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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1910
Page
11
A mixed page includes subscription rates for The Constitution and ads for vendors in Atlanta, with political commentary referencing Congress, Taft, the tobacco trust, and insurrectionary Republicans. It also notes distribution points in New York and hotel sales, plus a whimsical critique of public figures and a Horace Fletcher chewing tip.
A regional push urges cotton spinners, farmers, and merchants in the South to curb yarn prices to track raw cotton costs. The plan seeks an equitable policy balancing producer and spinner interests, warning against harming the farmer. World demand may exhaust this crop before next harvest, prompting farmer-led cooperation to hold prices steady.
Representative G Ogden Persons of Monroe county urges Georgia to form a state highway commission linked to the Prison commission. He promotes using convict labor for permanent road work funded by county appropriations or bond issues, arguing coordinated action yields lasting, economical improvements and reduces waste from short lived repairs.
The sudden death of Congressman James M Griggs of the second Georgia district shocks Dawson and Georgia. Griggs rose from Atlanta clerk and judge to long serving public figure on the House Ways and Means Committee and Democratic Campaign Committee chair. His loss leaves a gap in state and national service with wide friendships from coast to coast.
Superintendent William M. Slaton reports Atlanta public schools have expanded enrollment from 15 988 to 19 000 in 2 1 2 years with nearly 2 000 more students expected by next June and teachers rising from 326 to 427. The total teachers directors and supernumeraries now reach 450, underscoring need for adequate funding to keep pace with city growth.
The article emphasizes the need for a broad policy toward education as Greater Atlanta grows. Superintendent Slaton advocates approving the municipal bond issue to relieve overcrowding and improve schooling, arguing it is unfair to require students to study in rooms with sixty pupils. He praises Slaton for aligning with city government priorities.
S B Turman takes the chair of Fulton County’s board at the start of the year, bringing extensive real estate experience and public service to guiding county affairs. Born in Columbus, he rose from local politics to a countywide leadership role amid a strong vote and popular backing.
A fragmented historical piece blends dialect verse and scattered prose about winter blizzards, Dixie pride, and resilience. It weaves in a mock ballad tone, references to coal trusts, and a Georgia obituary line noting a flower amid thorns, plus parodic lines on resolutions and daily text.
Special Officer Reese, on duty at Fulton Bag and Cot ton Mills, arrested his son J. L. Reese and his two companions for burglary at Parl Pharmacy. The three, including Clifford G Reese and Thomas Lew, pled guilty and were bound over to the state court. Police had aided by tracking dogs. the officer’s involvement prompted a confession to a third man, then identified as his brother. About one hundred dollars’ worth of goods were seized.
Marist College plans its annual entertainment featuring a varied program replacing the usual play. The lineup includes gymnastic routines with Indian club work, bells and dumbbells, busk work, the German horse, parallel bars, and a demonstration by Company B.
Forsyth Ga January 4 1920 a reader urges legislative action to unify state road policy and county efforts. He favors a Georgia state road commission to direct convict labor bonds and machinery for permanent roads, citing Tafts stance and Sumter County progress, urging a statewide law this session to end patronage and wage persistent road improvements with broad regional impact.
The railroad commission adopted a rule forbidding extra door delivery charges for express services within one mile of a company's office located inside a city or town. The rule applies to deliveries made within corporate limits when delivery service is maintained by the express company. A new bank charter was granted to Caldwell Banking Company of Cadwell, Laurens county, with capital of 25000 dollars. Incorporators include L. B. Holt J. c. Wood H. C. Goleman Jr and H. R. Bedingfeld of Cadwell and Sanderville.
Cartersville Ga January 6 Special The work of a new opera house and business houses in the city by James R Smith an Atlanta merchant and real estate man is started again and the building will be rushed to completion as soon as possible The structure will be built along the most modern lines and when completed will afford a playhouse seating about 1200 with offices on the same floor as the main auditorium and stores on the ground floor February 16 set for occupancy of the building
At the first regular directors meeting of the Chamber of Commerce, Vice President John Murphy outlined plans to form a stock company with $200,000 capital to promote new industries in Atlanta. A committee will draft a comprehensive plan and report to directors. Local discussions aim to attract industries to locate plants in Atlanta with subscriber stock. President Paxon and five vice presidents will oversee departments. A committee to revise the charter and constitution was named, and Mayor Maddox asked for a joint committee to approach President Taft about securing a Post Office building for a city hall.
William E. Christian, who resigned as assistant vice president with Seaboard Air Line in Atlanta eighteen months ago, is reported to rejoin Seaboard and be based in Columbia. The news stirs railroad circles though official word is awaited. Christian, a chosen leader in Atlanta railway circles, had deep ties with the Southeastern Passenger Association and supported political ties of notable figures.
E M Willingham of Willinghaw Pictman Lumber Company is elected mayor as Kirkwood exits a heated campaign. The city touts its model government and unified effort for a Greater Kirkwood with council members M S Rayon Hal Revere J M Ester M D Thompson RL Mason and recorder Frank Fenn elected.
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