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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1907

Page

8

Freak eagle found by excavating force near Atlanta

A remarkable clay formation near Atlanta reveals a perfect eagle outline in red clay. The image, photographed by Arizona Photo Studio, is said to be sent to Washington for safekeeping and may influence local post office plans. In Crewsville, August 14, Jim Blackstock allegedly clubbed Hope Blackstock on the public square, then pursued and attacked him until police intervened.

Atlanta Gavweoment Consiltation Ahananza Pune Washington Hack Crewesville Public Square Blackstock Hlackstock Hope

Women Fight Over Husband in Columbus Boardin g House Scene

In Columbus a sensational midnight fracas at a Short street boarding house left one woman with a broken rib after a scuffle with Mrs. Mary Edmondson who claimed to be the wife of S L Edmondson of Atlanta. Edmondson fled via a window, warrants issued for both Edmondsons, and legal action kicked off in magistrate and police courts.

Columbus Magiatrate S. L. Edmondson Atlanta S. H. Edmondson Short Street Mary Edmond John Stover Jeffersonville Edmondson Mary Monudson Mary Edmondson H. Edmondson Imondson Gainesville Mary Whmondson

Rifle Contest APF Savannah Atlanta Riflemen to Camp Perry

Savannah August 14 Tomorrow morning expert riflemen from across Georgia will arrive in Savannah to compete for state team places for the Camp Perry national shoot near Toledo. Winners will train at Avondale through August 23 before departure to Camp Perry. Atlanta will send many riflemen with entries from Macon Marietta and Albany. Coxey Plans New Pilgrimage Chicago August 4 General Coxey plans a fresh march but keeps its destination and purpose secret.

Atlanta Savannah Gin Camp Perry Toledo Ohio Avondale Range Avondale Maron Marietta Albany Coxey Chicago Washington oTta

Craft in Army Being Probed

Washington reports Brigadier General Ernest A. Garlington led a Manila inquiry into alleged Philippines quartermaster irregularities. Testing testimony questioned officer culpability versus carelessness. outcome depends on Garlington’s report. Also brief notes on railway strike, a saw mill accident, and Georgia insurance payouts.

Washington War Department Ernest A. Garlington Taft Quartermaster's Department Philippines Manila Leonard Wood Garrington Department

AID INCREASE IN TAX RETURNS HERE AND NOW

Tax digests show Georgia will surpass last year by about 40 million with 1332 counties reporting. Net gains across 132 counties total 34.7 million. seventeen counties report 1.08 million losses. Average county gain near 250 thousand. total may exceed 38 million. Georgia tax returns could reach about 700 million, a historical high. Gainesville reports possible challenge to Thomas M Bell by J Newton Twitty in upcoming race.

Comptroller-General Georgia Gainesville J. Newton Twitty Thomas M. Bell Baker Chariton Chatham Chattahoochea Chattooga Herokee - Ae Clarke Clay Clayton Olineh Fee Colquitt Columbia Names Fannin Flood Thay Frankilost Fulto Glance Grady Greene Habersham Te Oo Ae Halli Hancock Heard Henry Louston Irewin Jackson Tasper Toff Davis Tofferson Johnson Jones Taurens Liberty Lump Mitten Mitchell Monroe Morgan Murray Musrager Newton Oconee Oglethorpe Paulding Pickens Pierce Pike Putash Tatnam Rabun Randolph A Rockdale Screven Spalding Stephens i Sumter Taltint Taliaferro Tattnall Taylor Telfatr Thomas N Tiftea Toombs Om i Troup Turner Tigi Toulon Upson Walker Walton Ware Washington Woehater White Wilkes Butts Gilmor Glascock Gordon Harris Jenkins Lee Oe Marlowa Meriwether Miller Montgomery Quitman Schley Terrell Warren Wilcox Wilkinson Baldwin Bartow Ben Hil Burke Crisp Dougherty Gwinnett Haralson Hart Madi- Wayne McIntosh Richmond Stewart Tansoo

Gainesville Colonel Perry Defends 2 Percent Corporate Tax

Colonel H. H. Perry of Gainesville testifies before the senate finance committee supporting a 2 percent corporate income tax, arguing the 1 percent rate undercounts corporate burden. He cites Georgia’s low per mile railway tax and criticizes past legislative weakness while noting opposition from Atlanta Telephone and Telegraph Company president against the tax. The hearing adjourns after executive session.

H. H. Perry Gainesville Senate Finance Committee T. B. Felder Senate Terrell Georgia South Dakota General Assembly Colonel Perry Felder Perry Dupont Guierry C.J. Simons Atlanta Telephone and Telegraph Company

Growers and Spinners Entertained for International Conference

A joint chamber of commerce council committee meeting outlined plans to entertain delegates of the International Conference of Cotton Growers and Spinners, meeting October 7 to 9. Governor and Mrs Smith will host a reception October 7, with a Georgia barbecue planned. The conference aims to be the largest yet, expecting over 800 delegates including guests from England, Ireland, Scotland, Holland, Belgium, Norway, Russia, France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Egypt, Japan, and others.

Chamber of Commerce Council International Conference of Cotton Growers and Spinners Smith Georgia Wi Hie Fongland Ireland Scotland Holland Belgium Norway Russia France Germany Austria Switzerland Italy Spain Egypt Japan

Bargain Sale of City Bonds Draws Mixed Interest

New York reports a successful third day in the bargain sale of city bonds. Deputy Comptroller M Took notes steady buyer interest with bonds ranging from ten thousand to two hundred fifty thousand dollars. Over three hundred thousand dollars of the fifteen million issue and an additional half a million via contracts were sold, amid lawmakers approving private sale routes to move city debt.

New York Thej New York City Mtook Camptroller Metz

Corbin May Run for Congress in Southern Ohio

Corbin, retired lieutenant general, comments on friends at Batavia nominating him for congress in the southern Ohio district. He says he would serve if wished and would obey commands. The district has had factional fights, but Corbin could unify the Republicans. Edward M Morgan was appointed postmaster of New York City, succeeding Willenx who resigned to join the New York public utilities commission.

Cincinnati Corbin Loday Batavia Congress South Ohio

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