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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1908

Page

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Bryan Tariff Speech Draws Crowds in Des Moines Park

Des Moines August meeting features William J Bryan denouncing Republican tariff promises and urging justice in taxation. He argues for gradual revenue tariff cuts, an income tax, and broader producer protections, while detailing his schedule in Iowa and plans to address senate election reforms. He criticizes old Republican slogans and emphasizes Democratic tariff revision.

Des Moines Iowa William J Bryan Republican Party Mr Bryan Frank W Brown Lincoln Robert F. Rose Bryan Savery Hotel A J Mathis Sears Lioux City Jerry Sullivan Junga Martin Wade Fred E. White Cumming Indianpolis Topeka Salem Chicago Democratic Party Congress Tae Tae

Tapp to Preach About Churches in Atlanta

Colonel Sidney C Tapp plans further public speeches in Atlanta on church reform titled The Real Church as Opposed to the Church of Hypocrisy and Graft. He seeks park venue if the Grand proves unsuitable and expects an orderly gathering with police protection.

the Grand Atlanta Sidney Tapp Majesic Hotel Larant Park Colonel Tapp Bat“Rer Ekele Coronel Tapp Sidney Tapp Nfm Sheriff Nelma Tapps Ipan Atlante John W. Nelms Fulton County Georgia

Bryan Speech Interrupted by Platform Collapse

Des Moines Iowa August 2 a temporary platform collapsed during Mr Bryan's remarks in the ball park. Several hundred people were seated on the platform but no one was injured and there was no panic. Bryan resumed from the grandstand after a five minute interruption and finished his address.

Bryan Des Moines Iowa Ball Park

Soldiers Attack Woman and Escort at Camp Emmett Crawford

Denver reports that thirty two artillerymen attacked a young woman and her non commissioned officer escort near Camp Emmett Crawford. The officer was beaten and the woman dragged to an isolated spot and mistreated before recovering. Twenty six men are under arrest, chained in the camp prison, with six escaping and three captured in Rawlins. Guarding to prevent lynching, authorities report strong camp sentiment.

Denver Lamart Wyoming Emmett Crawford Rawlins

Union Miners Wound Negro Union Miners Wound

Birmingham Aug 2 An Anthony Davis a black non union miner was ambushed near Pratt City and fatally wounded with many bullets after his house was dynamited. He says he recognized the assailants. Governor Comer weighs troops as district fears escalate. A strike leaders meeting at Lewisburg tomorrow will urge firmness with speakers White and Palley. Squires and Ly arrive in Panama on two months leave.

Birmingham Anthony Davis Pratt City Davis Comer Lewisburg White National Organization W. R. Palley Squiera Arriven New York H. G. Squires Panama Jane Ly

Crown Prince William Makes First Balloon Flight

Prince Frederick William undertook his first balloon ascent in a semirigid military dirigible this evening. After landing he said he enjoyed the trip and told Major Parseval he would try the inventor's device again, hoping to remain aloft longer next time.

Crown Prince William Frederick William Parseval

American Tars Sydney Toast to Admiral Sperry and Roosevelt

Sydney crowds welcome American fleet with firework illuminations and a grand banquet in the town hall. Premier Wade and Prime Minister Deakin praise unity and arbitration, while Admiral Sperry Expresses gratitude and cites ties of blood and shared interests.

Sidney N. S W New South Wales Barry Rawson Sydney Harry Rawson Roosevelt Sperry Charles G. Wade Alfred Deakin Commonwealth Australia Josiah Tattnall Great Brittain Great Britain Panama Canal

Decayed $10,000 Bills Returned to Treasury Aid

Washington reports a Morrisiton Arkansas man, Dry Earl, buried ten thousand dollars in a 1904 savings hoard fearing bank danger. Most notes decayed into leaflike scraps but Mrs. A F Brown of the redemption division identified nearly all the currency and a $9,975 check was sent to Mr Earl while the rest remains unidentifiable.

Washington Treasury Department Dry Earl Morrislon Ark Barl Earl A. F Brown

Woman on trial for shoplifting hangs self in prison cell

In New York a young woman awaiting trial on shoplifting charges hanged herself in a Jefferson Market Prison cell using a rope from a prison cot. The detainee gave the name Marion Desmond, believed fictitious, with speculation that fear of identity at trial may have driven the suicide.

New York Jefferson Market Marion Desmond

Augusta Man Seeks Habeas Corpus For Son In Navy

Augusta resident Alex Deal 64 sues in federal court to obtain release of his 18 year old son Clarence Deal from naval service. Captain Dillingham at Norfolk naval training station ordered to produce the sailor before Judge Waddill in Richmond on September 24. Myron T. Herrick former Ohio governor arrives in New York from Liverpool aboard the Lusitania.

Norfolk Alex Deal Augusta United States Clarence Deal Naval Service Caplin Dillingham Norfolk Naval Training Station Waddill Richmond Myron Herrick New York Myron, T. Herrick Ohio Liverpool Lusitania

Reporter Now in Race for Governor of Texas

Houston August 21 Buddy Richardson a reporter on southern papers announces candidacy for Texas governor on a unique platform. I intend to be governor with the help of God he says and claims to stand for what he believes despite being handicapped by lack of party backing.

Texas Houston Tex Buddy Richardson H Richardson

Quick Justice For This Negro Quick Justice For This Negro

Randolph Young of Augusta was convicted of attempted assault on a white woman and sentenced to twenty one years in the penitentiary. After a mob threatened him, he escaped by boat and train, then arrived in Little Rock in custody and was sent to the penitentiary. Twelve mob members followed the deputy. authorities moved the prisoner to safety before the mob reached Little Rock. The dramatic escape occurred as the trial took place in Augusta near the signal of a distant train. Revival at Reynolds ends with fifty eight new members in a historic Methodist church gathering led by Rev J W Tinley and Rev E B Gardner after nearly three weeks of services.

Little Rock Ark Augusta Randolph Young Young Als Hig Reynolds Methodist Church J. W. Tinley Conference Evangelisl E. B. Gardner

Bryan Event in Macon Georgia September 14

Clark Howell, Georgia Democrat, received a telegram from Worman E Mack chairman of the national committee proposing William J Bryan speak in Macon on September 4 The Macon Democratic Club will host with Howell Hill and Hewlette Hall guiding state and local plans The Bryan visit is set to be a state wide political event with Macon aiming to be Georgia Mecca for the day.

Clark Howell National Democratic Committee Georgia Worman E. Mack Wiliam J. Bryan Macon Atata Democratic Club Bryan Atlanta Howell Mack Joe Hill Hall Democratic Club of Hewlete Hall State Committee

Poisoning of Chickens Uncovered in Augusta Case

In Augusta on August 21 Mrs Asbury Potter pleaded guilty before Magistrate Hahn to a technical Audubon law violation. She admitted placing poisoned food to her yard aiming to kill birds, but many protected birds and several fancy fowls at Ryerson Guess home perished.

Bryan fund raised in New Orleans by Col. Ewing

Colonel Robert Ewing editor of The New Orleans Daily States visited headquarters and handed over 3250 dollars to the Bryan campaign fund. The sum represents eight days of collections through his paper.

Chicago Robert Ewing New Orleans Bryan Campaign Colonel Ewing

Georgia Weather Summary for Saturday and Sunday

Local showers expected with variable winds across Georgia on Saturday and Sunday. Temperature ranges appear low with a mild high and a soft mean. Rainfall in 24 hours not specified. deficiencies since month and year not clearly provided.

Georgia Ina

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