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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1908
Page
14
The cement industry in the United States stands as a modern wonder and highly profitable. Last year fifty five million barrels were produced domestically with several million imported, and demand remains unending for cement in America.
Officer JH Doval of the Atlanta police department was found not guilty yesterday on charges of an attempt to murder for shooting JH Smith on the Southern railroad tracks. Prosecution and defense offered contrasting portrayals of Doval as a highly efficient, faithful officer. News of his acquittal was met with approval by police leaders. Venezuela bars Cuban tobacco Havana April 27.
A lengthy disputed affidavit relates to the 1906 congressional race in Campbell County with statements from residents and witnesses about alleged disfranchisement urged by supporters of Colonel L. Livingston. The excerpt notes petitioners seeking to overturn steps and seeks clarity on affidavits while detailing who testified and the procedural posture before local authorities. It also includes a commercial ad for Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills.
A political card discusses potential shifts in the U S Congress around 1908 involving Georgia figures and control of the House Appropriations Committee. It references Georgian claims for surplus funds, debated strategies, and the possible impact on voting rights and political influence, with mentions of Lyman and other contemporaries.
Officers uncovered a group of stowaways aboard the Noraten, traveling as passengers from Jamaica. Ten men, described as Jamalean negroes, were confined on deck and later moved to the hold. The crew and owners face investigation as the ship resumes voyage to Jamaica. Separately, plans advance for three new coke plants by the H C Frick Company in the Connelevilla region, with a projected capacity of 64,000,000 tons.
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