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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1908
Page
1
A Fulton County anti saloon league aims to influence elections by backing or opposing candidates. The committee canvassed political actions, urged recommen dations, and discussed executive committee roles and possible endorsements. The report noted conclusions on gubernatorial candidates and organizational strategy, with debate over scope and authority within the party.
The twenty five member Atlanta chamber of commerce committee adopted a report urging a general assembly bond issue of 1 600 000 to fund waterworks sewerage and other city needs. The plan creates a bond commission and sets terms and tax rates, with education campaigns to back the measure and a potential spring 1909 election.
Secretary of the Treasury George Utortelyou was the guest of honor and principal speaker at the Syracuse chamber of commerce banquet tonight. About three hundred men of the city and invited friends surrounded the table and gave Utortelyou an enthusiastic reception.
A federal injunction was issued by Judge Sheppard restraining members and allies of the Amalgamated Association of Railway Employees from interfering with streetcar operations by violence or persuasion. Rioting earlier this morning wounded a conductor and a bystander as a crowd of about 25 attacked a streetcar near the suburbs, prompting state troops to patrol, while labor leaders were urged to prevent further disorder.
The publicity bill advances after a heated committee debate with unanimous support from Democratic members and strong backing from the Republican chairman. The measure would restrict contributions to campaigns promoting U S House or presidential elections, marking a pivotal step in national publicity law discussions.
Delegates gathered as the Continental Congress heard reports on growth and activity. President General Geneald McLean announced 8000 new members this year and strong finances. Vice President General Charlie Emerson Main reported unprecedented chapter expansion, led by New York and other banner states. The current membership stands at 53,764.
Early returns from today's state elections show Democrat J Y Sanders leading the ticket and elected governor. Prohibition advocates trailed in Acadia and St Landry parishes early, while Concordia granted high license with a slim margin. West Feliciana voted wet by 275, signaling continued open sale of liquor in that parish.
British Ambassador James Bryce addressed a 70,000 strong Methodist lay gathering in Chattanooga on April 21. He urged Christians to spread the gospel, aid backward peoples, and criticized exploitative behavior by some civilized nations and traders, urging justice and restraint.
A chaotic bet of 1350 dollars tied to the June 4 Democratic primary in Georgia involved backers for Hoke Smith and Joseph M Brown. The bet hinged on Smith or Brown receiving more votes, with conditions about other candidates entering the race and possible withdrawal if that occurred. The stake was held by a responsible party and to be paid the day after the primary.
In Washington on April 21 a political clash over stock ownership at the Washington Railway and Ferry Company leads to a letter from Boeh to Sims critiquing his manipulation of stock and urging scrupulous conduct. Loeb counters, detailing his role as director and questioning the motive behind any remarks on his influence. The exchange centers on ownership of hundreds of shares and the impact on corporate governance and legislation affecting local traction services.
The judiciary committee, facing a vote on the Appalachian White Mountain forest reserve project, hopes for a favorable report but is split. Brantley of Georgia and several others anticipate support, while observers say inaction could kill the bill despite Republican proxies and anticipated absences.
A local detective, Thomas Shea, shot and killed renowned Memphis porter Shanley a well known caigon keeper tonight while attempting to arrest him on an assault and battery charge. The incident occurred in Memphis Tennessee during ongoing police actions.
A 1899 campaign report notes a $500,000 sum probably aimed at opposing O’Ryan. The document outlines spending and funding sources, indicating heavy financial activity affecting the contest. Local supporters and rivals are named among donors and committees aiming to influence the outcome.
The 1800 tem York drive reveals $500000 invested in the Walt and Cortlandt Street Ferries Company, under grand jury scrutiny for months, tied to a pre election push. Thomas F Ryan and associates testified the money may have supported a broader campaign plan in 1900 rather than direct 1900 election aid, with repayments and tensions over ownership and timing. Roosevelt era mansion?
The Alabama Supreme Court granted a new trial to Brooke, previously convicted in Crenshaw County Circuit Court of assault and battery and fined. The charge involved attacking The Luverne Journal editor with a walking cane amid editorial quarrels over education policy in Luverne County. The piece notes Vernon is identified as the assailant.
The report indicates partly cloudy conditions with a chance of rain and variable winds. Temperatures range from around 60s to the low 80s, with a high near 82 and a mean near 75. Rainfall in the past 24 hours is noted. details are unclear due to damaged text.
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