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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1908

Page

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Lone Bandit Still Works In Yellowstone Stage Holdup

A single highwayman robbed a Cody to Meeteetse stage near Carbon county line, taking about 1600 in valuables. Reports link a Yellowstone Park spree to the same thief, with seven stages held up and $10000 in securities and jewelry seized. Officials chase leads as riders and drivers recount the bold raid and the bandit’s cowboy garb.

Helena Mont Cody Meetestee Wyoming Carbon County Red Lodge Meateetse Yellowstone Park Livingston Yellowstone National Park Jackson- Hole Bainey

Conservation League formed under Rivers and Harbors Congress

Congressman Joseph Ransdell of Louisiana met with Captain J.F. Bilson in Cincinnati to discuss the Conservation League of America. The national nonpolitical group aims to secure state and federal laws for conserving and improving earth, water, forests, and minerals and will seek pledges from candidates in the current campaign.

Ransdell Cincinnati Ohio Joseph &. Ransdell Louisiana Tional Rivers and Harbora Congress J.F. Bilison Congress Conservation League of America National Rivera and Harbors Congress League

Funeral of Walters Carried to Ellaville

Remaine of Cashier Alonzo Walters of the Bank of Ellaville were carried to Ellaville for interment after his death by his own hand Monday afternoon. The funeral was held this afternoon with hundreds of mourners. Officials say alleged bank discrepancies will not exceed 4000 dollars.

Walters Ellaville Americus Alonzo Walters Bank of Eilaville Ufe Ellsville Elaville Bank Bank of Southwestern Georgia

Farmers Institute Held at Natches

Lectures by U S Department of Agriculture agronomists and Southern state experts wrapped up the Farmers Institute at Natches Mississippi. They stressed cotton as the south’s main stay despite boll weevil, urged self sufficiency in provisions hay and stock, and proposed annual institutes with a new note that white men can farm as well as run for politics, signaling a shift in rural leadership.

Natches, Wise Natches Miss South United States Department of Agriculture Texas Louisiana Mississppi Farmers’ Institute Vioyd Midslavippi Farmiers’ Institutes

Extra Session Debate Over Convict Policy Continues

Report from the House and Senate outlines ongoing talks on convict matters. Representative Holder leads discussions as Felder Bly and Felder Bly’s allies push for a speaking order. The governors pursue investigations and aim to advance the first bill in the chamber amid confidence from Felder Bly’s circle.

Holder House Georgie Senate Felder Penitentiary Committee Broch Ia Aes Friends of the Holder Brock Bogg Martin Holder bin Thosa Holders

Brown & Co. Failure Rocks Wall Street Markets

New York broker A C Brown & Co suspends business amid a chaotic trading weekend. About 700,000 shares traded in two hours left 277,000 delivered. assignee John W. Rhoades and counsel BD W. Noel take over as governors plan a five member inquiry into Saturday's dealings. Atlanta links note Edward Buchanan, a partner, has local ties and prior philanthropy.

New York A. C. Brown &O New York Stock Exchange Hag &Now A. O. Brown & Co Buchanan Thomas W. Lawson Stock Exchange New York Cotton Exchange Chicago Stock Exchange Chicago Board of Trade John W. Rhoades BD. W. Noel A. A. Brown & Co Fta Albert QO. Brown Therm Anl

Commission censures mark conservatives as trial ends

A state prison commission report read to both houses shows conservative elements gain control with no impeachment or abolition urged. It censures the commission for neglect and improper bookkeeping, cites overpayment under Hamby contract, and criticizes state farm and reformatory records, while noting no major irregularities in books.

F Han General Assembly W. B. Hamby Ihfa Jake Moore Prison Commission Stata Farm State Reformatory Senate

Exiled Col Stewart Must Ride For Three Days

Washington August 26 orders issued by the war department direct Colonel William F. Stewart coast artillery to Fort Huachuca Arizona to take a riding test for field officers. After the test he must return to Fort Grant noting he was sent there for temperamental incapacity and previously refused retirement. He may ride 30 miles a day for three days or walk 50 miles in the same period.

Col Stewart Washington War Department William F. Stewart Coast Artillery Fort Grant Arizona Fort Huachuca Fort Huachucas

Earle of Affinity Fame Held for Assault

Ferdinand P. Earle, artist of affinity fame, was arrested at his home near Monroe on a second degree assault charge alleged to have been on his wife around August 16, twelve days after their child’s birth. His wife’s aunt, Mrs Inez Barry, identified the complainant. Earle pleaded guilty and was held for grand jury, preferring jail to bail, tearful during court.

Middletown Ferdinand PB. Earle Affinity Fame Monroe Inez Barry Earle Ball Goshen

Wall collapses bury Chelsea workers killing several

A forty five foot brick wall in Chelsea square collapsed injuring about thirty workers. Eight died at the scene or en route to hospitals, eleven of whom were sent to the United States Marine and Naval Hospital. Dozens more were hurt, with at least some in serious condition. Contractor Gordon and partner Seegal were arrested on manslaughter charges.

Chelsea Mass Chelsea Square United States Marine and Naval Meyer Arlwok Ferri Santiek Elich Genister John Costello Morris Zavelhlad Joseph Adler Carlmillo Murzello M. Gordon Gordon &Feexal Jand Seegal Enid Frank Weymouth Spok Old Academy of Music

Sisters Fled After Attack Near Magnolia Bluff

Pensacola, Fla. August 25. Two white women Miss Lillian Werring and Mrs. Archie Briggs were assaulted as they walked home from a neighbor’s house near Magnolia Bluff. They screamed, attracting nearby help. the assailants fled into the woods. Officers with bloodhounds and hundreds of armed citizens rushed to the scene.

Pensacola Fla Lillian Werring Archie Briggs Magnolia Blum

Heavy Rains Cause Flood Damage Across Georgia and South Carolina

Heavy rains swelled rivers in Georgia and South Carolina causing widespread damage and delaying train service. Property losses were reported as waters rose and instability affected communities. Authorities urged caution as weather systems lingered.

Georg Xis South Carolina

Rail service crippled along Southern Railway after floods

Severe rain and floods across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia have badly crippled through service on the Southern Railway for several days. A 130 foot bridge at Williamston, South Carolina was washed away and cannot be repaired until floodwaters subside. Bridges and trestles along the line have been washed out, creating the worst conditions in years for railway officials.

Southern Railway Washington, D. C North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Greenville Williamston

Wa ter ee bridge washed away in Camden flood surge

The Wateree bridge at Camden South Carolina was washed away today by swollen waters from forty eight hours of heavy rains. Two lives possibly lost as the structure failed under crowding raft traffic. Bridge cost fifteen thousand dollars.

Camden S. C Wateree Seorge Rabon Farmer of Hinson South Carolina Columbia Spartanburg Anderson Piedmont Catton Mills Erectie Sight Spartanovarg County Lawson's Fork Whitney Mill

Weather flood warning for Carolinas and Georgia

The Weather Bureau warns of severe river floods in the Carolinas tonight with more moderate rises in eastern Georgia and the James River in Virginia. For Georgia, expect showers Wednesday and probably Thursday with fresh south winds. Local data show temperatures and rainfall figures.

Washington Weather Bureau Carolinas Georgia James River Virginia

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