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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1909
Page
9
A collage of wry observations on tariffs roads and state politics. Mentions Albany Dal ton good roads, Georgia legislature June brides and summer plans. References Taft Roosevelt and Knox with light political humor and scattered context.
About 17 000 railway mail clerks gather in Atlanta for a four day annual convention. The event highlights the vital role of clerks on moving trains and in post routes, with public session held yesterday and further closed door meetings planned. The piece salutes past reforms and anticipates profitable, pleasant sessions.
A Georgia Industrial Association event at Warm Springs on June 10 will feature former Congressman Charles B Landis of Indiana. He will discuss the Merchant Marine and its relation to the South amid calls for radical legislation to restore and expand American shipping following the Panama Canal's anticipated completion.
William Lorimer, elected to succeed Albert Hopkins, shifts Illinois politics and may bolster tariff reform favored by the party. The victory ends a five month deadlock, echoes national interest in a reduced tariff, and mirrors a coalition of Democrats and Republicans. Lorimer's rise from humble jobs to senator is highlighted as an American success story with potential impact on Chicago politics and the broader tariff debate.
Reports say Roger C. Sullivan of Tyole may aid a Democratic mayoral bid by backing Carter H. Harrison to topple the Republican machine. The fate of Lorimer allies aiding Chicago’s local ticket in exchange for senatorial backing remains to be seen in future developments.
Oscar Brown urges an Atlanta to New York highway via the Virginia Valley arguing for state aided surveying and compensation before road construction. H E Byrd of Winchester supports the Valley Turnpike from Winchester to Staunton, noting historic sites and tourism value near Staunton and Luray Caverns and urging official influence to establish the route.
Attorneys for the state led by Attorney General John C. Hart and Special Attorney Hooper Alexander plan to file suit against the Nashville Chattanooga and St. Louis Railroad Company, lessee of the Western and Atlantic, for back taxes estimated at 75009 or more. The final amount depends on court rulings on income and deductions, with the state contending net income was understated and taxes due on rolling stock. The road disputes liability and the case will raise significant legal questions.
Friends of Judge Joseph S. Turner, chairman of the state prison commission, report his condition critical at Eatonton residence. He recently underwent an Atlanta hospital operation, and while initial recovery was noted, the illness has returned. Turner, long connected with Georgia’s prison department, is highly regarded and his supporters hope for a swift recovery.
Dr Len G Broughton issues a fervent appeal for Tabernacle Infirmary support to cover about 5000 in deficits by July 1 as charity care this year totals 14000. He invites Atlanta friends and others to inspect books, outlines a plan to raise funds through 1000 gift targets, and calls a mass meeting of women at the Tabernacle to advance the campaign.
Georgia farmers organized the Farmers' Union warehouses into a centralized system to market the state's cotton. A Union Consolidated Warehouse Company will oversee 100 plus warehouses, aiming to stabilize prices, issue receipts, and secure loans. Leaders Barrett and Lee urged cautious, methodical implementation and warned against overreach.
Barnesville Georgia June 1 Special The Gordon Institute commencement events drew large crowds with high entertainment quality. Sunday sermons by Dr. T B Conversey of Atlanta opened the week. Monday featured sophomore declamation, a debate between Euphradean and Philomathean Societies, drills, and award announcements for best drilled company and arms medals. Tuesday hosted the junior declamation and music medal contest. Thursday concluded with the senior play.
In Fitzgerald Georgia a 12 year old boy Wille Robinson was riding on the side of a car driven by his father when he was thrown under the vehicle. He sustained fatal head and chest injuries and a broken thigh, prompting likely death. Local authorities investigated the incident as a tragic accident involving a minor and a family vehicle.
Mrs M F E Brinson and her daughter in law Mrs F L Brinson along with her little grandson were thrown from a carriage in Waynesboro. Mrs M E Brinson was dragged about 26 feet and badly hurt. She was taken to a nearby home then to her own residence by auto. The other occupants escaped with minor injuries.
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