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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1910
Page
5
Dublin Georgia August 1 The Dublin Laurens area shows a growing payroll now larger by several hundred dollars weekly. Industrial plants pay at least 8 000 weekly, with new stores factories and housing rising. A 60 percent payroll increase and strong cotton crop prospects spur merchants and farmers, boosting the county’s outlook.
Macon Ga August 1 Special Members of the Joe Brown Club of Bibb attended a large rally at the county courthouse with speakers including Hon Joe Hall RW Barnes Minter Wimberly and others A campaign opening in Bibb for congress was announced by Judge John Ross in Fast Macon tonight. He spoke to a large audience of voters who received his remarks with evident interest and enthusiasm.
Colonel J C Yeatman, a leading Maury county figure, was struck and killed by a train near Ashwood Tennessee while attempting to save his dog. He was 60 years old.
Sheriff John Mitchell of Welker county asserts in a letter to The Constitution that Italian miners had threatened to dynamite No 3 mine and blow the magazine at No 4, risking many lives. He says lack of lines to contact local officials left him relying on Governor Brown’s troop deployment to protect native workers and company property, preserving lives he calls his duty to defend.
A. Bird and Clarence Weis traveled to Atlanta on private business tied to Shubert operations amid a looming theater dispute. Bird downplayed duties at the Grand theater while confirming Shubert ties and plans, with Weis en route to Memphis as Klaw & Erlanger prep the Orpheum and future Atlanta season unfolds.
Low fare prompt offers from Washington to the east and return for 11.00. Richmond or Norfolk round trip to 12.00. City ticket office listed as 88 Peachtree to arrange travel. Seats available at sea board offices for August travel.
The weather outlook promises a fair day this afternoon, with crowds at the park expecting another good baseball game. The forecaster notes seasonal conditions and the daily chatter about climate as audiences head to the park.
A quirky account notes how a man blames the weather for various indiscretions and misadventures. Washington promises local showers for today as a humorous reflection on a lonely cross country ride and a missed connection.
At a special meeting of the state democratic committee set for August 30 in Montgomery, contests from the Mobile and Tuscaloosa circuits will be reported. Substitutes have been named to take the evidence. H C Thatch of Athens is named on the Tuscaloosa circuit subcommittee replacing John Pugh of Birmingham. Contests include for sheriff from Macon.
The Buick party arrives in Statesboro after a two and a half hour run from Savannah. Bulloch County road improvements enable tourists to average thirty miles per hour, with county officials planning further paving between here and Rocky Ford before next November. Sylvania competes to host the tour as seven autos depart from Sylvania for the welcome, with a board of trade meeting planned for tomorrow.
A minister Rev F A White of Cosmopolitan AME church faces trouble after his wife discovers letters believed out of place in his pocket. J H Harper accuses the pastor of impropriety and desires suspension if charges hold. Harper claims the presiding elder stalled action. charges are to be forwarded to Bishop G Smith in Detroit.
Mrs Mollie Tharpe wife of Robert A Tharpe filed for divorce and alimony in Macon Superior Court charging cruel treatment. The couple married only a short time and she appeared this morning through Attorney A Glawson.
The contract for state printing for the next two years will be awarded today. Bids will be opened by Secretary of State Philip Cook at 10 o clock in the morning and the contract will go to the lowest bidder.
Awalnaboro Ga August 1 Special A large meeting at the courthouse formed the Joe Brown Club to back Governor Joseph M Brown in Georgia elections. 83 Adrian members elected J M Nunes secretary and C D Firuntree chairman. F M Satfold praised the effort as the district previously backed Smith with Brown earning three votes. Next meeting set for August 6 with R E Battola speaking.
August 1 Macot Ga Special Edward Maresh son of A E Maresh of Georgia Southern and Florida Railway died from wounds after a motorcycle strike at Central City park race track Saturday afternoon. A buggy driven by unknown riders entered from the left and against traffic. Maresh collided with the buggy on a curve, failed to turn in time, and later died at home. He was a member of the local Motorcycle Club and well regarded. Funeral held this afternoon at Riverside Cemetery.
Hon Walter Akerman a Carterville lawyer and son of Amos T Akerman says the Seventh District campaign is turning civil with a fair showing ahead. He expects a strong effort against any Democrat nominee Lee or Wright and favors a politics based on principles rather than personal animosity.
Montgomery August 1 Dr Clarence J Owens longtime president of the Third District Agricultural School at Abbeville has resigned with effect at the board's will. He may pursue a lucrative position in another field though details remain undisclosed. Renowned as a literary man and educator across the South.
In a special Macon meeting the Bar Association endorsed Thomas Felder for Georgia attorney general. The resolution urged his candidacy and local attorneys pledged strong support. The Felder campaign was described as active and moving forward from this point.
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