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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1908

Page

12

Straw Ballot Returns From State Gubernatorial Campaign

A chaotic, fragmented account of straw ballot polling across Georgia towns for governor. Voters named include Hoke Smith and Joe Brown with mixed results reported from Atlanta, Cedartown, Marietta, and Norwood. Several poll editors like Joe Brown and J. L. Collier publish tallies showing Smith leading in some locales and Brown in others.

Efgrogn Gm Aprae J.D. Callan Mawet Pall Fan Amine Kchola Cumming Miles Collier Colbert Yeaterday Joe Brown Ushke Smith Sheen Uwilltown Tors Losatta Arrii Henater JP Knight Woom Ooumer Emith Jude JW Quincey Dongs Ant T ¢Dkeen Milltown Jos Brown Hokesmith Toc Skeen Atts Milltown Oa T. D. Longine Jerome A. Moore Constitution Tom Toxamo Moone Ga Aprae J. Il Jonmaou Holliti Edgewout Avenue Amin Jomnson Atlanca Ga Yerrington Atlanta Tell Poldar Conauruton Matere Raul Hoke Nlite Fae Iiewn Atlan Urrhington Werr Dtlnota Hubenh Hoke Smith Brown Governa C. Baldwin Jane Mitenell Marietta Guvernor Mr Brown

MASTER PLUMBERS MEET IN SOUTHERN LEAGUE ADJOURNS

The Southern League of Master Plumbers representing Georgia Tennessee and Alabama adjourned its annual convention in Birmingham Alabama after electing officers Fred Fox of Chattanooga president MO Merrill of Birmingham first vice president Do A Farrell of Atlanta second vice president MF Ford of Atlanta treasurer Ed L Ruark of Chattanooga secretary The next meeting date and venue will be set by the executive board.

Birmingham Yeaterday Ala Southern League of Master Plumbers Georgia Tennessee Alabama Neir Fred Fox Chattanooga MO Merrill D O A. Farrell Atlanta MF Ford Ed L. Ruark

Mountain City Fire Company No 3 Elects Officers

In Rome Georgia the Mountain City Fire Company No 3 held its annual meeting in April. Principal business was electing officers for the coming year. Elected: Vandiver captain, Megrery gatretan, Owens treasurer, Hamman son auditor, Hansen engineer, Sharpe director, Archer assistant director, and other posts filled.

Mremeo Vame Rome Mountain City Fire Company No 3 Steelin Offcera Ph Vandiver Hugh Megrery Gatretan J A Gowintiregen Ve Ubharpa Ftriver Seaham Sharpe Archer

Fine Program for the Masons in Rome May Convention

The Seventh district Masonic convention meets in Rome on May 6 and 7 with a full program of business sessions, religious services, and public addresses. Notable speakers include Hon J N Holder Judge Moses Wright and Judge Maddox. A grand rally with grand officers from Georgia and Alabama closes the event with a banquet and degree work.

Rome Paul F Akin J N Holder Jefterson Moses Wright Mo Gerry John W Maddox John Dede Jon Mielter Jesse Willeme Thera J. H. Robbins Walter Milligan O R. B. Heagden LR Gwaltney Drgies Doe South Georgia Alabama Cherokee Lodge No 66 Linsons

Allen Replies to Mayann Card on Allen Statement

Charles T. Allen from Atlanta Ga responds to a Mayson editorial in The Constitution. He disputes assertions about a gun discharge and criticizes the prohibition era style plan while praising some parts and noting the political tension in Campbell County.

Charles N. Allen Yeaterday Jumen Mayeon Editon Campbell County Tate Mayann Famptell Midat Charles Allen Atlanta Ga

Exquisite Parlor for Lady Beautiful in Atlanta

A detailed advert describes Mrs Robbins and her Exquisite Parlor in the English American Building. It highlights private, sanitary rooms with exclusive plumbing and elevators, offering scalp, hair, skin and hands care by expert masseuse Mrs Roh. Bink. The piece promotes luxury treatment for Atlanta’s society women and notes high standards of cleanliness and privacy.

Mr. Hobbina Co Reventhoorie Rhetra Robbins Atlanta

Junior Orators Named At Emory College

President James E. Dickey announced the eight juniors with top averages for the spring and fall term of 1907 08 who will speak at the commencement exercises. The list includes Algood Marietta Brinkley Thomson Bryan Bryan Heath Hinton Rivers Wilson, with speakers from Georgia and Florida. Names of the cantor speakers will be announced tomorrow.

Dickey W. 8. Bryan Wrightsville V. Heath Gildea C. C. Hinton Macon Gee Rivers Jonesboro Wileon Tallahassee Fla Cantor

Lady Officers Elected to Direct Americus Hospital

Americus Georgia April 22 Spacial The entire official department and mad fea directors of the Americus Hospital Association have been restored by general agreement and hereafter the brain affatra and management of that Institution will be directed by the woman's auxiliary. Lady officers have been elected and the continued prosperity of the institution is more fully assured under newly prevailing conditions.

America Hospital Association Americus, Ga Fea Americus Hospital Association Moman'a

Big Kelly and the Anti Roosevelt Tactics

Alfred Henry Lewis reports a conversation among a Tammany district leader and followers about Anti Roosevelt strategy. The quoted excerpts attack diplomacy and Wall Street influence, noting focus on Teddy’s blind side and how to remove an adversary. The piece promotes reading Big Kelly in The Saturday Evening Post.

Alfred Henry Lewis Tammany Wall

Gossip at the Capitol reveals dental exams in Atlanta

In Atlanta this week 104 dental graduates undergo mental and physical tests as part of state board requirements. Exams run morning at the state capitol and long dental-opera parlor sessions in the afternoon and night. Officials include Dr Atkinson, Dr Cole, Dr McArthur, Dr Rambo, and Dr Calihan.

Atlanta House of State Board of Dental Examiners DD Atkinson Brunswick Thomas Cole Newnan McArthur Fort Valley HB Rambo Marietta Calihan McRae

Dublin Hoke Smith Address Draws Large Crowd

Governor Hoke Smith arrived in Dublin from Macon at 9 am and met local leaders at the Duplin Hotel before a 1,200 person auditorium. Rev. William F. Smith introduced him as he defended his administration, attacked Jos Brown, and discussed disfranchisement, railroad commissioners, prohibition, and current events over about two hours. He planned to travel to Savannahboro for another speech tomorrow.

Dublin Hoke Smith Macon New Duplin William F. Smith Methodist Church Smith Ite Jos Brown Jasue Hie Brown Swannabora Union Perons Monroe Apapays Bibb

West of England patterns offered for $38 at Peachtree street

Matthew Carroll on Peachtree street advertises latest West of England goods with patterns available for $38. He invites customers to visit immediately to see the stock and order — promising ready workmanship and full outfit fulfillment.

Matthew Carroll Peachtree Street

Indictments in Atlanta Courts Tie Robbery and Murder

The grand jury indicted John Williams, a Black man, in murder and robbery cases tied to Jacob Hirachowitz. Jury members toured Fulton county reformatory. next Monday a session will hear presentments in open court. A verdict awarded 800 dollars to Tom Cannon, a Black driver for Bon Air Coat Company, for an accident at Marietta and Pine streets. Cannon was represented by Lawton Nally.

John Willams Negra Jacob Hirachowitz Mambera Fulton County Reformatory Cltv Atlanta Tom Cannon Bon= Air Coat Company Marietta Pine

No ruling on cost of suits in Alabama rate cases

Ereon noun statement misprinted. Judge Thomas G Jones ruled to permanently restrain enforcement of the Alabama railroad rate law. Costs of the suits will not be decided until final order. Railroads have won most pleadings so far and would bear substantial costs if upheld.

Ereonnour Alabama Honda Montgomery Ain Thomas G Jones Clicuit Court Alabama Costa Jones

Special Meeting in Douglas on Brown Club Rev Revelation

At a court house gathering in Douglas on Tuesday between two and three hundred voters attended. Resolutions in favor of Hon Joseph M Brown were adopted with signatures to the Brown club, numbering about 28. Attending were A HL Fintey JW Quincey mayor of Douglas CW Parker WOH Alexander Turner Viewor and ex-senator PL Sweat.

Douglas Brown Valka Hew A. HL Fintey JW Quincey Douglaa LL Sweat C W. Wrat CW Parker Woh Alexander Turner Joeepn M Brown Brown Club

State Troop Encampment Interest Grows in Georgia

Inspection tours by a high official aim to boost enlistment across fifty companies including infantry cavalry artillery and coast defense. Local visits spark chatter about a possible state troops encampment with the regular army at Chickamauga in July as lawmakers watch quietly from Bibb and Stephens counties.

Chickamauga

War on Liquor Dives Declared by NY Dealers Association

The Liquor Dealers' Association of New York on April 22 announced a plan after a 14 member committee was named to curb East Side divekeepers. The group pressed brewers to halt selling any liquor to keepers of dry or disreputable resorts.

Liquor Dealers' Association of New York Liquor Dealers’ Association East Side

Unclear details from Savannah trial report in April record

A blurred Savannah report notes Judge Terry presiding in a county jail case involving a man named 3 C Tison or Perry. The suspect, described as middle aged white, was captured near Columbia after a train incident. He was held on $1000 bond and to await trial in superior court.

Savannah Terry Tison Agate Perry Wan Columbia

Superintendent Kern Visits Americus College Inspects Trades

Superintendent O J Kern of Wis nabago county schools inspected the Third District agriculture and mechanical college in Americus Ga. He travels south to assess agricultural and mechanical institutions and will next visit the state college at Athena and the Fifth District agricultural college. Representing the National Teachers Association, he notes support for southern educational purposes. At Americus he observed the mechanical department including manufacturing and cutlery work and praised the school and its farm.

Ahat Crnsus Trois ‘Dad Dads Pound Elverton Carteraville Catro Grady A J. Scott National Guard of Georgia Elberton Dattalion Ain General Scott Georgia Americus O J. Kern Wisnabago Agriculture and Mechanical College Agricultural and Mechanical Amertene State College Athena Agricultural Cellege National Teach Association Etucanten

President nominates three officers to general ranks

The president named Brigadier General Thomea H Barrin for major general and Colonela Charles H Morris of Comat Artillery corps along with Philip Reese of the Twenty third Infantry to be divisional generals.

Ington Thomea H Barrin Charles H Morris Comat Artillery Corps Philip Reese Twenty-third Infantry

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