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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1910
Page
9
A reflective column from 1910 discusses New Year wishes and the postal deficit. It notes Secretary Hitchcock’s report on free mail privileges and rail weight abuses, urging Congress to probe tariffs and handling costs while praising open celebration of the Old Year’s blessings.
Editor Watterson urges one hour of Tilden as the new senator from Missiastop negotiates in a restless political climate. Philander Knox draws mixed views for president prospects while Roosevelt and Taft loom. The piece notes Knox’s perceived genius and public appetite for power, with references to Zelaya and Diaz and a lively, partisan tone typical of era newspapers.
A council special committee, acting on a wrathful community, unanimously rejected renaming Marietta and Decatur streets. The panel previously suggested West and East Main, but public sentiment prevailed, keeping Decatur as Decatur and Marietta as Marietta. The piece warns against impulsive street-name changes and urges lasting lessons.
The Manufacturers' Record argues the south must attract northern and western immigrants, especially to Texas and Florida, with railroads driving the movement. It urges southern trade groups to unite and press railroads to act, warning many systems sleep while opportunities expand in Georgia and neighboring states. It emphasizes that proper organization and public resolve will awaken southern resources and settlement.
A Chicago judge upholds a law prohibiting landlords from denying housing to families with children. The ruling argues that freedom of contract yields to police power protecting health and welfare. Critics say the decision overreaches and favors large families, suggesting rent adjustments as a humane compromise.
A mixed year end collection with poems and quips from local papers. Items include ringers from Georgia on New Year joy, a primer of life urging effort, humorous notices about dynamite, river crossing, and a playful obituary. Local editorials and rural snippets provide light satire.
A reader cites the long standing check law and its codification in 1909. The letter argues the existing statute remains in effect until January 1, 1910 and that prior rulings and the 1909 codification do not alter its status. It discusses sections 3583 and 3588 and the transition to section 3588. The writer asserts enforcement continues under the old law until the new provision takes effect. Marlette, Ga., December 28, 1909.
Washington December 21 announces postmasters appointed in several counties including Ambrose Coffress county with George L. Hush as new head replacing W Moorman, Calvary Grady county with Willie T. Allen succeeding J Higdon, Woodbine Camden with Adelaide Fleming taking over from E Peoples, and noting resignations.
The city rang in 1910 with sirens, bells, and car horns as residents bid farewell to 1909. People phoned watch parties, churches held services, and clubs hosted dances and toasts at midnight. Changes in management marked shifts at local hotels while banks and government offices observed a holiday to begin the new year.
New York December 31 Special Asa G Candler Jr of Atlanta is listed today among those posted for membership in the New York Cotton Exchange Action will be taken according to the August custom He is among Atlanta’s prominent young business men and is well known in New York with many personal and business friends
In Savannah at St John the Baptist Cathedral a solemn pontifical high mass marked the thirty-fifth anniversary of the ordination of Right Rev Benjamin F Kailey, bishop of Savannah. The sermon was delivered by Right Rev Bishop Northrop of Charleston, longtime intimate friend.
The Atlanta Turn Verein held its 36th Christmas tree event at the hall on South Pryor Street. A large evergreen laden with gifts for children stood near the stage as song tables overflowed with presents from Turners. Santa Claus appeared and music by Wedemeyer’s band accompanied dancing into the night.
President Edwin M Poteat of Furman University Greenville S C will address the Central Y M C A Sunday afternoon at 2 30 His topic Turning Over a New Year will be heard by Atlanta youths Dr Potextree has made many friends since filling the pulpit at Ponce de Leon Avenue Baptist church B S Kellam of the city fire department will sing a solo
At midnight ten incorporated suburbs and surrounding unincorporated territory merged into Birmingham Alabama. The change raises the city population to about 135,000 and expands the area to just over 42 square miles after a lengthy legislative battle and Supreme Court action.
Receivers for the Birmingham Coal and Iron Company were discharged in federal court after creditors were paid dollar for dollar. The firm was the district’s only large concern to fail that year, ending months of court supervision.
Gloucester reports a grim year as four vessels were lost and 47 men perished, leaving 12 widows and dependents. The toll marked a decrease from prior years, with officials noting the sea’s dangers and the ongoing impact on families and the fishing community.
In Little Rock Arkansas the number of corporations surrendering their charters since June 1 has reached over one hundred. The move is mainly among domestic firms operating as partnerships due to stringent corporation laws at both state and federal levels. The main objection centers on federal law.
Sunday afternoon at 3 30 o clock the Railroad Y M C A rooms 3 Wee Alabama street hosts Tom Corwine former secretary noted tutor and impersonator and Christian gentleman. The program will feature a song service with instruments and a period of engaging entertainment promising pleasure and profit for attendees.
Atlanta Council 600 Knights of Columbus will entertain members and friends at their club rooms on West Alabama Street January 4. The event features fuse warming in renovated rooms, a Co lire orchestra, and refreshments expected with a large crowd.
Boston disburses over 41 million dollars in December to cover six months of interest and dividends. The city and manufacturing sectors lead the payments, with notable sums paid to the city end crete and other enterprises evidencing widespread prosperity.
In Waco Texas on December 3 Mrs Peart Goods a twenty something woman was sentenced by the criminal court of appeals affirming the Tower court. She receives twenty five years in the state penitentiary for complicity in the murder of a Limestone county farmer killed in his sleep about a year ago. A white man and a hero were named in the sentence as terms of death and life imprisonment respectively.
Special report recalls James Booker, a wagon driver in Macon Georgia, injured when an explosion tore up his wagon and scattered the load as his mules fled. The event occurred on Manila Street after a blast believed to be caused by newer gas. Nearby flood fears rise as two ice gorges form on the Mississippi River at Higgins, Kentucky, threatening Cairo and Effingham with rising water and concern.
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