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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1907
Page
5
A volatile column parades figures like Croker, Orchard, Rockefeller and Roosevelt. It derides politicians, ponderous foreign policy hints, and mocks a boom in cotton and war anxieties. It quips about Derby crowds, Japanese relations, and fears of a moral president amid a crowded field of public figures.
The Constitution publishes Vice-President Edward M Weld of the New York Cotton Exchange addressing critics of the exchange's handling of futures versus spot prices. He admits fault and notes plans to reclassify grades after March 1 1909, while naming several firms that allegedly endorse the current system. The piece argues for sweeping reform to restore public confidence and fairness in cotton pricing.
An archival memorial poem by Brigadier General J W Scully read at Mariatta on Decoration Day laments Unknown soldiers. It recalls the brave who sleep in unmarked graves and the losses of Families, while praising national unity and sacrifice across the North, East, West, and South.
A Georgia themed collection features a mix of verse, dialect humor, and social notes. Items include reflections on weather, farming, spring antics, a satirical take on banking temptations, local gossip about lynching fears, and a report from Columbus on medical reform demands and a call for a proactive health department.
Brunswick, Ga resident P. Goodyear argues for a Mississippi Atlantic canal linking Georgia rivers to the Atlantic. He cites New York Erie canal economics, cites state towns Atlanta Rome Cartersville and others, notes railway shortcomings and potential coal ore flows, and cites historic support from Washington Jefferson Madison and Albert Gallatin.
Monticello Georgia official now in Europe as a government expert writes to Interstate Cotton Seed Crushers Association president L A Ransom. He details Holland attitudes toward cotton meal, notes Dutch dealers want direct imports, and predicts Denmark trip for further observation ahead of the Georgia Crushers Association meeting at Atlantic Beach Florida June 24-28.
Griffin Georgia June 9 Grand Chancellor David J Balley of the Georgia grand lodge was lauded at a Griffin Knights of Pythias banquet with speeches and compliments on his election. Joseph D Bord moderated as toastmaster. Officers elected include Robert Duke chancellor commander FR T Johnson vice chancellor Halley Fowler prelate J R Thaxton master at arms J H Goddard master of work Joseph Gassett tower guard Parks Bowdoin outer guard. Columbus Doctors Advance Prices In Columbus Ga doctors increased their fee schedule with 36 physicians signing to abide by the new terms.
Eastman Georgia June 9 special report. three young white men armed with pistols fired near the town limits while Deputy Sheriff Sam Rogers and Policeman Tom Goolaby attempted an arrest. Shots exchanged. one offender slightly wounded. others struck clothing. Suspects are laborers temporarily in town for carpentry work. A separate item from Gellsdan Alabama notes a white boy of 11 dragged by a cow, suffering serious injuries. the attending physician cannot yet assess the extent.
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