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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1908
Page
12
A stylish waists collection offered at remarkably low price. Two hundred one and two of a kind pieces described as elegant and well handled, suitable for center table display. All sizes available, typical value would be higher but priced at around 4 cents each.
Court records reveal a brutal exchange at the Durham Coal and Coke mines where a camp operator recounted threatening violence, a confrontation over an arm injury, and a fatal shooting after Webb drew a razor. Doctors testified about Abe Winn’s death and a separate inquiry into alleged whipping, with families denying prior knowledge of corporal punishment.
Testimony details a hospital visit, a shooting at State Farm, and the death of a negro in the fields. Officials including J W Redmond and Captain Slater address alleged whipping, diet, and work conditions. Cobb county ordinary Awtry explains convict hiring contracts and lack of clear legal authority, with references to Sugar Hill and other camps and a noted whipping of Daniel Long.
Testimony centers on Jean and Dr. Green amid a probe into convict leasing around the Stone Mountain circuit. Dr. S H Green describes Harris death from suspected water intoxication and measures to curb danger. Other witnesses, including Y Y Austin of Whittier Mills, discuss camp conditions, religious services, and hospital status amid ongoing inquiries.
Governor Smith indicated plans to decide on an extra session of the general assembly with a proclamation likely to follow. The extra session would address the convict question, with subjects still to be decided as he weighs options and potential military company provisions under the Stephens bill.
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