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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1909
Page
9
A late 1909 Atlanta Constitution dispatch from Memphis discusses tariff talk and political wit amid a Confederate reunion scene. It cites editorials on Taft, Roosevelt, Taft administration strategies, and satirical quips about Congress, with mentions of Abdul Hamid, LaFollette, Aldrich, Dolliver, and the tariff's elusive resolution.
The New York Tribune attacks an income tax as inquisitive and hard to collect while noting some revenue needs after Aldrich tariffs. It compares to Britain’s long experience, argues tax fairness for the wealthy, and cautions stamp taxes may be less acceptable to the public.
The piece reports on a Charlestown Massachusetts experiment at Prescott school where twenty underweight children were kept in open air instruction with hot malted milk between sessions. After a month, average weight rose by four pounds and academic performance improved, suggesting better classroom ventilation and hygienic measures as a practical, long term benefit.
The article argues rapid transit is essential to modern life. It contrasts Georgia railroad disruption with Philadelphia streetcar strikes, noting widespread economic impact, slowed daily routines, and the central role of transportation in 20th century society. Bread remains life’s staple, as transport underpins commerce and daily needs.
The Chicago Tribune satirizes the present Republican majority in Congress for forgetting McKinley’s past tariff stance. It argues the insistence on revision ignores his previous views and highlights a cultivated memory lapse by protectionists. The piece speculates on how McKinley might have faced Taft’s current challenges.
The article argues Mr. Harriman overstates the panic tied to Judge Landis ruling against Standard Oil. It says loss of confidence came from sentiments, not the court, and notes crops and steel as indicators of recovery. With crop stability, business should rebound, and once tariffs settle, trade should accelerate.
A collage of verses and excerpts from local columns and poems noting lyrical reflections on homegoing, contentment, and rural life. It weaves religious hopefuls with playful verses about dancing parsons, a weather note, and a lingering longing for distant love.
Major Frederick L Palmer United States Army retired now stationed with the Georgia National Guard departed for West Point New York to attend a class reunion during commencement week He will spend the summer at Alford with his brother and return to his Capitol office in September Governor Smith accepted an invitation to address the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers at a June 13 meeting in Atlanta The state commission prepares to wind up its annual report Judge Joseph S Turner chairman of the Georgia prison commission has fallen gravely ill at his Eaton residence with an alarming prognosis Beauchamp of Stone Mountain treated for hydrophobia after a stray car bite from a dog the Pasteur department confirmed rabies Governor Smith signed a prison commission warrant for 8000 dollars with one to pay for supplies bought on January 1 1809
The Roosevelt party arrived by train from Nairobi and camped near the station. This morning Roosevelt devoted time to shooting monkeys, particularly colobus, during a visit to the local station of the African Inland Mission, an American organization, with plans to have lunch with missionaries.
Charles J. Haden, owner with associates of undeveloped south Georgia lands, writes the Constitution praising the good roads campaign. He estimates that a road suitable for automobile travel could raise land values by 235 percent in nearby areas and nearly double values along the road, noting rail connections and the need for growth. Atlanta, June 3.
A lively contest for the tax assessor post to replace C D Meador, who resigned. Three candidates are J B Melis, W W Draper, and WRFR Joyner. Melis, a ninth ward grocer, claims council votes. Draper’s friends expect a large majority. Joyner, ex mayor and park board president, is also favored. The council will decide next Monday afternoon.
The annual boys camp of the General Young Mens Christian Association will take place near Gainesville in Chattahoochee park from June 16 to 430. Activities include rowing baseball and outdoor sports with Riverside Academy athletic field reserved for encampment. An outdoor athletic meet and a gymnasium exhibition are planned under GA Magee, physical director of the Atlanta association.
An announcement from Louisville states that sleeping car berths will be sold only with a purchased ticket for June 9 through June 12. Pullman and the railroads agreed after a meeting with H G Clementi to enforce the rule across all lines for travelers to the imperial council conclave and other visitors leaving Louisville.
Carlos Hall cashier of the Climax bank, linked to the Oliver fall revelations, met in Albany with his father TD D Hall of Leesburg. He aims to clear his name and insists on a presumption of innocence while attorneys handle matters and bond is arranged in Leesburg.
Farmers of Floyd county and northwest Georgia plan a July convention of the Seventh District Farmers Union in Rome. Dan G Hughes Danville E Gentis state agent G C Fite Calhoun G F Hunnicutt editor Southern Cultivator J F P Campbell plant in dustry W L Stallings state agricultural committee head A K Carnes appeals for farmer turnout. Washouts cause schedule delays on Southern railway between Spartanburg and Asheville.
Ex-Sheriff J F Shipp and five co defendants appeared before the U S district court in Chattanooga Tennessee and renewed their bond of 1000 each to insure appearance before the Supreme Court next October to receive sentence if a new hearing is not granted.
Perry Public High School in Perry held its closing exercises with diplomas awarded to graduating seniors on Wednesday evening. Colonel Sidney Hatcher from Macon delivered the literary address.
James Martin convicted of blowing the post office at Waleska in Cherokee county on August 31 1908. Judge Newman sentenced him to four years at hard labor in federal prison and a $1000 fine. He appeared without counsel. Judge Spencer Atkinson and Jack Blaton served as his attorneys as the trial drew in spectators from Jacksonville and other points.
Attorney General Hart for the Comptroller General filed in U S court an intervention in the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic railroad case. The railroad under receivership owes 41022.67 in taxes to the state, counties, cities, and school districts. An order for a hearing before Judge Terfee is set for June 19 at 10 am.
Jackson Ga June 4 An unusually important meeting of the Sixth District Medical Society will convene at Indian Springs on Wednesday June 9 A barbecue will be one of the pleasant features of the occasion It is expected that many physicians of the district will be present.
Eatonton Ga June 4 Special The condition of Judge Joseph Turner chairman of the Georgia prison commission was reported by physicians as better than it has been in ten weeks Hopes for his recovery are entertained though he has been quite ill for some time
The George Academy for the Blind in Macon Georgia held its annual concert last evening. Superintendent G F Oliphant and Musical Director E H McNe pan the program performed by the orchestra the school choir and several soloists. The event closed the year at the institute.
The visiting board appointed by Governor Hoke Smith conducted the annual inspection of the Georgia Academy for the Blind in Macon on June 4. They reviewed grounds and facilities, prepared recommendations for the governor, and plan to submit findings for potential enactment at the summer legislative session. Superintendent Oliphant joined the inspection with members Chairman Wolf Clement Eastman T F Fletcher Forsyth J E Mercer Fitzgerald J Barron Gray F Hale Smithville W W Lee Gordon.
Monroe High School Mowe Utah ends its term with a successful year. Lower grades staged drills and recitations Friday. An operetta Peppery Pa was performed with Miss Clara Mae Smith leading the Peppery Pa. The Monroe band debuted with fine performances. Rev G M Eakes delivered the commencement sermon to a large congregation.
Closing exercises at Albany High School were held in the auditorium. The 16 graduates, 12 girls, received diplomas marking the largest class in the school’s history. Ruth Slappey was valedictorian, Florence Munnerlyn was class historian, and Ladys Gortatowsk was class prophet. On Wednesday evening the junior class hosted the seniors and the board of trustees at dinner in the high school building.
On June 4 a hearing before Clement Manly in equity heard evidence in a rehearing of White and Others versus The Mount Airy and Eastern Railroad a narrow gauge line from Mount Airy into Virginia. The case has lingered in federal court since 1866 with receivers EM Wiley and J Ho Mille appointed. Proceedings focus on ongoing receivership and related actions.
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