Free Passes Used to Aid Immigration Unearthed
A historical report reveals that free passes were utilized to assist immigration efforts, highlighting Bryan residents involved in supporting a movement to aid newcomers bound for New York.
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1908
Page
1
Chairman Betjeman Granted Access to Free Transport
A railroad commission order dated March 27 allows Chairman John A Betjeman of the Georgia Immigration Association to use free transportation within Georgia. The move, disputed for months, appears to be the commission's exception to a prior October 1907 ban on free passes, with publication of the order reluctantly approved after inquiry by reporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol
Railroad Commission
John AL Betjeman
Georgia Immiigration Association
Crorgin
Dia
AL He Ulm
En.ataten
Hetjeman
Congress
Hare
Commiesiog
Béyenan
Giorgia
Cumin Hata
Georgia
Imu
Rommiasion
Mida
Imia Alate Ue Yeu Ae
Dhe Simtien
Vlage
Thie Orler
Ordar
Grof Montgomery
John A. Betjeman
Georgia Timmusration Association
Albany
Gia
Georgit
Netlemant
McLennon
Teecrgin Agalitu
Hurtig
Atanas
Fleas
Eurgia Immigration
Leming
Tentart Mbar
Kent Me
Seepels
Imran
Martan
Taman Paginas
Thomas to Lead Fight on Floor of Convention
New York April 13 The democratic State convention opens at Carpegit hall with expected splits over William Jennings Bryan. Thomas intends to push for a Bryan unfettered delegation while Tammany backed leaders Murmh and Connors seek to block minority reports and favor an instructed slate. Cardinal Logme heads to New York for the diocese centennial celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
New York
Carpegit Hall
Promeans
Ita Deliberathous
Semsich
Liam Jennings Bryan
Denver
Bryan Nen
Tammany
Bryan
Augustus Thoman
Dryan Democratic Progressive League
Thomas Hag
Upstate
Seague
Medarren
Brooklyn
Brookly
Intentiain Ig Inevitante
Sanator McCarran
Patrick McCabe
Albany County
John N. Carlisle
Jefferson Ry
Connoia
Murphy
Alton
Parker
John 2. Stanchfeld
Lewis Nixes
McClellan
Tong
Mixon Way
Nixon
Ryan
Bryan Progressive League
Murphy Pantly
Tanintany
Anguscus Thomas
Eague
Thomas Wax
Willam Jennings Bryan
Deferson
Cardinal Logme
Dublin
Cardinal Michael
Governors Smith and Amith receive mixed Marietta crowd
In Marietta Georgia on April 13 Governor Hoke Smith arrived from Dakar to a cheering crowd that heckled Governor Amith and forced him to cut his speech after about twenty minutes. G Brumby hosted supper, then Smith left for Atlanta while Brown supporters pressed the crowd and handed a lemon. Brumby later blamed a dozen unruly youths for the disruption and noted most spectators listened attentively once Smith began speaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta
Hoke Smith
Masketta
Dakar
Seral Hundred
Dan
Joseph M. Brown
Amith
Railway Commission
G. Brumby
Atlanta
Borlock
Smith
Brown
Mr. Nambs
Joseph Brown
Mr. Smith
City Official Arrested in Embezzlement Case at Mobile
Conway Penny assistant city clerk was arrested on a warrant charging embezzlement of city funds. The case follows the discovery of a $2,417.74 shortage in the city clerk’s accounts. A special investigative committee recommends prosecution, with Penny denying wrongdoing and a separate $10,000 item noted as not clearly defined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stant
Mobile
Arbessiement Mobile
Ala
Conway Penny
Ity
Clerk Penny
A. Danne
Attack on sleeping couple and child in Fort Worth area
M F Gerrill, a Missouri Kansas Texas railroad foreman, and his wife were fatally injured and their infant son badly wounded by two unknown assailants while asleep in their Waukega bedchamber. Two older children alerted by the infant's cries as assailants fled. Investigators suspect robbery or gang involvement linked to Gerrill, a figure tied to a mixed Mexicans gang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Tex
M. F. Gerrel
Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad
Waukega
Phyttiang
Gerri
Gerrill
Mayeville Votes to Align With Banks County Result
Mayeville and Maysville residents took part in county line alignment voting from April 13 to 18. The election produced a 64 favoring alignment with Banks County. no changes to the Innes county arrangement were indicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayeville
Fonds
Maysville
Mayvile Innes County
Banks County
Roosevelt Centralizing Tendencies Spark Democratic Rally
Senator Simmons warns of executive overreach and a power grab that could erase state sovereignty and citizen rights. He blames Roosevelt for pushing an all Powerful presidency, threatening the balance of federal and state powers and the nation’s constitutional framework. The event in New York marks a critical moment in the party’s ant i centralism debate with leaders denouncing recent legislation and urging bold action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Knickerbocker
Thomas Jefferson
Democratic Club
Ness
Robert Ia Taylor
Yennegaee
Edward M. Shepard
Own
Oklahoma
United States
Simmons
North Carolina
Woodrow Wilson
Simmona
White House
Democracy
Democratic Party
Cella
Damuc
Uley
Lima
Waite
Utica
Roosevelt
Poe
Saya
Rhitay Anne
House
Senate
Taft
Sdf
Tocaevelt
Tatt
Congress
George
Camp Walker Honors Brown in Confederate Veterans meeting
Camp W. Walker United Confederate Veterans in Cobb County praised Georgia governor candidate Joseph M Brown. After resolutions applauding his wartime service and postwar rights restoration, officers were elected and a committee notified him. Dr George Brown pledged support, with others contributing to camp funds for travel to Birmingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Hy Hrown
Georgia
Hin Zon
Juatah M. Frown
Marigna
Walker
M. Firman
Cobb
State of
Hillburn
Acher
George Brown
J. Sid Holland
Brown
Frown
JM. Spurling
W. P. Archer
J. EK. Maddox
BE. WH. Alley
J. G. Ramsey
W. J. Langston
A. Cherry
M. ©. Martin
J. P. Hall
Frank Alburn
A. T. Keown
J. J. Miles
W. J. Dooley
J.T. Wood
J. A. Mhelmnett
Inginlature
Romney
W. Bernhard
A. W. Stentens
L. P. Thomas
Nelma Ucket
Wheeler Mangum
Dr. Brown
Birmingham
Huddleston
Will Keep Fee System Despite Examiner Superintendent Clash
In Montgomery Alabama the state examiner and the school superintendent clash over the fee system for teacher examinations. Superintendent Gunnell, backed by the attorney general, affirms no change in department policy and that Brooke may revisit the matter next year, noting the current game conditions awaiting him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Department of Education
Frrooke
Gunnelle
Brooke
Chelsea Fire Devastates City Blocks and Homes
Boston reports a major Chelsea fire causing nearly 4.9 million dollars in losses across churches schools factories and homes. About 10 000 homeless victims receive relief with 15 000 raised locally and federal and army aid pledged as officials plan funding and temporary housing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Chelsea Uiere
Varium
Gug
Heck
Ebeth Draper
Chelsea
House of Representatives
Citien
Moonevell
Army
Navy
Charttle
Balvation
Broadway
Joyner View City Park Named in Fifth Ward
A new park in the Fifth Ward has been named Joyner View City Park. Officials approved the designation and celebrated the unveiling with a small ceremony and community turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
View City Park
Joyner
Joyner park named after mayor after council vote
Atlanta creates Joyner park on North Avenue between Marietta and Plum Street. The finance committee approved a 7000 dollar purchase for a 1.4 acre site fronting 226 feet on North Avenue and sloping grounds suited for a park with gardens and shade trees. A branch Carnegie Library site remains undecided, with possible locations at Larkin Street North or Merritts/Luckie corners. The park will be developed immediately and aim to become a city beauty spot by next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Carnegie
Aetom Library
Hancock
North Avenue
Larkin Atreet
Merritts Avenue
Luckie Street
Magne
Mbrary Board
Atth Ward
Joyner
Finanes Committee
Councm
Joyner Park
Weather data fragment from Loens land report
Incomplete weather section shows temperatures and rainfall data with several unreadable words. It lists large and small temperature values and rainfall in inches for the past 24 hours along with monthly and yearly totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leask
Monte
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