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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1910

Page

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Hart Retires From Georgia Gubernatorial Race

Judge Hart withdraws from the Georgia governor race three weeks after his announcement and the day his attorney general resignation took effect. His move leaves Gov Joseph M Brown and Hoke Smith to contest the campaign, with primary proration rules likely unnecessary. Hart says the public desires war over peace, signaling a bold shift in state politics. Continued on Page Two.

John O. Hart Georgia Joseph M. Brown Hoke Smith Janice Brown Smith Judge Hart

Atlanta Leads Southern Cities in Postal Receipts

Atlanta surpasses Louisville and New Orleans to lead southern cities in postal receipts for the fiscal year ending June 30 1910. The city rose from twenty sixth nationally to twenty second overall, with Atlanta post office revenues near 400000 for the five years ending June 30 1909. Continued on Page Three.

Atlanta United States New Orleans Louisville Citice Blodgett McKee Nila

Judge Harts Statement Attacks Factional Gubernatorial Strife

Excerpts reveal Judge Harts denouncing repeated partisan fights over the Georgia governor seat. He warns that public policy drifts from state welfare to factional advantage, hurtful to Governor Brown and Governor Smith alike, urging unity amid financial strain and public unrest.

Two Conferences But Offer Ho Concessions on Strike

In Philadelphia on July 14 the conference between the Pennsylvania railroad and the unions faced a critical moment as a strike by about 15 000 conductors trainmen baggage masters and yardmen east of Pittsburgh loomed. Committee heads Garretson and W Goess withheld details while Meyers offered no new concessions. The West Penn vote showed overwhelming support for a strike among conductors 88 1 2 percent trainmen 77 16 percent and firemen 98 6 10 percent.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania Railroad Pittsburg Erle and Buffalo Siz A. 8. Garreteon Order of W. Goes Brotherhood of Railroad W. Heyward Meyers Pennsylvania Garretson Pennsylvanianes Brotherhood of Firemen Brotherhood of Trainmen Order of Railway Conductors G. L. Peck

Former Atlanta Man Held for Swindling

Houston report states Charles R Hoskins Jr formerly managed a Washington security firm and is jailed for swindling by cashing an unauthorized $400 draft. He allegedly targeted home-builders on installment plans, claiming ties to Atlanta and Tallahassee. Several thousand dollars are said to have been obtained in small sums.

Houston Texas Charles R Hoskins, Jr Washington, D. C Hosking Hoskins Talladelphia Atlanta

Echoes From Editors ConventIon At Americus Visit

Report on a visit by editors at Americus highlighting the convention atmosphere and discussions. Regional journalists and guests shared views on press responsibilities and community reporting traditions.

Americus

Unidentified man leaps to death from bridge pier

Two anonymous men, both about 75 and well dressed, were witnessed in New York and New Jersey to climb high structures and jump to rocks below. One fell 145 feet from a Willamaburge bridge pier onto the roadway. the other leaped 90 feet from Hudson boulevard parapet into the rocks.

New York Willamaburge Hudson Boulevard North Bergen N. J

Dr Crippen Charged in Wife Murder and Disappearance

In a sensational case from London, Dr. Hawley Crippen is pursued by Scotland Yard as his wife Belle Elmore, a music hall star, is found murdered and buried in their Hilldrop Crescent home. Crippen, missing since Saturday, is believed to have fled to the United States with his secretary Miss Leneve, who posed as Mrs Crippen.

Lantan Scotland Yard Uawley Crippen Belle Elmore Deen Hilldrop Crescant London California New York United States Tethel Clara Leneve Hilldrop Crescent Dr. Crippen Leneve Mini Leneve

Local Showers Likely in Georgia This Weekend

Weather outlook notes a chance of showers in Georgia with moderate south winds. The Friday night into Saturday plan suggests unsettled skies and cooler air moving in from the south. Local authorities advise checking updates for precise timing and any changes to conditions.

Georgia

Man travels 26000 miles in dog cart wins $10000 wager

William Brown of St John\u2019s N F arrives in Los Angeles in a cart drawn by four dogs claiming a 26000 mile circuit to win a 10000 dollar prize. He says the wager originated in 1906 with a Newfoundland club condition to travel earths circumference in seven years and cites journeys through eastern states Ireland Fingland and Europe after selling outfit pictures.

Los Angeles Cel William Brown St. Joana N. F Thie National Sporting Elan New Foundland Brown St. Johns Tates Europe Ireland Fingland

One Man Dying And Two Wounded In Railroad Suffolk Bandit Raid

Cleveland Ohio July 14 One man dying and two wounded is reported after a revolver battle between three bandits and forty construction workers at the Lake Shore railroad near North Olmsted about twenty miles southwest of Cleveland. The robbers surprised workers on pay night, opened fire as victims retrieved envelopes, three railroad men were hit one fatally. Deputies and sheriffs sped to the scene as posses formed and a statewide pursuit began.

Cleveland Ohio Lake Shore North Olmated Here Sherif Hirstius

Peaches Rotting for Lack of Cars in Georgia

Sixty thousand crates of peaches in Fort Valley rotting due to failure of refrigerator car companies to provide awaited cars for yesterday and today's harvest. Losses run into thousands of dollars. Central of Georgia officials on site seeking cars from Armour & Co. with no relief expected for the next day. J F Culler notes partial relief in Thomaston and Woodbury districts on the Macon and Birmingham.

Macon Fort Valley Central of Georgia Armour & Co J. F. Culler Georgia Southern and Florida Railroad Thomaston Woodbury Birmingham

Absence Cure Used For Family Jars In Court

In Poughkeepsie July 14 Justice Morschauzer granted Mrs Elizabeth Burger a six month separation from her husband Mactimer Burger a Staatsburg machinist The court noted that absence might heal the heart and authorize a future order for reunion This case is described as a first of its kind in the state.

Poughkeepsie, N Supreme Court

American prisoner Pittman starved in Nicaragua jail

Washington reports American captive William Pittman held in a Managua prison was starving due to neglect by Madriz authorities near Bluefields. Consul Olivares protested and secured temporary better care and food, while pressing Madrid officials to honor promises and protect American life and property amid widespread threats to foreigners in the region.

Washington William Pittmen Madriz Bluefields Managua Nicaragua Olivares State Department Pittman Cambridge Masa Oliveres Greytown Pitman Conpl Olivaren Madris United States Matagalpa Lves Agenta Glonau Medriz Knox

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