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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1910
Page
9
The piece parodies The Constitution in New York circulation and lists distribution points, while lampooning Reno divorce mill headlines and July Fourth chatter. It criticizes politicians, taunts Roosevelt and Taft era figures, and cites Collier’s Weekly on socialism fears and legislative checks.
The piece urges Atlanta business men to grant leave to employees who are Fifth regiment soldiers for a short encampment. It argues the time away harms little business but aids patriotic duty and state service, praising local public spirit and predicting notable progress and future benefit.
A Brooklyn Standard Union editorial weighs a proposal to spend a million dollars to revive abandoned farms by financing tenants, arguing it could raise production. It contrasts this with Dan Hughes of Danville Ga proposing large southern land purchases sold on deferred payment to help white tenants. Southern farmers unions and press support gradual reforms, while Hughes blends philanthropy with practical finance to address cropper distress.
A collage of verses and quips from Georgia including songs about sunshine in a day, old philosopher musings, seasonal tunes of May and winter, and lines reflecting on wealth, heaven, and happiness. The pieces mix dialect poetry with political humor and rural imagery.
The Springfield Union treats the end of Republican in Congress as a moment that undercuts Democratic votes. It argues Republicans showed vitality, while Democrats would not have achieved as much if in power. Victor Murdock and Cannon are cited to defend the party’s governance and credit. The piece urges Democrats to act.
Reports from Atlanta and Augusta reflect campaign dynamics among Hoke Smith Joe Brown and Judge Hart. Editors discuss voter influence personalities and the independent faction while noting Hart's peacemaker stance and Smith Brown contrasts. Also local crime note: Zack Flowers held for larceny in Macon after allegedly stealing a gavel from W R Vance.
The Atlanta Constitution and The Baptist World host discussions of race policy led by Judge John Hopkins. Catholic efforts for negro education and industrial uplift are highlighted, urging Protestant churches to address both black and white communities in America.
Macon Georgia July 3 Special Dr Joan G Harrison Mercer university summer school principal has issued a challenge to the Macon free kindergarten girls to a spelling contest next Friday evening at Mercer. The challenge is accepted and the girls will spell against Mercer summer school boys. Mrs Charles H Hail leads the girls in the event.
Veterans prepare for the Fourth of July event at Central City park at noon with Judge Emory Speer as speaker. Mayor John T. Moore will introduce him and Dupont Guerry will read the Declaration of Independence. Target practice in the afternoon will pit local militia against veterans as entertainment.
Griffin Georgia editor calls for frequent court sessions to curb crime and end long continuances. He urges eliminating bond forfeiture delays and equalizing juror strikes, plus restricting pistols by length, arguing these reforms would cut crime and speed justice.
The Interstate Commerce Commission bulletin shows 2080.1 miles of track on the Southern Railway using the block system as of January 1, 1910. The system covers major routes from Washington to Atlanta to Birmingham and beyond, with the South leading the nation in block mileage outside a few systems. The signal spacing defines blocks and prohibits two passenger trains in one block. many telegraph operators were hired and substantial costs incurred. Farmers Institute for the seventh senatorial district will meet August 5 with Colquitt Thomas Grady and Brooks counties represented.
The Atlanta Frances Willard Womans Christian Temperance Union will celebrate the Fourth of July with 3:30 p.m. exercises in Trinity church auditorium. Rev E F Dempsey will read the Declaration, Rev S B Ledbetter will speak on Christian Citizenship. Sacred and patriotic music and recitations will be added. The public is invited.
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