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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1910
Page
1
The headlines report that Popu lar Government declares a need for conservation. Pinchot emphasizes that natural resources rights and property of the people must be safeguarded, stressing the importance of conservation in policy.
Washington shows Taft seeks unity with insurgents in the Republican caucus to name the Ballinger Pinchot committee. Cannon promises square deal but warns against penalties. Pinchot calls for conservation, warns of dangers from special interests and urges action to protect public lands and waterways.
Washington reports on M J Pinchot’s removal from the forestry department amid a broader government discipline crisis. The piece notes Pinchot’s pivotal role in American forestry, his Yale training, studies in Europe, and leadership under Theodore Roosevelt, with emphasis on his influence and personal prominence in conservation.
A special meeting of Atlanta's general council heard the report of a committee investigating charges by Fulton County grand jury against the city stockade. The panel found broad issues, urging creation of prison superintendent and prison physician offices, with an ordinance to follow. Action set for next Monday, with sessions to prepare the ordinance.
Miss Kitty Paul a Western Union operator at the Terminal station acted as prosecuting attorney in police court. She identified J. M. Huey as the would be thief who broke a Southern Bell pay booth. Huey denied guilt but was jailed in default of $500 bond as Paul led the testimony and secured the conviction.
After being turned from a residence at 28 Markham Street last night, W. M. Pendleton confronted partygoers with a brickbat. Pendleton, claiming residence on Highland Avenue, caused a scene with young women and shouted obscenities before being restrained by officers Pain and Weat. He faced charges of drunkenness and disorderly conduct at the station. Pendleton gave his age as 20.
A town of 1,200 in Mitchell County, North Carolina, was struck by a large fire. The blaze destroyed homes and left residents in shock. Firefighters faced challenging conditions as the community assessed losses and began recovery efforts.
In Albany a garbled notice notes Judge D F Crosland entering the race for Congress with an announcement upcoming. The fragment references district entries and a formal statement to follow, but the text is largely unintelligible and incomplete.
In Poughkeepsie on January 12 Bersh Breymer a 26 year old governess at the Compton residence was found strangled in bed. Frank Schermerhorn 36. a laborer employed at the same estate, was charged with murder and later attempted suicide by razor. Police and sheriff questioned attendants as investigators sought motive and the scene suggested a burglary.
Washington January 13 Special. Contending views split Congress and public over Gifford Pinchot’s firing and the Ballinger affair. Pinchot seeks to prove charges against Richard A Ballinger and land office heads, accusing officials of misconduct and hidden motives. The dispute centers on the credibility of scandal claims from former forestry service workers and land office staff.
Local forecast predicts rain in Georgia on Friday with colder air moving in Friday night. Western areas see stronger cooling by Saturday with fall and colder temperatures. Winds expected and temperature ranges noted. rainfall and deficiency figures reported for the month.
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