Howell and Smith to Debate in Peachtree Auditorium
Thousands of Georgia voters pack Peachtree Auditorium for a highly anticipated joint debate between Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mark Howell and Hoke Smith. Doors open 7:30 p.m.. speeches begin 8 p.m. with Hopkins and Arnold presiding. Strong turnout expected from Fulton and across the state.
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Deserter Preacher Fortner Arrested in Greenville
Special report from Greenville follows Matthew Fortner a 28 year old Baptist minister and Forman University student was arrested for desertion from the navy. He married Ava Jeines of Gainesville and left the steamship Lancaster at Hampton Roads. He later preached and studied toward a church near Greenville, seeks discharge via petition with Captain Blythe and locals backing him. His wife and child will go to her father in Pickens county.
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Express Hits Wreck Train in Pennsylvania Limited Crash
The Pennsylvania Limited express westbound on the Pennsylvania Railroad wrecked at the 248 cut today after being switched to track No 4. Conductor Charles Brown of Rahway NJ leapt clear sustaining painful injuries. baggage master H B Fredericks also hurt. several passengers and wreck crew injured. A second item notes a San Francisco group seeking Roosevelt’s stance on Congress backing 200 million in long term bonds.
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Howell and Smith Debate Gates Open At 3 01 PM
State that hundreds will travel to hear the debate with Howell supporters from counties to attend. Harwell, chair of arrangements, announces doors open at 3:01 PM. Entrances details given with stage seating split between Smith and Howell supporters and reserved chairs for ladies. Strict order promised as ladies invited to attend.
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Brundige Attacks White House Expenditures and Police Detail
Arkansan Mr Brundige on the appropriation plan detailing White House refurnishing grounds care and president traveling costs. He cites Cleveland McKinley eras figures praising critics and denouncing excess including forty policemen and a $28,000 travel fund while condemning the arrest of Mrs Minor Morris and officials actions at the White House.
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State House of Louisiana Left in Ruins
Baton Rouge, La. June 7 The old historic capitol building caught fire tonight. The flames spread rapidly threatening total destruction. The roof of the senate chamber fell in soon after firefighters arrived. Thousands of citizens joined firemen to save the structure and contents as the blaze consumed the eastern half above the first floor.
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Jerome's Scalp May Be Lifted by Governor Higgins
A complaint filed in Albany seeks the revival of William Travers Jerome as New York County district attorney. Five signers allege Jerome neglected duties and took $60,000 from life insurance firms to influence prosecutions, accusing him of felony conduct and campaign fund gratuities.
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Georgians Pleased by Bryan Movement in Washington
Washington June term reports a Bryan revival among Democrats after Indiana Missouri and Arkansas pledge support. Georgia leaders recall past mobilization for Bryan and now see him as a conservative true democrat. Eastern business leaders grow friendly with Bryan as fear wanes and New York plans a national demonstration.
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Officer Reese Fires On Thompson In Self Defense
Special Officer J. T. Reese shot Sam Thompson at 56 Wyman Street after Thompson allegedly drew a knife following an earlier confrontation. Thompson, 28, was struck and fatally wounded as Reese wrestled for a pistol. he died at Grady Hospital. Investigating officers ruled Reese justified in the shooting.
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Men Asphyxiated In Mine Near Red Lodge
June 7. In the Northern Pattie Rathway Company Rocky Fork coal mine near Red Lodge a fire flared again after being thought extinguished. Fifty rescuers entered the shaft but gas overpowered several. Joe Bravey is dead and Thomas Skeily Al Maotari Terry Fleming William Batley and Thomas Atherton are in serious condition with doubtful recovery. Secretary of State Walter L Houser was arrested in Madison charged with attempted bribery as testimony before the legislative insurance committee grows.
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Terroneva Girl Free After District Attorney Decision
New York dispatch says Josephine Terroneva will be discharged from custody and not held for trial on the charge of killing her uncle Gaetano Reggio after the district attorney’s office reached the decision. A jury acquitted her last Friday of killing her aunt Mrs. Reggie. Neill and Reynolds, who led the stockyard investigation, called at the White House and conferred with the President but declined to discuss their views.
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Bryan Favored for President by Kentuckian Editor and Indiana Democrats
In Louisville Henry Watterson endorses Bryan for the 1908 Democratic nomination and predicts state-by-state success before the convention. Indiana Democrats, meeting in Indianapolis, back Bryan, denounce Republican tariff abuses, pledge electoral votes, and nominate state officials including Cox, Bailey, Isenbarger, and Lots.
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Liston
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Muncie
Weather Outlook Across Regions for Friday and Saturday
Georgia remains warm and fair with light to fresh south to southwest winds. West Florida sees local showers with variable winds. East Texas and the Deep South report fair conditions Friday and Saturday with fresh south winds. West Texas also stays fair through Friday and Saturday.
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