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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1908
Page
9
Atlanta dispatch condemns a seventeen day session that has wasted about $30,000 while failing to pass a decisive convict labor law. It urges immediate adjournment and termination of the lease system to place convicts on public roads as demanded by the state convention, arguing the assembly must act or resign.
A fragmented note discusses the democratic campaign fund contributions from one dollar upward and urges Georgians to support the party. It references Georgia politics, the 1966 ballot, and critiques of legislative costs, with scattered remarks on prohibition, national nominees, and the Alaska wheat bubble.
Residents of six rural Georgia counties seek a minor shift in morning departure times of the seaward Air Line and Southern Railway trains from Helena to gain earlier mail delivery and morning travel options. They petition the Georgia railroad commission, arguing the change would not burden railroads and would connect Atlanta and the region more efficiently without disruption to others.
The piece argues there is no serious opposition to the Democratic tickets in Georgia. It notes little or no bolting talk, cites strong unity among Democrats, and praises Georgia voters for loyalty to Governor Smith and the primary results. It references Bainbridge Post and county letters supporting continued Democratic solidarity.
A Georgia letter page argues supporters of Joseph Brown must back the party nominee after the June primary. It condemns anti Brown editorials as harmful to party unity and urges loyal backing of Smith’s supporters for the governor’s race.
Mary Cimak seeks permanent alimony against Thomas Clark amid claims of habitual drunkenness cruelty and abuse. She alleges one incident when Clark returned home drunk threatened family members and broke into their house. They wed November 4 188d and separated August 23 1908. Attorney B Reynolds represents Cimak.
Canton improvements wrap the Materworks Fleetric Tights and sewer system nearing completion with water and light services to residents. At the Polytechnic Institute Montgomery occupation expands as a dining hall opens enabling Anbern boys to work through school. a provident fund backs the effort. Mobile reports the merger plan between New Orleans Gulf and Chicago and the Mobile and Ohio rail lines with Kansas City and others, with the commission to hear the consolidation Monday.
A Georgian statistician recounts the high expense of legislative speeches. He calculates that a session costing 412,600 could be reduced by trimming lengthy talks and votes. The discussants note the tradition of long speeches may waste funds, while some lawmakers leave for other engagements or future lectures, questioning the value of costly oratory.
A lively auction on Pear Street featured Ole Hoss style sales where bidders bought sealed packages sight unseen. Prices ranged from 25 cents to 250 dollars as crowds packed the room and many items proved surprising or odd, including almanacs and penny trinkets.
Albert Curran, a noted telegraph supervisor and Atlanta native now based in Baltimore, plans a move to New York to establish offices after a period of success in Baltimore. He returns to Atlanta for a few days, greeted by friends, before leaving to set up in New York next week.
In Bainbridge Georgia on September 10 Watson addressed a crowded court house crowd about reform goals. He stated Taft Roosevelt and Bryan positions, claiming the southern agenda aligned with his views while Bryan did not, and the audience showed strong interest in the speech.
Six damage suits against the Georgia Railway and Electric Company filed in superior court allege injuries from a July 18 street car collision at Peachtree and Linden. M. and Mrs Phina Young and their son Ray G Young claim losses totaling $27,500 including personal injuries and auto damage. The suits name the motorman’s alleged carelessness and negligence. Attorneys RH R Arnold and Howell C Brewin filed the cases.
Dr Curry will visit Atlanta to preach at Central Presbyterian Church next Sunday. He has been called as the pastor of the Central Presbyterian Church of Memphis and will arrive Saturday for services at 11 oclock and 8 oclock. The decision on accepting the call is not yet settled.
A county treasurer report shows about $100000 raised for a new court house by a special tax plan. The county adviser cites funds not yet collected and questions on hand cash and deposits. The county tax assessor warns funds may be misused and urges proper use for construction.
Dr G Dein of Danazon elected president and Dawson selected for next meeting. Dawson Ga and length of time noted. The meeting involved independent telephone companies with officers named including treasurer and secretary. The report lists officials from Florida and Georgia and mentions future regional leadership.
George H Bernton receiver of the Ford Grocery Company filed a petition showing cash on hand of 80, and costs due the clerk of the superior court of 18.20 with a balance of 293 and asks to distribute funds pro rata among creditors. The petition was set for September 4 for consideration and ordered him to pay the creditors and issue receipts for some items submitted as evidence.
The Fulton county grand jury met yesterday and returned four true bills and one no bill. Today the successor to Pipe Tata Justice Charles and Kingsbery will be elected. The election requires twelve votes. many candidates are rumored though no insider info is available.
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