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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1910
Page
26
A historical claim urges immediate use of Hood’s Sarsaparilla to cure spring fatigue and skin eruptions, portraying impure blood as cause and asserting the remedy provides new life and courage without delay.
Cordele hosts the tenth annual Georgia Baptist Young People's Union convention from June 21 to 23 with about five hundred delegates expected. Washington and Atlanta leaders outline a full program including devotional sessions, discussions, and workshops. The event opens June 20 at Cordele Baptist Church with welcome addresses and committee announcements.
New Orleans on May 14 sent a mayoral committee to Washington to lobby for the International Exposition tied to the Panama Canal’s completion. A second large committee led by Governor Sanders will travel later and attend the May 28 congressional session on the matter.
President Taft met with a large bloc of western Republican senators and key eastern leaders to align on administration goals. They agreed on railroad, anti injunction, public land withdrawal, and statehood measures while promising to block filibusters and time killing amendments.
W P Persons of Monroe county died at his Strouds home near Juliette at 66 years old leaving a widow and several children. Mrs M B Rice of Flowery Branch died at her home from pneumonia and is survived by her husband two sons two daughters two sisters and another sister in Atlanta.
New York report notes rumors of a Murphys Conners peace pact after encuentros with Charles F Mur phy of Tamman Hall. State Democratic committee meeting expected in June may reveal a successor for Con ners state chair. John A Dix of Albany rumored as candidate. Also mentions Jersey cattle sale by T Cooper & Sons on May 30 with Lipes attending and prized stock Oxford Noble of St Helier and Lady Viola in the lineup.
This Washington piece surveys Richard Ballinger before Congress who defends a spotless record while clashing with critics Gravis Garfield and Pinchot. It notes his temper, evasive answers, and insistence on nonmilitant service amid pressure from a hostile cross examination.
Albany May 14 special. The Albany Artesian Ice Company plans to transfer its two factories to the Atlantic Ice and Coal Corporation of Atlanta. Ernest Wooding of Atlanta and N M Block of Macon have been in Albany handling the deal, which should close before June begins. The company operates the largest ice plant in southwestern Georgia with extensive storage for fruit car icing.
Representative Livingston replies to William Ichley Howard saying he cannot commit to joint debates until Congress adjournment is known. He plans to speak in parts of the fifth district after returning home and will reassess after adjournment. He notes pending appropriation bills and that timing hinges on adjournment and the primary schedule.
The survey traces life insurance progress from medieval mutual funds to modern grand totals. In 1904 thirty five New York legal reserve firms held in force over thirteen billion dollars in policies, surpassing three times national bank capital and far above 1908 money in circulation.
A fierce confrontation between W R Hearst and New York Mayor Gaynor escalates over a voucher for 48000 dollars tied to Daniel Cohalan. Gaynor accuses forgery and public-record falsification, seeking grand jury action. Hearst counters with further allegations and prints. The dispute has national political reverberations and may invite court intervention.
A 1908 snapshot details life insurance growth with 35 companies holding 23.9 million policies covering at least 8.09 million people, implying about 22 million Americans linked to life insurance. It contrasts total corporate income with coal and iron ore values and touches on political scandal chatter and a parlor tale from the New York Telegraph.
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