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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1908
Page
6
A testimonial from L H Shule of Brooksville Mississippi describes a man crippled with rheumatism who, after using Smith's Blood and Liver Syrup, can walk again and has gained 25 pounds. The ad notes the product is sold by druggists and at 34 Wall St Atlanta.
Birmingham officials of the United Mine Workers announce willingness to form a committee to arbitrate the strike in Alabama coal mines. They state there is nothing to arbitrate beyond open shop versus closed shop and plan to operate on open shop terms. Night unrest reports are minor with no disturbances, and many non union workers were sent to mines without incident. A mass meeting at the Jesish synagogue will organize transportation for fifty men brought to the district who quit work due to the strike.
The Republican speaking campaign in the west will open on September 15 in Chicago with a conference of political leaders led by Chairman Roth Hochchunk of the Republican National Committee. A four-state rampage fund will be organized, with state treasurers authorized to collect and forward contributions to Mr Shelton the national treasurer or Mr Upham the assay treasurer for disbursements. The plan was approved at a recent conference in Chicago as the national committee organized the campaign apparatus.
Mrs Isabel La Bonte of Traverse City is killed and about twenty passengers injured when the boiler of the passenger steamer Lee Ianuau explodes on Carp Lake while en route from Leland to Foush. The list of dead and injured includes John Hartung of Leland and Ralph Hastings Traverse City among others. many resort guests aboard.
A sale advertisement notes patterns and 25c vales for men’s wear as a few suits remain. Nearby the Kelanga steamer disaster near Traverse City injured many Michigan resorters when an engine bolt caused an explosion. survivors were rescued as the craft was towed for repairs. The vessel measured 50 feet long and 18 feet beam and had been rebuilt last season.
Mrs Felton, a leading Georgia figure, accuses Cartersville mayor and council, police protection practices, and local tax assessors of biased valuation. She claims favors and kinship shaped assessments, recounts presenting facts to officials, and describes her property tax hike as excessive amid alleged underassessment for others.
A child's body was found in bushes along the Ocmulgee riverbank near Macon. An inquest by Coroner Young found strangulation with a cord and deep neck wounds. Authorities, including the sheriff, pursued leads to identify the culprit, regardless of the child's race.
Histories record August 17 as a landmark camp meeting at Indian Springs Hall with about 8000 attendees across Tabernacle services and cottage prayer meetings. Dr Bounds and Rev Ruth preached on sanctification, almsgiving, fasting, and prayer, drawing many to the altar for forgiveness and the Holy Spirit. Jewelry contributions funded camp improvements, including $400 in diamonds, raised alongside $3500 sought for grounds work. The Holiness focus and leadership from South Georgia Methodists drew large, devoted crowds as next year’s event prepares with Rev Joseph Smith, Bud Robinson, and Rev Charlie Tillman as speakers.
Albany August 17 Attys for Joan Bradley by sheriff of Saratoga county fled with Governor Hughes late today the sheriff's reply to charges he failed to enforce the gambling law at the Saratoga race track The charges were raised by Walter Laler chair of an anti track gambling committee He denies the charges stating he has enforced the law to the best of his ability He says he cannot arrest for a violation unless the offense is in his presence or a warrant is in his possession He appeared before the governor with his counsel former Senator Brackett The governor said he would appoint a Commissioner to take testimony and report findings to him.
Alice Carter, a teenage girl, was fatally shot at her home on August 17 after refusing to marry Charles Fisher. Fisher, a farmer, allegedly fatally wounded himself and Carter, then collapsed beside her. He left a note indicating premeditation.
Children are described as fat and happy after eating K K K Flour biscuits in a cheerful note emphasizing wholesome meals and family meals.
A mob in Paducah sought to seize Will Hornsby a Negro charged with attempting to assault Nita Powell. They surrounded the county jail and demanded access but lawmen protected the prisoner and the mob left vowing to return. In Huntsville Ala Judge Shelby appointed receivers for the long distance telephone company of Decatur tied to an $883000 debt.
In Madras and French Chambray waists, the shop offers tailored morning wear and lingerie styles. Silk waists in China and Taffeta in black and colors are described for travel and autumn use, previously priced at five dollars and five dollars seventy five, now marked down to $1.98 today only.
George Nagle a 22 year old man survived a severed left arm after a Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul train crash. He carried the mangled limb for two blocks seeking a physician, then fainted when he spoke to a policeman. He was taken to a hospital for treatment.
The Senate added 5000 for Griffin and Waycross experiment stations to the State Agricultural College funding. Governor Smith vetoed these provisions, arguing constitutional rules require separate bills for such appropriations. He supports the Athens college funding but says Move Warcross station from Griffin to the State College of Agriculture is not approved.
The Farmers Union held an educational rally in Abbeville August 17 drawing many farmers. Speeches by state president Hon B Harris urged organization through education, cooperation, and unionism. G M Davis of Georgia spoke on cooperative work with USDA. County President SPF Pressly praised the union and announced a rally in Calhoun Falls with Hon L H Martin of Elberton attending.
Dahlonega hosts the ninth annual fiddlers and singing convention at the club-house grounds. A large crowd attended August 17 with nine cash prizes awarded across categories including first fiddler and first singing class. Notable awards include a violin donated by Dr Will W McAfee of Atlanta and top prizes to Lea Sullans and others.
The Cherokee Brick Company of Via con and Depu faced a show cause summons before the prison commission. Warden Ed Cox, tied to a camp gate, is alleged to have received $125 a month from the brick company for employing 50 convicts. The commission rules restrict further compensation to employees and may discharge the warden. a hearing is set for September 8.
Eighty percent of mines along the Monongahela River are idle and thousands of miners are out of work due to low water. Nearly all coal here is shipped by river, but shipments are halted as barges wait for cargo space. No new mining can occur until sufficient barges arrive and rains raise the river. The drought threatens severe suffering for miners if rain does not come soon.
In Pocahontas Arkansas on August 17 Mrs D N Mpial wife of a well known local optician and leading resident reportedly died by drowning after entering a cistern full of water yesterday morning.
Sheriff sale to occur in Hall County Georgia with the Piedmont hotel property pledged as security. The description covers part of the hotel land in Gainesville tied to a debt and planned renovations. Sale to happen on the first Tuesday in September within legal hours at the county courthouse.
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