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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1908
Page
10
Governor Smith spoke to a large audience in Columbus about policy and public service. He defended his record on carrier fares, urged support for his reelection, and criticized rivals while stressing Democratic principles and state needs.
A note on Cascarcta a laxative food claimed to have the same effect as standard laxatives. It is said to be gentle and not cause griping, yet it acts to aid bowel movement. Further evidence or official endorsement was not provided.
A city finance committee report approved selling bonds to fund water works. Bids for 104000 dollars were accepted at par with accrued interest, allocating 410000 to J H Hileman Me Un and 25000 to Eddy Meyer, with other bids from Robinsons Hamphrey Co and Third National Bank. The council authorized proceeding to sell the remaining 104000 bond issue at par when best for city interests.
In Superior Court yesterday Harnett Tanker, charged with the murder of Jacob Hirsowitz, was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment. He acted with two other men who robbed a pawnshop on February 20 and were captured soon after. Waamith, another defendant, received a life term earlier this week. The remaining defendant faces the same sentence this week.
The text reports a Georgia audience reacting to a political dispute over an opponent’s stance. It notes a claim of having written several essays and willingness to concede to any proposal. Governor Amithwatt defends his Confederate veterans pension policy and explains the quarterly payment plan. The event ends with a rising vote of endorsement from the audience.
The Fifth regiment will hold a prize drill at the St Nicholan auditorium Ponte de Leon tomorrow evening. One hundred picked men will take part with squad leaders Daniel of Company A Core noral Wamphries of Company I Corporal Churchill of Company , Corporal Stevens of Company K Corporal Arnold of Company M and Corporal Gilbert of Company F. The drill starts at 9 o clock with ten minute squads. Dancing follows the drill and the entertainment supports the Fifth regiment. A large crowd is expected and arrangements accommodate three to four thousand people.
The Fulton County Anti Daluen League holds its annual meeting at 8 o clock tonight at the Baptist Tabernacle. James L Maye reportedly wins leadership but is not a candidate for reelection as president. The group aims to perfect the organization after the election and prepare for upcoming county contests.
John In Mathes ofton Trans script in Atlanta yesterday en route to Augusta after wintering there. He came from Rome where he visited the Berry Industrial Home to write a special story on the subject. Recently returned from Kentucky where he followed the night riders in the tobacco war for his publication. He is a frequent contributor to Everybody's Weekly and other magazines.
Special Judge Emory Sperr approved a composition for Spivey McGovern of Waycross in the United States court here this morning. Creditors are to receive 28 cents on the dollar.
At a meeting of Wesley Memorial Enterprises incorporators in Atlanta, Major Quinn reported funds for church property, hospital improvements, and a dormitory for working girls. About 290000 subscribed, 40000 already spent, aiming for 500000 total. Charter approved for twenty years with director positions filled from Atlanta and other counties.
A vintage testimonial ad touts Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as fast headache relief. It claims 25 doses cost 25 cents and cites Mrs Louise Lewellin of Powell South Dakota praising the product as effective with no after effects. The ad urges readers to ask druggists nationwide and notes Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana.
Atlanta chamber of commerce seeks to bring two national educational conventions to the city. Georgia division must form with at least 50 members to secure the events, with 100 from Atlanta and 25 from Columbus and other towns. Roosevelt and Eliot expected to attend. Dr Matheson optimistic about impact on industrial education.
Citizens of Fairburn publish a statement in response to alleged remarks by Congressman Livingston during Campbell county primary. The letter lists numerous Fairburn residents and local officials who deny the cited quotations and call for publication of affidavits.
Brown Kollar in Macon Georgia reports the April 20 session where Special Judge Felton examines alleged Prohibition law violations. He notes agencies out of state handling shipments of whisky and urges orderly, cool investigation. The grand jury returns several true bills on the first day, with several days of work ahead.
Grace Cooke files for absolute divorce in Chattanooga charging desertion. Husband Wil Mam Cooke has been absent since 1908 with two daughters, Helen 13 and Catherine 8. They married February 17, 1887. Cooke alleges dessertion while Grace pursues literary life. Mrs. Cooke is daughter of the late Colonel J. K. MacGowan and once chief of The Chattanooga Times.
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