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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1909
Page
15
A clipping from The Constitution of October 27 1909 surveys the political climate during an election year. It mocks campaign oratory and party tactics, references Taft Roosevelt Bryan Hearst and Cannon, and notes humorous asides about ministers and mobs. It mentions the Richmond Times Dispatch hepatitis jail and the Peary Arctic Club, weaving satire with current figures and events.
Richardson Edmonds of The Manufacturers' Record urges the South to emulate western boosterism and develop an "Atlanta spirit." He faults railroads and locals for emigration to the West, urges sectional self-promotion, and notes Atlanta's $300,000 publicity outlay as a model to double Southern wealth over a decade.
State Treasurer J Pope Brown presents a revised surplus figure of 2 056 503 19 dollars amid doubts about accuracy. Readers are urged to await December results and a full detailed statement, as figures and sources remain unverified and the fiscal outlook remains debated.
An analysis argues mills face no lasting crisis as cotton prices rise. It notes high current raw material costs compared with yesterday’s goods prices, shows losses in Manchester area mills, and warns stocks must be exhausted before prices rebalance. The piece urges patience until markets adjust with rising cotton prices.
A garbled Georgia themed montage features a lively mix of songs and verses. It references suffragette meetings, old Christmas memories, and rural life with musicians picking banjo and fiddle. The piece blends humor, patriotism, and regional atmosphere across scenes and eras.
A local column defends University of Georgia students and faculty from exaggerated hook worm claims. It notes few cases among students, praises Dean Snelling and chemist Wells for prior exams, and argues against public alarm or unnecessary treatment. The article records Chancellor David Barrow acknowledging Athens on October 25.
The Kentucky Society of Atlanta will hold a dinner at the Piedmont Driving Club next Tuesday night November 2. Members, native Kentuckians and their husbands and wives, and former residents of the Bluegrass State are invited to attend. President W. W Galnes, Vice President Stockdell, Treasurer S L Rhorer, and Secretary Mrs Conwalls preside. Those attending should contact W O Warfield, executive committee chair, by Saturday. Several hundred Kentuckians in the city are sought to gather for a social occasion.
Taronia Ga October 26 Special In a primary today for mayor Dr T B Bonner was elected over rival candidates by a majority of ten amid notable interest. W Os Halex and J R Maulding were chosen as council members to fill vacancies that will take effect January 1.
Ozone is praised as a strong water purifier with potential to replace costly filtration in some settings. Professor Soper finds Croton water not fully sterilized by ozone, though odors are removed. Professor Geddes cites ozone reducing plant costs. A Baltimore ozone plant to treat 10,000,000 gallons daily is near operation, with use reported in Europe at Nice Weires and elsewhere.
Fulton County reports a surplus of over 1,000 dollars in the treasury, a rare eight year span without borrowing for operating expenses. The grand jury review covers audits of County Treasurer Culberson, Collector Stewart, and Superintendent Brittain for 1908 to 1909, showing funds available and reduced school and county debts, with a net operating balance and no need to borrow before next taxes.
In Lexington on October 26 seventy five thousand pounds of bacon owned by A Simpso Grant were protected by state militia after he sought aid from Governor Willson. A detachment from Cynthiana was sent to Grant county to aid the shipment amid rumored threats from night riders who exchanged shots with soldiers in Mason railroad yards. Simpson plans to sell the tobacco at local independent breaks.
Athens October 26 The military league shows its split as it rejects the king and the chamber's decree to accept the princes voluntary resignations The premier tried a compromise but the league refused and the princes were dismissed from the army as announced in the gazette.
Judge Ta Roembe granted a reorganization order for Seaboard Air Line Railway directing all receivers indebtedness be called for payment by November 4. The company property and business in the charge of receiver Warfield D UL Withs and EF Duncan be turned over to the cur tac at midnight November 4.
A young Negro workman at Empire Woolen Mills on Grant Street was caught in machinery and ground to death yesterday afternoon. Witnesses heard his screams as his arms and body were badly bruised and his head torn open. Death came almost instantly before he could be extricated.
Fire alarm alarmed the Seventeenth Infantry at Fort McPherson near Atlanta yesterday afternoon around 4:49. Company F quarters were threatened as flames spread from attic to porch and roof. Fire crews, led by Captain Adolph Huguet, battled three water streams from post hydrants, tearing shingles and crawling onto the roof to douse the blaze. Damage estimated at 1000 dollars. Likely origin traced to defective electrical wiring.
In Jacksonville on October 26 a special election approved a $1,000,000 bond issue to fund road construction. The funds are intended to improve county roads and connect with existing routes. Local officials announced the measure passed in the county vote.
New York October 26 The directors of United States Steel Corporation declared a quarterly dividend of 1 percent on common stock an increase of 1 4 percent over the prior quarter The new dividend of 134 percent was set for the quarter ending September 30 Total earnings reported were 3 240 907 The directors statement cited net earnings for the steel port in the quarter ending September 30 at 30 855 018.
A man arranged a $12,200 expenditure for his funeral with a brass band of 46 pieces preceding the hearse. He left a signed statement requesting the funds be spent on his funeral, while mentioning his estranged wife and a church collecting hundreds of dollars for masses.
Newcastle October 26 Poree Paern alleged leader of a Black Hand organization and convicted of the murder of State game warden Sele Houh near age was hanged on the gallows Racenaald T not were Sele Houk today. Gentlemen killed ot not see anyone but him and There no piss can rf a8 person parden ser bods and eaped to go fie dens ft onow Gandby
Georgia and Florida rail officials plan a new service around mid November to revive the Wadasta Hpapress. Local partners including the chamber of commerce support the move to provide a through train to the community, with the aim of restoring regular passenger operation.
R M Redding appointed general manager of the Macon Gas Light and Fuel Company after previously serving as superintendent of the New Orleans gas light plant. He earlier taught chemistry at Indiana University and held an interest in the Macon gas works. Blinn moves to Evansville Indiana but remains partially tied to Macon.
Arthur E Heinze and his brother F L Augustus Heinze faced potential prison time in a New York copper firm case. Judge Ward granted a stay of execution and released Heinze on 26000 bail as an application for a writ of certiorari was pursued.
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