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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1908

Page

4

One Thousand In Parade Of 600 Fellows In Atlanta

A thousand marchers formed yesterday afternoon for the eighteenth anniversary celebration of a Christian church in Atlanta. The parade began at 2 o clock from Alabama and Broad streets, marched via Peachtree and Firestone to Trinity avenue, then to the church on Pryor street where services followed. Major Amos Haker led the parade as grand marshal and a large contingent of followers participated under the guidance of Dr Lir Clark and Rev H Co Warley among others. Bad weather reduced attendance but dignitaries delivered appropriate addresses and the event proceeded with ceremony despite rain.

Alabama Christian Church Bouth Pryor Street Wedemeyer Fread Peachtree Frachtres Wattenan Trinity Avenue Ofrlatian McCo Strickland Azytwisn Howke Warren Aotet Rev. H. Co. Warley Ide Pendinton Propia

Mexican Albums For Roots Party Visit To Mexia

A San Antonio to Mexico City visit story tells of a Mexican reception for Secretary and family. Four albums with pantographs and plates were created by jewelers and bookmakers, detailing the journey from Las Posadas to the border crossing and return to Washington. Albums will be gifted to the Secretary, Mrs Grant, Mrs Moot, and the Foreign Murine Marine and placed in the State Department.

Mot Y Cty Mexico Bechetan Biante Root Alyasen Wil Mexia San Antonio Texaa Las Rede Thinetty Wea Washington Mr Real tArant Brestent Ding Muriner Marincal Kne State Department

Butted to Death by Goat in Georgia Woman Dies from Cancer

Carrie Perkins died after being butted and beaten by a goat in a tenement at 921 Hen nets ates Aururia Georgia. A coroner’s jury found death from cancer concealed by bruises after investigation and a negro preacher recalled a prior assault by the goat.

Agosta Aururia Capedal Carrie Perkins

Rates for Montgomery Hearing Set by Commerce Commission

A notice from Montgomery Alabama reports the Interstate Commerce Commission will hold a hearing in April on a petition by a freight bureau seeking a rate readjustment for routes through Mobile and Montgomery. The case centers on proposed through rates from western points to Montgomery via Mobile, aiming to reduce local shipping costs. The commission's decision could affect Alabama traffic and rail costs, with Mobile and Birmingham potential beneficiaries.

Commerce Commis Atum Montgomery Ala Montannten Interatate Commerce Commission Msuthesstat Agnes Mobile Yensiema Birmingham Shantha

Felix Gillespie Dies After Typhoid Attack at Macon Hospital

Felix Gillespie aged 34 died last night at the city hospital after typhoid. A tether, mater, he was well known in Macon. Survived by two sisters and two brothers in Ireland and two brothers in Boston, who were at his bedside. Funeral at St Joseph's church tomorrow after noon, Rev Father Madden officiating, interment in St Joseph's Cemetery.

Felix Gillespie Macon Ireland Joan Patrick Boston St Joseph's Church Father Madden BL Joseph's Cemetery

Dr Knopf Addresses White Plague Expert Talk

Dr S A Knopf, famed tuberculosis authority, spoke to a near full Grand opera house audience. He urged practical prevention, emphasized home care and fresh air, criticized patent medicines, and urged Atlanta to establish district nurses and sanitariums to combat consumption.

Grand Opera House 8. A. Knope Atlanta Knopf Danner Atrean Hoe

Tulane appoints Dr Philips as history chair at Tulane

Major Sidney Herbert dies in Maitland at fifty five. Dr Ulrich D B Philips, associate professor at Wisconsin, accepts Tulane history chair. A native of Georgia, he studied at Tulane and Georgia, earned a Ph D at Columbia, and taught nationwide. He will begin in October teaching undergraduate and graduate courses.

Orlando Fla Sidney Herbert Lacy Maitland Sidney Herbert Savannah United States Madison Wia Ulrich DB Philips University of Wisconsin Tulane University New Orleans Philtina LaGrange Tulane University of Georgia Columbia University Wisconsin Tennessee Georgia Michigan Kannas Ohio Wesleyan Wisconsn Tutane Philips Philips Ie MacMillan & Co Thane

War Department to use St Augustine HQ for Col Stewart

War Department will press Florida authorities to relinquish the Daerracke lease and use the St Francia barracks at St Augustine as headquarters for Colonel William F. Stewart Coast Artillery. Secretaries and officials discuss reimbursement for expenditures on a Florida residence once used by the National Guard, marking an unprecedented wartime administrative shift. A separate note from Macon, Ga reports a Brown gubernatorial club formation with plans for a permanent organization and representation in the party machine.

War Department Francia Dareacke Washington Florida St Francia Barracke St Augustine Wiliam F. Stewart Coast Artillery Stewart Deao Fort Grant Ariz Oliver Francis Karracka Department of the Gif Isla Inested Army Werdan Brows Macon Cidena Joseph M. Brown Tigdenbereene Brown Club Laswe

Mercury for Tuberculosis Treatment Reported

A preliminary report on treating tuberculosis with mercury was submitted to the surgeon general by Gurgenn Bot. Werisht of the navy, detailing investigations at Naval Hospital Fort Lyon, Colorado. Medical Inspector C. A states officers supervise, with surgeons Bucher and Wright applying the treatment to prevent infection, and patient interest growing as results appear encouraging.

Washington Gurgenn Bot. Werisht Navy Naval Hospital Fort Lyon Col Medica C. A W. H. Bucher Wright

Local Odd Fellows to Celebrate 89th Anniversary in Macon

Plans by all Macon area lodges of the Odd Fellows to observe the eighty ninth anniversary of the order in Georgia with a ceremony at Odd Fellows hall tomorrow night. More than a thousand Fellows are expected to attend as representatives from multiple lodges prepare for an inspiring event.

Macon Oda Fellows Odd Fellows’ Hall

Alpha Theta Marks 26th Anniversary of Alpha Tau Omega

The Alpha Theta chapter celebrated its twenty sixth anniversary at the club rooms Saturday night with a large crowd of visiting brothers and alumni. I H Putnam chief of this province attended among the attendees. Appropriate exercises were held and the event was thoroughly enjoyed by all.

Emory Colleges Oxford Spector Alpha Theta Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity I. H. Putnam Thia

28 LIVES LOST IN OCEAN CRASH

London reports 28 dead and missing from the Gladiator collision with the American cruiser St Paul near the Isle of Wight. Rescue attempts yielded no bodies. Officials say the accident was unavoidable and will prompt a Board of Trade inquiry.

London Ale of Wight Board of Trade Abioa Ab Ter Tiger Berwick Inla Wight Steet J. T. Hillin St. Paul St Paul's Diadloxed Agahs Pavol St Paul Paason Abe Great Britain

Dynamite Damages New Bristol County Bridge

A dynamite blast on the Taunton river bridge between Fall River and Somerset badly damaged the unfinished structure. The 750000 project, built by Holbrook Cabot & Bellina of Boston, was set to open in two months. Police say at least fifty pounds of dynamite exploded at the granite pier near the river shore, causing extensive girders damage and shattered windows across the city.

Fall River Maes Bristol County Holbrook Cabot & Bellina Boston

Four bitten by mad dog in Greenboro Georgia

A dog owned by Rev. KG Smith went mad injuring four people including Henry Torbert’s son and Rev. BG Smith’s two daughters and a Black porter. The dog’s head was sent to Atlanta for hydrophobia testing. Many neighborhood dogs were found bitten and residents fled to Atlanta for their children’s Pasteur Institute treatment.

Pasteur Institute Atlanta Greenpboro Smith Henry & Torbret Bg, Smith Torbert Smith Lert Pameur Institute

Miller Shot in Arm at Columbus Dixie Theater Incident

On Tenth Street in Columbus Georgia Z A Brooke proprietor of the Dixie Theater and Lennard Miller, a young local businessman and stunt performer, quarreled over a business dispute. The confrontation escalated to blows and Brooke fired a pistol, striking Miller in the arm though his injuries are reported not serious.

Columbus Dixie Theater Columbus, Ga Tenth Street Z. A. Brooke Lennard Miller Brooks Miller Millar

Taft to Get Arkansas Indorsed at State Convention

Little Rock Ark April 24 The Republican state convention will meet at Hot Springs Tuesday to nominate a mate ticket and adopt a platform. It is virtually certain that the Roosevelt administration will be endorsed emphatically and that renunciation will be adapted instructing the delegates at large to vote for the nomination of Secretary Taft as long as his name is before the convention. In adopting the platform a strong fight is expected to include a prohibition plank.

Little Rock Ark Hot Springs Roose- Velt Chicago Taft

Odd Fellows Celebration at Lequin Georgia

In Covington on April 20 a large crowd gathered for the Odd Fellows annual celebration at Lequin. Rev. Eugene R. Pendiston delivered a sermon on Christian motives, Professor A. H. Foster spoke on Odd Fellowship, with brief remarks by Noble Grand A. C. Struler. A dinner was served under the trees and music closed the program. Separately in Macon on April 26 county commissioners Bibb County John T. Moore L. Henry Dewitt McCrary T A Artope and H Taylor announced reelection bids, signaling a strong slate.

Lequin Covington Odd Fellows Eugene R. Pendiston A. H. Foster Odd Fellowship A. C. Struler Macon John T. Moore L. Henry Dewitt McCrary T. & Artope H. Taylor Bibb Citisens

Diaz Calls Cabinet Meeting On Central American Affairs

Rumors from Mexico City say President Diaz convened a cabinet meeting to discuss Central American matters. Reported for April 27, the gathering aims to finalize a U S Mexico accord on Central American affairs. A holiday today hinders confirmation of details.

Diaz City of Mexico Mexican State Department Guatemala Cabinat Ttm United States Mexico Aftaire

Allmomy Hearing Heid Dr Rogers Alimony Case

In Savannah on April 26 special report notes Dr J D Rogers Liberty county physician aged over 80 facing contempt for failure to pay $20 alimony to his wife who has sued him for divorce. Judge Beadrock allowed him to begin $8 monthly payments until next fall when the divorce hearing resumes.

Allmomy Savannah J. D. Rogers Liberty County August Alleg Aick

Atlanta Today Honors Heroes Parade Details Amid Confusion

A lengthy parade schedule from Atlanta outlines a grand march featuring units from the National Guard of Geos, local academies, police and fire departments, and Confederate veterans, with a five minute gun salute from the Auntell building. The text also recounts a North China Daily News dental anecdote describing a doctor repairing a patient’s missing teeth with a steel wire and teeth from a heap.

Orth Aesigi Wedemeyer’ Rand Btudenta Boys’ High School Ecoota Wercley & Arandona Ambulance Atlanta Southern Express Company M. Patterson & Bon'a Butt Governor's Horse Guard Governor's Light Artillery Daughters of the Confederacy

Dentist in Ress building finds faith aids healing

A Cleveland Plain Dealer item recalls a nine daughter who believes prayer aids healing. When asked what she would do if her father died she says her mother and siblings would pray for another papa and they won the very next day.

Cievelana Plain Dealer Ress

Blizzard Grips Britain In Severe Winter Storm

A remarkable blizzard, the worst since 1881, swept across the United Kingdom Friday night into Saturday. A violent northerly gale and low temperatures produced eight foot snow drifts in places. Rail, telegraph, and telephone services were disrupted. Tramways, cafes, and motors were snowed in nationwide. Many remote districts were cut off and some deaths from exposure were reported. Enormous damage followed across communities.

London England United Kingdom

Local Obituaries and Funeral Arrangements Notice

A list of recent deaths and funeral details includes Mrs J D Astora Aatin of 116 Jones Avenue who died after a long illness and is at Poole’s undertaking establishment awaiting funeral plans. Other notices mention Samuel Neblar killed in a Tucker wreck, and T L Hovey of 254 Rawson Street whose services were held at Barclay and Brandon’s with remains sent to Richmond for interment.

J. D. Astora J. D Aatin Jones Avenue Thara Poole R. Ty Brown Calita Lane Trown M. J. Smith J. T. Lyle Greenberg, Bond & Bloomfields Chapel Ramuel Neblar Tucker Richmond Secret Order Mystic Marine J. Bower T. L. Hovey Rawson Street Barclay & Brandon W A. B.C, Oh. Ho R. de Kilpatrick

Farmer Wallace Polk Fatally Wounds Self After Attacking Family

In Fraina Ryhajia Mtn on April 28, Wallace Polk a well known farmer struck his wife fatally hurt her daughter 18 then turned a pistol on himself blowing out his brains police report indicates a public safety incident parish authorities describe as a shocking domestic tragedy with unclear motives remains under investigation.

Fraina Ryhajia Mtn Wallace Polk

Rabbi Marx Delivers Address at District Grand Lodge Convention

At the thirty-fourth annual convention of District Grand Lodge No 8 Independent Order Final Aryth gathering in Wilmington NC, over 100 delegates attended. Hon Simon Wait of Washington Rabbi George Bolomen of Savannah and Rabbi David Marx of Atlanta spoke as the three day session began. Meanwhile reports from Caracas note two cases of plague with passengers arriving on the steamer Philadelphia and concerns at Porto Cabello, Caracas denies plague in the city.

District Grant Lodge Wnat Wilmington Ditrict Grand Lodge No Georgia South Carolina Wirginia Maryland District of Columbia North Carolina Simon Wait Washington George Bolomen Savannah Hebb David Marx Atlanta Caracas Witlematadt Philadelphia Porto Cabello

Oldent Inhabitants Leaders Die in Washington

Washington April 2. Joan Edward Libbey president and Charles A Churgh vice president of the Oident Inhabitants Association of the District of Columbia died today. Libbey born November 22, 1837 in this city. Churgh born September 11, 1828 in Met Church Jefferson Frederick County Maryland. Both men long identified with the lumber business.

Dena. Washington Joan Edward Libbey Charles A Churgh Oident Inhabitants’ Association of the District of Columbia Br. Libbey Church Jefferson Frederick County Martyland

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Rev Pendleton Cemar Prinz Street DR. S. A. Knopf Pereson Preachera J. & Todd Wo. Northen J. Forlommerficia Oscar Fane Theodore Tonpel R. R Kime W. G. Raoul Len Groughton Joseph Hirsch DR. Phillips Wiscon Orleans W. F. Stewart Muse Daniel Brothers Co L. J. Daniel Peachtree St Mass Arkansas Pres. Diaz Atlanta Today the Gulf U. HA Port Meierson General Staff National Guard of Geos Grand Marenal Fth National Guard of Co Momprial “Corps Georgia Military Academy Martat College Donald Fraser Atlants Police Greenberg. Bond & Hisomfisid's Ambulance John MacGowan North China Daily News Ife Ambel Thames Tunnel Toanie Kingdom Jeamuel Nabler Rabbi Marx
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