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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1910
Page
11
A 1910 Washington gossip column cites Taft, Roosevelt and Cannon amid a summer of politicking. Rumors swirl about Governor Hughes running again, Texas touring tourists, and the Congress adjourning for a cooler season while summer lectures loom. The piece hints at public thirst for action and the era’s presidential balance of power.
The Georgia gubernatorial contest faces a six week window before votes. Authors urge decency, substantively debate issues, and warn against personal bitterness or rowdy rhetoric. They express cautious optimism that candidates will avoid civil war of insults.
The piece argues Democrats must highlight their cooperation with insurgents to secure credit for progressive gains. It notes Taft and Cannon negate allies, while Victor Murdock exposes coalition dynamics. Democrats should keep memory of their role fresh to prevent being labeled as suckers.
The Sage Foundation and National Educational Association back a $75,000 program to hire specialists to study and improve education system wide under federal bureau guidance. They urge linking rural and agricultural education with state and federal efforts to uplift farmers and reduce urban migration.
A garbled collage discusses adjourning bills, political forays, and folk wisdom with humorous bits on faith, dynamite, and gold. It weaves in editor observations, local quips, and verse fragments about politicians, readers, and catfish tales in a rural community.
Washington June 27 Dr Harvey W Wiley chief of the bureau of chemistry in the agriculture department loses part of his authority. A clause in the agricultural appropriation bill requires legal work of the department to be under the solicitor. Wiley must confine his duties largely to the laboratory while other powers shift to the solicitor.
Washington June 27 postal savings banks will be in actual operation within three months if plans by Postmaster General Hitchcock succeed. The board of trustees including Hitchcock MacVeagh and Wickersham will meet at the post office department to implement the law and establish the system at the earliest date.
Macon Ga June 27 Special For violating the state prohibition law and the city ordinance John Marks a negro faced a heavy fine and 0 days public works by Recorder Duty. He was committed to the state court on bonds of 500 for the more serious offense. Marks and Walter Kimbrew were detained by police but Kimbrew escaped punishment after presenting evidence.
Mrs Abe Martin, wife of a prominent farmer in Nashville, was instantly killed when an automobile struck her along the pike near Murfreesboro this morning. The crash occurred as she was driving.
Erwin E. Morse, Yale graduate and son of financier Charles W. Morse, will leave New York for Wyoming to begin life as a cowboy. He turned down a New York office offer to work up the financial ladder, choosing the west to start at the bottom. His father approves.
Property on Edgewood avenue and at Howells Station to be offered at two auctions soon. J N Wallace, through J W Ferguson, offers nine houses and lots on Edgewood avenue east of Boulevard. On July 5 Forrest and George Adair offer 6 acres of Huff tract at Howell’s Station near the reservoir and multiple railroads.
The Fertilizer Mixers Association of Georgia met in session at the Kimball House with about 60 members present. Officers were reelected: President Kaas Schoer, Vice President J J Hand, Secretary A S Ettoubar, Treasurer J A Pittard. Reports indicated business has been unusually good and a large increase in fertilizer cases is expected. Cremated in Auto Wreck. S: Robert C Abdo burned to death and Frank Abel and Harry Jessom injured when auto ride to which they were riding overturned and burned in Stouts county.
A three day bride, described as Mrs. Ree, was reportedly poisoned by swallowing spilled tea at a ceremony. The event involved a dispute between Nanhetile and another party, with authorities investigating possible harm and motive.
Mr Mincar commented on the enormous growth of the college and the necessity for further measures to enable directors to provide teaching in proportion to increasing demands. Professor Minear praised the college’s work and noted enrollment growth, leading to a need for new buildings and extended equipment to prevent retardation of industrial development.
The Georgia School of Technology in Atlanta invites automobile owners to send 75 cars with chauffeurs to transport 410 state lawmakers to Tech for a lunch and reception. The plan aims to ease a Wednesday visit with a 1 pm start at the Capitol and a 12 45 pm early shuttle. Walter Copper, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, is to be notified with car availability.
The Hon Telamon Smith-Cuyler may read the Declaration of Independence in Atlanta this year offering to read from a certified copy. He cites Georgia history and notes previous readers like Dan Carey. He recalls Georgia signers and events surrounding the 1776 reading and related celebrations.
Beverly Massachusetts June 7 One of President Tafts automobiles driven by his son Robert A Taft ran over and seriously injured an Italian street laborer at Pride's creating the street was oiled by workmen the automobile slowed the horn sounded witnesses call it an accident in which the laborer stepped in front of the car. St Macon Ga June 27 Special Through Attorneys Harris Harri the Liberty Mills a large flouring business in Tennessee filed suit for 912,261 against A B Small Company one of the largest wholesale grocery concerns in the community for alleged breach of contract in refusing to accept several thousand barrels of flour under terms of contracts from December last year to January this year the deliveries were to be made January to March it is alleged that the grocery repudiated the contracts when the difference in market prices of flour in Macon and that stipulated in the contracts ranged from 80 to 80 cents per barrel the grounds of the grocery will be set out in answer before trial
Macon Ga June 27 Special The Southern Bonded Warehouse Company was formed here this afternoon with a capital of 100000 dollars. An immediate charter application will be made and plans set to pursue the full cotton business. BG Ford Emory Winship J F Heard R J Taylor Morris Harzie Jy FP Hillyer and other prominent business men are interested.
A rabies death of a fox terrier led to multiple bites near 868 Gordon Street Savannah with owner Mrs Ide Panchal among the bitten. Victims include Ruth Paschal Daisy Smith John Fitzpatrick Seth Jabez Cleveland Angie Jordan Alma Walting Cecil Walling Robert Keefe and an unidentified delivery man.
At a county meeting the Butts democratic executive committee approved 38 amendments for the coming primary. Candidates were assessed, with payments of 19 cents per candidate for judges and 8 cents for other posts. G E Mallet served as secretary and chair.
Macon Ga June 27 Special with crowds lively at Third and Cherry streets the formal opening of the walks. Mayor Moore delivered an enthusiastic address. Chamber of Commerce officers and members presented a fine display. A brass band played while many residents attended. Further beautification moves are planned before summer's end.
Rome Ga June 27. With his head blown off by a shotgun the body of Ghofier Pyle a laborer was found lying on a ditch outside the city limits. Charles Waycaster a young white man was arrested after a gun. He confessed to killing Pyle claiming self defense. He is held in Flora county jail.
Rosy Perriro, 16, rejected An ton o Moses advances and fired a revolver wounding her. Posy believed dying, and a man allegedly dragged Misa Cerrino to her feather factory workplace as gun remained drawn. Conductor E F Boren killed at Milan Tennessee while coaching cars on the Hitness Central line.
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