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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1908
Page
1
President Roosevelt faces a veto threat as Congress debates a naval appropriation. The plan seeks seven million dollars for four new battleships and escorts, with allies arguing for military strength while critics warn of excess spending and constitutional limits. The debate centers on fortifying the fleet versus restraint in federal expenditure.
Theodore Roosevelt Jr. and Captains Chandler and Fitzhugh Bre rode a balloon from the navy yard in Washington on April 22, drifting 135 miles to a Delaware City landing at 5 30 pm. The ascent faced a ballast adjustment scare but finished safely after anchors snagged a tree, then secured in a field for landing.
In Quitman Georgia on April 22 a hotly contested Brooks primary elected officers including Representative M. pe, Ordinary FH Remington, Clerk 1 Rasser, Sheriff Joe Newson, Tax Collector J N Grysen, Treasurer W WoW semirobaioners J Carter and Wreiker, and murvesar Fei. Glhwen caronen STL Pollard. Voters faced multiple candidates for nearly every office.
In Washington April 22 reports from New York say Richard Franklin Pellieces was named temporary chair of the Democratic National Convention to be held in Denver, with speculation on succeeding Tom Taggart as national committee chairman. The move drew mixed reactions, with some fearing Bryan ally Pettigrew’s selection and others preferring James Simmons for chairman.
James and Thomas Trimm aged 18 and 22 were killed at their home in Annona when a bolt struck through a window. A sister in the same room escaped unharmed as the house sustained damage. The incident occurred today in Port Texas.
After lengthy hearings led by Dr Longino and the chamber of commerce, Atlanta officials deferred action on a proposed 1.5 million bond issue. The finance committee will reassess the report from the chamber and reconvene to decide in the coming weeks.
A supporter of Governor Smith has placed 325 with The Constitution to wager that Smith will win more popular votes statewide in the June 4 primary than his opponent Joseph M. Brown. If either candidate dies before the primary the bet is off. if one withdraws, the stake goes to the other backer. Entry of other candidates does not affect the wager. The Constitution states it has no interest in the bet.
A supporter of Hon. Joseph M. Brown has posted 600 with The Constitution to back bets on Brown in the Democratic gubernatorial primary. The bets predict Brown carries Cobb county, Fulton county, and Atlanta's Sixth Ward, all set to be resolved after the primary. The paper notes the wager and says it will hand the funds to a responsible party for safekeeping.
Report from Springfield on April 22 describes Illinois Democrats backing William J. Bryan for president with a strong but not unified stance. Delegates anticipate a contentious resolutions committee over the personal policy plank while aiming for a middle road between local option and broad endorsement. Sullivan and other Chicago figures steer the process as names like Bullivan, Alschuler, Kern, and Stevenson surface for leadership roles.
Everett St John long served as a top Seaboard Air Line official born in 1844 in Rhode Island. He began in railroading with the Old Hudson line, joined Rock Island in 1863 rising to general manager, and retired in 1901 after a long career shaping major systems.
William J. Bryan wrapped up a three day stay in New York with a banquet speech at the Waldorf Astoria hosted by the Associated Press and the American Newspaper Publishers Association. He left the city with his family bound for Nebraska and Grace Bryan heading to Roanoke to resume school.
Rome Ga April 22 Special Two more care of conduita Have been 6 ceived by the Southern Bell Telephone Company making a intel of five care received. Work to put wires underground will begin early next week under Mr. T EB Grafton supervision. After completion paving of the streets will begin and old water mains and new extensions have been set. Ralston Pa April 22 A work train wreck on the Susquehanna and New York railroad near Laquin killed eight lumbermen outright and one died later. fifteen were injured.
A notable gathering of editors and publishers at the Waldorf Astoria marked the Associated Press and American Newspaper Publishers Association annual meeting in New York. Attendees included Senator Knox and other public figures. Bryan received cordial greetings as he spoke on truth in reporting and AP’s duty to convey uncolored facts to readers across partisan lines.
Cloudy Thursday with southerly winds across portions. Warmer Friday with partly cloudy skies and variable winds. Local date shows temperature readings with lows, highs, and normal values. Rainfall, precipitation excess, and year to date deficiency noted.
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