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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1908

Page

4

Bolt Driven Through Body During Coal Hoist Accident

J P H Givens a machinist from Louisville and Nashville railroad was fatally injured at Junta Ga while directing the erection of a coal hoist for Lontville and Nashville. A rope surged and a heavy bolt passed through his left side, an operation followed but he died hours later in a private sanitarium after lingering distress. He leaves a wife and several relatives.

Po H. Givens Joncta Lonteville Nashville J .P H Ghvens Lousaville Junta Cartersville Atlanta Fesir Tinta Mr Givens Reid Zaclark H Mo Paterson & Sons Canton Ga Margaret Bord Byrd Avanta Mre Woodruff Griffin

Sunday round trip fare from Atlanta to Gainesville

A Sunday service offers round trips from Atlanta to Gainesville at 1.40 dollars, with departures at 6 55 a m each Sunday until September 27 and a limit date for sale.

Atlanta Gainesville

Grand Dukes Barred From Russian Army Reform Plan

Emperor Nicholas fires Grand Duke Nicholas as presiding head of the council for national defense and reorganizes the war office. The Duma criticizes grand ducal influence and calls for retirement of several grand dukes deemed unsuitable for ordinary discipline as reforms tighten cabinet control of the army.

St Peersburg Nicholas Grand Duke Itiolas Council For National Defense Nien Wh Goepke War Department Ichtan N Icholas Duma Mo Guenkoft Serge Wichaelovitch Arti Ery Meo Chichkoft Peter “Nicholavitch Erg Nees Ani

Dr Cleveland visits church he founded in Gainesville

Special Rev Thomas P Cleveland of Atlanta, former pastor of the sole Hall County Presbyterian church, surprised Chestnut Mountain Sunday by visiting his old flock. He preached to the congregation, spoke to the day school, and mingled with members. Roy Mt Cleveland established the Chestnut Mountain church about 25 years ago, now the county’s only Presbyterian church apart from Gainesville’s.

Gainesville Thomas P Cleveland Atlanta Hall County Chestnut Mountain Roy Mt Cleveland Halletunty Bisvieu

First Aid by Judge Parker in Almost Fatal Runaway

San Luis Obispo August Allen Ro Parker of New York performed first aid yesterday afternoon after a runaway wreck near the city. A Mills family and David Oliver, a San Francisco school cab driver, rode in a surrey when frightened by a vehicle, overturning it and trapping several passengers. Mills and the Mills daughter were freed, Mills guiding the reins as the team dragged the surrey. Judge Parker and a New York nurse leaped to assist, calming the injured, stopping the runaway, and providing aid before an ambulance arrived at Multamone.

Judge Parker San Luis Obispo Allen Ro Parker New York Firat AL Mills David Oliver San Francsco Surrey Mr. Omer Wise i Mills Mills Tangle Ir Mills Mio Parker Parker Aericau Wr Parker Multa

Thaw admits $500000 plus in bankruptcy-era payments

In a jailhouse statement Harry A Thaw outlines the large sums paid out in bankruptcy related claims. He cites about 417,600 of his own money plus 105,607 from his firm, 25,000 to Delmas, and 50,000 for Hartridge, with additional fees and expenses covered by his mother and others, naming lawyers and detectives involved.

Poughkeepare Nsw Vm Bs Uile Mornings Papera Oriiliv Moramone Gmernor Slone Pittsburg Hartridge Nis Delmas Chis Demar Bil

Deposed Ministers Clash in Prison Over Revolution Burden

In Constantinople on August 9, former ministers and palace officials detained at the ministry of war feud over responsibility for the revolution. Mendough Pasha, ex-Interior Minister, clashes with Tahsin Pasha, the sultan's former secretary, while Feekhi Pasha, recently dismissed as inspector of military schools, is said to be imprisoned and distraught. Feekhi reportedly offered to end his life, and a fund he helped raise to buy two cruisers is noted. The sultan's diplomacy underscores his constitutional role during a royal reception.

Constantinople Mendough Pasha Tahsin Pasha Feekhi Pasha Tewfk Pasha

Funeral of Little Girl Virginia Ferguson

Funeral services for two year old Virginia Ferguson, daughter of Mr and Mrs HB Ferguson, will be held this afternoon at 3 o'clock at their residence 414 South Prior Street. Dr W Noel son will officiate with pallbearers Henry Sharp, B King, George Blount, Harry Peterson. Interment will be at Westview Cemetery.

Virginia Ferguson HB. Ferguson South Prvor W. Noelson Henry Sharp B . King George 4 Blount Harry Perkeraon Westview Demetere Gertrude Winn Gertrude Wood Berlan Avenue Esterda Reai Dence Holiwood Cemtery

Two Methuen Officers Beaten to Death

In Methuen Massachusetts on August 9 two police officers Charles Emerson and Braik McDermott were found dead after being attacked while off duty near a meadow. Investigators believe the pair were assaulted with rocks and clubs during a pursuit of thieves, with strong evidence of a brutal struggle and blood staining at the scene.

Methuen Charles Emerson Braik McDermott Methuen Polie Jones McDermotts Ermas Cern Clube

Solemn High Mass Opens National Catholic Societies Convention

The seventh national convention of the American Federation of Catholic societies opened in Boston at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross with about 3000 in attendance. Archbishop O Connell delivered the sermon. Bishops Vidkaul and Regis and about fifty visiting priests were present. The delegates later gathered at Symphony Hall for the official welcome with remarks from Lt Governor Eben Draper and Major George R. Hibbard. Archbishop O Connell spoke for the church.

Boston Symphony Hall May Murray Eben Draper George Rhibbard O Connell Poke

Murder Charge Jumps With Missing Suspect In Georgia Case

In Macon on August 9 special grand jury hearings named Will Paul, who was brought to Macon hospital after a sunshot incident two days earlier at the institution. Coroner T. B. Young led the investigation, charging Tob Bell with the murder as witnesses testified. The accused man fled and remains at large. Both defendants were residents of Tistggs County.

Macon Will Paul Macon Hospital Dune Teb Young Toba Bell Pools Sister Bell Nelgroes Tistggs County

Fatal accident in Alabama links to self defense acquittal

In Montgomery Alabama a man named Jonah Yegro This allegedly caused the death of Houston Jackson. While Jackson walked by, Yegro felled a tree that struck a fallen tree on the ground, fatally injuring Jackson in a serious incident described in fragmented OCR text.

Jonah” Yegro Montgomery Foman Taley Legro Houston Jackson Jackson

New Zealand Welcomes U S Fleet Amid Enthusiastic Reception

The U S Atlantic fleet arrived at Auckland to a vast, cheering crowd as Admiral Sperry and officers were greeted by Prime Minister Sir Joseph Ward. Speeches hailed Roosevelt and the friendship between Britain and America, with naval ties seen as promoting world peace and Pacific stability.

Auckland New Zealand Admiral Sperry United States Joseph George Ward Queen Street City Dominion Sir George Roosevelt Tien Pacific Sidney Manila Lord Plunket King Edward Awell Great Britain America Hague San Francisco mMgn Honoulu Sydney England Christ Church New

Steamer Goldsboro Held by Ontame Officers

The Ameri can steamer Catd coro arrived at Unsport from Puerto Portez with inspectors in control. Cargo details remain undisclosed as authorities, under Rereher for Boise of the Dipping company of New Jersey, anticipate unloading the vessel in Mobile. The raid connects to thefts by Francis G and Allert Wo Bailes, with two Railers arrested in Honduras and returned to the U.S. Captain Gwalridge pressed toward Puerto Cortez aboard the pirate ship rl luras.

Americin Swatridge Puerto Portez Lhe Jin Mobi Rereher Boise Dipping Company of New Jersey Francis G Allert Wo Bailes New York Mass Honduras States Gwalridge Puerto Cortez Luras

Wrights hailed as leaders in aerial flight in Paris

French press lauds Wilbur Wright after a Saturday flight at Le Mans with universal acclaim from editors and scientists alike. The reports call the display a triumph and predict Wright dominance in aviation while noting potential future progress. Alabama guardsmen return from Chickamauga, tired but ready for any future call.

Paris Laman Wright Brothers F Gare Jia Man Wright Wright

Enlistments in Augusta Show Low Acceptance Rate

In Augusta on August 9 ninety two men applied for US Army enlistment. Of these seventy one were rejected and seven were accepted, indicating a low acceptance rate amid growing draft pressures in the city.

Augusta United States Army

Sitexed Burglars Captured in Macon Case

Macon Ga August 9 special City Detective Tom Jones and Officer Arthur Jobson rounded up a burglary ring. Charlite Henry and Claud Williams were lodged as goods from Ralph T Birdie Co shop were recovered. Police traced show window thefts at McWilliams Rankin on Third street. Recorder Urquhart to hear further investigation tomorrow. Pope Marshal, 98, son of R H Marshal of Bellevue, disappeared from home last Monday and is feared to have met ill fate.

Macon Tom Jones Arthur Jobson Charlite Henry Claud Williams Ralph T Birdie, & Co McWilliams & Rankin Third Street Urquhart Pope Marshal R H Marshal Bellevue Georgia

Auto Stolen and Recovered in Atlanta Chase

Dr W F Lambright dentist of 469 North Boulevard had his four seated red Cadillac stolen from the Mendenhall apartments at 52 Peachtree Street during a visit. A negro driver was seen on Decatur Courtland Gilmer Butler Edgewood and Peachtree streets. Police pursued, car found abandoned on Peachtree near Majestic hotel, Lambright tracked from the scene. At the same time Stella Burchet vanished from 44510 Marietta Street, husband note asked police to watch for her, search ongoing as county officers assist.

Toledoch Mitchaw Road Sylvania Charles Fohrmann Cleveland George Vahey Columbius Paris Charles W. Pohlmannr Florence F C Dietzel Meveland Pohimann Fathe Vahey Poahimann Stephan Prey Ponlmann Toledo Cloch Louay Pohlmann Hal Poont WF Lambright Noth Boulevard Bown Mendenhall Apartments Peachtree Street di Lambright Tne Lambright Decatur Street Courtland Street Gilmer Street Piedmont Avenue Butler Street Edgewood Avenue Norris Ivy Street Majestic Hole Dr Lambright Atlanta Stella Burhet Marietta Steet Fimer Burkett Bolton Hs Aife Burkett Freesim Steam Landrs Sables Asher

Prominent Butts County Man Wounded By Son Gunfire

Hon T P Bell of Patillo Georgia a prominent Congregational Methodist leader and director at the Atlanta publishing house was critically wounded by a bullet fired by his son George Bell as he shot at stray dogs. The bullet glanced from a stone into Bell's stomach leaving him gravely injured. Stolypin Resumes Reins. St Petersburg August 9 Premier Stolypin returns from voyage and resumes leadership after illness.

Butts County Atlanta Gelftin P Bell Patillo George Bell Colonel Bell Bell South Congregational Methlodist Publishing House

Multiple Mortality Notices From Douglas County

Obituaries and notices report Gertrude Winn age 18 months and others dying at home on Berlan Avenue and at private sanitarium. Interments scheduled at Hollywood and Orchard Hill cemeteries, with services at Greenberg Bond Bloomfield chapel and Canton interments planned. Also noted is the death of Mrs Josiah Abercrombie after a month long illness, and a Douglas County educational rally set for August 28 with state officials and prizes for elocution.

Finn Grubbs Grubbs Waldo Street Greenberg Bond & Bloomfield Orchard Hill Josiah Abercrombie Douglas Douglasville Spear Miss Price Douglas County Jere M. Pound

Also Mentioned on This Page

J. PW Givens Caner Judge Alton HO Parker Thaw Vary Wen Vahey Feliman Mra. Pohtman Dietzel Lacape Ictims Father Wades Ger Jones Charles W Pohlmann Svania Ghia South Boston St Johns Cathedral St Wolumkins Goldsboro Wilbur Wright Awnigomers Ala Npe Elnt Alabama National Guard Chickemauga Mar Ix Manhattan Daniel Bros. Co L. J. Daniel Elmer Burkett River Son T. P. Bell Premi¢r Stolypis St Petersburg Stolypin Hic
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