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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1909
Page
9
A lengthy 1909 notice outlines subscription prices for The Constitution and promotions, followed by a satirical column poking at Taft, tariff debates, suffrage, clergy, and political figures. The column references Taft’s residence, Roosevelt busts, and local editorial voices, all framed in a wry, era-typical tone.
The piece argues for a uniform city wide policy on municipal improvements and sanitation. It criticizes patchwork street pavements and sewer systems, urging long term, comprehensive plans led by engineers like Rudolph Hering and supported by second and third ward clubs to extend sewer and water services citywide.
The Georgia General Assembly yesterday elected Alexander S. Clay to a third US Senate term. Eulogies praised his loyalty and public service, noting his vigor in advocacy and defensive tenacity on major issues. The state expresses pride and continued confidence in his career.
Opinion argues for direct congressional enactment of an income tax as more practical than a constitutional amendment. It notes states’ likely rejection, shifts in Supreme Court and public opinion, and contrasts broad earnings taxation with the narrow reach of a corporation tax affecting only incorporated business.
The excerpt argues that taxes on corporations and individuals both fund government but differ in equity. It asserts the consumer bears the corporate tax eventually and urges Congress to enact a direct income tax, deeming it more just and effective for adequate revenue. It opposes the evasive Aldrich plan and predicts inevitable adoption of the income tax.
Capital stock set at 25000 dollars with incorporators T W Hill W O Gill C D Boltony and J A Moras The matter of railroads sees the Atlanta and West Point Railroad restore 1909 tax returns to 1998 figures plus an extra 20000 making 3193712 for 87 miles and attached properties The Georgia and Florida railroad increases return by 251000 to 1288208 The Wolfe versus Georgia Railway and Electric Company case ends with Wolfe losing after failing to allege he was not a negro in the original suit and later claiming white status in a subsequent filing The state court of appeals sustains the lower court finding and the plea of res judicata.
The directors of the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce paused a resolution calling upon Georgia congressmen to oppose the 0.2 percent tax on corporations placed in the Senate. Copies of the resolution will be sent to Georgia representatives at once.
A telegram to Judge W A Prout reports the death of A M Lambdin of Waco Texas at 6 90 o clock. The Barnesville funeral will be held Friday morning under the auspices of the grand chapter of Masons of Georgia. Lambdin was a past grand high priest of the Masonic order in the state and had spent the past year in Waco with his daughter Mrs Je Williamson.
A Greenville Georgia reader reports finding a carved egg in a yard with the initials J T S and the date July 4 stamped clearly. The owner, John T Simonton, says the egg bears indelible capital letters and can be inspected by any interested party and emphasizes no hoax is intended.
H. E. B. Cooper, financial secretary to The Richest Man in the World and Rockefeller investment committee member, spent yesterday in Atlanta as guest of Joseph S. Thompson. He attended a noon luncheon at the Merchants and Manufacturers Club in the Candler building, met civic leaders, and said the trip was for pleasure.
Judge Nash R. Broyies presided over a police court session as soldiers from Company L were fined for infractions including falling from a ladder near the Peters building and lifting a watch from a veteran. One case for a longer ride with a woman ended in dismissal for lack of evidence. others were fined nominally.
Rev. Hugh Wallace of Marietta Street Baptist Church receives numerous gifts for a July 20 picnic for local children. Contributors include W. L. Schlesinger, L. W. Rogers, J. Kamper, R. A. Broyles, Atlanta Coal and Ice Company, and Henry R. Durand. The event location is planned for Lithia Springs or Marietta.
Judge Pendleton of the superior court revised the punishment for C M Calloway who was originally fined 100 and thirty days in the stockade for violating the prohibition law. The new sentence is a fine and imprisonment. Attorneys Cox Cox &tox obtained a physician affidavit stating the prisoner has paralysis and seek to substitute imprisonment with a fine. The lawyers were granted time to confer with city officials to pursue the change.
Attorney Alex King of King Spalding has come back to Atlanta from San Francisco where he served as counsel for Patrick Calhoun in a mistrial laden case. He was away nearly four months, departing April 6. His exact trial resumption date remains uncertain as no return schedule is announced.
Edgar Cantrell, longtime chief clerk in the Central of Georgia railroad office, is promoted to head rate clerk under freight traffic manager C. T. Airey. H. A. Young will succeed him as chief clerk in the general freight office, completing a swap of senior clerks. Macon notes on State Fair preparations and fall exhibits.
Speaker John N Holder announced the 185 house members and proposed chairmen and vice chairmen for each committee, listing roles across Education, Judiciary, Transportation, Public Property, Privileges and Elections, Temperance, University of Georgia, Western and Atlantic Railroad, and more. The move marks a record pace for committee assignments, following a long session preparation.
A judge ordered the Spalding Female Orphans Fund mead to support an orphanage for girls in Atlanta. One third goes to the Savannah benevolent society, $20,000 to Rev. Benjamin Reiley for a parish free school in Sacred Heart parish, with the remainder to St. Joseph's Infirmary for girl care.
Memorial services for E G Williams were held at Decatur Methodist Church with Rev G W Duvall presiding. A large congregation attended as resolutions from the Hpworth League and Sunday school praised his virtues. Speakers included Rev Jameson, Mr Martin, T R Frey, and Rev Spatistic among others.
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