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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1909
Page
9
Georgia lawmakers and the Albany meeting push for a state highway commission and expert road engineer to guide counties in building better roads. Proposals include using wide tires, directing $7,200 for expert staff, and expanding state aid for road construction as the state advances toward sustained development.
Washington leaders probe whether President Taft would veto the tariff bill as Republicans seek to rush passage. White House statements deny a declared course, while conferees near final shaping may hinge on Taft’s influence in the drafting. The outcome could shape the fate of both parties.
A historically reinforced look at rats as disease carriers and structural pests. Experts warn millions in annual damages from gnawing, underbuilding damage, and electrical wire exposure. San Francisco shows rat-proof construction as effective. Atlanta pursues garbage safeguards and considers stricter rat-proof building rules.
The passage weighs reputations for wit and argues old comic stands endure. It defends light humor about a mother-in-law as harmless, noting no strong evidence of resentment. It preserves the idea that humor reflects human nature without eroding respect for family.
A rural Douglasville column shares sentimental poems and notes on country life. The piece includes a devotional air about handclasps, memory of loved ones, and the motto pullin through, plus small-town items from Douglasville, Henry Arnold, Annie Pope, and local visits, blending poetry with brief country life updates.
Following the resignation of Assistant State Geologist S P Jones due to ill health, State Geologist W McCallie announced Dr T P Maynard of Baltimore as his successor. Maynard has been with the Maryland geological survey, recently earned a Ph D from Johns Hopkins, and is well prepared for the role. Jones, a Georgian, served about a year before health forced his departure.
Trion Georgia June officers elected for the ensuing term at a Knights of Pythias lodge meeting include J Hogan as D C W F Coker as W G J W Parris as prelate J D Whitehead as M of W Robert McBrant as M of A John W Coker as N of R and S and M of F T Myers as M of E D C Graason as LG J W Willame as O and more.
Report from North Ox indicates wheat threshing is under way with activity noted. Details are fragmentary but suggest harvest work progressing in the region near Fort Worth Texas with ongoing agricultural operations and field activity.
A veteran thanks The Constitution editor for a tribute and comments on biennial legislative sessions and state finances. He argues annual sessions waste funds and urges retrenchment, noting deficits in education funding and the need to direct saved money to the common school fund. Location Atlanta Ga and Oakland City cited.
The Austells sue the city of Atlanta and Joel T Hurt in Superior Court seeking to bar condemnation of their Edgewood avenue Pryor Street property. A temporary restraining order is in place with a permanent injunction hearing set for June 19. The petition alleges abuse of discretion and private interests, naming congestion and alternative sites while denying traffic issues at their lot.
The general council will hold an adjourned session this afternoon to tackle key business left from last Monday. The finance committee report includes the June apportionment, with a bit more money than January, funding Decatur and Marietta streets. No department gains, about 125000 requested to balance the sheet. Mayor Pro Tem Roberts and Tax Assessor Meador will not resign. multiple candidates discussed for tax assessor. Alderman Huddleston aims to amend the charter to allow a one term mayoral succession.
The Southern States Life Insurance Company celebrates its third anniversary with an Anniversary Club convention of agents who have produced significant business. Fifteen members earned honors, led by N H McAfee of Atlanta as president, with Joe W Vinson and G J McDowell as vice presidents. Members receive gold watch fobs and enamel insignia. The May 1909 event, at the Atlanta home office, includes installation of officers, papers on company growth, and a banquet at Piedmont Driving Club. The firm has paid for about ten million dollars in life insurance in force since May 1906.
A small blaze erupted in mill No 4 picker room around 7:39 yesterday morning at Fulton Bag and Cotton Mills. Fire was quickly controlled by mill and city crews aided by automatic sprinklers and a switch engine whistle. Flooring in Wes area suffered slight damage and operations resumed after the incident.
A Constitution correction states Frye geographies and Wentworth practical arithmetica are selected by the board of education for the next five years, displacing Roddy and White publications. Ginn & Company publish Wentworth and Frye.
United States Judge W B Sheppard of Florida accused Charles J and Jesse L Moore of improper conduct. The two attorneys refused trial at the set time and Charles J Moore withdrew his waiver of jurisdiction claiming non membership in the Atlanta Bar Association. Jesse L Moore said he is not a member. Proceedings may move to the courts as the grievance committee’s offices awaited the investigation.
Peach growers in Floyd County report a very short crop this year with higher prices. The Fouche Cothran cannery will operate but peaches will be crated for market as canning proves less profitable. North of Atlanta crop is only 30 percent of last year with many orchards nearly fruitless due to blights and heat.
Traction officer S J Congler appeared before authorities and swore out an accusation against George W Smith a stone cutter alleging he deserted his wife and seven children a month ago leaving them impoverished while he lived with another woman Miss Smith Hyves with her children oldest 18 youngest 1 on West Hunter street. The mother Lively struggles with care of a critically ill baby and a deformed 4 year old while her children assist as able. Mr Smith believes her husband is with a Alabama woman said to have deserted her husband and two children.
Elberton Ga. Home Cotton Mills organized yesterday with WO Jones as president I G Swift as vice president and P M Hawes as secretary and treasurer The capital is 100000 dollars and aims to buy Swift Cotton Mills a completed local buyout It is an all home enterprise with capital from local residents over subscribed.
Elberton Georgia June 9 Special The remodeling of the First Methodist church is finished and regarded as one of the prettiest churches in the area. Services were held for the first time in months. The new Presbyterian church is completed and will be dedicated next Sunday. It is said to be among the handsomest structures for the money anywhere.
Dalton Ga June 3 special The will of the late J B Maynard of this county was probated before Ordinary Joseph Bogie in this city The will left money to the orphan's home at Decatur Ga totaling 1009 The attorneys on both sides plan a bitter fight to the end
Montgomery Alabama June 9 sheriff testimony notes law and order forces turning over two grips full of whisk that way. Mesduig off anstlver thet of a aio ag took place 22 oe
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