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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1908
Page
9
A jumble of 1900s political chatter references campaign subscriptions to the Democratic fund and various figures like Taft Hughes Hitchcock and a Baltimore American effort against the Solid South. Mentions labor, vice presidential talk, and possible long sessions, with scattered notes on social engagements and regional political tensions.
Merchants and Manufacturers Association of Atlanta urges railroads serving the city to provide brief stopovers for southern merchants traveling to northern and eastern points. The association offers to refund travel for buyers who purchase substantial stock, aiming to showcase Atlanta as a key purchasing hub with firms and freight facilities. With 400 manufacturers and extensive jobbing houses, Atlanta argues it offers superior goods, prices, and prompt fulfillment.
Augusta prepares for future floods by forming a permanent commission to oversee natural and artificial safeguards. Plans include forest preservation, river confinement by levees, and increasing channel capacity, with potential federal aid from Washington for the Savannah River city.
Avanta hosts a major Georgia peach growers meeting focusing on distributing the Georgia peach to meet national demand. The event. urged unity and a permanent organization to ensure fair returns, acknowledging past crop shortages and the need for disciplined action by producers and the state. The piece notes costs of state sessions and mentions a medical journal on old diseases.
A fragmented excerpt voices romantic reflections on love and light, contrasting sorrow with hope. It references Georgia and Uncle Dayew and hints at literature and shared songs, with a stream of scattered phrases about life, joy, and trust in law.
The Savannah Morning News notes the Independence party’s Atlanta visit Friday night will likely attract interest but predict little impact on Georgia voters. It argues Hearst Graves and their platform lack appeal, expecting the party to fade from Georgia after the event, with critics skeptical of broader influence.
Gainesville Ga September 8 Special News reports Lieu tenant RK B Clark of the Third Infantry U S A has been selected by the quartermaster general to command the Army transport Dix a major trans Pacific vessel Clark a Gainesville boy and son of the late Oliver Clark is an expert marksman who represented his regiment at the 1907 Monterey division competition in California.
At a City Council meeting on September 9 18 the firm Edwards and Walters of Atlanta were engaged as architects to supply plans for an $80 000 high school building. The brick and stone structure will be up to date in every detail and erected as fast as possible.
H Stanford, a Leslie merchant, was brought to Americus for alleged sale of intoxicating liquors and keeping liquor in his place of business. Bond set at 600 dollars. he failed to sue the security and was locked up. First Sumter county arrest under the Prohibition law.
Hall County board of commissioners fixed the yearly tax levy at 1.19 dollars per hundred on a taxable property base of 6,992,862 dollars. The levy designates 12,785.72 dollars to roads under the alternative system, marking a ten cent increase from last year.
A. G. Rhodes and Son begin tearing down the Todd residence and the former Dr. Scott Todd home on Marietta Street to clear space for a two story with basement building costing about 25,000 dollars. The project transforms a long familiar Atlanta landmark as shops occupy the first floor and offices above. The block spans Marietta Street from 72 to 1078, reaching toward the railroad yards, with a plan for potential temporary construction and possible higher future expansion.
Representatives from the A. P. Southern Division gathered at Lake Toxaway to review service conditions. Major J. G. Hemphill chaired the special committee as Wigs and Weans Committes presented concerns. a further report is expected tomorrow morning.
Hon James G Woodward, mayoral candidate, will address Atlanta citizens Thursday evening at 3 Yelock Sterner-Emery hall Peachtrac street near the railroad on Whitehall. This opening speech will cover local issues and reveal political methods. Federation of Trades members will attend in a body as supporters plan a strong turnout.
Hon J Smith campaign manager for Hon Joseph M Brown named a levied director of the Atlanta Fair Association and likely to accept. He is a well known figure who may boost the State fair to be held in Atlanta. Entries for the substantial agricultural exhibit are arriving daily, with expectations of record numbers. The fair wear is under the auspices of the Farmers Union, whose unions will be well represented.
Mrs Maud Barker Cobb state librarian announces that volume 130 of the Supreme Court of Georgia Reports is now issued from the press and on sale at the state library at the caprice.
An educational rally will be held in Auburn Georgia forty three miles east of Atlanta on Friday. Rev. Rainey of Mulberry will give the welcome, Colonel Walker will respond, with speakers Dr W W Landrum pastor of the First Baptist Church Atlanta on What Are the Baptist doing for Christian Education Dr S Jameson president Mercer University on The Demand for Educated Young Men in Every Department of Life Ex Governor Northen on The Value of Christian Education in Shaping the Character of the Leadership of Our State Dr D B Dester secretary and treasurer educational board on How Shall We Interest Georgia Baptists in Christian Education Professor M K Brittain county school commissioner Fulwcnts on The Demand for Christian Workers and Educated Ministers.
Hon. Joseph M. Brown known as Little Joe of Marietta, Democratic gubernatorial nominee, spent yesterday in Atlanta with campaign manager Sen. J. Esmith at the New Kurball. He returned to Marietta after weeks in North Carolina mountains and said Bryan’s chances in the fall are brighter than ever. Brown, recently rested from political strain, stated he is confident that Bryan’s nomination and election prospects strengthen, noting Georgia remains Democratic and the party will hold united. He praised Chairman Hall for campaign organization and said there will be little opposition within the party.
Beginning this morning the new Peachtree Extension line to Buckhead will open with safe operation provisions. A transfer car will meet every other car at Brookwood bridge to carry passengers to Peachtree Creek bridge, with through cars to the end of the line. The full schedule is to be issued later and fares to Buckhead will not be charged until the Peachtree Creek structure is completed.
Hearing opens to review proposed passenger rate increase from 21 6 to 28 2 miles per dollar with Georgia Railroad, Seaboard, and Central lines awaiting decision. Commissioner Callaway analyzed half year earnings versus prior period while Interstate Commerce Commission scrutiny looms over bookkeeping changes claimed by railroad managers.
Osford Ga September 9 Special Palmer Institute opens its 908-08 session with a new corps of teachers and record attendance. Dr John S Moore ex professor of Latin Emory College spoke, urging higher teacher salaries and a state education board with tax book inspection to ensure adequate funding for thorough higher instruction.
In Albany Georgia on September 9, Hon Thomas A Watson spoke to denounce William J Began in biting terms and proclaimed himself the only Hepsomian. He traced his support for Hee Smith and his return to back him in a lost campaign, charging the governor with shifting positions on an important issue. The talk shifted from national topics to local political history and attacks.
John F Heaton a prominent farmer and political figure of Hartwell Georgia was shot today by a Black assailant and injured. He is expected to recover. Several persons are under arrest as the investigation proceeds.
In Athens Georgia on September 9 special report notes Mayor Dorsey’s crackdown on drunkenness. A new fine structure sets the minimum penalty at 50 dollars with an initial court session raising 409 dollars for the city. The mayor aims to curb drunken behavior and directs police to enforce the higher fines.
Rev Samuel Chadwick of Trede, England, opens revival at the First Methodist Church in Gainenville, Ga. The Friday evening service starts September 9 with events continuing through the Sunday school session, and the meetings are planned for ten days to two weeks.
War Department asks Washington for federal aid following a late summer storm. Officers dispatched to Augusta and Wilmington to investigate relief needs. Cash is scarce, food and medicine provided, clothing limited to essential cases.
A two day session opened at the Georgia Agricultural and Mechanical College in Jefferson with speeches by Gov. Terrell and Congressman Adamson. Master of ceremonies was George P. Munroe and ex governor Terrell received a portrait from Colonel S. J. Boskin amid tributes to agriculture.
Augusta Ga September 9 no agreement between Mezors Irwin Hugh Alexander and the city on canal dirt price. Landowners demand a high rate per cubic yard while the council deems it exorbitant. Work continues as courts may decide the matter. Water supply will run on from 7 90 am and 6 90 pm with 24 hour pressure hoped by week end.
The city of Fitzgerald awarded a $190,000 bond issue to the Providence Savings and Trust Company of Windowe Ohio after bids opened. The bonds sold at 101.62, yielding total sale proceeds of $188,112.60.
Butter, Ca, september v, Special ithe Sood Roads Association at Taylom county was fortunate when IL selected Colonel W. E. Steed as president. The Wibe readership at Colonel Steed ably satisfied by Hon. JT. Chika and A. Hi. Flex, Messig, J J. Windham, A. Steece, BS. 8. Hammark, W. W. Douglas, Fountain, 2. L. Cox, I. H. Childree, Foy. A beardes a hoot of thers. The sand roude leading out from town and the thoroughfares of the town have all been well clayed, so that what was an irkcome, hard laborious task to man, has turned into a thing of pleasure.
Officials consider whether Jackson and third ministers of the council should deny rights related to social tiles. The governor’s office and Novl tn are cited as parties in the debate, as the matter centers on liquor charter handling and governance.
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