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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1910
Page
9
A fragmented column mixes airship enthusiasm with political scandals and figures. References span Lorimer bribery probes, Taft railroad struggles, Roosevelt era challenges, and party dynamics across states. The text blends satire, opinion, and era headlines with varied names and events.
Atlanta fights railroads over stopover privileges seeking equality with New Orleans and other cities. Business leaders rally, pledging public support to force a fair policy, arguing expense is a pretext while noting sustained regional competition and hostile railroad stance.
The Constitution's Macon correspondent corrected an error about American Manufacturing Company timber rights in south Georgia and northern Florida. The piece noted only a rule to show cause was issued by Judge Emory Speer, not an injunction, and that Nelson vacated the immediate injunction by common consent, with the hearing moved to October.
The Constitution urges business houses in Atlanta to adopt weekday early closing with a Saturday half holiday. No formal move yet, but many have posted notices mirroring last summer. The article argues the practice boosts worker health and sustained efficiency during the heat, noting workers are energetic and cooperative.
The Constitution highlights Sumter and Dougherty counties to illustrate how publicity benefits them. Dougherty spearheaded the All-Georgia roads contest, earning national notice for its initiative. Sumter gains attention for its banner grain crop and recent features. both counties are cited as examples of regional impact.
Sumter Dougherty and neighboring counties showcase land-enhancing value of good roads in a statewide campaign. Enthusiasm for highways and diversified enterprises mirrors efforts against the cotton menace, with Sumter entering this year's Round Georgia Good Roads Contest. The Constitution broadcast testimonials of public spirit to promote Georgia counties to a national audience.
A fragmented rural newspaper page blends regional humor, political sass, and local items. It lampoons campaigns in Georgia, notes editorials and a joking “Fortunate Happening” about a home burned for a car, and wryly observes life under a tent with August barbecue and a loose verse about airships and heaven.
In Atlanta, Wilson declares he will run again for the Georgia House of Representatives after four years as a leading conservative member. He says retirement was his plan but supporters urged him to announce, citing his war record and experience. Secretary Blackburn praises carnations as symbols of unity at a Democratic gathering, distributing flowers to attendees.
The Second Congressional District Agricultural and Mechanical college term ends June 14 with exercises. Girls from domestic economy exhibit needlework cooking and other skills. boys read papers on agriculture and their farming ideas. A basket dinner follows. Trustees met to outline summer plans with Park Norman Jr and J L Pickard present.
The excise tax on corporations is now due at the Internal Revenue Office with penalties for late payment. Remittances should be money orders for small amounts and bank exchange for large sums payable to the collector of internal revenue. personal checks are not accepted unless certified.
Richard H. Womonds of the Baltimore Manufacturers' Record notes Georgia bankers should unite in Atlanta to attract outside capital for state development. He warns continued expansion relies on foreign and northern capital, urges railroads to guarantee cotton bills of lading, and cautions that without outside funding the South risks slower growth and price pressures in cotton markets.
The Augusta Chronicle editorial argues for independent stance on Tom Watson amid party shifts. It notes past alliances with Hoke Smith, Hardwick, and Watson, questioning rapid conversion and urging frank, self-directed positions rather than bowing to others. The piece reflects regional papers weighing Watson’s influence in Georgia politics.
Washington June 6 the senate judiciary committee today took favorable action on nominees Gordon Russell to be United States judge for the western district of Texas G W Lang to be United States marshal for the western district of Kentucky and DB Lyon to be United States marshal for the eastern district of Texas
Hon W M Howard acting chairman calls Sixth Congressional District meeting in Macon on June 14 to fix rules for the upcoming primary on August 28. He mails notices to ten counties and urges strong turnout amid an unusual race with five candidates across four counties. Norton named as presidential secretary in Washington.
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