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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1908
Page
9
The piece critiques contributions to the Democratic National Campaign Fund, notes Georgia Democrats’ view of giving, and mocks legislators and lobbyists. It references Georgia peaches, campaign emblems, a potential Chattanooga trip, and mentions figures like Kern and Speaker Cannon in a satirical, period-tinged tone.
Georgia readers vented fury at the legislature for adjourning the special session costing 3200 dollars with Sunday included. They fault the Senate for inaction on convict legislation and call for an end to spendthrift spending while noting the hope for October 7 ballot box reform. Bob Toombs invoked Cromwell as a warning against fatigue in governance.
Atlanta voters urged to demand a campaign focused on cleaner streets and rapid sanitation. Candidates Woodward Hirsch Goodwin and others should pledge immediate sewerage and back-yard cleanup to reduce the city death rate, with health preservation as the top municipal duty.
Georgia peach growers have discussed and prepared an organization plan to distribute and profit from future crops, aiming for unity and broad participation. The Constitution urges every producer to join, noting past sales undervalued at 2.5 million when 5 million was possible, and pledges continued effort until broad stockholding secures success.
Readings mix poetry and satire from a 19th century journal. The piece parodies author life with lines about publishers, manuscripts, and a booming market while weaving in Southern dialect verses and reflections on work, sunshine, and money. It blends sentiment, humor, and social commentary with references to Dixie themes and biblical images.
Interstate College and Bible School at 88 Cooper street announces a Sunday night lecture by Professor Thomas H. Bryan on Solomon s Wives with extra music. Business manager Edward Young Clarke notes high demand since Bryan joined the school and expects strong interest from Atlanta audiences. Seats are limited so come early.
Aldine Chambers has been appointed counsel to the sheriff of Fulton County by Sheriff-Elect Wheeler Mangum. A prominent young attorney, Chambers led Mangum’s campaign and is praised for his work. He heads the Young Men’s Democratic League and will be the first long term councilman to represent the ninth ward in Atlanta’s city council.
Rev Dr Albert Bruce Curry of Memphis Tenn will visit Central Presbyterian for services this Sunday morning and evening to review the field. He leads one of Memphis largest churches and has not yet accepted the call. He arrives tomorrow to assess the post.
Mrs Mary Harris Armour, president of the Georgia Christian Temperance Union, lectures next Sunday night at Leeston Memorial Church. She has just returned from a trip to the western states and will discuss her journey and the temperance progress there.
Birmingham reports Alabama pig iron manufacturers set delivery for the first quarter of 1909 at 14 per ton for No 2 foundry iron, about 50 to 100 cents higher than current immediate delivery. Furnace companies quote large year tonnage at 13 per ton, with car lots bringing 13 50 per ton. Last quarter delivery totals are high, prompting widespread furnace use to meet demand.
Covington Ga September 1 Dr W M Taylor a young Covington physician has been elected chair of materia medica in the Georgia College of Eclectic Medicine and Surgery in Atlanta He will give four lectures weekly while retaining his Covington practice and office
Crawfordville Georgia September 11 cornerstone ceremony for the Stephens high school to be laid next Tuesday at 2 30 PM with Masonic rites. State School Commissioner Pound and Congressman Hardwick among others will attend and deliver educational addresses. The new building will cost over 10 000 and is billed as among the best equipped in the region. In Commerce an incendiary fire destroyed Hulls nearby barn and contents injuring a tenant and poor man with no insurance.
Commerce Ga September 11 Special The waterworks plant for the town has been completed at a site two miles from Commerce on a pure brook. The project funded by bonds of 348 000 includes sewerage work and fire protection plans. A local fire company will be organized to improve town defense against fires.
September term preparation at Covington Washington court shows a very light docket. Grand jurors list contains unusually erroneous names, with errors noted in the preparatory stage.
The local weather bureau issued a special storm warning noting a disturbance in farming in the Gulf of Mexico. The alert targets gulf coast states during hurricane season, when tropical storms bring heavy seas and often cause damage and loss of life along the coast.
After eighteen days of disruption from flood damage to about forty miles of track, through traffic on the Southern railway between Jacksonville Florida and Cincinnati Ohio via Latimbia Union and Asheville was resumed. Weather and local notices accompany scattered reports of school plans for cotton mills and forthcoming political events in Georgia and nearby regions.
Hugh Wallace leads the University of Georgia 800 Club on a statewide drive to boost fall enrollment. He says the movement aims for 800 students with volunteers across Columbus, Macon, and Athens, pledging campus welcomes and registration help for newcomers. Alumni support is strong as organizers plan committees to greet arriving students and ensure full campus integration.
The article reports criminal case hearings for EH Thornton and W F Manry tied to Neal Loan and Banking, with October court dates. It notes Georgia Comptroller Wright's imposition of a beer imitation tax for manufacturers, warehousemen, and retailers, due to 1908 licenses. It also covers an arbitration panel for Western Union led by Judge Hilyer, with Madizon Bell as representative, and a new Georgia fossil iron ore report by State Geologist S W McCallie detailing Hematite ore occurrences in multiple counties and the ore's rich fossil remains. Copies of the report are available for 18 cents postage.
Miss Ora Sue Mitchell, 20, died yesterday morning from pneumonia at her mother Mrs. Russell C. Mitchell’s home on North Boulevard. She was active in First Methodist, United Daughters of the Confederacy, and local church and charitable groups. funeral services will be held at 3 PM from the residence, with interment at Oakland Cemetery. Her sister Irene C. Mitchell is reported seriously ill.
John F Weane and partners yesterday filed with the clerk of the Superior court for a charter named Geihe National Identification Hyreau. The capital stock is 9000 with privilege to increase to 100000. Petitioners aim to create a general information bureau for members and conduct business to deter fraud. Attorneys Anderson Feder Rountree Wilson represent petitioners. JB Hanger Jr and Hanger filed as IE Manger Incorporated seeking 825000 capital stock with plans to manufacture and repair artificial limbs and related medical supplies. Edgar A. Neely represents petitioners.
September report from Moultrie notes three new railway projects near the town. Sparks and Moultrie Railroad seeks use of an old bed. an Adel line aims to reach Moultrie, aided by a large investor. a Fort Gaines route via Aryton, Newton and Camilla is planned. None of these proposals involve Moultrie capital, though local support may come later.
Washington County Farmers Union passes strong resolutions urging Hancock county to honor state contract and complete the Tenth District Agricultural College. The Hancock college remains unopened, and farmers claim the district is being treated unfairly.
George W. Deen senator from the ninth district reportedly closed a deal with Chicago parties on a sale of 26 000 acres of land in St Johns county Florida. The sale was described as satisfactory to Mr Deen but the purchase price was not disclosed.
Farmers in Moultrie county faced a ruined cotton outlook after a hot August, followed by rains and a recent hail and wind storm that damaged large areas. Reports indicate ongoing crop losses and reduced prospects for a bumper yield. In Richmond, Va, Lee Strother, a Black man, was hanged at Madison courthouse for attempted criminal assault, after confessing to the crime.
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