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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1909
Page
9
A collection of satirical jabs on politics and figures like Taft Roosevelt and Cook Peary, interwoven with playful quips about inflation and travel reps. It notes traveling representatives and hints at public sentiment, water shortages in Jacksonville, and humorous stock lines about Venus and whisky fueled autos.
An Athens sized call declares a $3,465,800 Atlanta bond issue to fund sewer and city improvements. It urges a December 15 vote, arguing health protection, revenue sufficiency from waterworks, and forward momentum for Atlanta’s growth and standing among cities.
Atlanta finishes the season in first place after six months and 132 battles on the diamond. Manager Billy Smith praised for clean, hard working leadership as the team clinches the pennant at Ponce de Leon park. Atlanta proudly celebrates its baseball brains and victory.
Reverend J W Kaye, Philadelphia clergyman, says he led guards to Jefferson Davis cell at Fortress Monroe and witnessed the humiliation. Kaye claims the act came on Washington orders and seeks to vindicate General Nelson A Miles from southern criticism.
The Newburyport leader reprints Mr. Kaye's statement arguing Miles acted under orders. The witness says the first duty of a soldier is obedience and calls the act unsoldierly. The piece aims to calm Southern sentiment and clarify Miley's role in the incident.
A fragmented collection of verse items including Just from Georgia with political imagery about the eagle and the flag, Sleeping With the Roses recalling summer and love, a humorous devil weak point tale, Warm Literary Person predicting literary success, a Brother Dickey forecast in dialect, Smoky Mountain moonshine anecdote, and an optimistic Sunshine Heart poem by Robert Loveman. The pieces mix political rhetoric, rural humor, and sentimental poetry with regional dialects and old-time references.
The Atlanta branch of Railway Mail Clerks Association will host a banquet at the New Kimball next Saturday evening at o o'clock in honor of national president James T Canfield of Syracuse New York Invitations have been issued to many Atlanta business leaders Speeches from Canfield and association representatives will accompany several addresses by prominent local businessmen
A conference of claims agents from thirty eight railroads opened in Montgomery Alabama on September 15 with two days of executive sessions. A. H. Shepard presided in the absence of W. L. Stanley as participants from territories south of the Ohio and Potomac and east of the Mississippi gather for the meeting. Twenty four other items and numerous entertainment features accompanied the gathering. Zeppelin III flies from Frankfurt to Mannheim with Orville Wright Prince August William and the Duke of Saxe Coburg Gotha aboard.
Three auto parties arrived here today from Atlanta Cuthbert and Pensacola through Sumter county routes reporting the roads the finest. A party of five Americus people in a touring car driven by Hollis Lanier made the trip from here to Atlanta Tuesday in nine hours, matching the railroad schedule.
Hazlehurst Ga September 15 Special Jeff Davis county superior court in session Judge T A Parker presiding Grand jury elected J H Boone foreman True bills against W T Stowers Conyers charging murder of L Williams and assault with intent to murder Eugene Williams last May This and three other cases charging murder will consume the week
At a well attended Macon Georgia gathering on September 15 a new organization to operate for member benefit was formed. Secretary B Jay leads plans to protect members against abuses from the general public.
Seven parole decisions reported this week reflect prison commission findings and judges' support. Cases include Til Fhelton of Chattahoochee, Tom Evans of Cobb, Tom Anderson of Emanuel, Bnon Allen of Jackson, Emanuel McGrann of Marion, Tom Cannon of Habersham, John Bickers of Bibb, A Manwell of Grady, with paroling or commutation pursued amid appeals for mercy and public backing.
The Constitution answers a reader from Atlanta who argues over whether crows prey on young turkeys. He cites a South Georgia farmer losing turkeys to crows, while a North Georgia resident recalls crows harming corn and other crops but not turkeys. The letter seeks region based appetite variation and a clear ruling.
Marmaduke G. Bayne a Macon attorney since 1880 died at his residence on Hines Terrace aged about 60. A Crawford county native, he practiced in Fort Valley before moving to Macon. He suffered throat trouble and had lost his voice, yet remained active in law until shortly before death. Funeral set for tomorrow afternoon.
The Eighth District Agricultural school opened its fall term in Madison on September 15 with a strong turnout. Speeches were given by Captain R F Wright Dr A C Stover De F F Benson Mayor E W Butler Ben Williams and Professor Hart. Attendees expected the enrollment to double by October as talks begin on the cattle tick fight.
Rome reports a 30 percent rise in bank deposits over eleven months. On September 28, 1908, Rome deposits totaled 882,684.49 dollars. By September 1, 1909 statements show deposits at 4,162,924.46 dollars, an increase of 270,226.96 dollars.
John Faircloth, a Black man with dwindled legs who rides a tricycle and plays guitar for a ring, admitted possessing an 85 gold piece after police threatened to bind him over. Arrested at Terminal Station by Officer Andrews, he initially claimed no money and said he had thrown it away. Judge Broyles advised him to move on to another place.
Swainsboro man Special J Hon Alt Herrington spent Sunday in Waynesboro and is said to run for Hon Charles Edwards in the First district. The contest is described as a long race with Harrington facing a tough proposition against Edwards.
From The Massachusetts Leader ex Episcopal minister Rev J W Kaye of Philadelphia recounts the Davis Fortress Monroe incident. He asserts Miles bore no responsibility for irons on Jefferson Davis and recalls Charles Avans and Lt Davis relation to the event.
J F Edwards, a Houston county farmer, won a $10,000 damages suit in Macon city court against J A Warfield, a local liveryman and horse dealer. Edwards alleges malicious arrest after Warfield purchased a mule that was claimed to be mortgaged, leading to Edwards’ arrest and a night in jail before release.
G G Smith, a 2 year auditor for the Macon Dublin and Savannah railway, resigns to join the Interstate Commerce Commission as examiner of accounts. The resignation takes effect October 1 and the directors will name a successor at an upcoming meeting.
An application for a charter to build a street car line from Thorpe Road in east Macon to the Recreation Club grounds was filed in superior court. The venture plans a capital of 160000 dollars, all paid in, with Frederick Kauffman in charge and significant investments expected before next summer.
Rey J M Bass pastor at Centenary Methodist church has moved revival meetings from Columbus road grounds to the church at College and Ash streets. Large crowds attend as several days have already been devoted to a most successful revival.
Work of the fall session at the Georgia Academy for the Blind is underway with seventy students enrolled. Superintendent Oliphant reports progress and good outcomes for the year ahead.
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