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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1908

Page

6

Alabama taxes show decrease in intangible assessments

Montgomery August 14 A Alabama state tax official reports intangible property assessments total 9,366,726 for the coming year, down 914,566 from last year though tangible totals may rise. The court denied a new trial in State v Join Harper. judge noted issues settled. Several injuries reported in a San Antonio and Arkansas Railroad collision near here, with six injured including two seriously.

Montgomery Ala Tae Alabama Harvey KE Commocton de Baba Jef Ain Wil New Tralian Ey Traurdinars State Join Harper Ben Keith Wa Fite Harper Sam Hewlett Wow Savpler Charlie Griffin San P Maddox Col Henry NW King Fite Yoakam Texas San Antonio and Arkansas Railroad Here Betterbs Oney Elitetr Shawnee Okla Hlarmon Waco Teras Wood Allen Oline Texas Pruett T Taonard

Large crowds at campmeeting in Indian Springs

Florida August 14 Special The Holiness camp meeting at Indian Springs Campground nears closing with expected attendance of seven to ten thousand for parting messages by noted evangelists The preaching emphasizes entire sanctification and holiness with four daily services and many attendees from Atlanta Macon and Savannah. Charlie Tilman of Atlanta directs a large chorus and choir as the meetings conclude.

Florida Indian Springs Atlanta Macon Savannah Heys North South Georgia Meeti G Charlie Tilman Atlan 4 Tiiman

Atlanta Man Hit by Auto In Shaky Report Card

Atlanta man John L Pitman, a six year street car conductor, was hit by an automobile last Wednesday night. An anonymous letter from a driver’s note claimed Pittman is receiving medical care at the writer’s home. The U.S. Gov uses two million non-convicts bricks on the Atlanta Postoffice.

Chicago John L Pitman Pittman Atlanta Becca U. S. Gov Atlanta Postoffice B. Mifflin Hood

Sweetheart to marry soldier if cleared at trial

Two U S regulars, Michael Haxaandt and B Gatelh, from Company B of the Sesenroth Infantry, face highway robbery charges from June 14. Committed to the Tower, they appear again in Judge Beans court after a preliminary trial. A local woman says she will marry the soldier if he is acquitted. The robbery victim WP Boones, watching in his doorway, was interrupted by two men who fled after a gunshot. Officer Bishop pursued, captured Gates, and identified Hays later. both men deny involvement. Attorneys anticipate new witnesses.

Michael Haxaandt North Forsyth Poplar Street Rooney Mr. Bishop Tie Bishop Broad Street Gates Hajs Fort McPherson Locknart and Starnes Hays Gatesy Toones le Sant Manately Cam Tery Hay4 Thaou Miller Wadi Gaily Haya Sweetheas Hays and Gatels New York City Davenport Iowa Eugene Dickey

Jones Heads Macon Fair Initiative In Macon

Brown House Macon August 14 Special Jones named president Bridges Smith secretary of a new Macon state fair association formed at Hotel Lanter. A board of directors was named and stock shares offered to subscribers. Local business leaders have already funded the effort to attract farm and stock exhibits and plan chartering a stock company. Nearby, Bryan supporters form a Macon Democratic club as Taft Republicans organize. Superintendent John Callaway reports a top alfalfa crop for public works with over 100 tons cured and stored for the season.

Brown House Macon Ben L Jones Wad T Bridges Smith Lanter Bryan Clab William Jennings Bryan M Taft Club John Callaway

Shots Fired Into Dead Man In Augusta

Augusta Georgia August 14 Special Cit Policeman M A Matthews was arrested and detained in an unlocked cell for the shooting of Ed C Turner former marshal of North Augusta The coroner's inquest found justifiable homicide but relatives demand a murder warrant and an official investigation The officer is inside police headquarters and Turner died from multiple bullet wounds including one fired from behind during a fatal encounter

Augusta M A Matthews Ed C Turner North Augusta Turner Matthews Jatral

Mr. Money Saver ad offers $5 shoe for $2.95

An advertisement for a shoe sale by T. Gresham at 93 Peach Tree promotes a five dollar shoe at two ninety five with a promotional Fire State note.

Mr. Money Ad. T. Gresham

Horse Swappers Convene in Cartersville for Unscripted Trade

The Horse Swappers Convention opens Saturday in Cartersville drawing 800 likely attendees from Bartow and surrounding counties. Membership is informal and blanket rules govern swapping, requiring four legged animals on display and allowing each man to judge horse flesh without interference or formal fees.

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Mayor Seeks Governor Support for Atlanta Annexation Bill

Mayor Pro Tem Quillian met Governor Hoke Smith to discuss extending Atlanta city limits. Smith endorsed the charter amendment, favoring annexation and promising to sign the bill when presented, clearing doubt about its passage.

Graver Smith Quillian Hoke Smith Greater Atlanta

Wright Expects Flight Tests at Fort Myer

A Dutch royal family note from Apeldoorn, Holland reports Queen Wilhelmina resting at Heet Loo as Colville Wright ships an aeroplane to Washington for Fort Myer tests. Wright claims strong confidence in test results and veto power context referenced to city and state political moves. The East Point baseball team of Union City League announces open status for city grounds amid a charter amendment debate with Cal ateo managing.

Apeldoorn Holland Wilhelmina Royal Castle Heet Loo Here Wright Dayton Colville Wright Washington Fort Myer Tae East Point W Tom Calateo Senate House of Representatives

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