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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1908
Page
10
The article reports Hon Bidney C Tapp facing a flood of mail ahead of Friday’s Church graft lecture at the Grand, amid a tempest of public reaction from clergy and laypeople. It notes record rainfall from 7 pm Sunday to 7 am yesterday, totaling 2.38 inches, with a burst of nearly two inches in a 5 minute span between 8:43 and 9:30 pm.
Former Atlanta chamber of commerce president W. Pope Wille Pope and family plan a year in Florida to develop tobacco farming ventures. Pope recently sold his Peachtree and North Avenue home for 25000 and will oversee multiple Atlanta business ties while relocating his household for the coming year. His wife and three children accompany him, with one daughter remaining in Georgia as a student at Lucy Cudg Institute in Athens.
The Birmingham case centers on whether the Interstate Commerce Act protects shipments of beer into dry territory or ends at the destination. Nineteen Birmingham men had ordered beer from a Memphis agency. Shipments were made by a transfer company and seized while en route. Each consignee acted alone and in good faith. both sides have strong legal representation.
Sheriff Watson and Deputy Murphy return from a county chase for Mack Colins the alleged Negro rapist from Georgia who escaped last evening. No trace found and a posse remains in hot pursuit along the suspected route.
New York August 24 The failure of Meadows Williams and Co was announced on the New York Stock Exchange today. The firm has offices at 36 Wall Street.
A stormy period continued with local showers expected Tuesday. Highs near 84 were not reached as rain and lightning punctuated the day. Residents reported vivid flashes, thunder roars, and many dodged the strikes, recalling a historic prohibition speech at the capitol.
Rev Father Young of the Sacred Heart church returned from a three month tour in Germany and received a private audience with Pope Pius X. About fifteen persons attended the informal meeting. His health has improved and he resumes parish work with a warm welcome from friends.
Mississippi Louisiana Farmers Institute in Natchez held three sessions with merchants bankers and planters from both states. They debated the Boll Weevil noting the insect’s persistence while stressing intensive farming and early maturing cotton under persistent cultivation to boost yields. Speakers included Governor Ney of Mississippi H E Blakassee and J A Evans of the U S Department of Agriculture. The institute will continue tomorrow.
Dr J Greene of Augusta president of the Savannah Valley Associated Farmers Club says crops in the Augusta farming section are at least 50 percent below normal after touring the area and compiling reports from prominent farmers.
Merchants including the Duncan Company Morgann Gra Company and Athens Valdosta interests file with the Interstate Commerce Commission alleging Nashville Chattanooga and St. Louis lines refuse to set fair grain differential from Nashville and Ohio Mississippi gateways to the southeast. Georgia cities Macon Columbus and others claim double shipping advantage allows rebating and unlawful pricing, seeking a standard rate and cessation of rebates to Nashville shippers.
The city council polls committee will meet this afternoon to decide ownership of a seat at 8 Decatur Street amid claims by Joseph Epan and J A Wells. The near beer ordinance enforcement will affect women in saloons and liquor service. Prominent figures Charley Howard and Wm Mamlett noted. Ford receivership sought for East Fair Street property. A Kentucky governor’s reward offer relates to the murder of Steve Diesbach.
Washington August 24 Adjutant General Ainsworth informed Cadets William T Rossel Jr and Harry J Weaver of dismissal from the Military Academy at West Point. Six first class cadets suspended for hazing are ordered to remain out until July 1909 or resign. The actions follow orders from the president and Secretary of War. The cadet cases are not published in full as they are not recognized as army officers.
A report from Judge Johnston's court lists humorous and harsh incidents from a Monday session. It notes a father beating a son, a drayman quarrel turning violent, a father sentencing for neglect, a man fined for drunkenness, and guests threatened with a rifle during disputes.
Brown House Macon hosts discussion on September election to decide Vineville joining the city. Judge Felton plans return to duties after Virginia trip and will set the election date. Citizens, businesses favor the move seeking sewers and police protection as northern and western Macon would join the city.
Ca Wood, head of a hotel chain including the Piedmont in Atlanta, will manage the Hampton Terrace in North Augusta starting this season. He has leased the hotel for five years with a five year renewal option. He succeeds A LinsItz who has managed since the Terrace opened.
The Grady hospital trustees plan a full inquiry into the death of Thelma Fitzgerald after a splinter injury led to alleged blood poisoning. The child's parents accuse nurses of inadequate care and say the incident, starting two months earlier, was not disclosed to physicians. The superintendent proposed examining both sides of the matter thoroughly.
Charles M Baker assistant manager of Gran Stax file mills remains in Augusta hospital after being struck by a trolley car running board yesterday afternoon. He suffered head and facial injuries with the crash occurring near the Gran Stax plant.
Railroad managers, hotel men, and factory owners will be invited as city officials reconvene to discuss reducing smoke and noise. City officials, rail executives, and local merchants attended a preliminary session proposing broader action and a formal report to Council.
An ad fragment promotes Servocs Women claiming Horsford's Acid Phosphate quiets nerves relieves nausea and headache and induces refreshing sleep. The copy targets women and frames the product as a remedy for multiple discomforts.
Governor Hoke Smith defends that no agreement existed about when the constitutional amendment would take effect insisting he acted in the paper’s interest and that January 1 was chosen due to practical registration difficulties for the November election. He cites discussions with the legislature and his message to the General Assembly.
Remains of Engineer G O J Glistrap buried at Lyons after a Beaboard railway tragedy. A delegation from Marshes division of Amaricus Brotherhood Loco motive Engineers accompanied the funeral. Glistrap, 35, started as a news boy, rose to engineer, respected worker. Wife and five children survived. Pilgrims marked August 24 with 50th anniversary apparitions, a pilgrimage noting 7 yesterday attendance and 90 attending.
Dublin August 24 Richard Croker today became an honorary burgess of Dublin He signed the roll and received from the turd mayor a certificate granting him the freedom of the city The roll is filled to distinguished persons who have rendered service to Ireland or abroad and the names of three Americans precede that of Mr Croker General Grant Finad Porter captain of the slip Constitut on which brought relief to Ireland in 188 and the late Frederick 4 Coline who was a one time mayor of Boston Among the British burgesses are Gladstone Parnell Dillon and Ripon The lord mayor of Dublin occupied the chair during the ceremony of the day The ex lord mayor of Dublin Joseph B Mannett delivered an eulogy of Mr Croker and stated that ever since he knew that Croker has been a power in guiding the decisions of America His aim that Mr Croker's hand and purse always were open for the advancement of the cause of his fellow countrymen Ireland would many more return after Inseph Mir Cher cad the only way he could make repayment for those honor was to die his almost far hie country men and his native land and that he hoped to live to see that native land free The council room was filled for the ceremony and the applause that greeted Mr Croker’s remarks was an essence of his popularity Among the present were Miss Croker Mrs Bowman and Richard Croker Jr
A 15 year old cousin pointed an old shotgun at 5 year old Frank Giourti at Frazer Station near Memphis. The weapon discharged wounding the boy fatally as the gun was believed unloaded. The incident occurred while the youths attempted to demonstrate shooting. The tragedy highlights risky handling of firearms among minors.
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