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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1908

Page

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Realth Board Hears Appeal for Sewerage

A petition presented to the board of health urged that sewer connections be extended to alleys and homes in the Jackson Street to Courtland Street area. Officials cited many houses lacking sewerage and the health risk, with plans to refer the petition to the sewer and drains committee and seek council action to extend mains and require connections where feasible.

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Rome student earns double honors at state university

Jonn Aul Jones of Rome won double honors at the state university. He placed in the preliminary contest seeking intersociety debate and earned a spot among three. He also won a portion as sophomore declaimer at commencement.

Nome Jonnaul Jones Rome

Livingston Captures Two Counties in Fifth District Contest

Livingston won Campbell by about ten votes and Newton by 37 votes to secure four of the twenty four votes in the fifth district convention. In Newton county J. L. Middlebrooks was elected to the house, while in Campbell C. S. Reid won the race for representative.

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Tragic Back Yard Fire Claims Miss Sallie Rooks

Miss Sallie Rooks, a resident of 891 Capitol senuc, burned to death while tending a back yard fire. Heat and fumes engulfed her as clothing caught, a brave rescuer named King acted quickly but could not save her. Rooks, once married but divorced, leaves her father Walter Rooks, a brother, and two young children in Conyers.

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Not to Be Intimidated by Their Worst Threats

Washington April 3. House Democrats press fight against Republican moves to curb President Wilsons policies. Senate Payne sparks record votes as rules shift enabling debate limits. Democrats vow to stay united, Republicans vow resistance amid heated clerical clashes.

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Williams for Vice President Nominated by Peoples Party

The Peoples Party convention nominated Thomas E. Watson of Georgia for president and Samuel Williams of Indiana for vice president after two stormy sessions. Nebraska and Minnesota delegates bolted over postconvention nominating tactics, but Bryan support loomed if he secured the Democratic nomination. Debate focused on the money plank and convention phrasing as the day wore on.

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Constitution to print substantiated polls for governor race

The Constitution seeks written straw polls from all parts of the state for the Democratic nomination contest between Governor Bmith and Hon Joseph M Brown. Polls must include sender names and addresses and be sent to the Poll Editor at The Constitution. No telephone polls accepted.

Bmith Joseph M. Brown Puch Communications Addr

Secretary Straus Invited to Visit Atlanta by Georgia Crushers

Telegram from Savannah to G F Tennille notes the Georgia Cotton Seed Crushers Association invites Hon. Oscar S Straus, Secretary of Commerce and Labor, to visit Atlanta next week. President Harper presided at a chamber of commerce meeting selecting Atlanta members to extend the invitation to Straus and his party.

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Savannah Board of Trade Celebrates 25th Anniversary

Savannah marks the twenty fifth anniversary with a Washington delegation visit to invite the President and cabinet members. Only Oscar B. Etrama, secretary of commerce and labor, could attend from the capital due to prior engagements. The event featured rides in fast automobiles used by recent racers and a banquet led by Savannah businessmen and regional leaders. Judge Walter Chariton and Rev Timited om Fuge Four presided at the banquet.

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Health Board Pushes Birth Certificate School Admission Law

The Atlanta board of health urged a new ordinance requiring birth certificates for children entering public schools. Doctors were criticized for poor birth reporting, and the plan aims to ensure prompt reporting to improve vital statistics. The proposal was sent to the ordinances committee for drafting before council consideration.

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Weather Forecast for Washington and Surrounding Area

Forecasts for Washington show Saturday and the next five days with slow rising temperatures. Winds from the north to northeast will be light to moderate, with periods of rain and showers possible. Record low and high temperatures, normal values, and rainfall amounts are listed along with deficits since January.

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