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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1909
Page
11
Advertisement notes subscription rates for daily weekly and tri weekly editions. It lists outside Atlanta delivery, subscription managers, New York bureau, and newsstand locations. Mentions hotel delivery and a set of traveling reps. Ends with light political humor about cabinet material and possums.
An editorial urges all 146 Georgia counties to claim their share of state convicts for road work by February 10. It warns only active counties will secure “overs” beyond quotas, highlights Gwinnett County’s plan to take full shares and issue bonds, and stresses that two or more counties can combine under shared projects to speed progress. The piece contrasts “live” and “dead” counties and urges prompt action to avoid missing the opportunity.
The Constitution defends democratic principles against claims of republicanization in the South. It argues that living issues deserve open debate and that the party's strength rests on current truth, not the past. The Macon Telegraph correspondent condemns presumptions that the South must be Republican to participate in government.
The piece argues it is unlikely Taft would appoint Frank Hitchcock, chairman of the Republican National Committee, as postmaster general while remaining party chief. It frames the clash as incongruous and questions Hitchcock's ability to serve in both roles.
A reader urges the city council to relieve Peachtree street congestion by paving Spring Street with asphalt or similar material. The letter argues Spring Street connects the center to the country beyond, has fewer streetcar lines, and would attract traffic, raise nearby property values, and ease radial paving across the city.
The Constitution argues that Dr W W Landrum pastor of First Baptist will likely leave Atlanta for the Broadway Baptist church in Louisville. Landrum is presented as a leading Atlanta religious figure whose departure would harm the city’s religious and progressive influence across the south.
The annual report of Crawford Jackson, secretary of the Juvenile Protective Association, outlines progress across the south toward reformative treatment of juvenile criminals. In Georgia and other states the group has reduced arrests of children for trivial offenses and encouraged constructive reform, earning warm cooperation from southern communities.
A collage of verse on weather and spring, plus a humorous Tennessee humor excerpt about a man feeding his horse at the supper table. Also notes from The Sillilie Banner recounting civic items in Billville and a playful alligator anecdote. The piece weaves local color, jokes, and rustic observations with brief notices and poems.
A reader objects to the Constitution editorials on the Solid South urging conciliation with the Republican Party. The letter argues for unwavering opposition to any policy that may alienate southern unity and cites Reconstruction era loyalties, Bourbonism, and a defense of separation from national reform.
Editor argues North Side congestion on Peachtree Street due to poor paving. Recommends paving Spring Street from city center to outskirts to provide an alternate, relieve traffic and improve city values.
Rev Virgil C Norcross on behalf of Ridgewood Avenue Baptist Church sent a $6.15 subscription to The Constitution for the Italian relief fund. The donation was forwarded and will reach the sufferers through The New York Herald relief fund.
A special board of inquiry in Savannah decides to return Heinrich Garba a Dutch youth to Holland aboard the Queen Olga. Garba was found aboard en route to Bremen after leaping ashore during a chase through city streets. He fled after being identified by bare feet and missing socks.
Two Central of Georgia trains collided two miles south of Chickamauga Georgia at noon. Engines and two cars plus a cab were demolished and burned before assistance arrived. The No 48 through freight halted to fix an air brake and was struck by No 160 local. All crew escaped uninjured except fireman Blackman who suffered a slight head injury leaping from his engine.
Relatives of Miss Ruby Green travel to Montgomery for rabies treatment after her death from hydrophobia caused by a horse bite. The Green family and several others exposed seek care, while authorities assess contagion risk and road access issues in Atlanta’s Spring Street debate.
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