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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1909
Page
12
Fragmentary OCR notes show a publication line referencing IE CONSTITUTION with daily and Sunday editions and names Tei Howell Rory Robinson.
A jumble of political commentary and notices from The Constitution and The Washington Herald, reflecting Taft’s presidency, party positions, and diplomacy. It references Taft’s plans in the Philippines, Roosevelt policy echoes, and criticizes various figures while noting carriage, publishing, and distribution details amid a broad editorial survey.
The Horse Show opens at the Auditorium, kicking off four night performances and a Friday mazines. The program balances utilitarian and picturesque displays with a polo match by officers of the Eleventh United States Cavalry at Fort Oglethorpe. advance sales indicate large crowds and local Atlantans receive praise for bringing the event to fruition.
A speech by President Barre advocates southern financial independence through fair cotton prices and a shift away from debt financed production. He warns that credit-based farm practices drain wealth, force reliance on external food markets, and hinder regional development, urging a rapid, universal shift to sustainable, cash-based farming.
A periodical essay argues that public opinion is shaped by emotion and demagoguery. It stresses the need for independent thinking, informed judgment, and broad civic education to curb demagogues and improve governance nationwide.
A 50 year old Sunday blue law in Pensacola restricts purchases including cigars and newspapers. The piece notes similar efforts in Connecticut and Florida port towns, arguing such enforcement breeds contempt for laws and coerces individual conscience without proof of moral benefit.
The Rev Percy Stickney Grant of New York City attacks a rat that disturbed the choir and the fashionable ladies at the Church of the Ascension Fifth Avenue and Tenth Street. The preacher’s motive for the assault on the rodent remains unclear as tribulation unfolds among the churchgoers.
For a year the Rev Percy has urged female choir members to abandon artificial hair and sing with their own natural tresses. He compelled all twenty three choristers to comply, though they lament the policy, questioning how they can sing with thinning wraps while the congregation bears to look. The piece notes the preacher's stance and the congregation's reaction.
Edgy verse and editorial humor critique small town apathy and civic duty in The Warnega Weekly Times. It lampoons residents who neglect public affairs, praises communal effort, and sketches editor’s festive banquet plans amid quirky anecdotes and satirical notices.
Louisville announces that Falls City Construction Company rejects reports of work stoppage on the Warren county Georgia courthouse. The injunction was dismissed after a hearing. contractors note no fault in their performance and that only seven citizens joined the suit alleging bid advertisement and tax levy defects. The project continued without interruption.
The railroad commission schedules hearings this week on Blue Springs Georgia railroad, Etherton Interstate Power Co stock and bond issue, Millen freight-rate grievances, Dashson Granite Co rates, Griffin Pressed Brick Co, and Seaboard sidetrack plans. Resignations of Judge Wright and Rep Beazley prompt possible successor talk. Miss Rankin named to state library board, with background shifts among officials. Cotton bale misprint prompts prison commission clarification. state farm and reformatory holdings noted alongside charter renewal for Toccoa Banking Co.
Wires will line the flaming area marking The Great White Way route from Eis and Peachtree to the Grady Monument. Canvassers Chila Essig and Jack Wilson completed Peachtree street survey to Aragon hotel yesterday. Hafiz Bran nen and Miles finish Whitehall and Marlette Mitchell plans today. Marathon races for State Fair in Macon feature Xen Christophalus, a native Greek American citizen, as head of the event.
Henry Kissell the tailor testified in police court that at about 2 am Monday he rode in a cab with two negro cabmen who attempted to rob him of $48. One choked him while another tore from his pocket. John Day admitted Kissell rode in his cab but denied the robbery. Day was held on a $500 bond for attempted robbery and sent to jail.
A Georgia supreme court dispute centers on Atlanta police recorder authority to levy 500 dollar fines and 30 days’ jail without a jury. Samuel Loeb, convicted of a prohibition violation, argues the sentence violates state and federal due process and cruel or unusual punishment provisions. The case could be certified to the supreme court or court of appeals for constitutional clarification. Princess Victoria Lu at as confirmation news from Berlin notes a royal engagement.
Wichita Kansas October 18 four men were burned to death and one fatally burned in a feed yard fire today. Thirty horses perished in the blaze as emergency crews battled the flames. Meanwhile in Quincy Illinois October 18 Mrs Maria Blake Ringieke, aged 92, a daughter of the Revolution, has died here. Her father Francie Blake arrived in America in 1775 and fought with the Continental Army.
Washington October 18 The biennial meeting of the supreme council of the Scottish Rite of Free Masonry for the southern jurisdiction opened with remarks by Sovereign Grand Commander Jamra D Richardson. He noted growth in membership and cited increases in third and second degrees awarded, totaling 36096 compared with 271% two years ago. Also present were leaders from northern jurisdiction and Canada.
Special Commissioner of Agriculture T 3B Hudson and State Entomologist HL Worsham spoke on black root disease now prevalent in the cotton section of south Georgia and on preparations to combat boll weevil when it reaches Georgia. A large audience attended, many remnant plant keepers were present and showed interest in the work.
The street committee yesterday accepted Thornton & Mayson bid to pave Marietta Street from Peachtree to Spring with wood block at 244 9 10 per square yard. Councilman W T Winn led the effort and work is to start soon.
E J Sherman a 25 year old white man pleaded guilty in superior court to bigamy after admitting he married two Atlanta women and then disappeared. He was sentenced to twelve months in the chain gang to ponder the action and was found using an alias with a second partner nearby.
A father charged with whipping a 9 year old was fined 1075 and lectured by Recorder Broyles yesterday afternoon. Neighbors testified to loud screams and the incident drew officials’ attention as the court heard the case.
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