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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1908
Page
1
Rev JM Glenn pastor of the First Methodist church in Tifton Ga underwent a serious operation at Wesley Memorial hospital yesterday morning The operation was entirely successful and he is resting easily A former missionary secretary of the South Georgia conference his travels brought him into contact with many churches in the region Friends statewide wish him a speedy recovery
Moise DeLeon to excavate and lay the foundation for Wesley Memorial Church at Ivy street and Auburn avenue for $14,000 Asa G Sandler, chairman of the board of trustees, announced the contract with Lew Golins contractor. Superstructure contract pending with corner stone planned for October. project aims to be central church for Georgia Methodists with 2500-seat main auditorium and departmental quarters.
King Afonso and Queen Victoria travel to the Isle of Wight while Alfonso's son undergoes a medical exam by Professor Moure in San Sebastian. The king accompanies the queen to Bor deux then will attend the regatta as planned. Officer J Jopneon from Mobile is acquitted of a murder charge dating back twenty years after a lengthy trial with clergy participants.
A New York report claims prominent lawyers expect Harry Thaw to gain freedom within a month once outside New York state. Thaw was acquitted by insanity and confined to Matteawan. federal action or habeas corpus could free him, with New Jersey or federal authorities likely to take custody if needed. A separate San Francisco item notes two military deaths in an automobile crash.
At the capitol the fate of a free streetcar pass bill for firemen and policemen and a two year extension of the book contract hangs in the balance after adjournment. The governor’s stance on free passes remains unclear though campaign remarks suggest opposition.
In Minneapolis a man offered a $50,000 widow for $5 through the Keystone Matrimonial Agency run by Charles A Hudson of Chicago. Federal officers believed the promises would not be fulfilled and arrested Hudson. He pleaded not guilty to mail fraud. Bea will be sent back to Chicago for trial.
In Pensacola on August 3 a negro attacked Mrs McClair, choking her and leaving her unconscious. A posse pursued the assailant as a white heat crowd gathered awaiting officials, following a recent lynching of Lee Shaw and a deadly scalo battle with multiple deaths and injuries.
Four persons drowned when a pleasure launch capsized on the Wisconsin River near the wharf this afternoon. The nine aboard were returning from a trip through the Dells. Mabel Ward, Mrs W G Heath, Edward G Pielffer, and son were among the victims. Rescuers on the pier and boats searched the area but four victims were lost before aid arrived.
Wrightsville Ga August 1 Special Colonel Arthur 8 Bussey will move from Wrightsville to Ashburn to oversee his late father H W Bussey estate as executor. He will continue editing The Chronicle which he helped organize in 1908 as president. Washington, Ave 9 148 peace restored in Central America, Carlos Ugarte says Honduras foreign affairs minister confirms stable outlook.
In Owensboro area last night near the Ghio Tact, unidentified riders opposite Ogwengboro warned local farmers to pool their tobacco this season or face trouble. They did not show violence but left blood ink notes and two matches at farmhouses, signed N R. Authorities may be asked to act if civil forces do not intervene.
An erroneous item claimed Mr Taft bought a horse in the south. In reality while riding with General Corbin last week a long ride began with Taft on a big saddle horse that suddenly showed ankle weakness and he was thrown. He escaped injury and now favors a sturdier horse, with General Edwards authorized to purchase one when located.
Alexander City Alabama August 13 Special The death of Uncle Silas Griffin aged about 70 after a mishap with vicious hogs in his pen is reported. His body was found torn and his face reportedly devoured. Griffin, a local justice of the peace, was respected in the community.
On August 13 in Royal Street two girls Ella Martin and Marguerite Meers fought over a young man on New Orleans Street Railway tracks. The ten minute melee halted traffic as passengers cheered until a policeman intervened and placed the combatants under arrest. Both women were fined $20 in the second Recorder's Court.
Kingdon Gould son of George J. Gould, heir to millions, will work for a month in Guanajuato as a common miner. Under Professor Kemp of Columbia University he will learn mining engineering and the rudiments of mining while gaining experience and handling explosives. He began his first shift today.
Attorney General Hart weighs a key issue for the looming special session. His decision will determine whether the extra session focuses solely on the convict question or includes anti rob bill and other measures. The governor may call multiple subjects, with session length extending beyond ninety days if needed. The proclamation will specify the topics and no private measures may hinder main actions. The busy period hinges on the convict question and the related lease expiry.
Washington August 13 The weather bureau issues a forecast spanning Saturday to Tuesday with a barometric disturbance moving from the Rocky Mountain region to the Atlantic coast from August 14 to 18. Rain and rising temperatures are expected across plains, central valleys, and lake regions followed by cooler conditions. Georgia fair with showers and light south winds. temperatures ranged from 7 to 82 with normal 75 and rainfall deficits recorded.
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