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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1908
Page
1
A compact report notes Democrats in Minneapolis staging a stampede style event with figures CO TO CV and JOHNSEN prominent. No further details provided on outcomes or participants.
At Minneapolis on August 19 a raucous state convention nominated Governor Johnson for a third term amid chaotic scenes. Delegates roared through demonstrations, stage crowds posed with Johnson’s portrait, and music blared. Johnson opposed the nomination yet was carried to unanimous support after a fervent, hours-long show of enthusiasm. Julian J. Helter of Rochester was named lieutenant governor, and the platform backed a state harvesting plant, separation of powers, and a nonpartisan judiciary.
Blanche B Eldridge 25 alleged fiancé Warren a former Atlanta resident disappeared after overdrawn accounts and missing wedding jewelry and deed to the Cramer home. The wedding at the Harper house was canceled and police were summoned though officials doubt a criminal case will stick due to charges lacking consent and legality. A second item notes Governor Johnson in St Paul saying he has not been officially notified of a nomination.
Columbus Georgia on August 19 Special reports a 75 year old farmer, Uncle John McCarthy, coming to town with his 87 year old wife guiding his plow. He planned a street race with local youths but was refused. He claims a four minute mile, saw a street car for the first time, and enjoyed his first shave in ten years. He rode in a car today, but dislikes automobiles. The couple live fourteen miles from Buena Vista. he farms, guided by his disabled wife.
Fairview Nebraska August 19 The advent today of a trick mule presented to W J Bryan by the Minnesota State Agricultural Society was marked by an incident when a eastern newspaper correspondent rode the animal and was thrown high into the air bruising head and leg Bryan watched with concern as the mule, trained to shun riders, was led back to the state and may not display its talents again The day otherwise saw Bryan largely unavailable for visitors as he prepared to complete his set speeches on his upcoming trip.
A defense team plans to press an insanity plea to avert conviction in the disturbance case involving Hains. Jurors, evidence, and mental state will be central to the anticipated court proceedings.
New York August 19. Prosecutors expect insanity as the defense for Capt Hains and his brother T Jenkins Haine in their upcoming trial. Dr McIntyre cites Captain Hains showing mental impairment and memory gaps while Thornton Haine received anonymous letters about Ann and Mrs Hains during his voyage to Manila.
A coroner's jury in Flushing New York concluded William E. Annis died from pistol wounds inflicted by Captain Peter C. Hains Jr of the United States Army, aided by Thornton Jenkins Hains. The inquest drew a large crowd as two witnesses testified only, detailing the shooting on a Bayside club float and the ensuing events.
Willam E. Annis, New York advertising man, was shot by Captain Peter C. Hains Jr of the US Army at Bayside New York. The act was witnessed by Mrs Annis and many Bayside Yacht Club members, and was linked to alleged attentions to the captain’s young wife. The Hains family is prominent in Washington society.
New York August 1. Chairman Hitchcock tried to communicate with Senator Foraker of Ohio who was in Washington. Hitchcock urged Foraker to address eastern meetings in support of the national ticket. Foraker said he would not speak in Ohio without invitations from his supporters and expressed readiness to aid the ticket within his limits. He noted he had not tried to influence the legislature and would not hinder the national campaign, while remaining a Republican in line with the Chicago platform. Canon Set for Hearing. Macon Ga August 19. In city court Bashinski and OConnell face toxicant sales charges with September 8 set for hearing after Labor Day. several cases pending, observers expect notable outcomes.
The legislative committee hears Joel Hurt denounce lax administration of the convict system, with auditors to report and Hurt submitting affidavits as he ends testimony. He states he has washed his hands of the matter and expresses disgust, noting the main trouble lies in weak law enforcement rather than the law itself. Continuous coverage on the investigation continues on the highth page.
New York World prints Bonker T Washington statement from Baltimore urging two remedies to curb lynching. He cites twenty five lynchings in sixty days, condemns mob justice and calls for fair trials and removing idle, vicious elements to restore civilization. He stresses law respect and citizen action in cities to reform or expel harmful behavior.
Twenty five soldiers from Company M of the 17th infantry with ammunition guarded eighty recruits bound for the Philippines at Terminal Station in New York. A clash with a civilian, Joseph Blake, led to a wounded man and an arrest. Fort MePherson troops were flown in to restore order as the incident delayed trains.
A Georgia forecast shows rain and cooler conditions on Thursday with Friday showers. Fresh southerly winds shift to northerly, bringing a lower temperature near the 83 degree mark and a mean around the normal. Rainfall in the last 24 hours measures 0.22 inches with a deficit of 0.89 inches for the month and 1.04 inches since January.
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