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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1908
Page
11
A mosaic of prescient and sensational notes touches on Min Gunness and Holmes, Jeff Davis boxing, a presidential question, and Wall Street’s mood. Mentions include the Indian novelists, the Brownsville brigade, and campaign chatter about governors and vice presidents.
A federal grand jury in New York investigates the New York Cotton Exchange and its members over gambling and deceptive practices. Officials warn the case may reveal needed legal remedies to curb exploitation of producers and market manipulation.
The Methodist Episcopal Church South conference in Atlanta heard Rev Dr James W Lee commend southern educational effort. He warned Harvard Yale and others have far more money while southern colleges receive little support, urging practical education to accompany academics and to build a model system aligning heart mind and hand.
Milledgeville Georgia clergyman Rev D W Brannen criticizes the state reformatory, calling it inefficient and harmful. He argues there is no education or proper discipline, likening it to a juvenile prison farm that breeds criminals. He urges legislative action to rehabilitate the institution.
An article argues that disease control hinges on universal cleanliness and persistent sanitation. It cites The New York Times on eliminating kitchen refuse, screening food, and locking drains, stressing that health costs rise when neighbors neglect cleanliness and a citywide steady effort is needed year round.
A patchwork of verse and prose evokes longing for a Georgia childhood and a little town. Narratives touch on shadows, heaven, and memory, with lines about boyhood lanes, harbor dreams, and distant travels. The piece blends folk verses, local dialect, and nostalgic reflections on life and goodbye.
Cuthbert public school closes with pupil entertainment after exams. Andrew Temple College begins Friday with graduation, elocution, and class day events. Dr Richard Wilkinson of Augusta to preach. trustees meet. reception. graduation exercises to follow with literary and baccalaureate addresses. Large crowd expected for a prosperous year under Dr Meione. Adjacent Batenton academy commencement runs 21st to 27th, marking Professor Wrights departure to county superintendent. honors go to Miss Jesse Prince, Richard Holt, Miss Stella Wice, and Bisa Angle Little.
Morris Benjamin of Atlanta Machine Works presses The Constitution for more fire water pressure while General Manager Park Woodward of the waterworks replies. The dispute centers on pump capacity flow rates and the effect of pressure on firefighting, with figures cited on main leaks and engine capability.
A three week revival at the Methodist church in Tifton draws large crowds with Rev T M Chiatan of Quitman preaching daily alongside Rev J M Gienn. B W Milam of Chicago leads singing and Miss Claribelle Waikes of Quitman assists with anointing. Nearly two hundred new members profess faith and many notable conversions are seen as crowds fill services.
The closing session at Mitchell House elected Professor BS Persona of Macon as president. J Montgomery Jr of Thomasville became first vice president, Thad Rice of Greenspere second vice president, How Head of Macon third vice president, and Max Morris of Macon with J Shuptrine of Savannah as secretary and treasurer. Albany Athens and Macon invited for next year with Macon awarded the host city after spirited discussion.
Tom Watson offers a long letter to The Jeffersonian detailing why he will not support Hoke Smith for governor. He describes prior alliances, accusations of political betrayal, and concerns over railroad costs, university trustees, and the early primary. He argues Smith aims to centralize power in four big cities controlled by corporations and liquor interests.
We the undersigned deny authorizing the signing of our names to a report on Hoke Smith. Clinch county residents say they will vote for Joseph M. Brown and oppose the signed document. Signatories include Jackson Corbett James Corbet Avevie Gn in May.
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