The Constitution Notices and Roaring Debate in Washington
The Washington Bureau of The Constitution prints subscription notice from Atlanta and advertising copy. It reports a heated exchange between President Roosevelt and Senator Tillman over land purchases and alleged improper use of official position. The piece analyzes both views, calling for a full investigation to establish truth and accountability.
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Tillman
Roosevelt
Congress
Washington
House
B. R. Tillman
Senator Tillman
Oregon
White House
South Carolina
Senate
Savannah Prohibition Debate Guides Savannah and State Policy
The Savannah Morning News weighs Savannah and Chatham county enforcement of the state prohibition law, arguing the governor’s concern centers on near beer taxes, while urging local authorities to enforce the law. It notes Atlanta’s drunks and the limitations of open or covert violations, and questions the governor’s role if local enforcement fails, leaving Savannah to the people.
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Savannah Morning News
Ati
Savannah
Chatham County
Whentse
Atlanta
Smith
Atlante
Savannate
Supreme Court
Blind Tigers
Tex
Asong
Hartridge
Georgia
A Revolution Without Bloodshed in the South
The Loulaville Courier Journs and The Constitution reprint Charles J. Haden s summary on the southern states economic industrial and political evolution. The piece argues the region faces a candid masterful shift foreshadowing future power dynamics, noting change is revolutionary even without bloodshed.
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Loulaville Courier
Charles J. Haden
Hades
Southern shift in Calhoun doctrine reshapes the South
The piece argues that the South’s drift from Calhoun’s isolationist, feudal creed marks a broader transformation toward alignment with progressive national standards. It notes the move from price control by the old system to Southern influence on cotton pricing, rapid industrial growth, and cautious central government oversight, predicting further recantations as the future unfolds.
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Liverpool
Haden
Calhoun
Bis
Mr. Haden
Peril of Chattanooga Prohibition Debate Flows South
The piece surveys Tennessee’s legislature in Nashville eyeing prohibition and its ripple effects on nearby states. It describes trains of Chattanooga residents and prohibition advocates heading to the state capital, while Memphis travelers join in, mocking the camel and urging action. The tone is urgent and satirical about reform and the regional tension.
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Sherman
Missionary Ridge
Chattanooga
Tennessee
Nashville
Prohibition
Moccasin Bend
Georgia
Alabama
Nashville Ward
State Seat
Memphis
Jacksonville
Some o These Day in the Rich dt Review miscellany
A florid note of poetry and society items from the Rich dt Review features lyric verses about days bright and bleak, a nostalgic travelogue of past stage pieces, and a humorous Old Philopher aside. It also recalls a party at Jim Steilcup’s and a memory of wrecked fortune, ending with a hopeful verse about a bright sky and distant meadow.
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Hera
Dt Review
Jim Steilcup
Quebec
Doc Allen
Palmer to Lecture on Military Law for Georgia Guard
Major Frederick Palmer retired U S Army and now with the adjutant general's department of Georgia will lecture on Military Law and Discipline to Georgia national guard officers at Augusta, Gainesville, Brunswick, Columbus, Macon, Atlanta with dates from January 23 to April 1. A court martial drill will follow in Savannah, Macon and Atlanta. Governor Smith granted clemency in several murder and minor offense cases, commuting sentences to present service. A reward was offered for arrest of unknown assailants in Dekalb. An oil inspector found a 12000 gallon tank of oil shipped to Coweta County unsafe due to flash point and possible contamination. oil to be confiscated and destroyed.
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Frederick
Palmer
United States Army
Adjutant General's Department of Georgia
Georgia National Guard
Afajor Palmer
Augusta
Giyennale
Brunswick
Columbus
Macon
Atlanta
Savannah
Smith
Walter Linyd
Chatham County
George Dillard
Houston County
Rich Brown
Dillard
Lewia
Howard Brown
Joe Warner
Charles Whittell
Fulton County
Mra . A Scott
DéKalb County
Commissioner of Agriculture
T G Hudson
Stephens
Newnan
Coweta County
Standard G11 Company
Georgia
Stallings
Alderman Grant Sworn In By Mayor At City Council
Alderman John W Grant, elected last Friday to represent the sixth ward for three years, was sworn in by Mayor Maddox yesterday afternoon. He was welcomed with applause by council colleagues and named chair of the library committee and a member of the police, contras and tax committees.
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Jonn ‘W Grant
Maddox
Grant
Directors of Central Hold Regular Meeting
The board of Central of Georgia Railway met at the presiding offices in the Candler building yesterday morning. Only routine matters were addressed and dividends were not discussed. President Hanson was absent due to a fractured arm, so A L Lawton presided with a list of attendees including W A Winburn, WC Broadsey, J W English, Sr, Joseph Hull, G J Mills, S F R Jaques, George B McCormack, J G Oglesby, and FR HL Steiner.
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Central of Georgia Railway Company
Candler
J . T Hanson
A. L. Lawton
Hanson
Elkin-Goldsmith Sanitarium
A L. Lawton
Winburn
WC Broadsey
Columbis
W English, Sr
Atlanta
Joseph Hull
Savannah
G. J. Mills
FR Jaques
Macon
George B. McCormack
Birmingham
J G Oglesby
Atlante
FR. HL Steiner
Montgomery
Mandamus Sought To Issue Charter For Carolina Clinchfield Road
In the Supreme Court a mandamus request by W H Lyles to compel South Carolina’s Secretary of State to issue a charter for the Carolina Clinchfield and Ohio road faces disputes over charter fees under conflicting acts of 1901 and 1909. The case debates whether fees under the old or new act apply, and whether the law requiring a resident South Carolina corporator and five stock subscriptions has been met. The court took the matter under advisement and will rule in a few days.
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Nsacance
Columbia
Supreme Cour
W H Lyles
Carolina, Clinchfield
Ohio Road
Secretary of State
South Carolina
T Hose
Lyon
W. H. Lyles
Charter for the Southern Drug Company case heard in court
The criminal division of the interior court opens its first term for the year under Judge Roan. Petitions are filed by RB Kelly and J L Incan Th capital wteck of the company valued at F10000, represented by A E Wilms. Tax Collector Andy Stewart handles early-year voter registration with a March 10 deadline to qualify for any state elections.
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Southern Drug Company
RB Kelly
J L Incan
Wteck
Compan
A. E Wilms
Iuterior Court
Roan
Wi Start Fuse
Andy Stewart
Tme
City Park Funding Sought At Park Commission Meeting
General Manager Dan Carey outlined the annual park needs totaling 71 46 for this year with allocations for salaries supervision costs Grant Park expenses and multiple park allocations. The last year’s appropriation was 39 950 and figures will be reviewed by the finance committee and resubmitted at Wednesday’s 9 o clock session.
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Park Commission
Dan Carey
Grant Park
Howell Park
Bpringvale Park
Mima Park
Joyner Park
Piedmont Park
General Menagere Sguras
Thinkine
Aye Tie
Niretta Street
Harwell Place
Atlanta Freight Bureau Banquet Tonight in New Kimbell
The Atlanta Freight Bureau will hold a business session and dinner this evening at 7 in the New Kimbell. Officers will read annual reports and a new board of directors will be chosen for the coming year.
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Atlanta Freight Bureau
Hose
Mika
Transportation Companion
Campbell Ordered to Washington for Aide de Camp Post
Lieutenant Campbell is ordered to proceed to Washington on January 20 to report for duty as aide de camp to Brigadier General Ramsey Potts at the War Department. The promotion is expected to be followed by another order appointing him as aide de camp to Major General Duval in the Philippines. Friends congratulate the popular young officer on the advancement.
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Department of the Gulf
Rote T St Campbel
Ramsey JD Potts
Washington City
Edwards
Staf
Duvel
Department of the Philppines
Campbell
Victor L Smith Appointed Special Master in Railroad Case
Victor L Smith, Atlanta attorney, named special master for Lake testimony in the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantis railroad dispute. Judges Pardee ordered action as receivers seek control of Georgia Termine and Alabama Terminal properties. Receivers plan to request court permission for certificates to raise funds to cover interest, construction notes, and debts. amount and timing undecided.
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Messrs Atkinson
Arkwright
S. A. L. SHOPS TO STAY IN AMERICUS
Seaboard Air Line officials met Americus business leaders to affirm that Seaboard will maintain railroad shops in Americus Ga and saw no plan to close or move the facilities The cordial meeting involved General Superintendent Hicks Su perintendent Grimehas and A J Powe and concluded with travel plans to Savannah and Portsmouth
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Seaboard
Americus
Hicks
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Grimehas
J Powe
Mnen
Board of Trade of
Wlals
Lorne
Ward
Ad Americus
Noogp
Savannah
Portsmouth
Rev Jamce Lawrence drawn to Atlanta church
Americus citizens hope Rev James B Lawrence stays at Calvary Episcopal Americus as he weighs a call to the Church of Epiphany in Atlanta. The rector of Calvary is highly esteemed locally. Also notes Brunswick bankruptcy filing by a railroad contractor with debts of 82 690.15 and no assets and Brunswick shipping total for 1908 at 98 578 468.
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Jamce Lawrence
Church of Epiphany
Americus
James B Lawrence
Calvary Episcopal Church
Atlanta
Americas
Brunswick Ga Januery Lt
Bawing Carpenter Railroad
Haglehuret
Fotal
Bronewick
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