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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1908

Page

10

Cairo Hearing Governor Smith Addresses Crowd in Auditorium

Cairo Ga April Special On account of weather Governor Smith spoke in the city hall auditorium instead of outdoors. He arrived at 10 30 oclock over the Atlantic Coast Line and was welcomed by supporters. An escort of citizens accompanied him from the hotel. Colonel M L Ledford introduced him as his remarks were applauded. The two hour address covered administration achievements state legislature acts railroad commission, temperance and prohibition. He warned against efforts to defeat disfranchisement for whisky interests and defended the law against amendments veto. He explained removal of railroad commissioner Henry Brown.

Cairo Smith Atlantic Coast Line Bmnith Eitisens M. L. Ledford Iwat Railroad Commission Georgia Henrge Brown

Mothers Fight Stems From Children Dispute in Lindale

In Lindale, Georgia, three women neighbors faced a justice court trial after a brawl sparked by local children. Hair pulling and clothes tearing occurred as Mrs. Linda Rownson and Mrs. Jeanie Gentry were bound over to higher court by Judge Suntha R. H. Fons. the participants also included Mrs. F. A. Clements.

Rome Justice Court Trial Lindale Wednea- Gay Linda Rownson Jeanie Gentry Suntha R. H. Fons F.A. Clements Robinson Gentry Clements Tives Mra. Robinson Fra. Clements Wea

Wires Underground in Rome As Conduits Arrive

Rome Ga April 0 Special three carloads of conduits have been received by the Southern Bell Telephone Company to place wires underground along Broad Street and other paved sections. Manager Woodrum says removal will begin soon and overhead wires will be a thing of the past within weeks. Other firms with lines on the street will follow once equipment arrives. The change may bring Broad Street into the center of a proposed park with a new large water main already in place and merchants largely in favor.

Rome Southern Dell Telephone Company Broad Street Woodyum Ramoval Merchante Favori

Cyclone Experiences Reported by Captain Clarke Near Rome Georgia

Captain Clarke recounts a Wednesday cyclone on the Summerville road six miles from town while traveling from Armadhes with Mrs Clarke. He describes intense rain, sharp lightning, and thunder, saying the sky seemed to drop and trees felled around them. He and his wife narrowly endured the storm and nearly collapsed from the exposure and shock.

Clarke Rome Y. B Clarke Armadhes Summerville

Roads Make Compromise Injunction Against Routh and Western

Asheville April 16 The suit of the Southern Railway against the South and Western over encroachment on the Southern’s right of way near Marion N C did not go forward as a compromise was reached The injunction restraining construction at the disputed point has been dissolved and the Southern bond of 96000 was withdrawn Attorneys for both sides refused to discuss terms of the settlement

Routh and Western Dianolved Asheville N. C Southern Railway South and Western Southern Marion United States Ure Booth and Western Company Neon

Made-In-Atlanta Carnival Night At Memorial Day Rink

The Atlante Spirit will feature in every costume at the Memorial day carnival on April 27 at the skating rink. Prizes will go to the most original and humorous costumes and other categories. Morning sessions are popular with women learning and spectators while children are admitted free Monday afternoons.

Cottos Brokers Fail Reported in Exchange Trading

Rumor and confusion surround a cotton brokerage firm failure as the exchange opens. The company reportedly liquidated contracts earlier in the week, triggering concerns among members and observers about the liquidity and stability of the market.

Cottos Tec. & Co Cotton Young Fta

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