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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1908

Page

8

Bad Man Slain At All Day Singing Near State Line

Wu Smith proprietor of the Hall-tree blind tiger operation near the Alabama Georgia line was shot and killed after a fist fight at an all day singing near Borden Springs. Chandler and Smith clashed. Smith pulled a pistol, was struck, dropped the plates, and was shot through the chest. The case has stirred local anger as Smith was known for violence and defying law.

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Republicans of Alabama Battle Over Party Regularity

The state Republican factions clash over party organization and ballot certification as court action directs which slate can appear on the November election ballot. Key figures like Thompson and Roosevelt are referenced amid intra party disputes about state law and authorized communications. The dispute centers on eligibility and regulatory adherence for the party slate.

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Mayor Urges Council To Act On Public Health

The mayor calls for immediate action to equip the sanitary department and remove private manure accumulations, reduce stable manure and surface wells contamination, and secure regular cleansing services. He cites typhoid risk, disease, and preventable deaths in Atlanta and urges an early appropriation and a committee report with physician testimony. The plea ends with a demand for prompt measures from city officials.

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Turkey settlement on college property transfer in Constantinople

Washington reports Ambassador Telachman has secured a settlement ending years of wrangling over property to house the American College for Girls in Constantinople. Title will pass to the American Board of Missionary Trustees, with Secretary Barton named on the transfer. The note excludes plans for a boys college or school erection, still under separate authority.

Washington Telachman State Department American College For Girls Conatintinomle Secretars Barton Moaglong Tnerican College Thatantinople

One of the Essentials of happy homes

One essential for modern households is reliable health guidance and quality products. The text praises a known family laxative, Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna, as an ethical remedy approved by physicians and widely endorsed, urging purchase only from the California Fig Syrup Co. and through leading druggists.

California Fig Syrup Co

Gymkhana Week Draws Crowd to the Rink at St Nicholas

The frat night event during Gymkhana Week drew a large audience at the St Nicholas Auditorium last evening. The three legged race and the bowshoe race sparked much excitement among spectators.

St Nicholas Auditorium

Crowning feat of Master Robert Moore on high platform

The evening spotlight shines on Master Robert Moore described as a bay wonder on skates in a Buster Brown outfit. His nimble fancy skating earns cheers as he performs atop a crested platform held aloft by a gymnasium apparatus. The show includes an egg and sy00n rari and a backward race.

Robert Moore Bay Wonder Buster Brown

Augusta Seeks Higher Egg Prices For Fresh Stock

In Augusta on August 17, local merchants report strong demand for eggs and willingness to pay good prices. Wholesale fresh eggs are fetching about 40 to 45 cents per dozen as supply tightens, with cold storage eggs in short supply at packing houses.

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Hauns and Annis case drums through New York traffic

General Hains stays in New York near his son while Mrs Annis fights for access to her children. Captain Hains refuses to discuss the shooting of Mr Annis as police, prosecutors, and a grand jury prep for trial. The case includes witness accounts, police procedures, and a looming coroners inquest set amid family conflict and public interest.

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Editors Asked To Raise Funds For Campaign Drive

Chicago August 17 democratic and independent newspapers nationwide urged to start subscriptions for a campaign fund. Colonel Moses Wetmore announced a national committee plan to tap every source, with supporters including Senator Gore and Governor Dockery. Bryan denied a $200000 pay-for-favor report and declined further discussion with James Van Cleave.

Chicago Baditora United States Democratic National Committee Democratic Campaign Fund Thia Plan Moses C. Wetmore Anania Committee National Committee Thea Wetmore Mack Goernor Haskell Thomas F Gore Oklahoma Man C B Tucker Arkansas Prittow Bryan Macs Dockery Champ Clark Missour Moses Wetmore St Louis Committee of Finance Missouri Contiguous Territory Middle West Champ Clark Denver Colorado Hansex Nebraska Iona Kentucky Ohio Ulnois Bryan Wissour William 6Tone

Young fugitive Witt Abney captured in Alabama jail

Columbus Ga August 7 Witt Abney the young man who escaped from Girard Alabama days ago while an officer read a warrant for his arrest has been captured and placed in jail at Berle Alabama this afternoon.

Columbus Abney Girard Ala Berle

Lightning Strikes in Phenix City Injures Two Women

During an electrical storm in Phenix City Alabama on a hot August afternoon Mia Elsie Lawrence and Miss Mamie Rutledge were struck by lightning on Fifth Street. Both were severely shocked but received medical aid and are recovering tonight. The incident highlights dangers from the storm in that city area.

Columbus Phenix City Ala Mia Elsie Lawrence Mamie Rutledge Fifth Street Stlli

Williams in Fulton Jail

R. Williams, brought from Summerville to Rome Ga for safekeeping, faced rape charges involving a year old girl. Sheriff Byars escorted him to the country then to Atlanta over the Southern at 6 PM by order of Judge Moses Wright.

Roosevelt hosts callers at Selamore Hill on wide topics

President Roosevelt welcomed many visitors at Oyster Bay on Selamore Hill. He discussed Philippine affairs with Manuel Quezon, New York police matters with former Chief John McCullough, and political conditions in New York with Congressman Sloat Fassett.

Jailera Oyster Bay President Roose Selamore Hill Philipp Enor Manuel Quezon New York

Man Charged With Reckless Driving After Branch Accident

In Branch New Jersey on August 7 8 Thomas hospitalized with four dislocated knee after Friday car crash and served today with a warrant for reckless driving. He posted cash bail for appearance on Monday September 81.

Branch OR. Thomas Nmonth Bmemorial Hospital Mondey

Bryan Home Stirred by a Large Black Snake

In Lincoln Nebraska on August 17 a large black snake caused a stir at the Bryan home as visitors called. The serpent repeatedly crossed the road and taunted pursuers armed with canes and lashes, eluding those who chased it through alfalfa in front of the Broad home.

Bryan Farmien Lincoln Neb

NO CORPORATION MONEY Be Accented by Taft Campaign

New York August 17 Contributions to the campaign fund from corporations or officers of corporations are not accepted at Republican national headquarters per a statement by Treasurer George KH Sheldon of the Republican National Committee. He returned such contributions and cited the 1907 federal law. Individuals connected with corporations may donate personally, but Sheldon refused to name contributors or state the fund’s reduction from returned gifts.

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Jasper Superior Court Opens With Heavy Docket

The Jasper superior court convened in Monticello with Judge Gray Lewis presiding and Solicitor Joseph E Pottle guiding. Foreman Benton leads the grand jury as stenographer Robinson records. The docket includes several murder cases for trial. Moore buried in Columbus after a railroad wreck at Ludlow California.

Monticello Jasper Gray Lewis Greensboro Joseph E Pottle Milledgeville J Benton Robinson Jis

Governor Haskell Charges Editor With Libel

Omerio Benedicteiline and owner of The Times arrested in Oklahoma City on a Logan county warrant for criminal libel. Warrant issued on governor Haskell’s complaint. Alleged in June he met with Standard Oil representatives in Kansas City while supposedly in Muscogee. Benedicteiline submitted quietly for arrest and was taken to georgia.

Oklahoma City Oka Omerio Benedic

Editors of the Nation Meet at St Paul for Third Annual Convention

Editors from across the United States gathered in St Paul on August 7 for the National Editorial Association's third annual convention. Morning sessions were quiet, followed by an excursion to Stillwater and the Dalles of the St Croix river. In the evening a reception was held. Henry Branson Warner of Lexington was elected president, with Wil Mayes of Brownwood serving as first vice president.

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Miss Eva Booth Faints at Winona Lake Conference

Salvation Army leader Miss Eva Booth fainted after addressing a 4000 person audience at the Winona Lake Bible conference. She was carried from the auditorium and placed under physician care with no improvement reported by late tonight.

Salvation Army Warsaw Winona Lake Eva Booth United States

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