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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1908

Page

2

Campaign fund issues unsettled at Republican HQ

Treasurer Sheldon Gays Phat discusses campaign finance rules with Frank Hitchcock, noting corporations cannot contribute to national funds. He outlines plans to return previously received funds, with a centralized effort in New York for western states and state offices directing regional activities.

Sheldon Gays Phat Corporation Mody Taft Sphin Chicago Republican National Committee Georges Ro Shelton New York Frank H Hitchcock National Committee Congress Mc Sheldon Eleton Taft

Unusually Large Cotton Bales Received at Dawson Warehouses

Dawson Georgia reports a special note that more than 900 bales of new crop cotton reached local warehouses by August 15 signaling a strong forward market. In Americus two hundred bales were sold as fields whiten under drought with fast movement and August sales expected to be heavy. farmers reluctant to sell at present prices.

Dawson Ga Dawson Eltys Freorgia Americas

Saffold for Bryan Will Take the Stump in Georgia

Swainsboro special reports Democratic elector Frank H. Safford announces he will vote for Bryan in November as a citizen and elector, despite earlier opposition. He denies offering a Georgia electoral vote shift and defends his loyalty while noting misrepresentations. Correspondence with Fulton Young Men's Democratic League discusses resignation calls and party loyalty amid electoral tensions.

Swainsboro Frank H Safford Bryan Tam Frank Safford Tes Ani League of Futen J R Richards Chile Far Chamber Star Chamber Council Star Chamber Lar

Reward Offered for Recovery of Elgin Watch

A reward is offered for the recovery of a large open-face Elgin watch with gold casing and two jewels, Veritas movement, adjusted, case No 7128465, No. S87608%. Contact C. A Dewberry, Miencon.

Prohibition Battle Sparks Club War and Watterson Controversy

Letters from the People discuss the heated clash between prohibitionists and liquor interests, noting threats and harsh rhetoric toward reformers. The piece cites Henry Watterson’s anti prohibition stance and argues that Maine and Tennessee campaigns show how temperance drives mobilize broad support, despite irregularities and backlash.

Pope Home Sold For 25000 In Atlanta Sale

The home of J Wille Pope at 544 Peachtree Street corner Peachtree and North Avenue was sold yesterday through Forrest and George Adair to J Ho Cooper of Athena for 25000. The lot fronts 100 feet on Peachtree and runs 200 feet back on North Avenue. The house features a rose garden and was built by former State Treasurer Wo J f Speer. Mr Pope and family are vacationing in the north Georgia mountains with winter apartments at the Majestic, due to Mr Pope's city business travels.

J Wille Pope Peachtree Street Peachtree and North Avenue Forrest George Adair J Ho Cooper Athena Pope Wo Jf Speer Atlanta Mr Pope North Georgia

Why Did Christ Die Subject For Chadwick

The Rev Dr Samuel Chadwick of England will preach at the Tabernacle during Dr Broughton s absence. Sunday morning he speaks on Why Did Jesus Christ Die and Sunday night on The Life of the Indwelling Christ. He also leads Wednesday prayer meetings and conducts a Friday Bible class.

Samuel Chadwick England Tabernacle Broughtons Jesus Christ Christ Chadwick

Fine concert program at Grant Park today

Wedemeyer’s band offers an afternoon program at Grant Park starting 3:30 and ending 6:30. The bill includes Cavalleria Rusticana, Hungarian Comedy, Intermezzo from Cavalleria, and selections by Waldteufel, with titles such as Monastery Bells and The Skaters.

Grant Park Wedemeyer Wedemayer Am Tollown Fkeler Bela Harris Grand Toeetlon Mascagni Poltel Dante Scharwenke Miarion Waltens Skatera Waldten

Emory Endowment Rally by Atlanta Methodists Next Tuesday

Campaigns to raise Emory College endowment to 5000000 progress, with 3200000 still needed. Five prominent Methodists meet at 304-8 Canadier Building to plan rapid fundraising while Garnett Quillian and Dr James W Dickey mobilize statewide support.

Emory Collegs Canadier Methodists of Atlanta Garnett W Quillian Methodiata James W Dickey Emory Dickey Justi Emory’ College Emory College Ministers of the Gospel Iy

Gift from Atlanta children brings breaking fate to a drinking fountain

A 9 year old led Alpha Band of Mercy to fund and gift a drinking fountain to Atlanta for men horses and dogs. The fountain lay in rain and gutter until officials intervened. It was moved to water works shops for repair with missing parts ordered, to stand as a monument to tender-hearted childhood.

Atlante Mies Ellen Bernard Wolff Alpha Band of Mercy Atlanta American Humane Elien Milas Elabeth T H Morgan Band of Mercy William H. Terrell Lee Curtin Peachtree Street North Avenue Park Woodward Waterworks Department

New Orleans Tourists Board Atlanta Jacksonville Run

About 300 New Orleans visitors traveled via the Atlanta and West Point and Southern routes for a 20 dollar round trip to New York. The excursion, offered by Louisville and Nashville, Atlanta and West Point, and the Southern, will end with a Jacksonville-bound trip Tuesday night in two sections, segregated by section for whites and a second for Negroes, no stops between Atlanta and Jacksonville.

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Woman attempts suicide over marital troubles in Lindale

Mrs Jessi Maxwell, a resident of Lindale near Rome Georgia, attempted suicide by drinking a bottle of Allens Em Quick. Despondent over marital dissensions and threat of separation as her husband joined the army, she drank the medicine in an effort to end her life. Neighbors and authorities reported she is believed to be out of danger after the act.

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