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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1908

Page

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Foraker faction clash at state republican convention

At Jackson April 28 the Foraker wing stormed the hall during the Republican state convention, clashing with Roosevelt loyalists. Security restrained the mob as delegates moved to name their own slate while the administration faction installed a chair and secretary. The rival Foraker bolting convention later named delegates, asserting control of the party ranks amid a tense split over leadership and policy.

Jackson Mian Senator Foraker Iradere Jon Tetlowty Toy McAllister Tor Foraker Jos Etor Foraker Dennis Ata Ninney Thia Roosevelt Tate Lucae Jianka Monian Firat Park Daniels Blanchard Waldauer Philineasin Keven Brennan Kernaghan Matthews Anima Anima Executivs CO Oy Uitten Wan Ala Orwaniad Dr Retmand Repub United Tales Philander Mle Praia Adminiateri Congress of the Tartif Inter Jamen Elverson Eri Hapgood Uratford Asti-Houservele Charles H Aontt Montgomers F Tolt Feng Hov. Jaarar Devfiur Aicomven Stratton Canton Alerander Attala Birmingham Nares J Alllon Repubican Administration

Secret railroad talks denied at Majestic hotel meeting

Chairman McLendon of Georgia rails commission rejects claims of a secret conference with Finley Culp and other railroad leaders at the Majestic hotel. He says the meetings discussed proposed one percent rate changes and weekly tariff reports, with no concealed agenda or private deal.

Tom Watson Jeffersonian Georgia MM Lendon Railroad Commission Georgie War Jeffereonton Majestic Platey Watson Finley Culp Southern Railway Georgia Railroad Southern Audh Jon Meady Fin'ey Hines Finles Aonehem T C Powell S F_ Parrott Georgia Southern Florida, and Co. Wickersham Avants West Point Road Stith

Timber Merger Talk Aims at Southern Pine Cartel

About five million acres of yellow pine holdings in the South are represented at a two day executive conference in St. Louis where leading company men plan a merger to conserve timber, stabilize prices, and form a holding company capitalized at 300 million. Delaware or New Jersey likely for incorporation to avoid Missouri restrictions. A committee was appointed to advance plans and a meeting in six weeks will hear the report.

Louis Lamberman South A Balding Corporation Mercer Missouri Delaware New Jersey Sara Mae Y Not Prapoard Corporation

Balloch County Treasurer Accused of Book Shortage

A grand jury report alleges a county treasury shortage of 2969 pounds traced to treasurer WW DeLoach. He held the post since 1904 and denies explanation, noting earlier health and election events. no criminal action anticipated.

Balloch Grand Jury Balloch County Leach DeLeach Jean de Loach Zettarowee DeLoach Beionge Bulloch

The Pearl Green Assault Case in Chattanooga

Pearl Green a negro woman was captured in Chattanooga today as the culprit in a sensational beating of Mrs Childery wife of a prominent Rome grocery merchant. The attack followed a minor correction to a dispute at Second Avenue. Mrs Childery fainted after the assault and Green fled, later arrested in Chattanooga. Police recovered her and she is jailed in Floyd County on assault and battery charges. Authorities in Rome alerted. The tale had been kept secret until the arrest.

Rame Rame Ga Pearl Green Chattanooga Mra Wo Childses Second Avenue Mra Childery Revere Chilise Rome Breech Floy

Sunday School Institute Opens at Methodiat Church

Sunday School Institute opened at the Methodist church on April 29 with Rav GD Btone aided by Rex Ww B Mays of Atlanta AD Echols of Noveroar and Rev Mr Pierce of Bre nay college assisting in the program.

Jastit Jegerman Sunda Methodiat Church Rex Mays Atlanta AD Echols Noveroar Mr Pierce Brenay College

Public Earnings Report Spurs Open Hearing Comment

A fragment indicates continued earnings decline and a public hearing. It notes there was no secrecy about the issues and that open meetings occur daily in the city when tall men are present, reflecting on the city’s financial scrutiny.

Tallrood

Arkansas Senator Davis Defends Choctaw Chickasaw Rights in Senate

In a Senate confrontation Senator Davis of Arkansas urged action by the interior department to disclose authority over tribal lands held by the Choctaw and Chickasaw. He argued that former officials blocked enrollment of Tribesmen, citing a family with ten members where nine were classified as Negro, prompting calls for justice for African Americans in tribal allotment cases. The debate led to Davis withdrawing and then reintroducing his resolution without the preamble, which passed after limited debate.

Washington Davi Arkansas Senate Toda Aecedary of the Interior Chotaw and Chickawin Indiana Oklahoma Milchenek Davia Foraker Foraker Arcane Davie Clapp Committee On Indian Affairs Davis Darin Warner Microuri Browneville

Wagering on Georgia Governor Race Draws Large Bets

Supporters of Joseph M Brown and Hoke Smith placed and backed multiple bets on Brown beating Smith in the June primary. Bets ranged up to 1000 and 610000 proposals mention Fulton County and state totals, with The Constitution reporting wagers and the paper not accepting money or paying any wagers.

Joseph M Brownesterday Wraer Bo Mas Brown Button Smith Daaper Lewten Smith Jaca Smith Atlanta Journal Krown Fulton

Dr Morgan Dix Dies at 81 in New York City

Dr Morgan Dix rector of Trinity Parish for decades and son of General John A Dix died after a heart seizure following a brief illness. Born in New York, he was among the city’s most prominent clergy and once directed a message supporting a treasury captain. An earlier incident at sea involved provocative overcharges and sailor unrest, with stones thrown at a street restaurant and a patrol curb on the crowd.

New York Anil Morgan Dix Trinity Protestant Episcopal Parish Trinity Rotary Weat Tifth Verloux Dix Yrath Thin City Ann John A Dix

Sullivan races horse in suspension saga at Durland

New York April 20 James P Sullivan, national mile champion for the Irish AAC, suspended after running against a horse at Durland Riding Academy. Metro registration chief Nevina said the affair was not emotional and it mattered little if he ran against a horse or a man. Sullivan may be reinstated within days ahead of the Olympics.

New York James P Sullivan AAC Durlanda Riding Academy JT Nevina Metropolitan Registration Committee Durland Sullivan Kt Wan Alec

Railroads and politics stir St Louis banquet discussion

At a 200 attendee banquet, railroad officials including FD Caldwell and Mr Vogham debated the relationship between rail transportation and public welfare. They criticized rapid policy changes and emphasized the need for careful study of railroad issues shaping commerce, industry, and national prosperity. Roosevelt and progressive themes surfaced in urging measured reforms.

Bt Lem Prattie St Louia Yokum Oo Hairman Ro K Taland FD Caldwell Lackawanna and Western Coa Lehigh Valley Railroad More Railroade Yverted Vogham Fiona Toins New England Our Prean Hve Musnenslan Industria Lieprens Pollitennn

Weather summary for South Carolina and Georgia

South Carolina and Georgia forecast. interior Thursday turning fair Friday and cooler on coasts. Fresh to brisk south winds shift inland. mean and normal temperatures noted. Local data show low and high temperatures, rainfall inches, and excess figures through the year.

South Carolina Georgia Perithee

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