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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1909
Page
9
The notice lists subscription rates and distribution details for The Constitution, mentions its Washington and New York bureaus, and notes travel representatives and sales points. It also includes a long, satirical review of contemporary politics with references to Taft, Bryan, Cook, Peary, and other figures.
A dramatic appeal to Atlanta residents urges support for a December 15 bond vote of 3 million dollars to fund sanitary, water, school, and hospital improvements. The piece stresses city prestige, rising taxes without bonds, and equitable distribution of work across all neighborhoods, framing the vote as a civic duty.
The Constitution highlights Georgia peach growers whose one year old association, under Manager I M Fleming, marketed last season's short crop as well as or better than the prior bumper season. The piece credits The Constitution for launching a nationwide movement that organized producers and spurred planned expansion to bring Georgia peaches to major markets nationwide.
The writer argues the forthcoming census will be the most exhaustive and accurate in history, aided by college professors physicians lawyers and statisticians. Emphasis falls on industrial and agricultural stats as organizations unite to ensure a complete farm and factory survey for reliable data to guide future plans.
Fragmented poem collage on calamity in Georgia and autumn visions. References include cyclone ruin, prophets and parsons, returning to Georgia, cars racing through towns, and an old man directing a boy to cut autumn trees for firewood. The piece blends rural life, poetry excerpts, and nostalgic scenes into a single city newspaper card.
President Taft’s dining plan faces limits as Captain Archie Butt edits meals for the presidential tour. Critics argue hospitality lies in the spirit, not extravagant dishes, noting simplicity can still honor guests. The piece contends a humane approach to eating reflects national interest and gracious conduct.
Letters discuss the fate of the Eskimo boy Peary exhibited for money who was set adrift in New York, the Humane Society finding him, and Peary's refusal to take him back. Other notes credit T B Felder in a supreme court victory and defend sharing credit with partners, plus a letter urging repainting Atlanta road nameboards and a light joke about marriage views.
The piece argues that the federal decennial census can be a constructive administrative tool under President Tatti. It notes the president’s repeated claims that politics will not influence the census and his clear intent to carry out the process impartially.
In the Stegall contempt case Judge A W Fite of the Cherokee circuit is summoned to testify before federal Judge Newman. A subpoena issued by the district court clerk follows orders from Judge Newman as the courtroom hears testimony from Gauger Stegall and Sheriff Thurman about Tren ton conditions and related questions posed by Assistant District Attorney Henley and Attorney General Hart.
In Rome on October 4 a plum tree in Councilman S. B. Chambers yard shed rain drops despite clear skies. Residents reported moisture falling from the branches as crowds gathered, with one observer claiming to see snowlike flakes. The unusual phenomenon drew many curious onlookers.
Rome Georgia October 4 special. President J N King of the Manufacturers and Merchants Association has appointed seven delegates to represent Rome at the Mississippi to Atlantic Inland Waterway Association convention in Jacksonville Florida on November 15 and 16. Delegates are J A Romanville Julian Cumming R J Ragen A S Harvey A L Harper L Bowle and Carey J ing
The United States circuit court of appeals sat in New Orleans with Justices Pardee Shelby and Foster. The session considered bankruptcy cases from Newnan and disputes involving JOE Orr Shoe Company and John Deere Flow Company. The pivotal decision reversed the district court ruling in the Finks estate matter. Two Western Union Telegraph Company cases against William A Wright will be heard, contesting state assessments.
The Georgia Fruit Exchange executive committee in Atlanta reported improved results after forming a cooperative to market peaches. With a short, average crop, growers saw better financial returns by shipping directly to markets in Chicago, New York, and Philadelphia, reducing reliance on commission merchants. Members voted to extend membership to three years as the group tightens its organization, part of a broader national trend of farmer cooperatives aiming for steadier returns.
The Mighty Nang Shows faced an attachment in Washington Georgia after a claim of $560 alleged robbery by a member of the troupe. Sheriff served papers on President Ernest Haag and Treasurer Frank Maguire, who announced plans to sue Attorneys Colley and Edmonds for $5,000 each for injuries to the company and possible postponement of engagements.
In Albany Ga a special superior court convened with Judge Frank Para presiding over a light docket. Temperance activists from the Woman's Christian Temperance Union expect to press for grand jury action on alleged violations of prohibition. Rumors say a delegation may seek a hear ing, while critics warn of persistent noisome activity during the term.
Wallace Presbyterian church hosts a series of evangelistic services led by Rev. J O Keith. Daily topics include Naaman the Leper God Seeking Man and other moral and spiritual themes with evening services at 7 pm and a Sunday program ending with a men’s service and a closing message.
Judge Newman presided as the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia opened its October term. The grand jury, called to session, is chaired by foreman T. Faiing. Proceedings covered internal revenue, postal, and counterfeiting cases, with several moonshine and distillery cases tried but none of major importance.
Albany Georgia hosts the National Nut Growers Association fourth annual convention with broad national participation. Georgia provides the largest delegation while strong west and Pacific slope contingents attend. The event underscores the pecan industry’s rapid growth and Albany’s proximity to the world’s largest pecan groves within 76 miles.
Secretary of War J M Dickinson arrived from Washington to be at the bedside of his eldest son Overton Dickinson who is dangerously ill with heart failure Mrs Dickinson joined him from Seattle The son is reported improving rapidly as the family receives support in Tennessee October 4
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