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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1909
Page
9
A vintage notice from The Constitution in Atlanta outlines mailing details and subscriptions for 1909, with staff contacts and newspaper distribution notes. The page then pivots to a collage of political quips and editorials about Taft, Roosevelt, Roosevelt era politics, and a call for Congress to verify American product pricing abroad, plus a cheeky nod to Uncle Joe Cannon and other public figures.
A federal report shows rails controlled by a small number of owners led by EB Harriman with vast stakes in Union Pacific Southern Pacific and other lines. It notes major holdings by James J Hill J P Morgan W K Vanderbilt and Kuhn Loeb and warns that concentration underpins powerful rail control requiring stronger interstate regulation to protect the public and ensure market equilibrium.
Rumors claim John M. Egan former Central of Georgia Railway president is invited back to the United States by E H Harriman. If true, he would join Harriman as a top adviser or director general overseeing operations of Harriman properties, amid recent Ventral of Georgia Railway stock moves. Egan remains a respected figure in southern railroad circles for expanding and maintaining high standards in the industry.
The Homosassa Club plans to contest Florida for the Constitution Britannia medal in fish story prowess against the Chess-O-Whiskys. The Chess-O-Whiskys lead with fanciful tales while Homosassa members boast prolific narratives and a lively, creative club atmosphere.
A critique of autocratic tendencies in government noting democratic presidents Roosevelt and Taft. The piece mocks royal pomp and praises presidents who engage informally with the public, arguing that leadership drawn from the people prevents monarchy. It contrasts monarchial arrogance with presidential accessibility and questions the danger of entrenched ruling classes.
A fragmented verse item from a historical page features a Georgian folk voice: Johnny jailed for making corn, plans to play the fiddle to lift spirits. The piece mingles songs, sunbeams, weather banter, and rustic humor, with quirky dialogues about life and dreams. It blends musical reminiscence with rural whimsy and social quips.
Rumors in Georgia discuss consolidating the state court of appeals with the supreme court, creating a single nine member appellate bench, with divisions for constitutional cases or capital punishment. The legislature is expected to consider the plan, though action remains uncertain amid concerns over interpretive consistency and efficiency. The piece also covers the pending end of the white convict leasing system, potential farm labor shift, and a new Abbeville and Northwestern Railroad charter linking Abbeville to Fort Valley with a 75 mile route, plus Secretary Cook's charter details and the upcoming state troop inspections led by Major Frederick T. Palmer across multiple cities.
A letter from Kathrin Xiddle praises Georgia support for Taft in the south and argues against mixing the old dispensation with the new. She contends the old Sabbath should not be equated with Sunday and criticizes blue laws as an insult to an intelligent progressive people.
In Montgomery Alabama on January 19 an attempt to break jail was reported. For the second time in two months four white men were involved in thwarted plots. The last attempt was foiled by a 11 year old boy who discovered unwarranted instruments and heard noises in a bastila corridor.
Julius Stovall a negro, once tied to a prior burglary at a forward Stationery Co, was convicted in the superior court of burglary and sentenced to four years. He was arrested by Detective Hood, John W. Matthews, J K Burphy, and J J Bowden yesterday. A petition in the superior court seeks a charter for the Georgia Right of Way and Claim adjusting Company with capital stock of 10,000, represented by Bowden, Colquitt, and Rucker. Another petition seeks a charter for the Empire Electric Company with capital of 1,000, represented by Colquitt and Bowden.
Francesco Carrara selected for Marist College student play with performances on January 29 evening and January 30 afternoon. Set in Milan and Padua, the medieval drama spans three acts with eight regular roles and five soldiers. Marist aims for a high standard in this year’s student theater program.
Mrs Barry Hill, a Forsyth Street boarding house keeper, was tried in superior court yesterday for stealing a diamond ring from F and Burrell. The jury found her not guilty after Burrel, an employee of Gulf affixing Company, testified he joint conversation with Hill and she examined his hand containing the ring. Hill denied ownership and claimed Burrel visited to see a young lady staying there. She was represented by T W Rucker.
The Atlanta Chamber of Commerce thanks Georgians and many groups for aiding the president elect Taft banquet. Officers and directors praise R. H. Scott of Georgia Railroad, Dutton, Merritt, Nunnal Company, Worms Orchestra, police, Mayor, Stevens Engraving, and others. Secretary W. G. Cooper conveys gratitude to all contributors and supporters.
Real estate deals shift in Duck Mills with a $34,000 sale of a brick building and lot on Ty street from Miss Corn Is Hines to T F Gurrs company. The four story brick structure, tied to the National Bank and Willy, changes hands amid ongoing industrial property activity.
Judge Emets Speer denied a clemency petition for Marcus and Julius Baum convicted of violating the internal revenue license law. The Baums faced a fine of 100 dollars and were ordered to stop the traffic of intoxicating liquors. The motion for clemency, filed by C Henry Canon and Joseph Ro Lamar, was rejected.
A crowded winter night spectacle follows the Brilliantly Lighted A B A train departing for Thomasville via Atlanta and Birmingham. The train features new Pullman cars with individual reading lights, offering improved comfort and luxury for passengers. The maiden trip marks a milestone for the railroad, with preparations for further additions.
In Macon Georgia on January 19 Standing Master J Talles filed a report in the Stewart Lumber Company claim against the Southern Railway and others. The master recommended payment of 9,448 34 from illegal freights tied to a 2 cent per 100 pounds overcharge to the west. The Atlantic Coast Line was hardest hit, Louisville and Nashville next. This is among about 25 claims before the master. other branches have settled and court officials see no further six year fight pending.
Cecil Gould a nine year old boy from Statesboro Georgia suffered severe injuries when a crowd of boys played at a turntable of the Central of Georgia railway. He was unable to survive his wounds according to attending physicians. The incident occurred yesterday afternoon near his home about a mile from the site of the accident.
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