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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1908
Page
10
A 19th or early 20th century advisory extols a disinfectant mix to curb infections. It urges timely cellar sprinkles, ventilated spaces, and odor control, naming blends and preparation hints. Contains guidance on quantities, application, and safety notes.
A Monday night event at the skating rink showcased prize winners in a city made exhibit of Atlanta items. Laura Horton and others represented local firms in costume contests while the skating show highlighted woven and paper products. Tickets and prizes honored notable Atlanta companies and residents, with community participation noted as the rink opened for children and families.
Judge Miltenberger, once a prominent figure associated with the Confederacy, died at 74. The article notes his prior appearances before Napoleon and his brief mission with Pat Lee’s circles, referencing his past role as a judge and his solitary, solitary lifestyle remarked upon by contemporaries.
A high pressure system shifts eastward bringing a cooler trend with partly cloudy skies. Winds ease as temperatures dip modestly, with no significant precipitation expected across the region.
Whimsical street scenes unfold on a sunny day in Whitehall and nearby. The chatter describes a quartet at the Chantauqua Four delivering harmonious performance amid crowds and heat, with minor irregularities in narration.
Macon April 29 police raided the Kennesaw restaurant operated by the Hashinaku on Fourth Street and seized two quarts of whisky and other drinks said to have been moved to the police station. Hearings were scheduled for tomorrow as evidence was challenged.
The torpedo boat Flaria arrived from Mobile to Penmncotn Florida. Crew will take men on leave tonight and depart at daybreak for Mt Johnston harbor to lay the target and continue practice with torpedoes. Vessel is accompanied by Lee parent whip Brorpion and will tow barges holding 75000 gallons of water.
St Philip's marks its sixth anniversary of its organization and the cathedral's fourth anniversary with a 10 o'clock Friday service led by Dean Pie followed by a parish meeting and reception in the Sunday school room. The event highlights the parish’s long history as the oldest church organization in the city and a mother to other Episcopal churches.
Albany Georgia April 29 governor's day drew the largest crowd of the week at the Georgia chautauqua. Governor Smith arrived from Cordele and addressed the audience on education, stressing duties to God country and fellow men. He urged training of children for Georgia's future, promoted industrial and business education, and rural schools to match urban academies.
The Georgia Local Underwriters Association met in Savannah for its annual convention. R J Davant welcomed attendees, F W Cale of Atlanta gave a detailed conference report with managers of the Southeastern Tariff Association in Atlantic City. Excellent reports were presented by President G B Turpin and Secretary Morris Hartia of Marion. Speakers included B F Fulcher of Warnestore Wood Wilson of Savannah and Otto Benton of Donaldsonville. Annual elections to be held tomorrow.
Washington reports that a million dollar fund for former slaves or their heirs may become law. The measure, long in Congress, has been favorably reported by the House committees on Banking and Currency. It rests on claims by a farmer whose money was deposited in the Freedman's Bank, set up after the Civil War to aid veterans but which failed, leaving depositors and heirs seeking reimbursement for over 35 years.
Thirteen year old Henry Pratt killed Howard Maunta after a game of cards at Knott Creek Kentucky. The youths were intoxicated. Separately in New York on April 20 indictments against Charles W Moree and Alfred H Curtis, former officers of the National Bank of North America, for misapplication of funds. Judge Hour sustained the indictments.
In Guayaquil the Ecuadorian cruiser Cacique was destroyed off Santa Elena point after an explosion of naphtha. The 31 crew members abandoned ship under Captain Dl and Chief Officer Mann, arriving at Santa Elena bay after three days of aboardship. No lives were lost.
The hearing before Commissioner tand examined charges against District Attorney Jerome over alleged dereliction in prosecuting life insurance officials who funded campaigns with company money. The case centers on George W. Perkins and alleged concealed campaign contributions in company books. The oblique testimony and grand jury evidence were debated as the commission considered admissibility and relevance.
Private W C Dodson extends an invitation to Wheeler’s cavalry to call at his camp at 613 Washington Street next Saturday afternoon. He promises M3 rations of fat meat corn bread and buttermilk with possible extra items. The message carries a political jab about a recent vote and implies accountability for those involved.
In Birmingham April 20 the second day of the thirteenth annual meeting of the Association of Surgeons of the Southern Railway featured President W. W. Finley of the Southern delivering an address on railroad surgeon work. Finley postponed his own talk to attend a barbecue at the Country Club. Judge Hamilton McWhorter of Athens, Ga, followed with a paper on state regulation of corporations, urging caution toward capital.
Washington April 20 Representative Vreeland of New York introduces a currency bill to replace the Aldrich plan. The measure creates national bank clearing house associations, taxes emergency circulation, and forms a currency commission with six House and six Senate members. The bill, backed by a Republican majority, will be reviewed by banking and currency committees tomorrow.
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