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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1910
Page
9
A dense collage of 1910 era notices and commentary covers subscription rates, distribution notes, and Washington Bureau details for The Constitution. It threads in Georgia politics, teacher salary promptness, and civic league aims, praising Atlanta’s leaders and forecasting a vigorous campaign for a bond issue and public welfare.
Debates rage as Democrats urge minority aloofness from the Ballinger-Pinchot inquiry. They argue Republicans will pursue a whitewash and insist the public will see through the ex parte process. Democratic members decline to serve, hoping to force accountability by omission and highlight the partisan motive of the investigation.
Governors at a Washington session stressed safeguarding state rights amid rising central government debate. The piece traces the twilight zone concept from Bryan to Roosevelt and urges equal vigilance by states to protect their powers within the nation’s evolving framework.
A混abeled mix of rural dialect humor and weather woes. The piece recalls Georgia life with fragmented anecdotes about earthquakes, hurricanes, snow, and cold snaps. It weaves local folklore, a marching cadence of Howdy greetings, and snippets about trains, shovels, and daily chores.
The piece discusses Mr Roosevelt’s defense of federal authority over states when states fail to exercise inherent functions. It notes the growth of government limits state regulation and predicts further debate as crises arise. It emphasizes mutual concession and common sense guiding central state relations.
The 1910 Georgia poultry pigeons and dog show ends tonight at the auditorium Armurf after a six day run. Chickens on display are described as superior to any prior Atlanta exhibit. Ducks and geese attract, with kennels in the dog section noted among the best. Organizers consider a northern show with southern states displaying stock, potentially in Atlanta. Despite poor weather attendance remained strong.
Dr R Felk pastor of St Mark Methodist Church South will speak at the Railroad YMCA rooms 31 West Alabama Street Sunday at 3 o clock. He is acclaimed as a prince among orators with religious fervor and deep sincerity, a power for righteousness, and a favorite with railroad men expected to draw a good crowd.
The Christian Science Reading Rooms have moved from 8 Barth Broad Street to 130 Peachtree Street temporarily. After February 1 they will have permanent quarters in the Grand Opera. The public is invited to visit as rooms open daily from 9 to 5.
In Greenville two private detectives from the Carter Patterson Agency in Atlanta were sent to hunt for liquor violators. A letter to Police Commissioner A Ho Van Tyke sparked strong opposition to private detectives. Detective LW Corguson and Al Mirim were fired by Greenville’s police board amid tensions involving Attorney Mauldin linked to liquor interests. Gordon T. Bicer’s cigarette case threatened a masked intruder at 669 Peachtree Street, who surrendered when confronted. Charles Barron was jailed after his arrest by officers.
Fort Valley Ga January 7 Special The government backed discovery uses a combination of parasitic fungi from Florida and a new South American species to eradicate San Jose scale in Georgia fruit orchards. Field tests show rapid, safe results with simple application and weeks to full coverage, reviving abandoned groves and reducing spraying needs.
A public letter from Campbell County residents objects to plans for a new courthouse. Signers argue the county should prioritize farm relief, schools, roads, and safe communities over courthouse construction, urging delay and improved funding for essential local improvements.
Dr Broughton begins a series on the Book of Ruth with a Sunday night sermon titled Ruth and Her Family on January 23. The plan includes topics such as The Lovely Widow Mothers and Daughters in Jay The Old Homestead At Work In the Field The Fountain of Love Courtship and Proposal The Basis of Preparation Marriage Honeymoon and Afterlife with historical and prophetic treatment linking to modern life and tests. Sunday morning he will present The Prayers of Jesus with subject Jesus Prayer of Thanksgiving.
Griffin police arrested JW Mobilien a young white man on highway robbery charges. He was identified by G H Moore and son of a Confederate veteran living at Sunnydale Ga as the man who grabbed six dollars in pension money from a hand at the Union depot. The victim Torey Moore was at the depot to board a train for Sunnydale. the stolen money had not been recovered.
A mysterious inspector discovers thousands of dollars worth of opium on the Inner Sharia near San Francisco. The official notes the drug may have been headed for Manila, with a steamer race returning from the United States likely to attract less scrutiny than an Oriental vessel.
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and all railroad divisions will hold a general mass meeting at Jones Avenue Baptist Church on Sunday at 3 o clock. The gathering aims to inaugurate a general religious Thanksgiving service to be known as the Annual Railroad Thanksgiving Service. Rev Dr McCutcheon of Jones Avenue Church will preach a special sermon.
A Guatemala City report says war materials formerly supplied to General Toledo by ex president Zelaya of Nicaragua are being moved to Honduras. The materials are said to be part of preparations for a revolutionary movement aimed at Guatemala.
Seventy five more men from the metal department of the Mobile and Ohio Railroad joined the strike today, bringing the number affected on the system to thirty. The announcement came from Mobile Alabama on January 21.
The Ninth District campaigns begin to take shape with Judge T B Janes of Toccos and Judge Kimsey both eyeing northeast circuit seats. Solicitor general contenders include Wilford B Sloan of Isabesville and Robert McMilan of Clarkes, with Colonel Collins from Thiefly possibly entering. Incumbent Thomas M Bell may face no opposition.
Park Street Methodist Church weighs creating a new church facility as members meet for a special service at 11 o clock. A leader notes the congregation has discussed plans, while a board member explains there is no formal endorsement or business agenda planned for the gathering.
Jackson officials and residents pushed for a new depot arguing the city handles more Southern railroad business than any other point between Atlanta and Stacon with about 150000 dollars in annual traffic. A mass meeting at the courthouse featured speakers urging modernization and better facilities including water and lighting at the station. Ex Governor Lowry was buried in Brandon with hundreds attending.
Pry Ashley Johnson of Pennes will preach at the First Christian Church on Providence Street and Trinity Avenue Sunday at both morning and evening services. Rev Mr Johnson is president of the Bible College at Lumberfield Heights Tennessee and is known as a biblical student and teacher with wide note and reputation. He is said to be an entertaining speaker and will be greeted by large congregations.
Coroner stated John Rorty died from anesthesia. Earlier statement blamed stovaine. Hunter and Rorty underwent surgery after hospital arrival for a fractured patella. Anesthetic used included etovaine and other agents.
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