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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1908
Page
9
A rambled survey of political figures and notions critiques tariff battles and prosperity optimism. It notes Taft’s Atlanta travels, Roosevelt credit talk, Cannon’s tariff stance, Rockefeller and Carnegie delegations, and global reactions. The piece blends satire with policy chatter.
The piece urges universal support for Taft and the new administration to restore commercial confidence after Roosevelt era denunciations. It cites William Randolph Hearst praising Taft, argues the nation needs unity, and warns against persistent, unwarranted denunciation that harms capital and production. It emphasizes honesty, reform, and a swift return to stable economic confidence.
The president, in a Constitution inspired reply, rebukes religious intolerance used in politics. He cites key figures and asserts church state separation, praising Taft’s fiber and calling for unity across Jewish Gentile Catholic and Protestant lines. Bryan and his committee avoided religious framing in the campaign.
The Georgia railroad commission should issue official orders rather than issue cards. The rail system lacks timely passenger and mail connections and current services are often patched by the railroads themselves. An order forcing through trains to meet promised connections would improve service and reduce delays.
A critical appeal urges the railway commission to provide tangible public benefits such as reliable passenger and mail connections rather than issuing numerous ceremonial cards. If unable to fulfill this duty, the commission should resign and allow a body that can establish regular services to serve the people.
A Constitution correspondent denounces dirty streets across Atlanta, calling them eye soars and health hazards. He cites leaves, paper, and dust, claiming neglect by city officials while suggesting citizen efforts to water and dust-proof streets are blocked by fees from the water board.
A fragmented Georgia column mixes moonshine era humor with election memories. It quotes a moonshiner’s disdain for voting, recalls old-time hardships, and dismisses political hope through folk voices and seasonal verses.
Typhoid fever forces students to leave Winthrop College and State Institution for Women at Rock Hill. The State Board of Health and college trustees will hold a joint session in Rock Hill to decide on the sit yaton. Several students have returned home as health measures are considered.
In a long letter dated November 9 1908 Atlanta resident laments dirty streets on Peachtree and Walton streets. He urges city officials to hire sweepers and water sprinklers to reduce dust and health risks, suggesting continuous work by street crews. He praises editor Lewis Green’s cartoon and Sunday editorial.
Fr G Routzahn in charge of the traveling exhibit of the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis spoke in Atlanta to the Atlanta Anti-Tuberculosis Association and others. He said Atlanta may secure the exhibit soon, with local costs about 400 dollars. The talk covered pen air treatment and education, and committees were formed with the Woman's Club and other bodies to bring the exhibit to the city.
A special council committee on street conditions heard about 35 letters of complaints yesterday. Lawton Street residents push paving despite county plans for April or May. Haynes Street issues involve widening and paving promised by the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic railroad. The committee will visit each complained street and report recommendations to council.
The Fitzgerald Ocilla and Broxton railroad receives praise from Railroad Commissioner Lan gon and President McFadden for improved track condition. Inspectors report better crossties ballast rails and bridges, amid a push for fair treatment and possible new rail expansions with convict labor. A nine member commission to study extending the Western and Atlantic railroad to the sea was named, with meetings set in Atlanta. The state book adoption commission also met to review textbooks for common schools, with Pound, Smith, Hart, Wright, and Cook attending and plans to solicit bids if current texts prove unsatisfactory.
Dr W J Blalock through Porrest & George Adell buys from Walker Inman estate held by receivers the house and lot at No 28 Wellston Street 230 feet west of Ivy Street on the north side of Houston for 620000. The lot faces east on Houston and runs back ten feet to an alley.
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