Fragmented 1909 Georgia humor column and digressions
A long string of satirical and topical quips from a Georgia newspaper page dated September 24, 1909. The text touches on politics, weather, aviation, tariffs, local figures, public works, and cultural references, weaving together names, places, and events without a single cohesive story. The piece moves across subjects with a lively editorial voice and contains scattered mentions of Atlanta, Savannah, Georgia farmers and bankers, Taft, Yale, Peary, and other entities.
Effective municipal reform through compact government in St Joseph
The article argues for consolidating city government to a small council and recalls officials to improve efficiency and accountability. Citing St Joseph and Montreal, it claims fewer officials curb graft and raise the “dividends” of protection and services, urging citizens to demand businesslike administration and better results from municipal government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bt. Joseph
Legislative Council
St. Joe
Montreal
Canada
East
Middle West
Orphans Home Work Day Seeks Georgia Help
An appeal for Georgia orphans homes urges statewide support for a yearly fund to cover care and education for about 3,000 children in eight nonsectarian facilities. It estimates $300,000 needed for a year and asks every resident to contribute what they can or provide labor gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Jess Httle
Municipal duty to protect children without cost
The text argues that protecting children is a municipal duty and can be achieved without expense or interference with harmless childhood pleasures. It emphasizes that government action should safeguard youth while imposing no burdens on the community.
Sympathy for Peary and the North Pole dispute
The piece argues Peary should accept receptions and ovations despite the Cook controversy. It notes most accept Peary reached the pole, but many doubt Cook did, and warns delaying acclaim risks fading public interest. It suggests Peary lose a timely public handshake by withholding celebration.
Taft Refuses Pardon for Powers in Peonage Case
Washington reports President Taft denied a pardon to John B Powers former superintendent of construction for the Southern and Western railroad. Powers, convicted at Statesville North Carolina of peonage, was sentenced to fifteen months in prison after a brutal regime that beat workers and forced them to labor to repay debts. He supervised about 200 men in Mitchell and McDowell counties and used guards to prevent escape, inflicting harsh punishments including a painful coercive device.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John B Powers
Southern and Western Railroad
Statesville
Powers
Mitchell
McDowell Counties
North Carolina
Record of Funereal Fun and Fourth of July Death Toll
The Journal of the American Medical Association reports 215 direct deaths from the 1909 Fourth of July, the largest in five years, with 5,307 total accidents. Most deaths involve youths aged 6 to 18 from blank cartridges, toy cannons, giant firecrackers, and rare firearms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal of the American Medical Association
Thiseer
Middle States
Pacific
South
Jornal
Chief of Police Insulted His Niece in Savannah
Savannah September 23 Special Not before the first week in October will charges against Savannahs chief of police W G Austin made by Patrolman G L Smith be taken up by council The mayor heard the charges and decided nothing to warrant action An appeal followed Smith accuses Austin of conduct unbecoming an official claiming the chief cursed him during illness and insulted a niece in telephone conversation The case draws wide interest as council delays code action awaiting outcome
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Savannahs
Austin
Smith
McClung Named United States Treasurer
Lee McClung of Knoxville Tennessee appointed treasurer of the United States succeeding Charles H Treat who resigns to take effect mid October. McClung, about 40, Yale graduate and football authority, previously served with the Southern railway in Louisville and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lee Mo-rlung
Yale University
United States
Charles H Treat
Treat
McClungs
Knoxville
Tenn
Southern Railway
McClung
Lee McClung
Tie
The
Louisville
McCann Convicted on Graft Charge in Chicago
Police Inspector Edward McCann was found guilty by a jury in Judge Barnes court on charges of graft involving protection money from disorderly houses. The chief witness, Louis Frank, a Russian immigrant who could not read or write, testified that McCann collected about $40 monthly from tenderloin establishments. Sentence to be pronounced after eight new arguments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chcago
Edward McCann
Barnes
Pia
McCann
Louis Frank
West Side
No Outbreak Against Jews in Kiev Riots Denied
Berlin September 23 Investigation of sensational reports in America over the past two days claims a fatal anti Jewish riot at Kiev a week ago with hundreds killed or wounded. The rumors lack confirmation and are denied by multiple Tellable gersone on the spot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
America
Kiev
Russia
Spo
Florida Auto Party Journeys to Canada
Jacksonville couple Mr. and Mrs. E Painter and daughter travel 4500 miles by auto from Florida to Ontario Canada making a overland first. They reached Catherines after 2194 miles, with nine sightseeing layovers, and planned return via Toledo Indianapolis Louisville Atlanta and Chattanooga. One axle broke near Utica and they praised the Blue Mountains roads. Mr Painter formerly edited The Florida Fruitgrower and noted Ontario fruit belt production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherines
Ontario
E . Painter
Jacksonville
Fla
Florida
Canada
Painter
Toledo
Indianapolis
Louisville
Atlanta
Chattanooga
Utica
Blue Mountains
Florida Fruitgrower
Magara
Government control of railroad securities urged by Wilson
Secretary Wilson says federal supervision of railroad capitalization would spur large investments by American farmers. He notes farmers already buy automobiles and argues a government board could certify securities as real property, boosting farmer confidence and purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
West
Wilson
Trial of Gordon Postponed in Georgia Murder Case
In Hinesville Georgia on September 23 special news reports that Charles Gordon, charged with the murder of William N Faulling Jr. at Walthourville last April, has had his trial postponed until Monday. It is claimed Gordon was intimate with Mrs Faulling who is also under arrest, amid fear of punishment under the leanel jaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinesville
Charles Gordon
William N Faulling Jr
Walthourville
Gordon
Mra Faulling
Resigns From Great Northern in Texas News
Horace W Clark of Palestine Texas, second vice president and assistant general manager of the International and Great Northern, retires effective October 1. Judge T Freeman receiver and GM announces Clark will likely join the Denver and Rio Grande, possibly via Western Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northern
Houston
Texas
Horace W Clark
Palestine Texan
International
T . Freeman
Clark
Western Pacific
Denver and Rio Grande
Diamonds in Arkansas Claim Near Little Rock Mineral Rock
Arkansas mineral expert J F Whitlock connected with the state department of mines manufactures and agriculture reports a diamond bearing rock found under Little Rock. The specimen along the Arkansas river near the city hall closely resembles rock from Pike County Arkansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
J F Whitlock
State Department of Mines, Manufactures and Agriculture
Fike County
Arkansas
Arkansas River
Telegraph Cotton Buying Opinion From Alabama Attorney General
Alabama Attorney General Garber issues an opinion confirming that buying cotton by telegraph or mail is not prohibited by state license laws. The ruling follows a Savannah Georgia case where such purchases faced legal action. Secretary of State Julian sought guidance resulting in the noted conclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Garber
Savannah
Julian
Rural carriers appointed in Georgia and nearby districts
Rural carriers appointed Ivey route 1 Joseph S Ethridge carrier with William C Tennille as sub at Tifton route %, Ben H Horn carrier with Ray Lightfoot and Poatmasters appointed Bannock burn in Berrien county James J Nobles vice Johnson removed Newell Chariton county Noah W Wainwright vice R A McDuffie resigned
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Postal News
Washington
Ivey
Joseph S&s Ethridge
William C Tennille
Tifton
Ben H Horn
Ray
Work Day for Georgia Orphan Homes Set for Sept 26
Community appeal urges residents to donate one day of earnings on Saturday September 26 to Georgia orphan homes. Emphasizes saving neglected children, praises Georgia homes in Atlanta Decatur Hapeville Baldwin Washington St Simons Island Macon and urges contributions via George Muse Clothing Company or Sunday schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Atete
Orphans’ Homes
Atlanta
Decatur Hapeville
Baldwin
Washington
St Simons Island
Macon
George Muse Clothing Company
Mercer Law School Enrolls Large Georgia Class
In Macon Georgia on September 23 special report notes Mercer Law School has enrolled nearly seventy men, the largest law class in any Georgia college. One-fifth of the student body is in law, with regional representation from across Georgia and graduates of northern universities among entrants. Applications continue as the class records a historic size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Mercer Law School
Georgia
Law
Mercer
Maine
Michigan
Georgia College
Dispute Over Hog Causes Bloodshed
Troy Aia reports a young farmer from near Briar Hill in Pike County shot Hiram Carter after a hog dispute. Carter died from a chest wound as Newman claimed self defense after Carter reportedly advanced with a pistol. Newman was jailed awaiting further actions.
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Troy Aia
Rube Newman
Briar Hill
Pike Counts
Hiram Garter
Newman
Carter
Carters Field
Newman Will Lkely
Complaint Over Transfer Rules In Georgia Railway Case
Mrs Sarah Halley of 173 North Jackson sues Georgia Railway and Electric Company over transfer rules. She says a Courtland Street to Houston Street transfer was refused at Broad and Marietta, with conductor citing a Courtland Houston junction rule she did not know. Company argues rule prevents transfer abuse. The railroad commission heard the case yesterday and took it under advisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah T Halley
North
Jackson Street
Georgia Railway and Electric Company
Railroad Commission
Mra Halley
Courtland
Houston Street
Broad and
Marietta
Courtland and
Houston Streets
Ileadra Halley
Hulbert to Command North Georgia Brigade
Commander John O Waddell of the North Georgia brigade United Confederate Veterans has been named grand marshal for the Georgia veterans parade at Athens reunion next Wednesday September 28 Colonel W W Hulbert of Atlanta is designated as commander of the north Georgia brigade for the parade
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John O Waddell
North Georgia Brigade
United Confederate Veterans
Georgia Veterans
Athens
W W Hulbert
Atlanta
Peter Clifton Dies Former Toombs County Leader
Former Georgia state representative Peter Clifton of Toombs County Lyons Ga died at his home this afternoon at 4 o clock He was recognized as a prominent local citizen whose public service spanned years in the legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toombs
Lyona Ga
Feter Clifton
Toombs County
Fleeing Prisoners Killed in Jail Break Attempt
Nineteen inmates escaped during exercise at a local jail in Osh Asiatic Russia. warders were attacked wounding five before guards opened fire. Nine inmates were killed nine wounded and one escaped. Military guards joined the pursuit.
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Russia
Handsome Club House for the Bill Posters in Savannah
The National Billposters Association plans a nine acre Savann ah site near Thunderbolt for a year round club house and grounds costing 40000 to 50000. Plans include bungalow style buildings with cottages tennis courts and a gymnasium. A Los Angeles ostrich farm branch will be housed in the zoo with global specimens. The site faces the Wilmington river and will serve as a world headquarters for traveling members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
National Billposters' Association
Charles Bernard
Chicago
Thunderbolt
Los Angeles
Wilmington
Membe
Billposters Association
Wirir
Whem
I South
North Pole status argued as no nation’s land
In a European edition commentary by Hereshoff Bartlett, the article debates polar ownership. It asserts the North Pole is high seas, not land or territory, and that discovery claims cannot grant exclusive sovereignty. It contrasts Peary and Cook assertions with international law, noting margins of three miles and Behring Sea arbitration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald
Avenus Des Champs Elysees
Paris
North Pole
Commander Peary
Dr Cook
United States
Pearys
Arctic Sea
High Seas
Cook
Law of Nations
Behring Sea
Hereshoff Bartlett
Prisoner Jumped From Train in Texas Fatal Fall
Dick Cain, a white prisoner being moved for safekeeping from Inden to Howie county, leaped from a Texas and Pacific train at Springfield and was found with a broken neck. Cain had been charged with killing a Negro. In Seattle the Sovereign Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows began talks on creating a sanitarium for tuberculous members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texarkana
Texas
Dick Cain
Inden
Howie County
Texas and Pacific
Springfield
Cain
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Seattle
Wash
Sovereign
Savannah Bids for 1910 Brotherhood Convention
Savannah Ga September 23 special Savannah plans a strong bid for the 1910 national convention of the Brotherhood of St Andrew. Delegations from local chapters will invite the Providence Rhode Island meeting to bring the convention here. Southern field secretary B Finney, a former Savannah citizen, is expected to aid the effort.
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Savannah
Savannah Ga
The
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
Providence
Roi
Finney
Bavannah
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Roby Robinson
Mexico
Eole
Carrier
Washington Eburfau of
the Constitution
Hibbe
Fifteenth Street
John Corrigan
New York
Hotaling
Twenty Ninth Street
Thirty Eight
Forty-second Street
Park Row
Medison Gaquare
W Backelen
Moore
Betch Donnelly
Gavannah
Iowa
Maddog
Carey
Honess
Cubs
Psoe Sycreene Eave Wan
Minnesota
Yale
New Yorks
Hudson Fulton
North Georgia Hills
Nfe
Robert Hoe
Peary
Arctic
Qachive
Authonty
Taft
Savanforce
Council
M’cann
Auto Party
St. Catherines, Ont
William N. Faulling, Jr
Diamonds In
the Orphan Homes
Hulbert
North Georgia
Peter Clifton
Nie Wong Pee
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