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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1910
Page
9
The article centers on a major city bond issue as pivotal for Atlanta’s national standing, arguing the bonds fund sewerage, water, schools, and Grady Hospital without raising taxes. It warns that failure would force tax increases via court action and outlines a broader call for strict anti mob violence enforcement under Governor Brown.
President Taft fires Pinchot yet adopts his conservation approach, backing surface land sales for agriculture while keeping coal and mineral rights for royalty. He urges limited water power leases, anti monopoly rules, and strong land and forestry protections. Irrigation and inland waterways gain support, with road funding urged to be locally funded, not federally.
The article debates whether Taft can bring the insurgent progressive wing of the Republican Party back into the main camp. It portrays the insurgents as irreconcilable with the conservative faction despite possible temporary peace moves, noting strong national support for many insurgent positions.
Governor Joseph M. Brown denounces mob violence in Pulaski and offers $100 rewards for the first five men convicted of lynching Harvard. The governor stresses firm enforcement of law regardless of rank, signaling a steadfast stand against mob rule amid rising threats in the South.
A collage of dialect verse and prose pieces blends weather imagery with spiritual reflections. It weaves forecasts of trouble on high and time racing against life while recalling tales of Providence and a humorous domestic quip about keeping New Year resolutions.
Paul and Etheridge sue Central of Georgia Railway and Atlanta and West Point Railway for damages in a case dismissed as no suit. A W McCoy petitions Superior Court seeking release from jail without warrant after alleged arrest by Chief Henry Jennings. A Bottoms seeks 35000 damages claiming injury as engine driver for St Louis and San Francisco Railway, represented by Smith Hastings and Renzom. Bandera Walker sues for injuries as a tireman. A M Nox files suit for 6000 against Atlanta Baggage and Transfer Co for damages to his young son from a wagon incident.
Georgia towns including Louisville Bartow Wadley Wrens and Spresd challenge a 10 cent per 100 pounds rise in interstate freight charges via Atlanta. State railroad commission seeks to file with the Interstate Commerce Commission arguing the rates are unjust and exorbitant. Solicitor Hon R M Hardeman of Jefferson represents affected towns and asks the commission to investigate promptly, with action expected in a day or two.
Petitions circulate among Ansley Park residents at Peachtree and Fifteenth urging that no stores or apartments be built at the southwest corner. Neighborhood, a residential area, argues the site should remain without commercial use. The plot, bought for 3000 dollars, drew optional bids up to 18500 dollars which local buyers declined.
F H Mingus faced a bigamy charge in Judge Roan's court with a mistrial declared after the jury failed to reach a verdict after about an hour. Attorney John W Moore urged the jury to consider Mingus claim that his first wife was believed dead when he married Miss Porter. Soilester Hills argued primarily on the presented evidence.
The Atlanta on a Northern railroad failed to persuade the railroad commission to remove the extra car from the 6 o'clock Atlanta schedule. The commission refused to rescind its two month old order, stating the car is needed for passenger handling. Judge George F. Gober argued it is necessary, but the decision stands.
Letters argue for humane treatment of offenders as in Japan where inmates are cared for, trained, paid wages, and supported to integrate back into society. The writer urges dropping harsh methods and using moderate punishment to reflect the question Am I my brother’s keeper, noting current inadequacy. January, 20, 1920s, Atlanta.
Schuyler Logan of St. Louis, general representative of the Travelers’ Protective Association, is spending a few days in Atlanta to promote the organization. He calls Atlanta a bustling, rustling city and expresses favorable impressions from his first visit. The case details are under investigation with no conclusion yet.
Governor Brown asks Pension Commissioner Lindsey for a statement listing all counties that have sent in correct pension rolls so he can issue a warrant for payments. The call targets roughly 123 to 130 counties, with an anticipated payout approaching 700000 dollars, enabling prompt checks to be drawn next week.
Chairman Wilmer L Moore of the Chamber of Commerce hook worm committee called a 4 PM meeting to finalize plans for the January 18 and 19 conference at the New Kimball ballroom. Members include W A Carter W S Elkin W Harris and Willis Westmore Jend. The Rochefaile commission will extend the gathering and many physicians are expected. Over 1590 accessories to the conference have been received. A social reception will be held at the Driving Club on Wednesday at 1 30 PM.
Real estate operator Worley purchased twenty acres north of the Ponce de Leon section for 880,000 from the Hemphill estate and H A Inman. He plans immediate improvement and subdivision into building lots. The tract lies east of North Jackson street and west of Bedford place, extending north past Fi rth street toward Piedmont Park, with Third through Fifth streets to be extended through the property.
Thomson and Hirsch real estate brokers sue Mollie Miller for $1500 commission in a case tied to the sale of Nos 7 and 18 Collins Street to Crane Company of Chicago. The brokers claim the property sold for $56,500 and that Crane & Co planned a concrete building. the sale did not close and Miller refused payment, prompting attachment.
The semi annual convention of the Ghattahoothee Valley Medical and Surgical Association in Point Ga drew about four hundred members. Dr A De Harlan of Alexander City Ala was succeeded as president by Dr J B Horsley Sr of West Point. Dr W J Love of Opelika Ala reelected secretary and treasurer. Next meeting at Roanville Ala. Election at Elberton Elberton Ga a special election named W J Hammond son of the late treasurer as successor. Z M Copeland J R Mattox and W F Wale luca elected city councilmen. Owen Pays Death Penalty in Gainesville for murder. He was the first white man hanged in Alachua county.
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