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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1909
Page
9
A fragmented political collage mocks Roosevelt Taft and Cannon with mock slogans and satirical quips about the canal, congress, and public figures. The piece playfully riffs on Washington birthdays bluebird sightings and parliamentary banter while lampooning the Ananias Club and reformist zeal.
An essay on race tensions across western states highlights mob violence in Omaha against Greeks and in Ottumwa against a Black man, noting southern restraint in handling race issues. It urges adopting humane, patient methods from the south to address broader race problems and avoid violent solutions.
The city plans a major musical festival at Auditorium Armory with world famous tenor Enrico Caruso and the Dresden Philharmonic likely aboard. The $16,000 budget will rely on underwriting to cover expenses, with income above costs funding a new pipe organ for the venue and cementing Atlanta’s southern cultural prestige. Civic pride pushes for rapid completion of the subscription guarantee fund to secure artists and contracts.
The President urges a worldwide stocktaking of natural resources and economy as forty five nations are invited to a conservation conference at The Hague next September. He warns of wasteful spending and looming resource bankruptcy, urging prudent use and awareness for future generations.
The article argues for unhindered and even censorship across cities, asserting intelligent, seasoned theatergoers should decide what is proper. It contends that constant, fair censorship would protect public morals, lift religious bans, and avoid arbitrary freedom curtailment.
A country life commission correspondent suggests government pensions for mothers who bear seven strong, self-supporting sons. While wary of pension roll growth, the proposal honors women who raise numerous capable citizens, proposing a decorative honor or membership decided by a jury aware of the sacrifices of large families.
A colorful column from The Walker Messenger and Life in the Country notes mixes humorous verses and regional anecdotes. It cites Lafayette possum stories, bragging hunts, weathered country humor, and editorials on local life from Georgia columns, mentioning Bud Gayton, Claud Phippa, and John B Tienilersont amid playful riffs on dancing and old-time entertainment.
Representatives from Salvation Army work across the south gather for a three day conference at Central Congregational Church at Elly and Carnegie place. Opening service Friday at 8 o clock features a west a sermon. Saturday night service at 8. Sunday 3 pm mass module presided by Governor Hoke Smith with public invitation. Evening services at West Memorial and Gate City arms.
Bankers from all local institutions gathered at the Lamer hotel on February 22 for a Grearing House Association event. T. Powell presided with speeches by H. R. Brown of Central Georgia, J. D. Walker about the country banker, A. B. Sitams on rector duties, and W. Anderson on presidency. A notable first for Moscow bankers, the gathering fostered strong social ties among attendees.
Special session reports hearings on complaints against the Electric Light and Power Company. Officials including president Wadley and others connected with the plant testified. Judge Hillyer recommended appointing a referee to conduct a thorough investigation of alleged excessive charges and related matters.
Company B of Manish College, commanded by Lieutenant Harrison, won the drill contest at the Gate City Guards Armory, outpacing Company A. Corporal J. C. Steane claimed the individual championship and received a gold medal after a hard-fought event. First Sergeant Perrin Nicolson was eliminated from the competition.
Rome Georgia February 22 primary to nominate seven city council members with thirteen candidates in the field. Campaign ends tonight as one ticket remains for the two year city executive seats. Prohibition ticket led by Dr William Delay faces opposition from ex Alderman Frank Kane. F Mc Irvine from tied ward has no opposition. A likely minor ticket may be organized.
In Albany on February 22 at the Methodist church Rev. T H Thomson defended the South Georgia conference vote of 85000 for foreign mission fields arguing Thomas Watson questions God’s wisdom and goodness when he doubts missionary efforts.
Definite progress toward an Atlanta Automobile Show was reported after a Saturday meeting of allied committees. A plan to visit New York to win support from national associations and manufacturers was approved, with a charter petition for the Atlanta Auto Trades Association to be filed today.
A portly Black woman in police court pleaded for her "Baby Brother" Ed Hall a 26 ½ pound man in his thirties to be excused. The recorder noted the family’s bond and fined him 875, while the woman explained he is the only brother she has and remains her baby.
In Savannah on February 2 a raid yielded two captured men and a police led effort to pour confiscated liquor into streets to drain sewers. Officials anticipate orders to sacrifice thousands of gallons of contraband ranging from near beer to fine wines poured away in the city drains.
A cornerstone ceremony was conducted in Springfield today for a new building. TA Jeffries of the Masons of Georgia chaired the event with notable figures including Past Staaten Pivssant Biggall of Savant directing the proceedings.
Douglaseane Waketangs ex representative and council base announce an election to be held March 2 to vote on a bond issue for the erection of an electric plant. Enthusiasm is high and there is no opposing side, with expected near unanimous passage.
Preliminary work began today on a new hollow concrete dam across the Savannah River about 25 miles above Augusta near Price's Inland. The project by Ampursen Hainanlte Construction Co for Twin City Power Co will cost about 3,000,000 to 4,409,000 dollars and create a reservoir spanning roughly 45 miles in length.
A missing Napoleon mask, held by Captain W. G. Raoul of Atlanta, arrived in New Orleans after forty years. It was placed on display in the mayor's office before being turned over to the Louisiana Historical Society for preservation.
A mass automobile parade of 198 cars carried 500 Savannanians from Saturnneh total to the King Ferry bridge. Brumentea officials Glynn county commissioners Meyer Tiedeman led the party with Mayor Hopkins and Colonel Good4years among guests. Washington's Birthday events observed in Dawasen with banks post offices and public schools noting the holiday.
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