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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1908
Page
16
The article reports a heated Democratic gubernatorial contest in Georgia with Governor Wake Amith and Hon Joseph M Brown drawing major attention. It details widespread straw polling, local bar ballots, and public interest as supporters tally votes across counties and towns, highlighting criticism of the process and the involvement of political figures and newspapers.
The Pryor Street underpass opened yesterday afternoon with heavy illumination and ventilation. Pedestrians can now pass beneath the busy area without being blocked by trains, as a dry, well lit passage replaces prior crossings. The project, praised as a monument to Mayor Joyner's administration, was completed through his efforts.
Petitions filed by Joseph Mo At tin Clarence Bo Addina and Roc Au sin seek Maxwell-Briscos Co to sell materials and hire machinery with capital stock 30000. Koniz Austin Harris and Holan seek Star Palm Garden Co to engage in wholesale and dispensing drinks and operate fountains with capital stock 2000.
This morning the Fulton County grand jury will meet in Senator Hall to attend to special business. The session is called by foreman H. Hoeins.
Brennan a Sheridan grover known as a bronco buster with the hospital staff performing a blood transfusion at Belleville to save his life. Doctors Slocum Thatcher and an assisting surgeon operated on his right arm while the patient’s left arm recovered. Brennan showed signs of rallying and a fair chance of recovery was noted.
Dr S A Knopf, noted tuberculosis expert, will lecture on prevention and cure at the Grand at 3 o clock under the Atlanta Sanitary and Tubercular Prevention Society. The event includes officers, committees, and a Fulton County Medical Society arrangements group. A general mass meeting on the subject is planned for Sunday afternoon with expected large attendance.
A U S C of New York agent reports that Jon Strobhar, once linked to a Florida Atlantic Coast Line fraud case, lost in Gainesville circuit court and Florida Supreme Court affirmed the sentence. Though acquitted locally, extradition rules and ongoing appeals may push the matter toward the United States Supreme Court.
Chairman McLendon of the Georgia Railroad Commission cites a U.S. Circuit Court decision on interstate shipment liability under the Hepburn Act. He contrasts with Georgia’s intra state protection and argues for uniform carrier accountability, detailing the statute and the shift of responsibility from the initial carrier to intermediate and inland carriers for loss or damage. The statement defends enforcing strict freight liability and clarifies the law's practical impact on shippers in Georgia.
Miss Maude Sickles died yesterday at her parents home 779 Piedmont avenue Atlanta after a residence there spanning twenty two years Born August 6 1874 in Cheita Ko she studied music in Chine and New York Funeral services will be held this afternoon at four at the family residence with Rev CT A Pise presiding Interment will be in Chicago The city and her circle of friends regret her loss
A Sparks College student died yesterday afternoon on the campus in Sparks Imatte Dropped dead while playing baseball. Reportedly the deceased hailed from Georgetown, Ga. Officials believe a heart ailment caused the fatal incident.
Governor Smith spoke to a mixed audience of about two thousand at the city auditorium in Macon. He accused his opponent of failing to prove he ever voted Democratic and ridiculed Joe Brown while defending disfranchisement efforts in Georgia. The talk touched on party loyalty, campaign rhetoric, and the new voter law amid a lively crowd.
The city readies a major Easter egg hunt next Saturday. About 76 000 eggs, 200 balloons and 500 prizes are secured. Mayor Jayner and committee chair Gurdon Tiurtel appoint a long list of volunteers to hide eggs, oversee children, and manage prize distribution at Piedmont Park.
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