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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1910
Page
11
A garbled political roundup jokes about Roosevelt Bryan and Taft, notes Georgia quake buzz, laments fundraising and laundry taxes, mocks English royalty and the Kodak crowd, and longs for homecomings with a sailor’s banner. The piece blends satire, mis-spellings, and period voice without a clear single event.
The piece notes growing cross‑partisan anxiety as radicals edge conservatives, with both parties seeking a defined stance. It cites The Oregonian predicting a realignment by the Ig election and likens Democratic and Republican factions to incompatible bedfellows, signaling ongoing readjustment ahead.
The Jones County News and The Doeran Advertiser praise Governor Brown and urge reelection to avoid a bitter campaign. They argue unity benefits Georgia’s financial and industrial welfare and encourage citizens to focus on state resources. The papers call for reducing partisanship and promoting state patriotism.
Colonel Roosevelt told the Institute of Journalists in London that his famous big stick remark was a call for peace not war. He urged walking softly and warned against aggressive misinterpretation, noting preparedness for war distorts the message. He defended his Guildhall visit and blunt Anglo Saxon style as meant to promote prudent, peaceful policy.
The piece argues for old age pensions for aged workers, citing executive order retirements in Washington and Germany’s pension model. It notes the hardship of retirees with no savings, urges technical education, and highlights Taft's call for government clerk retirement amid concerns about cost and socialist opposition.
Fragmented verses mix weather fears with frontier grit and social satire. A cyclonic humor warns of storms and men chasing fame, while rural portraits rail at hunger and harvests. Names and places blur, but the tone remains a locally flavored polemic on weather, work, and stubborn resilience.
A London Times cutting discusses British governance with James Be Thomson’s letter praising republican-leaning democracy in Britain. It covers Sir Edward Grey’s stance on advising the sovereign, ministers’ duties, and possible reforms to the upper chamber.
Gettysburg press item notes autos from Staunton Va arrive amid mud and rain. Cars covered in clay reach Gettysburg this evening with a checking car arriving earlier and others following at intervals. Delays due to poor roads and heavy rain affect the automobile tour from Staunton toward Roanoke.
Washington June 10 report that conferees on the railroad bill work toward a possible agreement and postal matters would not cause a fight. Many Members predicted adjournment by Saturday June 15, while others thought it would come by July 1 at latest.
The piece argues the Democratic party is split between radicals and conservatives with likely betrayal threats in the 1912 race. It forecasts a potential realignment in both parties and contemplates a radical conservative divide shaping a new political landscape.
The city yesterday welcomed the selection of Dr. Dunbar Roy as chairman of the American Medical Association section on rhinology and laryngology. The group comprises leading specialists from across the country, and the appointment honors a well known Atlanta physician.
Louisville Kentucky June 10 Officers were elected at the closing session of the National Hardwood Lumber Dealers Association Fred A Diggins of Cadline Michigan was chosen president F S Underhill Philadelphia first vice president J H Yeager Buffalo second vice president J Simaon Huntington Ind third vice president Nineteen directors were elected Memphis was chosen for the 1911 annual convention defeating St Louis and But A resolution recommended a uniform lumber inspection system and a committee to confer with other lumber groups on the matter
A mass meeting in Cartersville Georgia discussed a large city celebration for July 4. Citizens and prominent business leaders subscribed 140 dollars quickly, committees were formed, and plans were laid for a grand event in the city. The effort aims to ensure a notable celebration for Georgia.
Washington June 19 The House votes to insist on disagreeing with Senate auto allowance amendments in the legislative executive and judicial bill denying $7,500 for the vice president and waiving the same for the speaker. Cannon lowers chair cigars in protest as the chamber splits 16 48 to 71 on the appropriations and sends the conference back with instructions to press Senate withdrawal.
Chicago June 10 Former U S Senator William E Mason criticizes the senate as often controlled by money rather than the common people. He says most senators act to serve interests that finance campaigns rather than ordinary citizens, while noting occasional cases where poor men influence politics.
The article extols vegetarian and fruit loving lifestyles while detailing markets offerings this week. It lists prices for huckleberries lettuce celery beans corn squash peas eggplant and many fruits and vegetables. It also notes meat prices and a wide range of fish prices as affordable alternatives.
Brooks a negro sentenced for a fatal shooting in Futton county has clemency time set for next Tuesday by the prison commission. He also confessed to a series of robberies in Atlanta last year and to an attempted robbery at Miss Nettle Sergeant’s Washington Street home where a servant was killed. Governor Brown travels to Athens for university commencement and board meeting, looming return by midweek. Agriculture Commissioner Hasson attended a Macon meeting on boosting farming interest led by B D Hughes of Danteleville. Swainsboro Judge H R Daniel visited Atlanta for Georgia Bar Association events, with further court activity expected. Captain Meikieham Hart of Lindale brought shotgun shells from Durham mines to Governor Brown’s offices, noting a cache found among miners’ gear.
Augusta Ga June 10 The tenth district democratic executive committee will hold a meeting in Augusta Saturday to adopt rules for the August 28 primary Debate centers on whether to use majority or plurality voting and whether to align with rules from the state committee The state committee met in Atlanta and approved conventions after the primary for nominating the winners Local and state actions aim to standardize the primary process for the district.
Macau Ga June 10 Zeke Thomas a Negro slated for no jury trials drew a two month jail term and six months on the county chain gang or a $160 fine. He appealed. Other items report two white men jailed on shoplifting charges in Mazon and a quiet election in Gainerville with Howell Smith elected clerk and Howard Thompson named senator without opposition. Americas notes J S Sheppard announces bid for state senate in the thirteenth district with likely unopposed race. mentions candidates for lower house and local political shifts.
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