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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1908
Page
5
The readable lines discuss a confusing topic about a medicine heat and safety, mentioning Pir River and Toaooref rts and a public safety tone. It appears as an OCR fragment with garbled phrases and incomplete names, offering no clear event or outcome to summarize.
Twenty five police officers are reported dismissed amid a chaotic city incident. The text mentions a shooting claim and a potential investigation, with unclear details about the jurisdiction, dates, or authorities involved.
Col Smith will address a patriotic gathering at Baptist Tabernacle, with city officials and CF Enterprian Cerneli Notte ey present. The event seeks to honor men in order that they gain opportunities and the speaker will outline plans for community improvement.
The Atlanta clubs elected new officers including president Albert Howell who had served two terms, with Dr W A Elkin as vice president and Hugh Foreman as secretary and treasurer. The only contest was for the Board of Directors where three terms expired and one seat remained unfilled after EC Peters resigned.
The Firten county Republican primary selected delegates to the county convention. Polls opened at 10 and closed at 10:30, with reports from wards detailing delegate names such as Moon, Lian, Brown, Watts, and Sinker. The fifth district plan to converge at the convention in Atlanta, with officials noting no terms received from some candidates.
Multiple obituaries and funeral notices from a local paper describe Mrs Vaitte Thompson and Mrs Mattie Thummon dying yesterday, with services at Marr Prolea chapel and Kardis church. Other notices list H. W. Veareon, Mrs Pearson, Rex 440 Jerretl, and Cather Swaynenhorn among the bereaved, with interments at Oakland Cemetery and Knorville memorial arrangements.
Brigadier General Ramsay O Vette pleads for aid from state and federal sources to help Chipley Stinson Harrin Griffin and other Georgia cities after a devastating storm. Governors of Alabama Louisiana and local officials report needs for bedding clothing food and tents while the state ships tents and supplies and coordinates telegram relief requests to the federal department of the gulf.
Local field items mention district attorneys Hentey Covington and Tate, clerk Colquitt Carter, and deputy clerks Minwart and Beera with Deputy Marshal Ahinard in a federal cover for eastern Millshon in Georma. The docket is light, with a grand jury session Wednesday and a large number of cases. Also noted is Marie Shoreman of Hulsey street near Foundry recovering from fox-related injuries with optimistic prognosis.
New Yorkers praise pure northern corn whisky as wholesome and palatable amid attacks on adulteration. The Brl McRow Company led by Randolph Mtoe Rha showcases a campaign in New York to prove corn whiskey quality over decades. The effort, backed by officeholders and a building occupation, aims to win over skeptics with a tastings and sustained advocacy.
Memorial services were held at local cemeteries with large crowds despite weather. Judge Evans delivered a memorial address praising Captain Wire and the Confederate cause, while Daughters of the Confederacy discussed erecting a monument at Andersonville. Other ceremonies in Perry and West Point featured Revors and speeches by Judge Brinson and Judge Ross, with veterans marching and a posted salute.
Advert reads Dr Miles Heart Cure as a strengthening tonic for weak heart action and nerves controlling the heart. It claims relief from short breath chest pain fluttering rapid pulse and other distress. Testimonial from D Barron Covington Kentucky endorses the remedy and notes druggists carry it.
Springtime coats and caps for babies and toddlers offered with a range of prices. Pique coats reefers white serge cloth coats and trimmed garments listed from $2 to $7.50. Straw bonnets sunbonnets wash hats and lingerie hats priced 25 cents to 5 dollars. Items noted as on the second floor.
Channed OCR segment notes transit disruptions and proposals. Frequent names include Chamberlin Johnson uBose Co and Southern Railway. Mentions Columbus wharf and Dringham Attent with implications of passenger service restoration. Atlanta and Wacon are cited as endpoints amid unclear dates.
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