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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1910
Page
15
A fragmented column riffs on Buttonwood politics and figures like Cannon Taft and Uncle Joe, mixing quips about vacations and public roles. It lampoons party bosses, insurgents, and media, noting distortion and ego while imagining reform and restraint in a fevered campaign season.
A Cincinnati conference yields a truce between the American Federation of Labor and the State Founders' National Defense Association. The Bucks Store and Range Co. withdraw from contempt actions, boosting prospects for wage dispute settlements. Arbitation and mediation reduce threats of strikes on western railroads and in the southeast and southwest, with Canada’s Grand Trunk also easing as government good offices begin. The overarching result is a clearer industrial horizon, with growing acceptance of arbitration and closer labor capital understanding.
In Kansas, Speaker Cannon proclaims there are only two parties Democrats and Republicans while Murdock also claims Republican status but advocates a contrasting doctrine. The piece notes growing realignment signals and sharper contrasts within both major parties, with implications for upcoming elections.
A critique praising Speaker Cannon for courage and tenacity during a partisan era. It highlights his collapse under Kansas sun, return to speech, lambasting insurgents, and openness to reelection while signaling potential political damage to his party. The piece frames Cannon as steadfast yet controversial amid Aldrich and Commonism debates.
A critical reflection on civilization’s hunt for criminals like Crippen and the global reach of modern technology. The piece contrasts law and order with the elusive fugitive, noting how journalism and science amplify pursuit yet cannot always close the case. It cites Elsie Sigel’s murder and Leon Ling as emblematic examples of wit versus wit.
A collage of dialect poems and quips reflecting rural life, weather lore, a Shelley anecdote, wedding invitation humor, and county fair reminiscence. It blends Georgy weather musings with literary asides and lighthearted verse about weddings, real estate, and farm show triumphs.
An application was filed yesterday with Secretary of State Philip Cook for a charter of the Bank of Rebecca at the Lawn of Rebecca in Turner county. Capitalization is listed at 25000. Incorporators include J C Smith A C Bullington W D Wilson B R Nash Lanon Smith M Lott T L Field Rebecca and John D Walker of Sparta. A separate hearing before the Carrollton road commission addressed Gainesboro Telephone Company rates, with W C Bunn and L K Smith for the company and Mayor H W Long R W Adamson and others representing Carrollton citizens. In Macon, the city council voted to reimburse Macon Gas Light and Water for new mains in streets slated for paving to safeguard the waterworks contract renewal.
A reflective analysis argues that once a man becomes criminal the world seems like glass, exposing him to danger and pursuit. It notes that blanket generalizations misstate the reality, acknowledging both truth and falsehood in the claim.
Zebulon Georgia July 20. The past ten days have seen unusual activity as Georgia peaches are shipped. Packing sheds, fruit trains, and hired trucks move crates from sheds to stations about four miles away. About sixty cars are expected to depart Zebulon this week as residents, including many youths, work long hours to meet demand.
A Toe Brown Club rally is scheduled at Bibb county courthouse in Maren Georgia. On Monday night the event will feature prominent speakers and disclose the executive committee and officers. The club currently lists about 4300 voters.
In The North Georgia Citizen and other papers, political rhetoric swirls around Governor candidates Hoke Smith and Joe Brown. Columns mock or defend campaign tactics, with references to stamps, petitions, and public opinion, while editors claim Brown’s defeat is imminent or celebrate Smith’s momentum.
Announcement to be made at the capital today outlines farmers institutes across Georgia in the next 30 days under the department of agriculture and entomology. Cities and dates include Americus July 22 Brewton August 1 Douglas August 7 Waycross August 3 Valdosta August 4 Moultrie August 3. Speakers include G Harris Hudson E Worsham Hite Jarnigan Minear and Gentry. Jarnigan will discuss animal husbandry noting cotton seed meal as a cheap fast-rising feed replacing corn and oats in rations.
The Internal Revenue Department will impose a tax on 300 patent medicines containing alcohol used as substitutes for original goods. Collectors nationwide are ordered to levy this special tax on druggists handling these tonics cordials elixirs and wine beef and iron compounds. It is uncertain if future substitutes will cost more than the real article.
At a meeting of business leaders in Macon Georgia today July 20 a bonded cotton warehouse group elected directors B P O Nea l B W Sigison J A Flournoy J F Heard J Cobb W E Dunwoody B B Ford Morris Harris and R J Steyior Plans to start operations will be completed soon and the facility will open later this year likely supporting local cotton trade through bonded storage and warehousing services.
Auto driven by Will Skexes containing Miss Powers daughter of Professor Powers accompanied by other occupants overturned near Decatur Alabama. Miss Powers suffered a broken leg and serious bruises while others received minor injuries.
Allegations of threats and infidelity cited in two divorce actions, one by Mrs Collins against William T. Golling and another by George W Tierce against Gussie L. Pierce. Injunction sought in the first case. Separately, Lamar & Rankin Drug Co seeks charter renewal. Southern Farmers' Rating Association and American National Beverage Co file for incorporation in Fulton and Atlanta, with reported capital stocks of 500 000 and 200 000 respectively. Gate City Terminal Co vs M Lk Thrower: motion for new trial denied.
Savannah July 20 Dr W W McNaughton Swainsboro physician jailed on a murder charge says he has not been advised of a preliminary hearing and insists on innocence. He claims persecution like biblical figures and says his arrest is the work of his enemies. Flanders wife remains jailed in Swainsboro.
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