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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1910
Page
15
A rambling 1910 column surveys peach crop fears, college commencements, and political satire. It lampoons Teddy Roosevelt and Taft, mocks the ice trust price hikes, and notes aviators, bankers, and farm sentiment. The piece parries with quips about Congress, the White House, and public figures, mixing humor with commentary.
Representatives from nearly all Georgia commercial bodies gather in Tait Hall to form a state wide federation. The move aims to boost development through unified advertising and attract capital, with Z H Clark of Moultrie credited for initiating the plan from Atlanta. The Constitution notes Georgia may be first in the South to organize publicity on such a scale, hoping the meeting marks a historic step toward Greater Georgia.
Walter E. Steed of Butler Georgia argues in The Constitution for churches to intensify practical evangelizing of the southern negro stressing self interest, racial welfare and the civilizational duty to curb vice crime and disease. He warns neglect harms whites and drains public funds.
The former public figure Billy Osborne of Savannah, who swore off politics, appears at the Georgia State Bankers Association convention in Atlanta. Despite his vow to retire, he is elected president, proving leadership instinct endures and drives him to the top.
Atlanta hosted a special presentation titled Atlanta Spirit for visiting Georgia bank leaders. A committee asked owners to lend autos for a city tour, and 155 cars answered with a surplus of 25 that could not be used. The display showcased Atlanta's hospitality and spirit, boosting its image to visitors.
President M L Moore of the Georgia Rural Letter Carriers Association outlines plans for the annual convention July 4-5 at Rome. He urges full attendance and active membership, saying organized effort has boosted efficiency and aims for further reforms and concessions benefiting carriers statewide.
Beyond party rhetoric, incidents in Altoona Pennsylvania and Marietta Georgia show former enemies honoring each other. A Grand Army of the Republic marker was laid on a Confederate grave in Altoona while Union troops in Marietta joined Decoration Day rites for Union soldiers buried at the national cemetery. These gestures suggest growing cross sectional reconciliation, eclipsing persistent sectional hot rhetoric.
Georgia journalists widely commend President Tafts selection of Thomas D. Murphy of Augusta as postmaster. The Augusta community and Taft receive praise for the appointment, with Murphy praised as a capable and upright newspaperman deserving the honor.
A collage of verse and quotes from a Georgia era page, mixing songs about a holiday with June, rural life scenes, and a cartoonish dialect commentary. It blends flirtation with agricultural proverbs and reflections on prosperity, education, and communal resilience.
Washington reports Attorney General Wickersham told Samuel Gompers the Justice Department has no jurisdiction over alleged assaults and oppression by the United States Steel Corporation. He says such acts fall under state authority and will not be investigated until the Supreme Court rules on Standard Oil and American Tobacco cases.
Washington June. Consul Moffatt confirms a press report that General Bives, commanding Madriz forces at the bluff, threatens to bar American-owned vessels of Nicaragua registered but carrying the United States flag from passing to and from Bluefields if vessels have served the revolutionary party.
In Orange Texas a new movement to protect law abiding Negroes followed a meeting led by Mayor Brown. A proclamation closed saloons at 9 pm and calls for a special court to probe Sunday night assaults on Ran Xin Mora and Lemon. Governor Campbell urged to raise the $1,000 reward for arrest and conviction of the assailants.
Opponents of the Finnish bill surrender the fight and withdraw from the chamber, paving the way for the measure to be adopted with legislative authority over Finland. The move ends the protest and signals broad support in the chamber.
An appeal from M L Moore president of the Georgia Rural Letter Carriers Association invites Georgia rural carriers to attend the annual convention in Rome on July 42nd 5. The letter promises official representation from lawmakers and favors postmasters attending to gain insights into rural free delivery improvements. It urges unity and member recruitment to strengthen the association and notes expected attendance and support from officials.
Representative Boutell at the United Brewers' Association convention attacked prohibition. He argued three lessons from states with prohibitions: it did not prohibit, surreptitious sales of strong spirits grew, and secular laws intruded on religion. He warned that majority rule encroached on individual choice and noted rising demand for patent medicines as temperance wins.
Walter Ef Steed of Butler Georgia writes June 6 1910 praising The Constitution editorial Sermon to the Churches. He argues the negro is present and urges practical action over theory focusing on racial welfare and preservation rather than denormalization colonization or other declarations.
Washington on June 28 reports the Italian riot conditions at Lookout coal mines in Durham Georgia. The Italian ambassador notified the state department and Georgia Governor Brown pledged protection and fair treatment for Italians under arrest. Officials did not state the riot's cause and a guard company was sent to safeguard property. Twenty two Italians were taken into custody and handed to civil authorities.
Boston reports Mrs Glendower Evans a noted society leader suffragist and socialist advocate was arrested for picketing a labor controversy in South Boston Also taken into custody was Miss Mabel Gillespie secretary of the Woman's Trades Union League The church clubs conference in Portland closed its sessions electing Burton Mansfield of New Haven president Memphis Tennessee named one of the vice presidents
Boston firm Bowker Torrey Company a long standing granite and marble manufacturer and importer in New England is placed in the hands of a receiver. Assets total about 65 009 dollars as stated by the attorney.
Augusta Ga june 3 sam perrin a well known telegrapher died at 11 this morning after a long tuberculosis illness. after service with the associated press and hearst news service he returned to augusta a year ago in search of health age 52 body to be taken to mccormick south carolina friday for funeral services
A June cablegram from Shen-Chew-Fu to Cleveland reports the Evangelical Association’s ten missionaries are safe and appealing to authorities for protection after leaving Chen-Chow-Fu on May 13. The message was received today by the Missionary Society secretary.
Buckhead Georgia special report tells of Fred L White a rural letter carriers association past president being thrown from his motorcycle near the Georgia Railroad crossing. His shoulder dislocated his left arm broken in two places and internal injuries are feared with brakes failing.
A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order today against officers and members of the United Mine Workers of America. The order bars interference with maintenance work in cash mines located in Jackson and Williamson counties, Danville Indiana. The action was filed on the statement of the opstate.
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