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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1907

Page

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Armed Necro Shot By Policeman In Pittsburg Riot Echo

In Pittsburg last night County Officer Riley shot and mortally wounded Bartow Worthy after a scuffle with three suspects and a woman. Lieutenant Robinson and Officer Riley attempted to arrest the group when a man drew a pistol, Riley fired, Worthy died on the scene. Reinforcements were requested, a second shooting report followed, and an inquest was planned as coroner’s office reviewed the riot’s echo from May 1902.

Riley KiNg Bartow Worthy Robinson Almont Cansea Tieutenant Robinson Lieutenant Robinson Oder Leutenant Lehts Turner Tutner Thompson Pittspore

Moon elected mayor in Cartersville Ga election

Joseph Moon, a prominent lawyer, won the Cartersville mayoralty with 202 votes defeating incumbent Paul Gareath who had 177. Aldermen elected include So Watkine H J Gaulta W L Alley M OF Ward J Mathewa T M Stinson J A Adair John Stanford and others. Bask Cashier Killa Himself. Kankekee Ill. Also reported R P Easton 43, cashier of State Bank of Horecher, committed suicide by self-booting. bank cash and deposits noted.

Paul Gilresth Cartersville Joseph Moon Paul Garéath So Watkine H. J. Gaulta W. L Alley Thind J.mathewa T. M. Stinson J. A. Adair John Stanford Bask Killa Kankekee Ill R. P. Easton Horecher Thie City Sulpide Carrich Depanite

Denver Deluge of Dollars Divides Democratic Convention

Denver offered $100,000 for the 1908 Democratic National Convention, and the offer was debated in Washington. supporters say funds are needed for headquarters and campaigning, while opponents warn it could resemble a bribe and influence policy. Bryan welcomed Denver's selection with remarks on the choice between Boston and San Francisco and not preferring the Philippines or Porto Rico.

Lincoln Nebr William Jennings Bryan Denver Boston San Francisco Philippines Porto Rico Washington Colorado Democratic National Committee Clayton Alabama John Sharp Willams Mississippi Hoke Smith Georgia Democratic Committee Republicana Williams N Emilar Taggart Judge Parker St. Louisa Stone Senator Stone Missouri Tom L. Johnson Tillmas Timan Democratic Organization of Colorado Guggenheim Corrado Teller Mr. Tillman Charles ¥. Wilson Business Men's League Wilson Yeae Connecticut Delaware Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Michigan Nebraska New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York Oato Pennsylvania Rhode Island Tennessee Texas West Virginia Wisconii Wyoming District of Columbia Alaska Indian ‘Territory Arizona

Roosevelt's Reaffirmation Ends Third Term Debate

Washington December 2 Roosevelt reaffirmed he will not seek reelection or a third term a declaration that dominated Capitol discussions in the house and senate. Democrats and Republicans weighed its impact on candidate prospects with names like Bryan Chanler Douglass Ben and Cannon raised as possible beneficiaries. The tone was largely favorable to the president and several lawmakers urged records on the policy.

Washington Roosevelt Capitol House Senate Democratic National Hte Bourne Bourke Bryan Hilnola Cannon Taggart Head National Committee Chanler New York Douglass Massachusetts John Ben Minnesota W B Humter New York City Bryan Democratic League New York State Hruoter Herbert Parsons Clayton Alabama

Jury convicts Johnson in first degree murder

The negro Andrew Johnson was found guilty of murder in the first degree for shooting Officer J. N Manter of the Atlants police force. The verdict came after about thirty minutes deliberation amid a packed courtroom. Sentencing set for 9 a.m. today with expected execution by hanging.

Andrew Johnson J. N Manter Atlants Roan Johnson Forencon Hammond and Chapman Bean Meade Manter Hammond Hill Mr. Hill Bartow Schatkman Mr. Chapman

Federal court injunction bill targets state law enforcement

A bill by Representative Clayton seeks to bar federal judges from issuing injunctions against state rail rate laws until final trial and judgment. It also forbids restraining state officers from enforcing these laws, citing Alabama and North Carolina cases. The measure aims to align federal practice with state rate regulation enforcement and to curb judicial actions seen as obstructing state statutes.

John Corrigas Washington Clayton Alabama Jones Pritcherd North Carolina Georgia Newman Atlanta West Comer

Treaties of Peace Will Likely Be Signed

Governor Smith of Georgia faces a political sacrifice to adopt the North Carolina rate compromise ending the rail rate war. The plan fixes two and one half cents per mile for interstate and intrastate passenger service, with two thousand mile books at two cents and five hundred mile state books at two cents. The South anticipates the war’s end as Alabama and other states prepare to follow.

John Corrigan, JR Washington, D. C Smith Georgia Georgia Railroad Commission North Carolina Glenn Bocks Southern Leeboard Air Line Coast Line Alabama Virginia Comer

Weather Forecast for Georgia and Washington

Foreragt Georgia Rain Friday and Saturday with fair weaer and rain in east per ton fresh winde Tecal Dats Lowest temperature Highest temperature Mean temperature Normal temperature Rainfall in 4 hours inches Defici ency since Ist of month inches Deficie ncy since January Ist inches 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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