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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1908

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Minister's murder shocks Woodbury town

In Woodbury an elderly pastor named Tomson was found dead with a bullet to the head, triggering rumors of a forced engagement to widow Fannie Kenworthy. Investigators and townsfolk weigh motives as sensational gossip swirls around the minister and his reported attentions to Mrs Kenworthy and a widow, Elizabeth Johnson.

Woodbury Tomson Pullle Tonos Fannie Kenworthy Nin Church Moet Clereeman Elizabeth Johnson Tomaon Samuel Sneed Kenworthy Breed Dincumaed Me Tomson Gueata de Tomeons Mra Kenworthy Efereviman

Baby's locket tied to cocaine profits in court display

In a sensational trial at Comet court, a baby's locket given by a mother in exchange for cocaine surfaced among exhibits. Prosecutors described wedding rings and other valuables linked to the drug chain run by Jim Hing and Sam Kee. Hing faced fines, Kee an $80 penalty for operating an opium resort.

Comet Chicago A& Babys Biven Emaine Jim Hing Neat Alwindry Jie Wella Sam Kee

Chief Told In Dream Prisoners Escaping In Bristol Jail

Chattanooga report says Bristol police chief D Keller woke at 8am after a vivid dream of five prisoners escaping from the city jail. He believed the dream matched real events, hearing noises at the jail and alerting officers who prevented the breakout.

Chattanooga Tenn Bristol Agi Culef D. Keller

Bonner Bouts Stewart In Five Rounds Stop Return War

In New York a six round fight saw Jack Bonner of Summit Hill Pa contend with Wim Stewart. The referee stopped the bout in the fifth round to prevent a knockout. Bonner showed grit despite body and facial punishment and was tagged repeatedly.

New York Wim” Stewart Jack Bonner Middievelent Summit Hil Stewart Bonner Bonnet Ala

Abbates of Immigation Policy Spar in Georgia

Governor Smith not to evade responsibility for immigration pass orders say Farmers Union leader Duckworth. McLendon, head of the railroad commission, replies that orders were issued without Governor Smith’s knowledge or approval. Duckworth counters that the governor would fire any commission member who disagreed with him and holds him responsible for the policy.

McLennon Railroad Commission Duckworth Farmers’ Union Plate Acheme T. Unatman Melendon Smith Chateman Melendon Chatrman MeLendow Railroad Commission of Georgia Atlanta Ry F. Duckworth Georgia John A. Betjeman Georgia Immigration Association Crawford Jackson Digkineon Georgia Southern Florida Glessner Southern MS Richarda Atlantic Coast Line Sam Dunlap Mgr Betjeman le Thi Commission Duckworth Coud G. McLendon Keniy FB. G McLendon Pathoag Commission HR. F Puckworth McLendons Stat Administration Spenaltie Europe Grormia Cileq RF Puck Worth Union City

Forsyth Street grade change eyed to boost business

John W Grant and Edwin P Ansley petitioned the street committee to raise the Forsyth Street grade between Peachtree and Luckie to accelerate development. They argued the move would raise property values and aid a new building at Forsyth and James, with the plan likely to pass next week if property owners consent to waivers.

Forsyth Street Counci John W. Grant Edwin P. Ansley Weneca Council Forsyth Peachtree Jackie Streets Grant Aeitinen Mr. Grant Lickie Ansley James Atreets James Luckie James Street Lockie waPfares Tha City Piedmont Terminal Hunter Street Whitehall Pryor Alabama Forsyth Atreet Piedmont Hotel North Forayth Streat Walton Ina

Schoolhouses Condemned in City Committee Report

A city school committee inspection finds inflamma ble frame buildings overcrowded basements and inadequate heating. It urges demolition of aging structures and replacement with fireproof safety upgrades while noting underfunding and crowded grades. The report will be presented to General Council Monday afternoon.

Mportant General Council General Connell Council Achvols Hi Ayetem Thit Gantlemen William M. Blaxton Evert Crew Street Schont Fair Street Walker Attect Ivy Street Marietta Street Twy Street Aatem Sey Meat Fair Treat Edgewood Avenue Wilams Street Grant Park McBool Formwall Street Board of Education T Bore’ High School Ross’ High School Thi Enlon Technological

Doublefauceted political water barrel stirs local buzz

In Atlanta a fifth ward store displays an ice water barrel with two labeled faucets Joe and Hoke, inviting voters to drink from the faucet that matches their candidate. Steve Glass says the prop is fun not a stance, while noting the novelty and tempers flaring among patrons debating Joe Brown and Hoke Smith loyalties.

Steve Glass Fifth Ward Marietta Street Ateve Joe Hoke Smith Joe Brown Hake Smith Jon Brown Bleve Steve Georgia

Wagers Piling Up Over Fulton County Governor Race

The Constitution notes bets totaling thousands await takers as 1930s Fulton County backers of Governor Smith and Governor Brown eye the June primary. Prominent supporters, including Colonel Jack Smith, seek wagers from $28 upward, with bets climbing to 3 000 on Fulton if encouraged after a recent meeting. The Constitution acts only as stake holder.

Joseph M. Brown Brown Fulton County Smith Tn Ad Jack Smith Fulton Ofice Warner

Three Judges for Injunction in Estate Law Debate

Waahineten April 17. Injunction against enforcing estate law requires a three federal judge majority to issue, if a bill becomes law. Senate debated funding for reclamation of awemp lands, but progress was slow. Overman reported the bill, Burkett’s substitute was rejected, Heyburn opposed, Knox supported DIA. Senate adjourned at 3 41. Primary in Wilkinson Irwinson GA April 7. Election results show Carswell 108, Hughes 196, Leg 148 for ordinary, Butler unopposed for clerk, Burney 298 for sherff, Byington unopposed for treasurer, Lindagy unopposed for tax collector, Pennington and Hall 307 for tax receiver, Honeyout 79, McConell 60.

Waahineten Senate Senate Discum Tix Judiciary Committee Overman Burkett Heyburn Knox DIA Senata Wilkinson Irwinson W'l Carswell H. D. Hughes W. W. Leg J. E. Butler J. B Pitineon J. Y H. Pennington W. T. Hall W.honeyout J. I. McConell

Red Letter Day for Methodism in Georgia

Easter Monday promises a red letter day in Georgia Methodism as Wesley Memorial Enterprises at Werley Memorial Church launches with leading Methodists from across the state. Delegates will attend a reception, buffet supper by the Phi Theta class ladies, and a public evening meeting with speakers including Bishops Candler and Holt.

Wesley Memorial Enterprises Werley Memorial Methodial Atlanta Ax ‘Nariation Chattanoogs Wesley Church Candler Annals of Georgia Methodium Committee of Arrangements MM. MM. Davies W. J. Fest St. Elmo Massengale Walker White Walter McElreath W. P. Burns W. M. Nixon

Tenth Body Recovered in Chettawa Fire Ruins

April 17 Chettawa, Mass reports the tenth body recovered from the Sunday fire ruins. Like many, it is burned beyond recognition. Police fear many more remain missing in the large disaster as rescue efforts continue.

Oaton Mass Chettawa Ceveral

Governor Smith Addresses Fulton County Voters

About three thousand people gathered at the Grand last evening to hear Governor Smith discuss the campaign issues including Prohibition, disfranchisement, railroad rates, and railroad commission work. He attacked his opponent Joseph M Brown, joked about him, and recalled past votes on prohibition while noting crowd impatience as doors opened at 7:16 and eventually admitted guests through a side entrance.

Governor Smith Fulton County James Smith Railroad Commission Piedmont Joseph M Brown Joe Brown Eri Aalde

Local Weather Summary for Geerata

Weather notes show warmer conditions Saturday with Sunday generally fair. Light to east winds expected. temperatures range with highs and lows not fully legible. Missing data include rainfall, normal and mean temperatures, and monthly deficits from multiple stations.

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