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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1909
Page
3
A debated memorandum argues tariffs protect industry yet burden farmers. It cites census figures showing urban wealth growth outpacing rural gains and contends protective duties hinder agricultural prosperity while boosting factory profits. The piece highlights interdependent classes and calls for balanced policy.
Forecast calls for fair conditions with light to moderate northwest winds. Temperatures expected in the upper fifties. No clouds mar the sun as crowds fill parks through the day, enjoying the pleasant weather and outdoor scenes.
The report notes unusually warm midwinter conditions with the coldest reading around St Paul at 24 degrees above zero and snowflakes touching Buffalo Chicago and Detroit. It highlights Atlanta forecasts for clear skies and a northwest wind that will barely cool temperatures while promoting the upcoming auto show and Gopher Enterprises plans to attract thousands of car enthusiasts. White whiskey advertising closes the excerpt.
The Southern's Inaugura tion Special with day coaches dining car and Pullman cars departs Terminal Station at 11 30 a m Tuesday March 2. Call Main 142 now to reserve. The train will reach Washington at 7 30 p m March 3.
The Automobile Club of America grants a honor for a proposed cross continental race from Seattle toward the Atlantic coast with a trophy offered by Br. Robert Guggenheim and cash prizes. Entrants from major European nations and the United States expected.
The Southern Railway sells discounted round trip tickets to Washington for the February 28 to March 3 period in one ticket. Special train departs Atlanta at 11 30 am on March 2 with further details and contact James Freeman district passenger agent at No 1 Presents Street Viaduct. Reservations urged as trains will be crowded.
A fragmented passage discusses the disparity between farmers and manufacturers in wealth accumulation. It argues wealth growth stems from external protections and market guarantees rather than inherent natural laws, noting government acts and alliances shape profits more than farming effort itself.
The council will elect two police commissioners this afternoon to three year terms, succeeding English and Woodside. Barnes will join from the sixth ward to replace Woodside, Johnson from the fifth ward to replace English. The board will reorganize with Macon as chairman and Boratlog as secretary, amid factional talks about restoring Newport Wanford as detective sergeant.
Ten European competitors are among entrants in the international six day go as you please team race set for Medinan Gardens on March 8. The field includes the Vue Igorrete tribe runner from the Philippines and other noted six day men from the United States. Prizes total 5000 pounds, with 1500 pounds to the winning team and pro rata shares for others. Fred Appledore is among entrants, joining endurance marathons drawing renewed public interest.
New Orleans reports the United Fruit Company steamer Heredia with 4% passengers and a large freight cargo grounded at Cape Gracias Bend about 15 miles from Nicaragua. All passengers are safe and transfer has been made. Only the outer hull was breached by the impact, with no word on salvage or water ingress.
Across the United States socialist party and allied women's groups held equal suffrage demonstrations. In New York City meetings at Murray Hill Lyceum and Labor Lyceum heard Leonore O'Reilly and Anita Block champion women’s voting rights. Brooklyn rally drew thousands. speakers urged women’s right to vote and criticized anti suffrage opposition. In Poughkeepsie a separate meeting contrasted suffragists with suffragettes, noting enduring debates on tactics and freedom.
The theater world in Atlanta anticipates sweeping changes with fall season openings. The Lyric is expected to keep popular acts while Bijou and Orpheum shift priorities to vaudeville and musical comedy, with the United Booking Company backing new arrangements. John Drew returns with Rose Coghlan and Mary Boland in Jack Straw, while old-time stars Blanche Chapman and others bring veteran prowess to the stage.
A man from Montezuma used fraudulent checks totaling 150 dollars to pay wedding expenses in Fitzgerald. Mr Thomas H Adams and Miss Lucile Carter were to wed when the scam surfaced. Adams is jailed awaiting a hearing. he claims assistance from friends to settle the debts. Mrs Adams has visited him at the jail since his arrest.
Washington February 28 an emphatic denial of the report that Ethel Roosevelt, the president's daughter, is engaged to marry Phillips assistant secretary of state William Phillips was given from the White House tonight.
Cohumtus Ohto February 28 Mayor Tom L Yohnaom of Cleveland was formally notified to the supreme court of his intention to become a lawyer In the application he asks that his presentor be Newton Taker city solicitor of Cleveland He gave his age as 84 years and claimed to possess the necessary qualifications to become a lawyer
Rome Ga February 28 the body of J C Cockrell an insurance man who disappeared January 28 was found frogging in the Browsh river at the foot of Fitin avenue. He had been in water over a month and was identified easily. An inquest will be held tomorrow. Cockrell came to Rome from Birmingham three months ago and worked as a solicitor for a local company. He drank heavily and had recently been in a hospital before his disappearance. He was last seen in the Etowah river about two miles from the discovery point. An old negro man found the body and notified authorities. He leaves a wife and five daughters. His parents reside in Demopolis Ala. He was a capable insurance solicitor but left little property.
Southern Railway adds a special inauguration train on Tuesday March 2 departing at 1 30 a m for Atingta. The train includes a dining car day coaches and Pullman sleepers and will reach Penghington by 7 00 a m. Jaren emiMn district passenger agent or local ticket office provides details.
The Fulton County grand jury met this morning to hear a large slate of matters. Several notable inquiries and cases are expected this week as actions move toward indictment and formal consideration.
Ware county mourns W Y James a noted citizen dying at Jamestown after brief illness leaving seven children funeral planned in Ware county. Dawson obituary notes Chartes T Honneus of Cosmopolitan Carnival Company with local Baptist services today led by M B O’Kelly and O B Chi preacher, members accompany the casket in procession.
A conference of shipyard workers tendered to President Hannevelt expressions of high esteem and unbounded respect. The International Longshoremen's Association marine branch prepared resolutions praising the president and wishing him happiness and prosperity.
A South and West studies symposium gathered at Mercer University with Prof FE and Prof W Graniy leading Latin discussions. Attendees included visitors from Missouri and Princeton, plus local faculty and students, who heard talks on language study, education standards, and college visits. The event featured lectures, literature, and cultural exchanges, with plans for a future gathering in Chicago.
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