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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1910
Page
9
Washington report describes President Taft inviting a young horsewoman to ride in his automobile. An escort member helped after her horse stumbled and fell. She declined the offer to use the president's car, remounted, and rode away with her companion.
New York June 0. All the Roosevelt party baggage sent to Oyster Bay. Col Roosevelt paid duties on his personal belongings totaling about 496 dollars. A 1200 dollar check was sent to the collector to cover duties before his arrival. He declined special ambassador privilege at King Edward's funeral. Specimens and trophies from his hunting trip not taxed as they go to the Smithsonian in Washington.
Macon Ga June 20 Special Assistant District Attorney Alex Aker man and R Sterra secured an order in the U S court here today requiring the Cu dahy s S S Co Swift and Us Armour Co and Morris 2 Co to appear as corporations and plead to indictments in the Savannah court for alleged Sherman anti trust violations The date set was the first Monday in July They must say whether they are guilty or not They are charged with conspiring to control prices in Savannah and they have been dealt with as corporations
Washington reports the naval appropriation bill work is complete and the committee chairman submitted the report to the house. The bill allows construction of two battleships at up to 6 million dollars each excluding armor. Senate amendments call for torpedo boat destroyers and smaller vessels at about 640 thousand dollars each.
Atlanta lawmakers arrive ahead of the opening on Wednesday morning. Clerk John Bélieuet is already on the scene. The two houses have been renovated with new carpet and cleaned walls. A heavy calendar awaits with hundreds of wolves on the docket. Key issues include Governor Brown’s stance on buying the Chattanooga terminal property and proposals on biennial sessions registration reform and prompt payment of teachers.
Hemsen Crawford of Columbia County announces his candidacy for congress from the tenth district opposing Thomas W. Hardwick G R Eve and A W Evans. Formerly with The Atlanta Constitution, Crawford is well known in Atlanta circles and has many district friends, promising a strong race in Augusta Georgia.
Lansing June 26 It is reported Deputy Michigan Game Warden C E Petit was forcibly carried away on an unknown Wisconsin fishing tug near Green Bay The tug seized by the warden was towed by the steamer Osborn with J B Eddy also aboard They believed the Wisconsin craft poached and set Petit as prize officer The crew cut the tow line and the Osborn escaped while Petit ran during a stern chase with a Wisconsin sailor in pursuit
A weather fragment describes Atlanta soaked by steady rain and murky skies. The text reflects a somber tone about ongoing precipitation and lack of sunny relief, noting persistent cloudy, damp conditions that affect the day.
A quirky column riffs on a Georgia weather forecast and the state legislature. It notes us to expect unsettled weather while comically recounting a newspaper mascot duck causing mischief on a streetcar, ending with a vivid absurd image from the writer’s ride.
Statewide review shows about 809 indictments linked to concealed pistols across roughly one third of counties. Reports detail the toll on crime and law enforcement, with Oglethorpe Colquitt and others noting murders and misdemeanors tied to carrying weapons.
The text highlights security as the paramount requirement in bonds of certificates, while attractiveness and lucidity are valued qualities in a catalogue. It emphasizes the need for strong, reliable documentation over aesthetic appeal.
At a meeting of pastors of colored churches in Atlanta held last Monday, resolutions were passed thanking the city council and police committee for their action in eliminating the sale of beer in certain colored sections of the city.
In Macon county the board of education elected teachers with several promotions and transfers. R J Coates moves from Rutland High to Boys High, W A Bell promoted in the same school, Carrie Lou Ross teaches arithmetic, Mattie Lou Hatcher languages, Male Palmer replaces Mary Dana at Alexander No 2, Elizabeth McLean becomes Hutland principal, other shifts noted as the year’s roster completes. A railroad notice urges Grelotco Good Will Soap for hands. A June 21 report from Motule Alabama notes a special box built for Manager Frank near visiting players prior to a game in accordance with Judge Kavanaugh's order.
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