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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1908
Page
9
A string of humorous quips and opinions targets figures like Taft Bryan Folk and Cannon, with jibes about Prohibition, elections, and politics. The fragmentary items reference streetcars in Cleveland, May and December weather, and debates over power and influence in Washington.
A single session of the 60th Congress is reported to have appropriated 1.926 billion dollars, the largest in history, with deficits and new debt looming as 1907-09 expenses deplete the treasury. Critics blame lavish spending, colonial policy, and rising military costs, warning that tariff revision may be delayed and taxes increase to cover the bills.
Georgia counties in the seventh district plan a convention in Rome next Monday to challenge the state executive committee’s new primary rule. They warn that centralized power threatens county representation and predict losses in convention votes as the reform tightens political control. The ninth district already met in Gainesville in a strong protest, signaling coordinated resistance to the impending changes.
Governor J. Sanders of Louisiana delivers a reform minded inaugural message urging action on prohibition and local option clashes, gambling suppression, lobbying eradication, factory tax exemptions, and interracial ban on couplings, with strong support for constructive reform. The piece contrasts this with Fighting Bob Evans, debating naval build ups versus education funding and federal aid.
Letter writers critique Governor Smith and Joe Brown during the Georgia campaign. They accuse Smith of flip flopping on prohibition and disfranchisement while arguing Brown’s alignment with prohibition and anti negro vote strategies. The writer urges focus on immigration taxes pensions crops and railroad policy.
Rev D W Brannen defends reformatories in Milledgeville criticizing conditions as a state issue. He seeks amendments to remove prison control, expand capacity, build facilities, and form a reform association to offer chances for unruly youths. He clarifies remarks on white and Black boys and stresses discipline limits and the need for education and proper schooling.
The Macon Telegraph discusses a campaign document termed a social equality circular spread in Brooks County. Thomas E. Watson denounces the circular as deceitful, recounting his past populist Democrat cooperation plan to disfranchise Black voters and crediting Hoke Smith with political maneuvering.
A May 18 1908 letter from Marietta Georgia neighbors declares Joseph M Brown a gentleman of the highest type. They cite his seventeen years in the community his charitable giving including 3600 to Marietta Baptist church and his solid morals and conservative governance stance. Signed by company presidents and business leaders urging favorable consideration of his gubernatorial candidacy.
A 1908 Americus letter condemns Hoke Smith for tactics against opponents at The Atlanta Journal and defends Joseph M. Brown as a steadfast prohibitionist. The writer argues prohibition not the campaign issue, calls for prosperity over anti minority agitation, and notes dated political rhetoric and a casual unrelated remark about bananas turning yellow.
Kirkwood Land Company sold for 500000 dollars to a syndicate led by Asa G. Candler Preston S Arkwright and Forrest and George Adair. The 1492 acre tract includes Druid Hills and runs northeast of the city from Ponce de Leon and Moreland to the WilHame Mill road. Plans call for gas water boulevards streetcar extension and immediate development of the properties with lots on the market.
The Colquitt Home on Euclid avenue in Inman Park was sold yesterday for $20,000. Purchasers were Walker Giffen and Paul Goldsmith, with Joseph Walker handling the sale. Once governor A H Colquitt’s residence, the property is described as an ideal city site near the Inman Park crossroads and slated for subdivision into large residence lots.
Washington May report indicates no currency legislation likely this session as conferees struggle to resolve the Aldrich-Vreeland bill. Senate committee faced protests from banks and merchants over asset notes through clearing houses. Aldrich Hale and Allison doubt the bill’s merit while noting House opposition, with little time left.
May 19 report from Tarrytown says John D Rockefeller will spend $2,000 to replace an ice box with a full height unit to end two feet of wasted space above it. Workmen began immediately after Rockefeller noted the unused space and directed bullders to install a ceiling‑to‑box solution.
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