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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1908
Page
1
A ballot driven move triggers the closing of 1,500 saloons amid a clash between reformists and prohition advocates. Violence erupts as fights flare and several prohis are killed, signaling a tense civic crackdown.
Chicago April 7 reports show that in the local option vote held across 200 townships in 34 counties the majority of larger cities favored maintaining saloons while many towns moved to abolish them. Counties listed vote patterns include Boone Coles and Rockford as anti-minor territory with shifts toward dry status in various districts. The Chicago city council results reflect party lines with Republicans gaining seats while the battle over prohibition continues nationwide. Additional Nebraska and Wisconsin results indicate mixed success for prohibition advocates with Lincoln voting to retain saloons and several Wisconsin towns tipping toward dry while others remain wet.
A House committee investigated alleged leaks from the Navy Department amid revelations by Robert Skerrett, former European rep for Lake Torpedo Boat, that he obtained and published anonymous unpublished naval extracts. He admitted receiving typewritten reports in envelopes and failing to verify origins before using them in articles, prompting harsh questions from Chairman Boutell.
The Neal Bank receivership yields a rare pot cash transfer of about 890 906 for Keely brothers real estate, sold through Forrest and George Adair to A N Green J N Renfroe Mrs Lannie Daniel and Adair firm. Purchases include a major tract by Adair for 385 300 cash and multiple parcels along Whitehall Hunter and Central avenues with plans for new development. Indebtedness to the bank totaled about 67 700 with 27 700 unpaid stock subscriptions.
Meeting of the Southern Hard Yarn Spinners in Charlotte on April 7 was called by Secretary Crews to discuss market conditions. Most southern mills are represented, invitations sent to external spinners, and several have already curtailed production. The outcome may include halting operations for a period if agreed.
In San Francisco on April 7 the trial of Ham Rnef for bribery against former Supervisor Jennings Phillipe opened before Judge Dooling in the superior court. The panel for jury selection began as prosecutors and defense argued over admissible witnesses and the scope of examination.
In Rome on April 7 the duke of Aosta met King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Helena for a family conference about a potential marriage alliance between the duke of the Abrugal and Katherine Biking of West Virginia. Reports say engagement may be confirmed but not officially announced, as royal sensitivities leave the decision undisclosed. The duke then heads to Spesia to command the Regina Elena. the conference ended without a public decision.
In McKeen Rocks suburb two Pittsburg and Allegheny Telephone Company linemen were killed today during a routine live test. DAVIN NEVIN, 34, of Pittsburg, was electrocuted and burned after clinging to a charged wire for several minutes. JAMES J. LEHAN, 24, of Cory, Pa., fell from the pole, fracturing his skull, and died three hours later at a hospital as spectators watched the aftermath. The current was turned on for a daily test, a practice the men did not realize was active.
Indianapolis April 7 Congressman Abraham Lincoln Brick of Indiana's thirteenth district has died from Bright's disease. He had traveled from his South Head home to attend the Republican state convention. Official notices in Washington and the Senate show resolutions of regret and tributes, with laying-in-state and funeral arrangements to follow.
In about eight days work starts on a new Atlanta reservoir to secure a water reserve. Scott Bros submit the lowest bid under $20,000, with county labor and city funding arranged. Convict labor via county board will be used once machinery is awarded, aiming for a four to five month completion and future water security.
Express agents Shaefer of Southern Express and Maftett were arrested on orders from Judge Grayles after minor alcohol purchases. W. Schacter of Kapres Co and F. Maffett allegedly identified minors as of age. Police court session set for the afternoon in Recorder’s Court.
A daguerreotype from the Civil War era has been returned to a woman in Milford Conn after 83 years. The plate, found on a Union soldier’s battlefield gear, links to Nellia Augusta Nettleton, identified through the Nettleton family history. Mrs L B Stowe now possesses the portrait once passed to a Confederate rider with inscriptions John Rawson and Nellia Nettleton on the back.
A fragmentary report from April 7 1885 notes a fire at a tobacco barn belonging to Stephen Ryan near Switzer and a threatening note warning that Ryan will be hanged if he replants tobacco. Authorities or witnesses are not detailed.
Senator Hale chairman of the naval affairs committee warned in the Senate that rising military spending threatens other needed appropriations as a $100,000,600 army bill passed. He cited a Washington Post editorial supporting reorganization and enlargement of the army to 125,000 men and warned of a looming treasury deficit while defense costs climb.
Forecast shows fair conditions in most areas with showers possible. Winds from the south shift to the northeast by Thursday. Temperatures Sunday night through Thursday are expected to range with a low, a high, and a mean near normal values across stations.
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