virginian links. Letters discuss Nancy Hanks, Hawke kin, and Anderson County records, seeking investigation of archival evidence. Also includes inquiries about Luther Henson and political commentary on constitutional issues and Taft.
Mrs Henry Hill Thompson died at Mount Airy Georgia at 3 oclock yesterday morning aged about sixty two. She was daughter of the late Senator Benjamin H Hut and sister of Judge FE Hill and Hon C D Hill of this city. Remains reached the city last night and were taken to the home at 684 Piedmont avenue. Funeral services will be at Sacred Heart church today. Interment in Oakland cemetery. Pallbearers listed include Judge J J Lumpkin and Dr Willis among others. She leaves six children and several relatives.
A motherless 18 year old boy named Thomashaw was ordered sent to the East Lake reformatory after crying during transfer. His father sought release but authorities maintained the boy would not be released. Sage Thomas stated no leniency and described prior discipline as necessary.
Southern passenger train No 12 leaving Birmingham at 12 49 bound for Atlanta derailed twelve miles from the city. Every coach was derailed and one report says no one was hurt. The engine remained on the track as wheels left the rail and the train was dragged forward. A broken rail is blamed for the wreck.
A February 24 educational rally in Winder aims to boost interest in American education. Prominent figures from Mercer University and local officials will speak. several thousand are expected. The event is described as both informative and enjoyable for residents of Winder and nearby areas.
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