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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1907
Page
8
Mayor Joyner announces strict enforcement of fireworks limits within city boundaries. Firearms and large explosives are banned. small consumer firecrackers are allowed on private property with police oversight, while toy cannons and certain devices are prohibited during the holiday season.
From Rome Georgia on December 2 Special dispatch reports five suits by Snowles King Realty Co for about 188865 and one by Gaines & Jewls for 62250 against the Nashville Chattanooga and St. Louis railway for failure to provide refrigerator cars to move the peach crop last July. Three suits by EE Miller & Son against the Southern Railway for 96000 seek damages. All suits are returnable to Floyd superior court in January. Washington December 24 Posse without amendment reports the deficiency appropriation bill, previously passed the house, provides 50000 to replace seed burned at the agricultural department warehouse in this city November 6.
Public notice-style advertisement touts Stuart's Calcium Wafers as a tonic for nervous fatigue and weak health. It claims to cleanse bowels and kidneys, purify blood, and revitalize vigor, offering a free sample on request and noting a price of fifty cents for three boxes.
A Seaboard Air Line freight train collapsed a trestle four miles from Wadesboro and plunged twenty one cars and two engines into the Pee Dee River. No casualties reported. The railroad expects a 350000 loss and traffic disruption until Tuesday.
A string of obituaries and funeral notices from Georgia towns reports deaths of E E Eakes at 29, Mrs John M McCrary 72, Mrs J Aderhold, Ed Esserman of Rome, and Mrs J J Roberts of Flowery Branch. Items note places Lithonia Carrollton Rome Barnesville and Flowery Branch, with burial details, causes, and family relations.
In Birmingham Alabama on December 2 Camp Hardee of United Confederate Veterans passed a unanimous resolution opposing a federal pension bill for Confederate soldiers. The group said while appreciating the congressman's intentions, the bill could reopen wounds and rekindle bitterness long since healed.
Lake Charles La November 21 The fifth consecutive mistrial in seeking to oust Sheriff D J Held of Calcasieu parish was declared today after a jury that had been deadlocked for three days could not reach a verdict. Mistrials followed earlier attempts to remove Held for accounting shortages in a prior term and a planned ouster trial will begin January 4.
President Roosevelt and his family announced at the White House plans to travel to Pine Knotta the day after Christmas and remain at the Virginia estate of Mr. Roosevelt for four or five days. They will return to Washington for Christmas at the White House and attend the public reception on New Year’s Day.
John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers of America remains in a serious but hopeful condition after a sickness that confined him to a room in the Claypool hotel yesterday. Dr. A B Hoyes attends him and predicts recoveries, noting his state is about the same as the prior day.
Bicycle Policeman C F Long accidentally discharged his pistol while inspecting a new weapon in Lane Bros. Contractors store, seriously wounding Officer Tedder who stood about ten feet away. Tedder remains in Grady Hospital in critical condition as Chief Jennings suspends Long pending police board review.
Reno dispatch reports Governor Sparke stating he urged Roosevelt to send troops to Goldfield to prevent imminent violence. He claims miners were armed, dynamite stolen, and women fled as picketing damaged property. He cites civil authorities unable to cope and says troops arrived too late to avert riot risk.
A Cleveland gathering of United States senators congressmen and business leaders backed a $7,000,000 ship subsidy plan to rebuild the American merchant marine. The conference launched an education drive while urging Congress to provide subsidies to make U S ships competitive with foreign fleets and restore national confidence in commerce.
Senator Bailey of Texas issued a signed statement to The Washington Post denying reports he planned to resign from the U.S. Senate to pursue another race in the Texas Democratic primaries. He dismissed opponents and called the reports an outrage, saying the story originated from Washington and relied on information deemed reliable by many papers.
Washington humor features William Jennings Bryan recalling a Japan encounter with a magnet island and a scientist who notes the island’s apparent lack of movement. Senator Money, urged by his doctor to quit smoking, sits with his Mississippi colleague in the committees room as the physician passes through.
The Methodist Episcopal conference held its last business session at Hemphill Avenue church. A love feast at 9:30 followed by a Bishop Moore sermon. Announcements tonight will reveal appointments. Large crowds attended Dr Bovard’s evangelistic services and the laying congress at North Avenue Baptist church. A political aside quotes Senator Beveridge and Tennessee figures discussing party organization and a potential internal revenue appointee.
A Philippine policy discussion outlines whether Filipinos are ready for self rule and a jury system. It notes education limits, fears of violence, and the need for responsible autonomy in municipal and provincial government before broader independence. The secretary cites U S and local progress, with figures like Taft and Warren referenced in debates over immediate independence and governance.
Secretary Taft’s first day back in the United States sees many callers including J L Bristow, Representative Pearre, ex Senator Butler, and Supreme Court justices Harlan and Day. The discussions focus on politics, with Taft declining to speak on the topic to press, though he will attend a Boston Home Market Club banquet and address it on December 30. Arthur Varjos, Taft’s political manager, is due in Washington to confer on the political situation.
A major blaze erupted near Humes' store in the Bemorest center district at about 8:30 pm injuring none known and forcing evacuation of nearby buildings. Firefighters contained the flames after several structures were damaged and two other shops were saved. Citizens from Ziedmoot College aided in the response.
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