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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1908
Page
9
A garbled assemblage discusses campaign contributions to the Democratic fund, references figures like Governor Fort and Joe Cannon, and notes on the Republican ticket. It satirically mentions Atlantic City Sundays, Arkansas, and various political squibs while hinting at fund drives and public discourse.
The Constitution publishes a strong statement by Hewlett A Hall, state Democratic chairman, arguing that any voter not bound by white primary results undermines the entire system. He warns that abandoning the primary would erase a half century of civic cohesion and insists adherence to primary outcomes is essential to prevent disqualification from future participation.
A lengthy anti liquor column discusses Alabama's stiff statewide reform and Georgia echoes. It notes a congressional primary outcome where Samford backed by antisaloon forces defeats Dent, reflecting national temperance tensions and potential shifts in public opinion and policy across the region.
The article honors Dr Hildreth H Smith a leading educator who lived eighty eight years. It notes his lifelong work in New Hampshire South Warwkind and North Carolina and Georgia with Peabody fund. It highlights his Christian life linguistic skill and influence on students who rose to prominence in business and state affairs.
The piece critiques President Roosevelt for omitting tariff reform in a recent publication, arguing the Republican platform shows no commitment to tariff revision. It asserts Taft is his logical successor, condemns Republican silence on tariff policy, and urges voters to favor the Democratic program led by Bryan against Taft.
A wry telegram chain from Billville lampoons incendiary rumors and a populist candidate. Poetic vignettes lampoon editors, printers, and a rural justice amid tax, debts, and political theater in a Georgia context.
A mass meeting of carriage and wagon workers will be held in the Hall of Federation of Trades on Prades Street at 7:30 in the evening. Speeches are planned on topics of interest to all members of the craft. The public is invited and a large crowd is expected.
Dr W W Landrum of the First Baptist church of Adlarta headed a barbecue event in Auburn Georgia drawing about 3000 attendees. Funds totaled 7000 dollars with additional gifts enough to reach a final 26000 dollars for contemplated improvements. Local leaders included Georgia Baptist convention executives and Mercer University officials. The event was described as the largest and hottest in recent memory. Weather notes mention a 94 degree day in Denver and a hot spell in September.
Ernest L Bergstrom of Atlanta was elected a director of Mapon Central Sugar Company of Baltimore, a Dover incorporated firm with capital stock of 2.6 million dollars. The incorporators include Charles T Westcott, Edgar G Joni, Harrey Tones of Baltimore and Bergstrom of Atlanta. Officers listed are Charles T Weston president Wingfield Seth hill vice president, Baga Tones secretary treasurer, and directors FOW severing, James Woodall, Ad Han mond, Robert Betones, Harry A Jones, and Ernest L Bergstrom.
A blind man from New Orleans to Montgomery, A P Mitchell, a Black mail clerk, tried to flee by leaping from a water post near Biloxi. After being arrested for robbery, he dashed into an open mail car and dived 200 feet, washing ashore Sunday.
WH Bagley of Atlanta, as chairman, calls Georgia peach growers to subscribe to a proposed $100000 stock in an incorporated agency to control carload shipments for 1909. The plan, endorsed at the September 10 New Kimball meeting, would locate headquarters in Atlanta with branch offices, and require minimum and maximum subscriptions to qualify for membership. A board of trustees would manage the exchange, funding campaigns, and coordinate with leading markets, with aim to boost smaller markets and ensure direct peach shipments statewide.
The Newnan Herald and Advertiser reports on party loyalties in Georgia after the June primary. It quotes Hewlett A. Hall, chair of the state Democratic committee, on voters who participated in the primary and must abide the result if they join the nominative process, arguing primaries are voluntary and bound by party rules, with abolition not a solution. He notes defection rumors and stresses the need to maintain the primary system to avoid political chaos and ensure orderly government.
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