Subscriptions and notices from The Constitution building
A scanned page lists subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, carrier delivery options in Atlanta and outlying areas, and notices to subscribers about payments and agents. It mentions staff, the Washington Bureau, and locations where The Constitution is sold. The passage includes humorous asides on politics, weather, and ongoing national events, plus references to rosters of traveling representatives and campaign commentary.
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Bubeeriters
Molliday
Constitution Building
Watlants
Washington
The
Constitu Wen
Hibbs Building
Five Nanth Street
Jobo Corrigan, Jr
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Constitution
Aale
New York
Ty Ap. m
Flor Lanuy Tt
Hotaling
Nevanda
Broadway
Porty-second Street
Times Building
Thirty-eighth Street
Twenty- Ninth Street
C. HW Dnnelly
Venbey
Crowley
Signs of the Times Predict Democratic Victory Next November
The article argues a coming upheaval in American politics with the Republican Party disintegrating and the Democratic Party gaining unity. It cites Baltimore’s convention platform, Roosevelt’s progressive push, and prominent figures across states predicting a Democratic sweep. The piece forecasts final proof at the polls next November.
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Oscar Underwood
House of Representatives
Baltimore
Roosevelt
Minnesota
Progressive” League
Wisconsin
United States
Work
California
Bristow
Kansas
Harvey W. Wiley
Democratic Action
Charles F. Murphy
Tammany
Staghfield
New York
Mr. Bryan
New York State
Woodrow Wilson
Nugent
Smith
New Jersey
The New Americanism echoed by Atlanta ministers
Two Atlanta pastors used Independence Day themed sermons to preach a broader Americanism. They urged citizens to uphold civic ethics, loyalty, and honesty, stressing unity beyond party lines and the health of future generations under a democratic framework.
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Atlanta
L. O. Bricker
First Christian Church
Hugh K. Walker
First Presbyterian Church
Crisis in Mexico Spurs Hope for Stable Government
Reports from the theater of war in Mexico indicate federal and insurgent forces clash over whether stable government or anarchy will prevail. Observers note odds favor Madero's army and foresee a swift death-blow to Orozco. The piece argues lasting peace would benefit Mexico and North America, easing chaos, distrust, and American investment concerns.
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Mexico
Madero
Orozco
Rio Grande
North America
Treating drug victims through state action urged by lawmakers
The piece notes Representative Tarver of Whitfield pushing a bill to establish a treatment institution for drug habit victims and cites Judge Andrew Calhoun sentencing eleven such individuals to eight months. It argues for state funded sanatoriums and broader powers to rehabilitate both drug and whisky habitues amid rising narcotics use.
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Tarver
Whitfield
Andrew Calhoun
Atlanta
Georgia
Blazing Times and Political Parody in July Glare
In a July blaze of sun and satire, local voices mock weather hype and political campaigns. A Georgia youngster riffs on politics while a sheriff seizes a ruined airship mortgage, and a philosopher notes July 4 as a grand but hollow national circus underlying state discourse.
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Georgia
Letters From People A Good Suggestion
A letter from J R Smith in Atlanta urges Democratic party groups to organize quickly for the November election and offer services to the national campaign. The writer imagines strong mobilization in southern states to assist Governor Wilson and his family, calling for a united systematic campaign for victory.
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National Campaign Committee
Wilson
Empire State of
South
Oldest Living Suit Ends After Ninety Years in New York
A case begun in 1823 and tried in 1826 under Chancellor Kent finally concludes in New York. The United Insurance Company of New York is wound up with debts settled. about $3,000 was held by the state comptroller for 86 years. Heirs now claim funds, with potential interest reaching $385,900, leaving the state over $359,000 gain from custodianship since 1526.
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New York
Kent
United Insurance Company of
State of
Resisting Arrest Ends Officer’s Life in Ensley
Birmingham July 4. Arnold Reske a Tidewater Street Railway special agent was fatally shot at 3 am in Ensley by an unknown negro. Reske was on city patrol assisting in answering a call when the assailant, leading a cow, fired as the officer approached, wounding him fatally. The Negro fled.
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Birmingham
Ala
Arnold Reske
Tidewater Street
Ensley
Resake
Anvil Firemarks Thomasville Fourth of July Pageant
Thomasville celebrates the Glorious Fourth with Captain Charlie Stuart firing his Historic anvil. The iron relic, made in Valdosta for Jefferson Davis 1886 visits, then quiet until upcoming use to honor democratic presidents. The owner hopes to fire it again this fall for Woodrow Wilson’s election.
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Thomasville
Charlie Stuart
Valdosta
Stuart
Stuart House
Jefferson Davis
Confederacy
South
Mr. Davis
Woodrow Wilson
United States
Grover Cleveland
Famous Pecan Groves Bring Record Price in Albany
The Barnwell pecan grove near Albany Georgia, an 600 acre world class development, sold to a group of capitalists for a record 200000. The eight year old grove has 11500 bearing trees and is expected to yield 75000 to 100000 pounds this year at wholesale prices. The sale marks a major milestone for pecan culture in the Albany district where 66000 acres have been planted in recent years.
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Albany
Baconton
Alvany
Georgia
New Orleans
W. C. Fripp
Columbia & C
William Wescon
Columbia
D. C
Harry Johnson
Consumers’ Fertilizer Company
New York
F. W. Royer
Pittsburg
Judson F. Walsh
Southern Nut and Fruit Co
Barnwell
Salute of 48 Guns for Savannahs July 4th
Savannah observes the national holiday with a sunrise artillery salute by Chatham and a 48 gun shot from Captain John Rourke's foundry. Holiday closures rule the town as Savannah and Albany pair up for baseball games while motorcycle and watercraft races entertain at Isle of Hope. The Junior Order United American Mechanics accompanied over a thousand Americans to Springfield for addresses and celebration.
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Savannah
Patriorca
Chatham Artillery
Lexington
John Rourke
Albany
Isle of Hope
United American Mechanics
Springfield
Remarkable Memory of a Blind Student
Clement Coffin, a Brooklyn School for the Blind student, demonstrated a remarkable memory by perfectly recalling the 225 U.S. cities with populations over 20,000 for the years 1910, 1900, 1890, and 1880 after several reviews. He could also reverse the task, naming the city that matched each population when given the figures.
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New York
Clement Coffin
Brooklyn School For the Blind
United States
THREE ELECTRIC BOLTS CAUSE PANIC ON SHIP
New Orleans July 4. Captain W. J. Barber of the British steamship Virgin says lightning on June 24 off Jamaica struck the bridge thrice. First mate Williams and second mate Qualey were knocked unconscious as the crew panicked. The captain kept the ship on course as the compass disarranged and the crew recovered from the shock.
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New Orleans
W. J. Barber
Virgil
Williams
Qualey
Jamaica
Barber
Antwerp
Owe
Boy nearly spanked by Roosevelt after stone hit Mrs. Roosevelt
Oyster Bay July 4 A boy in Woodside West of town hurled a stone at Colonel Roosevelt's car striking Mrs. Roosevelt in the face. The ex president stopped the automobile and pursued the boy but could not identify him. The youngster slipped away and avoided punishment.
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Oyster Bay
Woodside
Roosevelt
Colonel Roosevelt
Fourth of July Scenes in Atlanta 25 Years Ago
A history of Atlanta Fourth of July celebrations recounts early crowds of country Black visitors, lunch booths on Wall Street by Union Station, and a shift away from depots as authorities restricted booths. It notes Bealer's past recollections of vivid Fourth stories and the disappearance of the old scene.
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Atlanta
Union Station
Wall Street
Pryor
Whitehall Street
Alex W. Bealer
Union Depot
Alex Bealer
Lip reading urged for Atlanta deaf school plan
A letter urges Atlanta to adopt lip reading over sign language for a proposed deaf school. Dr. Dunbar Roy advocates modern oral methods as superior and notes schools nationwide increasingly use lip reading, calling for careful consideration before any board of education finalizes its choice.
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Atlanta
Dunbar Roy
Roy
School For
Board of Education
South
East
Middle West
Public Officials Control Grand Jury
Jersey City July 4. Eight grand jurors urge relief from further duty citing obstruction when public official conduct is questioned. The panel recently investigated alleged jury fixing in trials of County Register John J. McMahon and Constable John Daly charged with conspiracy in school site sales.
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Jersey
John A. Blair
County Register
John J. McMahion
John Daly
Nerves Of Mrs Darrow Shattered By Trial
Los Angeles July 4 Mrs Clarence S Darrow who has attended her husband trial for jury bribing since May 15 is confined to her home by shattered nerves physicians say the long strain of the case caused her condition There was no session today and jurors spent the holiday with families Three more state witnesses remain before the prosecution rests and the defense may seek a Monday adjournment to begin its case
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Los Angeles
Clarence S. Darrow
Missing words halt army and guard encampment plan
July 4 Washington. The joint encampment and maneuvers of the regular army and the national guard began today but an enrollment omission in the act nearly stopped the program. The bill left out the words of America after United States, invalidating the law though war department offices found funds to cover two weeks of expenses. Congress expected to correct the error before then.
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Washington
Regular Army
National Guard
Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
United States
of America
War Department
Cotton growers seek unity to improve handling and marketing
Washington July 4 The cotton planters of the south and the department of agriculture aim to cooperate to introduce better handling and marketing methods. Charles J Brand and W A Sherman report a reconnaissance trip showing a lack of organization among growers. They propose forming cotton growers associations to standardize cotton varieties and enable larger commercial shipments. Demonstrations in handling and marketing are planned, with interest from Nelllands and southern spinning interests and growth of similar groups in California Imperial Valley and other states.
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Washington
South
Department of Agriculture
Wilson
Charles J. Brand
W. A Sherman
Nelands
Southern
Imperial Valley
California
Sea Island Cotton Stored for Farmers in Georgia
Savannah July 4 After two days of talks with Onion Island Cotton Company which warehouses most Sea Island cotton T W Carter president of the National Warehouse Company announced Sea Island Company would join the national system Warehouses with 160000 bales capacity to be built in Savannah within a year to handle the crop Savannah will be headquarters for Georgia Florida and South Carolina Smaller warehouses to be built in several Georgia towns to house the short staple crop The company will store cotton and advance farmers money and hold for higher prices releasing only enough to supply spinners The Farmers union is cooperating and representatives will begin visiting farmers to secure pledges for the group.
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Sea Island
Savannah
Onion Ca Island Cotton Company
T .W. Carter
National Warehouse Company
Sea Gland Company
National Eyystem
Georgia
Florida
South Carolina
Farrmers’ Union
Carter
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