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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1908
Page
9
A collage of loosely connected items references Indiana legislature sessions, President Taft, Roosevelt, and rail and exchange markets. Mentions Birmingham, Atlanta baseball, New York cotton exchange, and Georgia convict policy, with scattered remarks on reform, publicity stunts, and public figures.
After three conference committees, the fourth presents a unanimous report on convict: end the lease system March 21 1909. It allows public road work using convicts across counties, with surplus maintained without state burden. Compromise aims to satisfy both sides and end expensive agitation. Lawmakers urged to accept now and avert adjournment without convict legislation.
The Birmingham celebration marks the completion of the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic railroad as HM Atkinson of Anta leads the project with bold vision and steady work. The line will connect Brunswick terminals to Birmingham mines and Foundries, linking Alabama and Georgia with eastern markets and steamship routes. The piece lauds Atkinson's drive and notes the line’s expected impact on southern industrial growth.
Calvin writes the president urging investigation into social and economic conditions of farm families in Georgia. He cites figures on household furniture, livestock, and implements from 1892 to 1907, highlights mortgage and ownership gaps, and urges public action to improve farm homes and infrastructure in the state. He notes progress and disparities between white and Black households and calls for concrete steps.
The piece blends verse and obituary notices, presenting a stream of poetic lines about autumn weather and nature, interleaved with tributes to Joel Chandler Harris and other writers. It notes poems and memorials, including expressions of admiration for Madison and Chandler Harris, and references to obituary notices and literary figures across a nostalgic, autumnal frame.
The United Sacred Harp Musical Association will hold its annual convention at Dr Broughton’s Baptist tabernacle in Atlanta Friday through Sunday. Delegates from several states attend, with many local singers, as events focus on singing and association business. The piece also quotes a Roosevelt letter to Martin Calvin praising farm life uplift and civic virtue.
Comptroller General Wright moves quickly to enforce a new beer tax of 400 dollars on dealers and 500 dollars on manufacturers. A conference with Governor Auchly and Attorney General Hart followed to activate collection. The tax is expected to raise about 200000 dollars this year for the prison system. Hart believes the measure will withstand challenges despite opposition claiming unconstitutionality.
Fulton County grand jury indicted Cagle and Anderson for forgery. Alleged forged checks used bank names and signatures including James RaGray Cagle and another man. Anderson faced one count for a $950 check. dates and precise totals uncertain due to damaged text.
Several wills were proven before the Ordinary with executors and qualifiers named. Res B Wharton’s will was proved in solemn form with Mrs Haltia Wharton Moore qualified as executrix. Guthman and others were proved in solemn form with Albert Lir Gulhman qualified as executor. Judge Charles Shisedgeber oversaw the proceedings. Rosa Bowre Fansbert and Mia Addie Johnson’s wills were shown in solemn form, with Janie Velena Camp qualified as executrix.
Conavan to organize clerks of postoffice arriving in Atlanta Friday to set up a local branch before continuing to Savannah and Birmingham. The mission aims to establish the East Division of the United National Association of Pastor Clerks with Conavan as chairman.
Woodward, a mayoral candidate, launches his campaign with a public meeting slated for tonight on the second floor of the Steinner Emon hall. The gathering, initially planned as a ward representatives session, was changed to invite the broader public.
The twenty sixth annual convention of the Georgia Woman's Christian Temperance Union will be held in Albany October 1 to 4 with speakers including Dr IT D Bis president Georgia and Mrs PoC Auris of Nashville Tenn and Edith Synth Davis of Milwaukee Wasna Lov.
West Georgia Baptist churches attended the Columbus Baptist Association annual session at Mount Zion Baptist in Talbot County. About fifty Columbus Baptists traveled to the event. Dr Don Burger of Columbus served as moderator. A performer at a Toronto exhibition was fatally injured during a high wire act.
On Lyons September 1 the Lyons high tool opened with strong attendance. Addresses were delivered to Judge PW Williams chairman of the board of trustees Rev T Cobb and Prof J T Brinkley principal of the school.
The Rome public schools opened this morning with about two thousand pupils in white schools and many in the colored schools. The Dartington High School also opened for the year. Forty pupils were enrolled.
A public safety incident occurred this afternoon at the Williams Lion Candy Company restaurant where two Black women, Lizete Walker and another, were involved in a confrontation. Constantine Zehones allegedly struck Walker three times. he was arrested and taken into custody. The incident occurred amid language barrier issues and muttered Greek dialogue. both women were employees at the establishment.
The Tallapoosa Schools opened the fall term Monday under favorable conditions. The formal opening took place in the high school auditorium with students and staff in attendance as Tallapoosa begins the new school year.
Judge J T Pendleton instructed the grand jury that public sentiment cannot control the courts and urged enforcement of laws against beer related offenses. He warned against gambling houses and weapon crimes linked to near beer and stressed officials must inspect public buildings and enforce temperance statutes.
In Savannah today the suit of bondholders from the Gecan Steamship Company and the Central of Georgia Railway Company was heard. Special auditor Colonel Garrard and Judge Adams presided. no evidence was offered as the defense moved for dismissal and a decision was expected to be rendered.
In Savannah on September 5 the court martial outcome seems likely adverse to musician Lamar Keller and Trooper Ward Sinpnie, charged with shooting from a troop train after Chekamauga. Palmer testified that there were thirty confessions from troopers, yet the case against Sinpnie concluded. the brief notes a boy soldier who briefly led the Young Heroes organization at the camp.
Farmers from Carleton and nearby counties will attend an institute at the Agricultural and Mechanical school on September 8. Prominent speakers include Governor Terrell, Lt Governor Adams, State Entomologist Worsham, and experts Zeperts Hyle and Deloach.
The Athletic Association was organized with officers President J H Connell Vice President S H Buren Secretary Treasurer J E Brown and Manager E M Chapman. The outlook for football is bright with several new players and six returnees from last year.
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