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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1908
Page
3
Democrats nominate Lawrence Stringer for U S senator and Adial Stevenson for governor with strong shows in Chicago. Republicans place George E Foss over Hopkin in the Senate race while Vernon Deneen leads the gubernatorial ticket but results lag in some counties. Local counts in Cook and adjacent areas reflect tight contests and late returns.
Frankfort announces Governor Wilson denounces Bracken County night rider violence and mass judicial sympathy with the mob. He proposes immunity for self defense and warns the state will protect citizens as long as order remains unstable in Bracken. He notes Wainwright Lee’s case and urges swift action to end disorder.
A dispute between Rev F C Crawford and Rev Roland led to a disturbance during a Negro church revival on Bell Street and Auburn Avenue. Roland claimed multiple nights of services. Crawford said the meeting would end with the current night. Police filed a charge after Roland complained of disruption. The quarrel centered on a 30 cent debt involving Crawford, Roland, and church stockholders over gasoline.
The Times Democrat publishes a July cotton crop report from New Orleans noting overall improvement in many areas while Louisiana suffers from dry weather and dollow damage disputes. The piece forecasts a critical August with weather likely to influence the final outcome and mentions Farmer Fearmore's cautious stance at interior points. Also reports the death of Mrs Sam Evans of Wadley Ga at the Hotel Foy.
Miss Pearl E Sutton and We BH I Jenkins were quietly married at the residence of Mr and Mrs W G Alles in Atlanta on Sunday evening with Rev H le Edmondson officiating. Jenkins of Edison Ga and Sutton, daughter of Mrs M A Allen of Edinton Ga, come from prominent Calhoun and Clay counties families. The engagement, formed in childhood, culminates in a sudden wedding noted for their amiability and popularity.
Logansport Indiana August 9 Levi Weaver was killed and his wife and young son were fatally injured when an automobile returning from a neighbor’s funeral was struck by a train. A daughter was hurt. The accident occurred as the car attempted to cross railroad yards after the funeral.
In Guineeville on August 9 1908 a grandson Frank Campbell traveled to Tallulah Falla to join a birthday event for his grandfather Henry Campbell who is recorded as 104 years old. Policeman EM Vont joomery at the Southern railway station noted the traveler’s age and family details, including the father Howard Campbell and the grandson over 80. The scene centers on a remarkable family milestone highlighting multi generational ages.
Griffin August reports a northbound Southern train killed Travis Moore who sat asleep on the track near Griffin mill. He died after being found in a paging condition. He leaves a father mother and several siblings. A separate early report notes a furniture store fire on Poplar Street by Goldgar Furniture Co causing smoke water damage and insured loss under 3000.
Donald Fudger, nine, of the Leland House on Houston Street, was arrested on charges involving Maud the elephant at the park. He allegedly fed the animal peanuts from a pocket containing matches and a penny box of matches, causing Maud to become distressed. The case rests on testimony that he did not intend to harm the animal, with accounts from Raipie Smith and others present when the incident occurred.
Senator Culberson received a telegram from Act Wang Secretary Forster at Cveter Bay. Chair Knapp told Texas and Oklahoma shippers the Interstate Commerce Commission had no power to act under the Sherman act. He warned the commission may refer violations to the attorney general if needed and will aid the Justice Department without delaying hearings.
Prominent North Georgian banker Stephen G Furr of Banka county dies at home near Homer near age 90. He was widely known and is survived by one son, Hon. P B L A, M. Furr, and two daughters.
The investigation committee, probing the convict lease system, will meet this afternoon to hear witnesses. It may extend its work if the house and senate cannot finish this session, possibly calling many new witnesses and examining prison farm books and warden reports. If all business can be concluded, no further witnesses will be called and a report will follow soon.
A German warship Freya sank the fishing schooner Maggie and May about 60 miles off Halifax. Nine crew died or were missing. eight were rescued, including Captain Frick McCathorn. The Freya, sailing at eight knots, altered course but could not avoid the collision. the schooner, 116 tons, built in Essex, carried nineteen crew members.
Edward Hall of Georgia Ave reports a hen behaving oddly and fearfully. He asserts the bird shows signs of hydrophobia and is the only hen in his flock acting distressed while the others remain quiet and calm.
Fire department responded to a blaze at 12 Velock Try Street last night in Miss Willie Taylor's home. A rear second floor room and part of the roof were destroyed after a 46 minute effort. occupants were awakened in time. Estimated damage is $1,000. building owned by Ji M. Alexander.
A Jonesville knitting mill was destroyed by a fire at about 3 o clock this morning. The loss is estimated at 320 thousand dollars with 190 thousand dollars insured. Fire swept the plant, and investigators began assessing the damage at once.
Mrs Berta Hood aged 32 is shot dead in her Brooklyn home by Ernest Seitz 24 of Manhattan after he forced entry and wounded her infant daughter Alice before fatally shooting himself The tragedy follows Seitz’s prior leave from Mrs Hood’s residence and suspected jealous motive with no accomplice involvement confirmed.
Chattanooga August 9 Tennessee Republicans gathered for a home rule convention expected to split into factions. One slate favored Asbury Wright of Rockwood for head, with Wright likely to accept. Sanders Fyans wing to nominate GWV Titman in Nashville. Prohibition platform discussed. bitterness rises between Saunders Evans regulars and the main faction.
George Azar of Altoona Pennsylvania traveled to Betttenig to settle his father’s estate. Reports say Azar, described as powerful, fought a local fighter, initially prevailed, but later returned to the fighter’s home where he was shot and killed. U.S. authorities were asked to investigate.
Six people died in a New York tenement blaze on August at 112th Street including four children two months old infant and an aged man. Others jumped from windows and were severely injured as flames consumed the building. Additional items from Montgomery and Saratoga report local library classes, a jockey's death, and a county education board election.
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