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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1909
Page
11
Fragmentary OCR shows a historic newspaper masthead listing The Constitution with publication days, an editor named Clark Howell, and a business manager possibly Moby Robinson. Details are incomplete but indicate a late 19th or early 20th century paper format and staff roles.
A rapid transcription of a 1909 issue lists postage rates and subscription terms for The Constitution. Details include daily and weekly options, prices for daily, Sunday, and semiweekly delivery, and special carrier rates in Atlanta. Notices to subscribers and staff credits follow, with references to distribution and offices.
The Oglethorpe Echo highlights equalizing handicaps between country and city counties in The Constitution's road contests. It urges safeguards to preserve equity as routes and spurs face varied facilities, noting Fulton and other counties' advantages and the need for an executive committee to address country county interests.
The Constitution pathfinder visit to Jackson and Butts county leads to a projected five to six thousand dollars as the chamber of commerce plans road improvements. The piece praises Jackson chamber efforts as a practical Georgia object lesson and urges broader cooperation to fix bad roads, noting shorter routes are offset by lower road quality in Butts.
In Atlanta the Presbyterian Hospital movement launches tomorrow afternoon at the Grand Opera House with evangelist George Stuart as lead speaker. He also lectures tonight and Sunday afternoon on Opportunity and Lop-Bided Folks, drawing large crowds with humor and pathos to support the hospital project.
A sensational ad note cites press dispatches claiming 2,000 healthy, well-to-do bachelors in the Inland Empire seek wives. The piece imagines rushes from New England and the Pacific slope as men, described as good-hearted and capable of real love, prepare for a rapid settlement and marriage boom in the far northwest.
Georgia farmers increasingly plant wheat and oats this year due to favorable prices and home supplies. This shift risks reducing cotton acreage, despite mixed reports on overall rows. Some sections, notably north Georgia, show actual acreage cuts amid adverse planting weather earlier.
Infants came and with them continued rains hampering cotton development. The wet period has delayed growth by two to three weeks and brought an abundance of insects, checking progress. Favorable conditions later may recover the crop, but the setback likely affects ultimate yield.
A compact collection of poetry fragments and humorous anecdotes noting Helen and her family, reflections on aging, and a short prose aside about Mark Twain and book value. Includes lines about shadows, life’s passage, and a Dalton Daily Aggus verse. The piece blends sentimental verse with clipped jokes and local newspaper quips.
Letters from readers urge delaying the 1910 United Confederate Veterans reunion until July to avoid crop planting conflicts for farmers. One writer from Company G Eleventh Alabama argues for scheduling mid July in future years to maximize veteran attendance. Additional discussion includes observations on southern education and leadership from an Arkansas university critic, advocating enhanced agricultural and industrial training alongside existing institutions.
Reverend D C Boggs, moderator of the Presbyterian General Assembly, was named secretary of a new committee on schools and colleges. The post involves visiting presbyteries and gathering funds for the establishment. Boggs will be based in Atlanta with headquarters possibly under Mr Paine's direction as the bill's fate hinges on quorum in the legislature and potential amendments to the Foraker act.
Decatur Ga May 23 Special The first through Georgia railroad train since Saturday stirred intense local awe as it rolled into town on a normal election day. Crowds at the depot stared in wonder while three passengers chose not to continue, and a newsroom crew was briefly denied passage further. The three-mile journey from Inman Park to Decatur drew cheers and panic alike as the pioneer engine’s roar rattled windows and spooked livestock. The mail car carried clerks and officials, with Conductor Hubbard denying ride to one newspaper man. The event ended with a lively ride recap in Atlanata, as residents recalled trains once regular on the line.
Comptroller General W A Wright sues Durham Coal and Gake Company of Chattanooga, Walker County Georgia, over 1240 dollars for convict labor hired to cook for state guards during a quarter. Company owed over 11,000. claims set-off for one convict cooking duties with prison commission consent. Frane disputes liability. state to enforce judgment to recover funds.
Governor Smith granted two pardons after the Prison Commission declined clemency. I Minder of Macon, convicted of murder and sentenced to life, had faced harassment during conviction and is now in present service. Henry Cohen of Hegre, convicted in Rockdale County in 1693 for murder, also received clemency restoring present service.
A geological survey report by chief geologist C Tinges to Jeveron is discussed. Ownership and control of stin- Toum land in Brexico were planted to day, with expectations of a decision on the wind and recent developments.
Dr George R K Stuart renowned lecturer and evangelist arrives in Atlanta to promote Presbyterian Hospital and Training School. He speaks tonight at Grand Opera House at 8 15 about Lop Sided Folks and Sunday afternoon at Opportunity meeting. Proceeds aid the 109000 hospital fund. Dr Wal Ringta to preside. Rev. Dr. Stuart introduction by First Presbyterian pastor.
Macon Ga May 2 Special The Wesleyan college trustees announced no action to remove sororities at the current commencement due to administration change. President Guerry’s annual report praises improvements in standards and facilities. J J Cobb of Mason named to succeed the late W R Nev and S K Belk of Atlanta joins the board along with Dr Haldt of Augusta and Co B Adams of Marion in trustee replacements.
In Macon on May 27 special notices state that Secretary Doddington will resign to pursue legal practice here. The report notes his long service and position within the judge’s court and local legal fraternity, with unnamed successors and ongoing community ties mentioned in the fragment.
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