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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1909
Page
5
A fragmented 1809 publication fragment details subscription notices for The Constitution, with advertising managers and New York distribution points. It comments on tariffs, politicians, and public figures, noting humor in Roosevelt, Depew, and Wrights, alongside regional bids and rail-like logistics.
The northern Georgia counties are urged to mobilize for rapid road-building to match south Georgia. The Constitution backs state funded routes from Atlanta to Chattanooga and other corridors, with Albany Fitzgerald Savannah offering funds through the Good Roads Contest. Leaders are urged to organize, cooperate, and act now or risk falling behind.
The Lowell Courier-Citizen notes a shift in railroads and other public utilities toward consideration and dialogue with the public. Corporations accept balanced rights, while the public protects investments and seeks a square deal. The piece views an emerging era of mutual respect as good for commerce and society.
A critique of the Bloody Shirt era as ridicule replaces reverence. Rep Hollingsworth of Ohio prompts sharp taunts over Jefferson Davis engraving on a battleship service medal. House floor moment ends with party laughter as he tries to explain, marking a waning era of bloody shirt politics.
A rustic poem titled A Boy's Spring Poem evokes May in Georgia with childhood scenes of river dangers and nature. It blends names and regional dialects, referencing May, spring weather, a riverbank, a boy swallowed by a gator, and life’s fleeting growth amid the outdoors. The piece celebrates youth, spring, and departure from winter into the field and river.
Savannah merchants face verdict and sentence described as a broad disappointment amid claims the government overreached. Lawyers note insufficient evidence on three charges aimed at harming rivals and praise the defendants for continued bank and customer confidence. The piece calls for Sherman Act amendments and cites Justice Kim’s views on legal uncertainty.
An article reviews how life insurance helps settle estates under inheritance taxes now widespread across states. It notes rising state laws, potential national reform, and the practice of using insurance to cover taxes and winding up costs while preserving heirs’ inheritance.
Hezekiah Blix writes to the city health department asking what material qualifies as a receptacle under the new sanitation law effective June 1. He argues a nonwood nonmetal container might meet the requirement and seeks plain guidance to avoid violating the ordinance or incurring penalties. The letter is expected to be reviewed by the board of health.
A large crowd gathered at Trinity church to honor the late Bishop Charles B Galloway of Jackson Mississippi. The service featured prominent speakers including Dr Joel T Daves and A G Candler who lauded his devotion, eloquence, and Christlike humility. Tears and mourning marked the ceremony as attendees from various denominations and Atlanta’s Methodist churches joined in tribute.
Partly cloudy conditions with clearing skies. Light to fresh winds from the south mark an improving weather pattern after recent storm activity.
The Gopher voices support for the Road Reader proposition in Georgia describing it as vital for lifting cars and industry. He expresses optimism about rainfall impact on Boston and Detroit and hopes farmers will benefit from better cotton hauling and food opportunities as the campaign begins.
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