Constitution Notes and Local News From The Washington Bureau
The Washington Bureau in the Corners of Fifteenth Street reports postage, distribution, and subscription details for The Constitution. A mix of editorial opinions and local notes mentions Foraker, singers, peace talks, and current events, with references to Texas, prohibition, and rail travel. The item compiles scattered commentary and public notices from 1909.
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Foraker Attacks Wirz Monument Bid as Nation Moves On
A fiery tirade by former Senator Joseph Benson Foraker denounces plans to honor Major Henry Wirz with a Confederate monument. The piece argues progress requires retiring old-line secessionists and praises Captain Fremont’s Mississippi tribute as a modern nationalist gesture. Early denunciations fade as public support for unity grows.
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Daughters of the Confederacy
Henry Wirz
Ohio Statesman
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Gallery Talk on the Tariff Sparks Political Debate
Senator Cummins attacks the Aldrich tariff bill as a failure to deliver true reform. He and allied Republicans are portrayed as blocking real tariff revision and clinging to protectionist power. The piece argues genuine change must come from outside the Republican party and predicts continued support for the tariff status quo.
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Just From Georgia A Patchwork of Poems And Sidelights
A fragmented page from a 19th century column features poems and literary notes. It blends lyric fragments about love and memory with quips on fishing, editors, and travel, interspersed with brief remarks on nature, painting a rustic scene near a riverbank. The piece prints scattered lines and images rather than a single narrative.
Death of Georgia State Treasurer Robert Emory Park
The state mourns Robert Emory Park a respected Georgia official whose death ends a long tenure as state treasurer since 1890 He was known for integrity public duty and steady leadership and his passing leaves a gap in the administration after his reelection and before his successor could qualify The public service of Park spanned Civil War veterans and later generations shaping Georgia’s financial administration with magnetism and firm principles.
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Robert Emory Park
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Wanted An Owner For The Little Georgia Hen
An editorial call urges Georgia readers to adopt the Little Georgia Hen to end mortgage distress and fund local improvements. It argues owners could finance new roofs, housing, churches, and education, and keep wealth from leaving the state by supporting egg and poultry industries. The piece mocks demagogues and urges many owners to invest.
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High Court Orders Reargment of Case in Rail Route Powers
The state supreme court ordered a rearargument in Southern Railway v. Melton due to wide interest. Briefs may be filed by May 20. counsel of record may present further arguments by May 2. The case questions the 1908 railroad commission powers and a rule requiring car shipments within four days, with penalties for delays.
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Southern Railway
C. W. Melton
Anpreme
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State Railroad Commission
Furniah Cara
Emanuel county banking growth boosts local finance
Emanuel county has added to its financial landscape with seven operating banks and plans for an eighth in Gumertown. The banks include The Citizens Bank of this city, Bank of Emanuel, People Bank of Summit, Bank of Graymont, Bank of Garfield, Stillmore Bank of Baltimore, and Adrian Bank.
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Bank of Graymont
Revival at Fitzgerald Draws Record Town Attendance
Revival meetings began this week in Fitzgerald Georgia aiming to attract the largest audiences in town history. Services are at Central Methodist Episcopal Church. Dr Walker Lewis of LaGrange preached to a large crowd Monday night, and evangelist Charles N Crittenton, a noted figure, arrived to plan further meetings.
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Lionaire
Whitney Loses Injunction Against Central Power Company
May 1 petition by Charles B Whitney sought injunction against Central Georgia Power Company seeking similar relief to Nolans case. Judge Fetton denied the petition, clearing the way for the power company to resume operations and exercise domain rights. In Burns, Georgia on May 7 Special report: two year old Jon Greer Coleman, son of Mr and Mrs Joe Coleman, was badly burned when a match caused his clothing to catch fire. he is recovering with treatment after neighbors helped put out the blaze.
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Fetton
Walneboro
J— Little
Jon Greer Coleman
Joe Coleman
Drese
Free rides offered for water department workers debated
The Georgin Trailway and Electric Company faced a heated discussion on providing free transportation for water department inspectors and meter readers. A committee, including George Argard, Wikle, and Hernhardt, was formed to seek a solution, possibly mirroring the free rides for police and firemen, with an inching petition to install a water meter machine on Mormand Avenue.
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Water Commission
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Georgin ‘Trailway and Electric Company
George Argard
Charing Wikle
Charien Hernhardt
Inglan Binch Water Mbin
Mormand Avenue
Fuclid
Ponca da Leon
Contractor Under Arrest in Macon Georgia May Day Scene
Macon Georgia May 7 Special Obert D Christian a prominent contractor was taken into custody in Americas tonight charged with evading a United States court in Asheville North Carolina where he was to plead to an indictment. Deputy Marshal Murry of Atlanta brought him to Macon and bond was sought as he faced next Monday’s appearance. He was previously indicted with other contractors on a road project from Talulah Falls into Tennessee employing hundreds of hands. Christian, well known in Macon, was held on a $2000 bond which was forfeited after he failed to appear.
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Obert D. Christian
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Marsnat Murry
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Picnic Day for Schools in Macon Marks May Fun
May 7 in Macon Ga was the first public school picnic day of the spring with thousands of children enjoying the event. Several large Sunday schools joined in the outing with hundreds of youngsters on the grounds and buses ready for a day of recreation.
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Two Women Thrown From Buggy in Macon Runaway
May 7 Macon Georgia Mrs Fi f Douglass wife of First Presbyterian pastor and Miss Gertrude Benton were thrown from a buggy when a runaway on Hardeman avenue frightened the horse. Mrs Douglass was painfully injured as the buggy broke apart. Bias Benson scraped. The horse dashed into a dray and the buggy collapsed with the women injured.
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Hardeman Avenue
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Bias Benson
Making Georgia Hen a Business Proposition
In this editorial noted from Georgia poultry circles, owners are blamed for neglecting hens and education is urged to boost ownership. Local shows, not large expositions, spur farmer investment, leading to better care, increased egg production, and regional markets benefiting consumers and producers alike, with Atlanta shown as a missed hub.
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Plans to Reorganize The Atlanta and Atlantic Rail Plan
Large holders in the East invite all interested to join a movement to reorganize and rehabilitate the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic and related properties from receivership. A prominent committee led by Frederick Aver and Samuel Carr Towetaintn includes John J. Waterpury of Manhattan Trust and Fawnt & Martin. The goal is a fair plan, with protective agreements and prompt stockholder reports, to secure resources and operate successfully.
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Frederick Aver
Samuel Carr
Arse Intereseta Sintheas Companier
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Heaton
John J. Waterpury
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Fawnt & Martan
Farmsee Loan and Truat Company
New Week
Strong & Cadwider
Fledy Richardson
Herrick & Neave. Com
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Birmingham Construction Co
Birmingham and
Atlantic Fiathrad Company
Crorais Terminal Company
Alabama Terminal Railroad Company
Fitzgerald, Ocitla and Brownton
Brunswick Bteamship Company
Birmingham Coal and Fran Company
the Oxlethorpe Company
Terminal and Railway Byncticate
Governor Smith in dispute over porches and postage rates
Lawrenceville article notes Governor Smith clashing with the prison commission over farm porches and railroad rates with Guyt McLendon chairing the railroad panel, while a financial quarrel with Treasurer Park over postage charges is mentioned, signaling pre dog days tensions.
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Immigrants Treated Property Birmingham May 7
Testimony from TL Guarino editor of El Pensiero Libero and sponsor of the Italian colony in Birmingham described immigrant treatment in the Birmingham district. Assisted by Congressman Turnett and Sen Bennett, with Attorney Elder and immigration commission stenographer, witnesses including Quatino testified about Alabama and Mississippi cases.
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el Pensiero Libero
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John L. Turnett
Alabama
JS Bennett
New York
John Clifton Elder
Ennarcasional Immigration Commission
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Weet Point Herald Critique Reversal Over Inauguration
In a rare turn the paper backs Jon Brown amid claims of pompous displays and liquor motifs at inaugurations. The writer admits voting against Hoke Smith and expresses disappointment, now acknowledging Brown’s potential to lead a new order.
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Jon Brown
Brown
Jos Brown
Hoke Smith
Tourists' Ways With Monuments Revealed in Heritage Study
A fragmented report notes tourist interest in monuments varies by nationality and language. The document hints at travelers seeking carvings and statues tied to local heritage, with emphasis on how sites and statues reflect cultural identity.
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