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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1910
Page
13
A fragment from The Constitution includes notices of a New York stop to obtain the paper at Hotaling News Agents on Broadway and Thirty-eighth Street, with delivery to hotels by telegraph. The piece mixes political quips about Roosevelt, Bailey, and progress, plus travel and press dispatches.
The piece lauds Theodore Roosevelt arriving in New York, calling him the preeminent embodiment of democracy and square dealing. It notes the massive, diverse public greeting as a signal of a new era of liberty and ethics, with Roosevelt seen as the man who best represents these ideals. The text emphasizes his initiative and impact on American civic life.
The last wood blocks on Marietta street at Tabernacle place complete the first link of paving in Atlanta. The work must continue to North avenue with county backing to finish the route. The street between Tabernacle place and North avenue is rutted and narrow with double tracks, needing prompt action to restore its full traffic capacity. The city council and property owners have shown readiness to proceed without delay.
The Farmers Union of America plans an international phase by expanding into Canada after President Barrett’s western tour. Canadian wheat growers show keen interest in joining, signaling closer cross border business and political ties and potential tariff discussions benefiting producers and consumers.
Georgia leg matters mix with rustic verse as readers encounter a Georgia poet’s late life rhyme and testament. It blends wild imagery with a lament on worry while quoting a Missouri poet’s last will and a Georgia legislator’s upcoming session and local weather, tides, and crops in a mosaic of regional voices.
Letters in the Hadler Constitution urge stiffer licensing for marriages and longer notice before consent. Reverend W. V. Monroe of Shawmut argues reform must be radical, while J. S. Turner supports negro farming education and farm labor efficiency. Branson’s university graduation omission noted with defense by Civil Engineering faculty.
Agnes Wallace a young woman is fatally wounded in an attack by Lewis Wright last night as she walked home in the western part of the city. Wright reportedly stood by a tree while the assault began and the victim escaped briefly before being slashed across the throat with a knife. Jealousy is suspected as the motive. Wright remains at large. death occurred today after hours of bleeding. Macon Ga June 11 Special. Remains of W D Dodson former citizen of Macon and brother of J C Calhoun are en route for funeral. Dodson, 30, unmarried, died in a fall from a railway along the Houston road while Indians were not involved.
The Sunday market presents plentiful fruits and vegetables with affordable prices. Figs, raspberries, blackberries, and huckleberries are available as berries. Watermelons, cantaloupes, peaches, and grove crops appear in crates and baskets. Prices range from 5 to 75 cents per item, with eggs at 25 cents and butter at 40 cents. Seafood includes flounder, mackerel, trout, lobster, and clams with varied per-pound or per-dozen rates, reflecting broad kitchen options.
Judge John C Coleman of Swainsboro Georgia accompanied by his son and Judge Frank C Mitchell of the same city are in Atlanta on business. Coleman, Emanuel county's leading merchant and Confederate veteran, has met old comrades. Mitchell has served eight years as judge of Swainsboro city court and seeks reappointment. They are in Atlanta to present county endorsements to Governor Brown.
Dawson Ga June 17 Special The Washington Les Insurance Company of this city has been granted a charter to do business in Georgia. Organizers include J R Mercer J G Dean J M Bell R L Saville M I Yeomans and J E Morris. Trustees elected are J R Mercer J G Dean and J M Bell. The firm will conduct general insurance and focus on smaller policies.
Estelle Williams, 11, daughter of Mr and Mrs J Williams of Smyrna Georgia, was severely burned when her dress ignited while starting a fire. She underwent six skin grafts at Wesley Memorial hospital and yesterday returned home completely recovered, her doctors calling the outcome extraordinary.
Tomorrow morning at 9 10 o clock Walker Street Sunday school presents a Children’s Day program led by Mina Battale alter Families and friends of the children are expected to attend The program opens with Bong A Little Talk With Jesus Welcome Walter Akridge followed by recitations songs and a sermon by the pastor Reciters include Geraldine Hannah Irene George Sarah Sutherlin Guy Waldrop Sarah Howard and Sarah Howard with songs by Sarah Sutherlin and a final talk by the pastor
A barbecue was held Thursday at the summer home of R O Campbell near Smyrna for Allan and Campbell Coal Company contractors and employees. Guests left Atlanta on special cars at 11 am after dinner speeches led by Richard Hardy of Loyal Cement Company. Attorneys plan a rehearing with no grounds disclosed. case to be taken up in higher court.
Realization by farmers in the southeast shows rapid gains from agricultural lime. Southern Railway reports Virginia plants now produce 3,000 barrels daily with future plans rising to 6,000. Lime supplements manure and fertilizers, improves soil fertility, and soil experts urge wider use with bulletins from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Special dispatch from Talbotton Ga June 17 says Judge Henry Persons longtime Talbot county resident ex congressman from the Fourth district and University of Georgia trustee died suddenly this afternoon at his College street home. Interment will be at Oak Hill cemetery in Talbotton. He had just returned from the University of Georgia trustees meeting at Athens.
Horace G Noon, 16, registered at Hotel Scoville from New York City with stated Washington residence, attempted suicide in his room yesterday before noon. The revolver bullet pierced a rib, went through the mattress, and Noon, now in Grady hospital, gave a note saying the wages of finig death and asked not to tell his mother.
The Temple Baptist Tent Company has erected a public worship tent at Holderness street and Sells avenue for an indefinite period with fine music seats lights and comfort promised. Revival services under the Atlanta Baptist Association will occur soon with Dr White preaching Sunday June 19 at 11 am and 7 45 pm. Awoga Sunday school moved from 18 Selia avenue into the tent and will hold lessons at 9 80 m Parr Gets $100 000 Washington Fire 17 Richard Paes deputy at New York who aided the government in uncovering over 2 006 000 in the underweighing frauds is to receive a 100 000 reward.
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