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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1910
Page
6
A jumble of comments on Roosevelt, Taft, and Georgia politics features wry barbs about kisses from the press and bluffing politicians. It lampoons tariff debates, campaign promises, and the idea of a presidential comeback while noting Reno and Jacksonville references and local opinion on whisky in Nebraska.
Columbia South Carolina will treat inebriates at police station wards instead of imprisoning them. A contract with a local liquor cure provider backs the effort as a humane, economic approach. The article compares this to Atlanta’s farm-based free treatment option and argues for progressive, modern methods.
The Manufacturers' Record cites Dr C Willard Hayes of the US Geological Survey claiming Louisiana hosts the largest natural gas field known globally. The editorial urges railroads and regional businesses to widely publicize this resource to boost investment and development across the South, with emphasis on Georgia’s potential alongside Louisiana.
Judge Peter C. Pritchard of North Carolina argues for agricultural training for the colored man and warns that neglecting education risks spoiling the South’s agricultural heritage. Clarence Poe echoes the call, urging education to end dependence on ineffective field labor and protect civilization.
Reports from Washington cite strong undercurrents of protest in Latin America against U S policy. Venezuela leads disaffected nations with Nicaragua possible as ally, anger over U S intervention in Nicaragua to shield American interests. Some anticipate a Latin American compact against the United States, though imminent action is uncertain.
The article argues the U S government must protect citizens abroad when native authorities fail, citing Roosevelt’s Monroe Doctrine as a policing role. It notes Latin American nations gradually reform, reducing U S embarrassment, while some states still misuse the doctrine to shield wrongdoing and repudiate debts to Americans.
The Louisiana Assembly, dubbed the Legislature on Wheels, traveled to Washington for the Panama Exposition mission, inspected institutions at Natchitoches, toured Crowley to back rice industry, and passed 317 bills, with a joint resolution proposing a 5 million tax levy to support the 1918 World’s Panama Exposition in New Orleans.
Hobson City mayor Addison D Snow said the all black town near Anniston Alabama would not permit fight pictures to be shown in Hobson City to avoid inflaming race tensions.
A nostalgic rural piece blends verse and humor about a day off in Georgia with images of winter wishes and a Georgia Weekly Press Association outing. It notes Americas hosting the event, then Florida for a breezy trip, with satirical lines about editors and a mock literary bureau plan.
Cornelia Georgia July 6 1910 Wade writes from Cornelia urging Georgia to repeal the dog tax to attract western settlers. He cites migration leagues and school funding disparities, claims western states spend up to 425 per capita while Georgia spends 259, laments taxation and cattle sheep concerns, and urges legislature to act for progress. He cites experiences with sheep breeders and western visitors, warns against politics, and defends open immigration to Georgia.
An armed confrontation followed when Patrolmen Jordan and Woodall attempted to arrest Borum a colored barber in Reno after noon. Borum swore the supremacy of the Negro over whites and refused arrest leading to a fight that left him worse for wear and three charges against him. The officers were endangered during the clash.
Augusta Chronicle columns praise Governor Brown for securing a 234 acre railroad terminal tract for 10 500 less than the 87 acre offer. A railroad expert backs the option and urges the legislature to recognize the saving and trading savvy, while critics in the legislature doubt the deal.
Rev J C Burns an evangelist with a gospel tent near Woodward avenue and Kelly street was arraigned in police court after landlady Mrs Floyd testified he owed two weeks rent and abused her. Burns denied mistreatment and asked for divine witness. Prosecutor Brogies fined Burns five seventy five dollars. Burns said he could not pay full amount and was allowed a chance to see friends.
In Macon Georgia Dave Hall stated to work for a portrait company was fined 100 dollars by Recorder Broyles for winking at a young woman at Forsyth and Hunter streets. Witness Mamie Stewart testified Hall winked and insulted her after she warned him. He was held over to raise the money. Maynard Announces Macon Lawyer E W Maynard Napier Maynard announces candidacy for Georgia Legislature in the coming primary.
A compilation of editorials from Georgia newspapers discusses the gubernatorial race, voicing support for Hoke Smith and criticisms of Brown. It notes campaigns, public sentiment, and the political climate across Atlanta Macon Augusta Columbus Savannah Athens Nashville and more, reflecting a unified pro Smith stance amid election talk.
Miss Nellie Blanche Felsburg, gifted violinist, arrives in Forsyth to direct Bessie Taft College violin studies. Her first recital wins praise from local music lovers and secures early popularity for the school.
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