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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1907
Page
9
A collage of satirical notes on Taft prohibition campaigns railroad funding and civic debates. Mentions Auburn Georgia Chicago Milwaukee Milwaukee Sousa Patterson Aunt Remus Roosevelt and Watson with musings on Congress economy tariffs and a looming election cycle.
A tribute to Dr. Robert David Spalding lauds his life in Atlanta as a model of honesty, integrity, and service. The article recalls his thirty five years in the city, his roles on the local school board and in business, and his devout Christian faith guiding his daily life and preparedness for death. It also notes Georgia’s sound banks and warns against hoarding cash, urging trust in state financial institutions.
A Kansas to Georgia optimism letter notes record bank deposits of 465 million dollars in Kansas and market-ready farm outputs worth over 200 million, with strong demand for crops at good prices. It asserts Georgia shows similar prosperity, with rising bank deposits, more new banks, and high cotton prices supporting confident growth prospects for farmers and merchants.
The New York Herald reports white paper costs have surged, forcing dailies across the U S and Canada to raise subscription and sale prices as papers absorb higher paper, labor, and production costs. Publishers face shrinking income from readers, relying on advertising for maintenance. Sousa remains under care in Chicago after prop marine poisoning incident with a calm prognosis and extended stay expected.
Naples reports a kidnapping of Marqus Guiseppe Clot, cousin of King Victor Emmanuel, after he was tortured for $560. Captors released him and investigators found the organizer is a local policeman. The arrestee confessed under pressure.
The state Comptroller General reports an increase of 32,725,985 in state taxable values after counting 145 counties. The statement lists 211,085 white polls and 116,041 colored polls, with 1,041 white and 4,143 colored defaulters. It details professions, land, and property values, totaling 575,978,707 in all property and projected taxes of 3,268,294.3 cents.
The Georgia Railroad Commission under Chairman McLendon will conduct a statewide tour in February to inspect rail lines and depot facilities. Officials will gather public input on track and depot improvements and await reports on the Central of Georgia and the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic lines already surveyed by track experts.
The page reports a clear and cold Saturday for Atlantans with temperatures near freezing after a rainy Friday and a lingering cold, dry spell. It notes yesterday's damp Thanksgiving mood, a clearing noon sun, and a shift to a colder, sunny day. Attention shifts from football to golf at East Lake as November ends as a poor month compared to October.
Georgia railroad commission meets to hear complaints against Atlanta Terminal Company over alleged preferential treatment for Atlanta Baggage and Cab Company. Officials contend terminal rules create a monopoly. hearings proceed with attorneys for both sides and witnesses noting baggage handling concerns.
Secretary of State Phil Cook faces over 300 un docketed corporate registrations with daily adds and many dated October 31. Gov ernor approves prison commission’s blind tiger revisions. Minnie Rumsey and V R Varnadoe receive adjusted sentences. Reward offered for Ilotland in a 1902 murder case. Comptroller Wright sends tax notices. total state levy $1.855 million with deadlines and possible executions.
Georgia Railroad Counsel Major Joseph B. Cumming visited the state capitol during a Supreme Court term. He stopped at the governor and attorney general offices for social greetings, then proceeded to the court, where he argued cases. He did not accept the commission invitation to take a chair, though chairs were available if he attended.
Victoria reports November 29 that advices from Japan say several Japanese newspapers urge cutting armament expenditures as it is more costly than the country can bear.
Literary notices survey SIN AND SOCIETY by Edward A. Hoss and a slate of contemporary titles. Reviews discuss social crime, modernity, and moral critique, praising Roosevelt’s intro and critiquing melodrama while noting Gibson parodies, Vers de Societe, American Indian fairy tales, Lanier’s hymns, and other popular works with sharp, period tone.
Amgueta Georgia November 20 A negro brakeman on the Georgia railroad was instantly killed this morning while attempting to move an electric wire near the depot by reaching out his hand. The fatal shock occurred as the wire was found in the path.
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