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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1910
Page
10
A dense, fragmentary scan of political cartoons and commentary covers Hearst, Cannon, Aldrich, and Rockefeller figures. It mocks party theater, inspects the cost of living, and notes probing questions about electors, asides about journalism, and satire on national politics with city nods to Atlanta and New York.
President W B Thompson of the New Orleans Cotton Exchange urges Southern farmers to hold cotton, arguing it remains worth current levels. He warns that a few manipulators could demoralize a vast trade system affecting spot and future markets, urging justice and patience in the face of market pressures.
Judge John Maddox denounces jury fixing as a grave threat to justice during Floyd superior court in Rome. He urges citizens to provide evidence to the grand jury to punish manipulators and calls for action against outlaw practices in cotton markets. He cites concerns over illegitimate gambling and calls for consistency from leaders and farmers alike.
The passage urges prompt action by lawmakers to regulate swift vehicle traffic, citing Massachusetts new law as a model with strict penalties. It highlights a $200 fine and six months in jail for racing or reckless driving, a two year sentence for repeated drunk driving, and banning under 18s from operating motor vehicles. The core aim is to curb reckless driving and protect public safety.
A fragmented Georgia themed feature includes poems about winter, weather, and longing for snow, with humorous asides about real estate in Atlanta. It mentions a push to gobble up six lots, a revival chorus, and rural imagery alongside hints of local color and dialect.
Dr James W Lee argues the $3 000 000 municipal bond issue is essential to end ignorance disease and death in Greater Atlanta The minister urges an overwhelming affirmative vote to secure Atlanta's prestige and finance needed schools and hospitals.
Citizens across South Georgia rail delays spark widespread complaint as trains run hours late, disrupting mail delivery and business. Waycross reports on time arrivals now rare, with state rail service blamed for demoralization in commerce and daily life. Officials urged railroad commission to act to restore reliable schedules.
The piece argues that Georgia lacks statewide rules for automobile speed and operation, noting cities and some counties regulate locally while overall inconsistency causes confusion. It states the time has come for the legislature to enact essential regulation to curb frequent accidents from speeding and reckless driving.
A protest to the 70 cent per lineal foot sewer assessment was voiced by land company representatives at the sewer committee meeting. They argued charges should not apply if developers build sewers and include costs in land sales unless a public sewer is constructed. A committee was appointed to study the issue, including Councilman Craig Cofield, City Attorney Mayson, City Engineer Claytop, and lawyers W. A. Wimbish Hudson Moore and Luther Rosser.
Warrington Dawson says Theodora Roosevelt is regarded as an oracle in East Africa and quotes him on what should be done in a new country. He spoke before the Unitarian Club tonight, noting Roosevelt's Western experience and advice to African ranches. Dawson recently returned from East Africa where he met the former resident.
Floyd County farmer Landrum was convicted of voluntary manslaughter. Judge John W Magnox sentenced him to ten years in the penitentiary with a $5,000 bond pending a motion for a new trial. The case marked a new era of law and order in North Georgia.
Jeremiah Sharp questions a proposed issue of 423 200 new A and W P stock to old shareholders at par and argues the move would double track the line but shift taxes onto state and taxpayers. He names Georgia Railroad and Banking Co and others as major holders and warns taxpayers should be protected.
City council adjourned meeting adopts resolution to appoint a special committee from each ward to draft an ordinance securing additional voting accommodations for the February 15 election. Mayor Pro Tem Pomerny names Aldine Chambers chair and eleven members. A called council meeting will set action on the ordinance and add two or more precincts for the larger turnout.
Manager T M Fleming of the Georgia Fruit Exchange Assistant Manager HD Marke and Chief Clerk L J Rowlett are in the field this week signing up peach growers across North Georgia to ship the coming crop through the exchange. Fleming is in territory around Athens Liberton Middieton and Commerce. Marke is near Chattanooga and Northwest Georgia, Rowlett covers Rome to Chattanooga. All report a number of growers signing up for the next three years.
The petition of George Burge, wife murderer, facing execution, was postponed from yesterday to Saturday for a prison commission hearing. Burge was respited by Governor Brown before leaving for Washington until Friday, January 28. The commission will submit its recommendation to the governor upon his return early next week.
Large turnout expected for the Automobile Employers and Mechanics big ball at Armory hall on West Mitchell street Tuesday night. A strong lodge of the union is backing the event with many tickets sold and proceeds benefiting the local lodge and hospitalized members.
The Americus city council on January 20 declined to consider a proposal by the fighting company for a yearly street railway contract with added inducements. The council plans a municipal plant in the future and will continue existing street service as before.
Kingston hotel manager at 194 Trinity Avenue was bound over in under 500 dollars on a disorderly conduct charge after a raid found a woman and Scarborough in a room. The woman, Miss Hutchins, was released on 2575 dollars cash bail forfeited. Kingston denied guilt.
Cleveland Ohio January 20 Not one railway in the eastern section of the Lat te States or Canada accepted the demand by the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen or the Order of Railway Conductors for wage increases and uniform working conditions. W C Lee head of the trainmen announced at the headquarters today.
On January 20 Merchants and Farmers Bank of Louisville Mississippi assigned assets for creditors. Citizens Bank of Scooby Mississippi liquidated by stockholders agreement amid depositor excitement. assurance promised full payment. Water Valley’s Peoples Bank named as disbursing agent with payments set to begin. closure linked to a forgery causing losses around 16000.
The Thomasville Times-Enterprise was sold at a public sale to Mrs Cooper and associates. The sale was confirmed by Referee in Bankruptcy Lane. Purchasers promise ample capital and plan to reorganize the paper into a first class publication.
Rhode Island lawmakers vote to reject a gift of one million dollars' worth of North Carolina state bonds. The House and Senate concur, ending a dispute that could have led to litigation between the two states.
William J. Blue, wanted for alleged embezzlement, was found dead in a Tallahassee hotel after leaving Ohio three weeks earlier. Police investigate likely suicide or foul play as district officials confirm his identity.
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