Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Atlanta Constitution in Atlanta, Georgia

We have 1,947,233 pages in Georgia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1907

Page

3

Roosevelt Hopes Blasted By Socialite Rumors In Oyster Bay

Oyster Bay reports claim President Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt may visit New England summer spots this week with invitations from embassy host James Bryce and the Vanderbilts in Newport. Officials say Roosevelt plans to stay at Sagamore Hill, aside from a Provincetown trip for August 20 events.

Oyster Bay New England Roosevelt Boston Rimsgell Roosevelte James Bryce Intervale New Hampshire Hoosevelt Newport Comamulere Cornelius Vanderbilt Provincetown Mass Sagatore Hill Reesavelt Hieja

Williams Leads In Unofficial Count As Vardaman Denies Defeat

Jackson Mississippi August 4 Until official returns from the democratic primary are counted the senate contest remains in doubt. Early unofficial tallies show John Sharp Williams ahead of Governor James K. Vardaman by a small margin, but neither side concedes. Also in Macon Georgia Robert Houston Macon Baseball right fielder preached at Vineville Methodist Church his second pulpit appearance drawing large crowds while finishing a seminary course and preparing for ministry next year.

Macon Robert Houston Vineville Methodist Church Macon Pulptta

Medical advertisement on Brights disease and bladder issues

Delicate bladder and Brights disease discussed as evolving medical conditions. Claims doctors once treated two ailments. now Brights has multiple causes. Promises free examinations and literature on health topics, urging readers to contact Suite 33 noten Bide 221-23 Broad St Atlanta GA for pathways to treatment and free booklets.

Bright America Europe Ronié Broad SL Atlanta

I fear for Mansfield amid illness on Lake Saranac

Ampeesand August 4. The continued illness of actor Richard Mansfield since returning from Europe has raised concern for his health and stage duties. Mansfield, with wife and brother, arrived from Montreal last Saturday. He refuses to see anyone, and his brother Felix says rest and vacation are needed. Family notes a nervous breakdown from overwork and a May voyage to England. convalescence is slow. Reports suggest more serious condition than acknowledged, with pains in ribs and chest possibly from pleurisy and rheumatism.

Ampeesand Lake Saranac Richard Mansfeld Europe Mansfield Montreal Felix Mansfield England Hling Mr. Mansfield

Death claims A B Pound Cordele prominent citizen

A B Pound Cordele Georgia wealthiest and leading resident died in Washington D C after an appendectomy He was 48 born in Dooly County and had lived in Cordele seven years He leaves wife daughter Miss Marylee and several brothers and sisters Funeral details announced for Cordele with interment planned Tuesday

Cordele Washington D. C B. B. Pound Washington, D. C Pound Jamestown Exposition New York Canada Marylee Dooly County

Endurance Inspected at Cowes Week by Royal Party

On August 4 at Cowes Isle of Wight the opening day of Cowes week featured royal visitors inspecting the steam yacht Endurance commanded by Lieutenant Shackleton. Queen Alexandra presented the Union Jack with a signed letter and King Edward awarded the Victorian order. The scene highlighted preparations for Shackleton's Antarctic expedition. Pope Plus suspended the Jubilee pilgrimages to Rome noting two planned from France are halted.

Talon Jack Cowes Isle of Wight King Edward Queen Alexandra Prince of Wales Antarctic Shackleton Edward Rome Pope

France and Spain Prepare Naval Action in Morocco

Tangier reports indicate Bherifian forces burned Hauta near Raisuli’s base as Raisuli withdrew with MacLean into the hills. French, Spanish fleets poised offshore after Casablanca disturbances, with French and Spanish authorities coordinating a security patrol to establish an international police. General Drude leads the expeditionary force from Oran to Casablanca amid ongoing negotiations for MacLean’s release.

Tangier Hauta Raisuli Caid Henry MacLean MacLean Casa Blanca Galilee Tne Bina Mohammed Fl Torres Bagdani Raiauli Harry MacLean Raisull France Paris Spain Gueydon Gloire Jeanne D'Arc Toulon Morocco A. M. B. Drude Flest

Mortuary Notices and Deaths Across Town

Obituaries report Mrs. Aaron Kitchens dying at home with funeral at Forest church and carriages from Poole undertaking. M. O. L. Ratteree dies at 21 o'clock at 168 Rhodes Street. funeral at 2 o'clock with Hollywood interment. Earl of Clan William Richard James dies in London. John M. Redding of Cuthbert, Ga., age elderly, dies at daughter Ed Sealey’s home after sun exposure and wartime leg loss. survived by children Harry, John and Ed. services at Methodist church.

Aaron Kitchens West Point Forest Church Harry G. Poole Bl. Ratteree M. Ol. Ratteres A. L. Ratteree Rhodes Street Hollywood Earl of Clan William London Richard James Aceads Earl Clan William John M. Redding Cuthbert Br. Redding Harry John Redding Albany Ed Sealy C. A. Redding Jack Redding Alabama Methodist Church

Missionary Sunday Observed by Oxford Sunday School

Missionary Sunday was observed in Oxford Ga with exercises in the Sunday school. Songs recitations and life sketches of foreign missionaries were given by Miss Lynn Branham's class members including Alle Claire Beckwith Annie Sue Bonnell Julia Dickey Annie Dickey Mildred Eakes Clara Johnson Miez Catherine Magath Lucile Stephens and Dorothy Weber. Rev R F Eakes of Atlanta preached a sermon to a large congregation in the college auditorium.

Oxford Sunday School Oxford Lynn Branham Alle Claire Beckwith Annie Sue Bonnell Julia Dickey Annie Dickey Mildred Eakes Clara Johnson Miez Catherine Magath Lucile Stephens Dorothy Weber R. F. Eakes Atlanta Serman College

British Dock for West Indies Arrives in Trinidad

A 4,000-ton floating dock built in England arrived at Port of Spain Trinidad on August 4. It was towed from the River Tyne by two Dutch tugs marking the first dock of its kind to be placed in British West Indian waters.

West Indies Port of Spain Trinidad England Tyne

Wright-Knight Engagement in Covington Georgia

Mr and Mrs J T Wright of Covington announce the engagement of their daughter Annie Artemesia Wright to Harry King Brooks of Washington. The couple plans to marry on September 26 in Covington.

City faces danger without another Hemphill pump, council split

Atlanta faces risk of fire pressure loss if the Hemphill station pump is not added. Engineers and officials warn a delay threatens water supply, though council members debate pump type. A vote this afternoon will reveal who would postpone this critical purchase.

Hemphill Station Southeastern Griff Association Atlanta Council Hemphill

Several Things the Philadelphia Drummer Didn't Know

A Philadelphia drummer jokes about gaps in legal knowledge after recounting a barber shop theft tale. He notes his lack of proof for cash, watch, and coat ownership, then laments legal proof limits and the cost of a minor shaving misdeed. Next, a Cleveland Plain Dealer quip about Young Ruggles writes a birthday poem and faces public suspicion of age.

Philadelphia Rochester Democrat and Chronicle New England Jana Cleveland Plain Dealer Ruggles Calleme

Cotton Plant Taking on Fruit in Georgia and Texas

Reports from Georgia indicate large production and the Texas outlook is the best of the season. The small plant is taking on fruit well, with overall improvement where showers occurred, and boll weevil damage is minimal in many areas. Southern Texas remains dry with earlier opening of bolls and lighter yields.

Memphis Commercial Appeal Cotton Belt Hexae North Carolina Sana Georgia Texas New Orleans The Picayune Mississippi Louisiana Red River Grant Parish Times-Democrat Times- Democrat Dawson W. F. Locks Dangon Dawson, Ga

South Carolina Joins Effort For Cotton Crop Reports

A South Carolina report on cotton conditions sparks a southern push for official, accurate data. J Watson, SC Commissioner of Immigration and Agriculture, leads efforts with state and national agriculture officials to craft a midseason, then final, precise crop estimate by November. Strong backing from Georgia, North Carolina, Texas, and Oklahoma accompanies the movement.

South Carolina Columbia D. C South Commissioner of Immigration and Agriculture J. Watson Southern States Commissioners of Agriculture Watson Washington Southern States Virginia Texas Association Georgia North Carolina Oklahoma Uder Seal Department of Agriculture Bureau of Statistics

FORAGE AND STRAW PROPOSALS ADVERTISED BY ARMY

Chief Quartermaster Office Atlanta seeks sealed bids by September 5 1907 to furnish corn oats straw for October 1907 to June 1908 at multiple southern posts including Atlanta Fort Dade DeSoto Key West Barracks Fort Caswell Mount McPherson Fort Ogthorp Screven Fort Morgan and Jackson Barracks The government reserves right to accept or reject any bid Proposals issued by Charles Clark Acting Chief Quartermaster with contact details and notices to be sent to designated posts. Then a contemporaneous editorial discusses cotton demand and southern production as a global factor with remarks on market expectations and a brief humorous clippings note about a child buying gloves without permission.

Atlanta Avlanta Forts Dade DeSoto Key West Barrarks Fla Fort Caswell Noc Marty Fremont and Moultrir 8. C Forte McPherson Ogtethorpe and Screven Fort Morgan Ala Jackson Barracks United States Cuarles Clark

Also Mentioned on This Page

Frank E. Block CO Williams Vardaman Deeclaren Mith DR. Hathaway 8 CO Ifear A. B. Pound Missionary Sunday Mont Ca Pittsburg Shakespeare Pepsy Venice Mr. Watson Essig Bros Whitehall ST Maly Molly Mally York Atlanta Constitution Review of Reviews Success Magazine Uncle Remus Atlanta, Georgia
Search Courier

Search the Atlanta Constitution Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Atlanta Constitution?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication