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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1908
Page
6
In Alabama amid political unrest and a looming treasury deficit farmers report blooming crops. Cotton outlook strong. corn and hay yields up. Farmers unite to ride low prices, banks aid credit, and highway plans advance. Local talk centers on W B Urquhart for lieutenant governor and road-building push. Confederate Census reveals veterans data from 47 counties.
Washington August 8 Roosevelt urges boys and girls to balance work and play, stressing healthy bodies for serious work and character building through vigorous, honorable sports. He praises manliness, fair play, and cooperation, warning that persistence and good sportsmanship matter more than winning.
New York August 8 Governor Hughes backers prepare mass meetings in New York City to gauge sentiment for renomination. A Madison Square Garden rally under the Republican Club is planned, with a possible nonpartisan event led by Union League Club members and Joseph Choate presiding. State leaders oppose the move unless they attend as individuals.
Mrs Florence Richards of Ohio called for a universal strike by women until suffrage is granted. Speaking at the Lincoln temperance chautauqua in Austin, she argued women must withhold housework and childcare to force political change, saying husbands would be taken to the polls on their wives' behalf.
Time for census closes August 9 and several days will be needed to prepare and return the books. Records go to Director Thomas M Owen of the history department who will index and organize the material. The effort could greatly aid historical sketches, data, and recognition of soldiers, with old records opening new avenues for research and public interest. Dr Owen thanks the assess ay for support.
Under a 1908 Superior Court order the Gulera Construction Company receivers will sell all stock of goods at 115 Marietta Street on August 24 1908 with bids received for all or part of the estate. If bids fail the stock is to be sold publicly. Also listed are 1444 generators lamps wire electrical novelties and related surplies with access at 145 Marietta Street for inspection.
Herbert Knox Smith, commissioner of corporations, writes that he will have a representative attend the exchange committee meetings considering the contract system and other business methods. He notes he will later attend the conference to review the entire subject, amid criticism from the commissioner and trade.
Maude Evans, a young widow from Walton Grove near Covington, died last night by self-inflicted means. She reportedly suffered severe head pains and poor health and leaves two children. The case is linked to Covington residents and is reported as a tragic local death.
A concise consumer note inviting shoppers to choose pure sweet wholesome flour by asking for the EEE grade. It emphasizes quality and clear guidance to request the specific brand or grade at the counter. The item aims to promote careful selection and trust in product standards.
The Arkansas Railroad Commission is compiling state rates and railroad expenses for the year to oppose an injunction sought by railroads to nullify the 2 cent passenger and freight tariffs. Judge Van Deventer in St Paul will hear the case on August 31. Senator James F Clarke will head Arkansas counsel as the commission, aided by shippers, attends with statistics.
A lightning strike at the front door of a West Decatur street home in Nashville last night killed Garee, who stood with his wife Mra Garee by his side. The blast paralyzed her while three children nearby were unhurt, though their seating area was burned.
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