Constitution Implies Optimism For 1909 South Prospects
The Constitution notes a shift to optimism in 1909 with Bradstreet’s Southeast report. It cites easing political agitation, improved business confidence, and planned developments such as interurban electric lines, water power, and cotton mill activity. It predicts the South will diversify crops, expand industry, and surpass prior records as prosperity returns.
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Bradstreet
Bradstreet’s
Eoen
Fulton County Road Widening Should Gain Property Consent
A Fulton county plan to widen a key drive from Atlanta to College Park to sixty feet hinges on unanimous consent from adjacent property owners. The piece argues owners should view consent as an investment, noting prior city improvements and promising restoration at county expense, stressing the public benefit and urging swift agreement.
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Atlanta
College Park
Fulton County
Whitehall Street
Windsor
Central Railroad
Dead Men as Present Arbiters of Justice
The piece argues that relying on antiquated laws harms modern governance. It cites a critic view that statutes inherit wisdom but often reflect mob sentiment and outdated economics. A wholesale revision of laws could reduce technical appeals and outdated precedents, aligning rule of law with current realities.
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Nathaniel Hawthorne
Saturday Evening Post
Philadelphia
Roosevelt
Coke
Blackstone
ONE OF ATLANTA'S BUILDERS
Lewis, a pioneer Atlanta manufacturer who arrived in the early 1870s, built a durable business from a cracker box brand that spread Atlanta's name across the South. Quiet and devoted to family, he was a steadfast public-spirited citizen credited with much of the city’s growth and prosperity.
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T 5S
Lewis
Atlanta
South
Loss of weight standards hurts farmers and consumers
In a letter to the Constitution editor, Beazley Gledstone argues that mis graded and uncertified scales cause large losses to farmers from short weights and to consumers. He recalls weighing ten sacks that should total a ton but weighed 1,786 pounds, an over 18 percent discrepancy, and notes lack of official test standards. He warns the country risks widespread shortages and calls for annual consumer protections. He references England's William E. Sledstone and contends the issue demands firm standardization and enforcement.
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Co H Beazley
Sibley Fined for Running Down Andrews in City Court
John A Sibley agent for Cadillac was fined fifty dollars and costs in the recorder's court for violating the local auto ordinance by striking George Andrews son of W M Andrews of 71 Hood street at Mitchell and Whitehall last Saturday. The boy is recovering. Witnesses testified Sibley was a careful driver and had not been linked to a serious accident. Sibley said he thought he was about six miles an hour and had slowed for the crossing. The recorder did not commit him to higher court.
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Recorder's Court
Yeater
John A Sibley
Cadillac Automobile
George Andrews
W M Andrews
Hood Street
Mitchell and
Whitehall
Recorder
Sibley
Embalmers' Board Meeting Set for Macon January 12
Georgia State Board of Embalmers will meet in Macon to examine applicants seeking licensing to practice embalming. The two day session opens January 1 with seven applicants already announced. Board members include H M Patterson president, LH Burghard secretary, and members W F Piatt L Torbeet and C I Stephenson.
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Georgia State Board of Embalmers
Macon
H M Patterson
Board of Embalmera
Petterson
Atlanta
Burghard
Piatt
Augusta
Torbeet
Columbus
I Stephenson
Moultrie
Atlanta Clearing House reports year end bank clearings
The Atlanta Clearing House Association released its year end 1908 report with figures for the previous year. Last day clearings reached 800 4778 compared with 900 68701 the prior year, a shortfall of 100 180? The month total stood at 24 378 11818 versus 31 818 3887 a gain of 1 36 672 98 for the month over the same period last year. Year ending yesterday shows 30 087 S98 55 versus 306 580 x11 uy the prior year.
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Atlanta Clearing House
Atlanta Clearing House Association
Kirt Kenan Leaves Tobacco Firm for Oppenheim Shop
Prominent Atlantean Kirt Kenan, longtime salesman for J J Goodrum Tobacco, ends his tenure there and will today begin behind the counter at Oppenheim's Alabama Street location. He is known for courteous service and broad popularity among patrons.
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Kirt Kenan
Ausutane
J J Goodrum Tobacco Company
Oppenheims Place
Alabama
Hirt
Aneceta
Oppenheim
Georgia Appeals Report Fourth Volume Issued for Court of Appeals
The fourth volume of the Georgia Appeals Report has been released, compiling decisions from the Court of Appeals. Copies are available on request and via application processes.
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Georgia Appeals Report
Mate Court of Appeals
Constitution Echoes and Satire From Atlanta Chronicle
A compilation of satirical snippets from the Atlanta Constitution about Prohibition, Taft, and southern politics. Notes on Irish and Georgia humor appear alongside remarks from The Houston Post and The Jackson Miss News, reflecting press banter and public mood. The pieces lampoon policies, personalities, and media coverage with playful irony.
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The
Houston Post
Atlanta
Closing of Underpasses Referred to New Council
The Forsyth street bridge underpass closing issue was sent to the 1900 city council by the bridge committee after hearings with John W Grant EC FP Anstey and Jos. Wilcotlum of the Western and Atlantic railroad. The committee deferred action citing charter amendments and legalities with the new council due next Monday.
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General Council
Forsyth Street
Spratling
Heutell
Baskin
John W Grant EC
Anstey
Jos. WiCotlum
Western and Atantic Railroad
Messrs
Grant
Collum
Abe
M. Grant
Central Railroad
Mayson
Natter
Western and Atlantic commission to meet on January 6
The governor calls the Western and Atlantic railroad extension commission to assemble at the state capitol on Wednesday January 6 to consider extending the state road to the sea. Members include J O Hurt Hooper Alexander from Atlanta J Burwell Sparta George Dole Wadles Bolingbroke Paul Trammell Dalton Joe Hill Hall Macon C Wo Brantley Dublin J D Howard Ratlwin J Palibright Waynesboro and others.
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Western and Atlantic Railroad
State Capitol
General Assembly of Georgia
Ene
Hurt
Hooper Alexander
Atlanta
H Burwell
Sparta
George Dole Wadles
Bolingbroke
Paul Trammell
Dalton
Joe Hill Hall
Macon
Wo Brantley
Dublin
D Howard
Ratlwin
J Palibright
Waynesboro
Mayors appointments teased for January 4 inauguration
Reported reliable tips outline likely chairmen for key committees. Finance chairmen list includes Martin F Amorous and others by ward, with water, school, street, sewer, parks, and hospital chairs named. Street committee heads include A L Curtis, Press Huddleston, and John W Grant among nine wards.
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Dill
Martin F Amorous
Dan Wairaven
Jeve R Johnston
Board of Firemasters
A L Johnson
Press Huddleston
H M Beutel
Samitry
John W Grant
Wo T Winn
Hospital and Charities
Old Year and Leap Year Watch Night in Georgia
The article recalls watch night observances across Georgia as old year passes and new year begins. Churches like Wesley Memorial and Central Baptist hold services with sermons and praise. Banks, courthouses, and theaters plan holiday closures and matinees as Atlanta marks the transition with communal bells and prayers.
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Georgia
Atlanta
Wesley Memorial Church
Candier
Frank Siler
Asa G Candier
Guinn
Baptist Young Peoples Union
Jackson Hill Baptist Church
Central Baptist Church
Atlanta Negroes at War Over Taft Entertainment
A split in Atlanta between the wealthy and common classes over entertaining President-elect Taft during his city visit. Bishop Gaines leads the swells while Hal Johnson heads the commoners. Both sides held meetings and committees but yielded nothing, and arbitration is entrusted to the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce.
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Taft
Atlanta
Bishop Gaines
Hal Johnson
Commons
Noth
Gaines
Big Pethewi
Wit
Rimor
Johnson
Turners Taernacle
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce For
Judge Howard Van Epps knocked down by streetcar
Judge Howard Van Epps was struck by a streetcar near the state capitol on Hunter street yesterday afternoon just before 2. He suffered a painful head wound but injuries were not serious. The motorman slowed the car, and onlookers assisted until he could continue to his Century Building office.
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Howard van Epps
State Capitol
Hunter Street
Judge van Eps
Capitol
Munter Street
Luckla
Judge van Epps
H. Rosecrans
van Epps
Century
Boys Club to publish weekly newspaper in Atlanta
The Rivers Club announces a new weekly newspaper produced by Boys Club members. One group edits, another typesets, a third handles young press duties, and a fourth distributes and gathers subscriptions. A special meeting of the Rivers Club is set for 7 o'clock tonight for attendees of the banquet.
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Atlanta
Boys Club
Red Hat
Young Presssion
Lundes
Enterprise
The
Rivers Club
Rwvers
Washington elects Barksdale mayor by three votes
In a tight Washington election held December 3 to 8, incumbent mayor T J Barksdale narrowly defeated ex mayor J B R Dyson by three votes. The council ticket split with J B Green, R W Wootten, and J T Lindsey reelected, while M A Pharr, LD D Faver, and W A Slah ee defeated. Voters and business paused as the close race drew strong interest from both factions.
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Peoples
O T Johnson
W H Philnut
T B Walton
Open House at Y M C A Promises Big Basketball Show
Central Y M C A hosts an all day New Year event with a basketball exhibition featuring two veteran lineups, gymnastic tumbling by Howe and Fitzgibbons, music and refreshments from 7:30 to 11, plus hot oyster stews for members and railroad guests. The Railroad Y M C A also opens all day to midnight with a festive program.
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Im. C. A
Central Young Mens Christian Association
Applewhite
Wing
Hennig Hodgkins
Gay Phillips
Fargusen
Blanchadine
Railroad
Young Mena Christian Association
Committee of Management
Canton Developments In A Prosperous Year
Canton Ga December 3 Special The year 1808 has been very prosperous for Canton. The Bank of Canton raised its capital from 26000 to 75500. The town installed an electric light plant and waterworks. The public school system saw record attendance. The cotton mills operated full time and the marble plant and other enterprises did large business. The Georgia Marble Finishing Works expanded greatly in plant and payroll. More dwellings were built in Canton this year than in the previous five years combined.
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Canton
Bank of Canton
Toans
Georgia Marble Finishing Works
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