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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1908
Page
6
The Spirit of Stein-Bloch Clothes emphasizes style and the spirit of today in every garment. Sixty years of faithful wearers reflect the label’s correct forms, color, tailoring, and world-sourced influences, recognizable by observant shoppers at their clothier.
New York April 26 The report of referee Liane Cohatan confirmed the action drawing out the marriage of Helen Maloney daughter of Martin Maloney of Philadelphia to Arthur H Osborne a young broker of this city. The motion was by Mr Maloney’s counsel L. Hume. The referee ruled the original marriage to Wiss Malone was not binding and the subsequent marriage to Clarkson could be treated as invalid by church authorities. Witnesses included Miss Maloney, Osborne, and William H Boyd. Evidence described letters between Sam and Bord. the affair previously created a sensation in New Jersey and London.
Representative Bartholdt cites prohibition as a devilish device threatening families and warns that religious and moral reformers leverage women and children. He attacks political proponents, urges constitutional cautions, and discusses the Alaska perambulation bill tied to saloon regulation and enforcement costs.
A Bristol police officer lies near death after a shooting incident described in local reports. The fragmentary text references an officer, gunfire, and emergency response as investigators seek details of the event and its aftermath. Further readable lines indicate a tense city scene with sirens and ongoing medical attention.
Advert for Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills claims rapid relief from headaches rheumatism neuralgia and other pains with no bad after effects. Promises one tablet at onset wards off attack and notes 25 doses for 25 cents sold by druggists. Customer testimonials from Battie Grechte and Mrs Hamill attest to long term neuralgia relief and effectiveness of the product.
A southern firm, Raf Rose Company, launches Forefather Corn Whiskey in New York City, facing skepticism from locals but gaining favorable reception around Manhattan. A dinner crowd sample prompts praise for the highball style, while observers note the product’s rapid acceptance despite initial doubt.
An OCR readout shows scattered figures and names relating to tax or property returns due this morning. It mentions quantities, locations like Macon and Augusta, and various sums including 854000 and 7290089, with references to franchise values and property aggregates.
Bainbridge Ga April 30 Governor Hoke Smith spoke to a large audience at the courthouse after a depot welcome by a band and marching procession to the Bon Air hotel. He defended his record, discussed the panic causes, negro disfranchisement, the railroad commission, Prohibition, and opponents. He spoke for about two hours and received many callers at the hotel.
The thirteenth annual convention of the Association of Surgeons of the Southern Railway and allied lines completed in Birmingham. Jacksonville Fla was chosen as the next meeting site. Officers named include BG Conel Birmingham president HG Gahnsoe Winston Salem vice president JH Shorter Macon second vice president J1 Ray Woodstock secretary treasurer. Several papers were read and discussed during the session.
Washington report details vast growth in southern Appalachian water power with an estimated 2,800,000 horsepower from regional streams, half usable for development, but variability and forest clearance threaten reliability. Proposals include reservoirs and government charges for water use. Senate committee debated dam funding and policy with no final position.
Dr J E Garrison, wounded, killed his opponent J D Williams after a pistol confrontation at Flat Creek. Williams had sought the doctor after a dispute over family affairs. A coroner's jury exonerated Garrison, who remains seriously wounded.
A storm swept Grady Alabama last night wrecking several structures including the home of B W Keener where the family escaped unharmed. The Hayne storehouse and the local schoolhouse were wrecked while crops were devastated. no casualties reported.
Mobile April 30. Two Alabama seacoast artillery companies will move into Fort Morgan for ten days of target practice tomorrow. This marks the first southern occupation of the fort since the Civil War forty three years ago.
The Journal of Commerce reports preliminary acreage and condition of cotton for 1908. Planting extends toward similar totals with slight increases possible. Weather has been favorable though heavy rains delayed some areas. Texas shows replanting due to floods. overall crop appears free from major damage and labor is plentiful amid lower wages.
Twelfth Division of the Odd Fellows will meet in Wrightsville on April 30 and May 4 5. Delegates represent Washington Johnson Laurens Montgomery Tattnall Emanuel Toombs Jenkins Screven and part of Jefferson counties. Dr T L Harris will preside with private morning and evening sessions. Prominent visitor Hon F A Saffold of Swainsboro is expected.
Mr Earl McCovising of Marion Ohio reports long stomach trouble left him weak and unable to work. After trying Cooper's New Discovery he gained appetite, slept better, and could perform hard work. He praises the remedy and recommends it, noting six to seven bottles improved his condition.
A new engine house at North Avenue between Peachtree and West Peachtree Streets opens today with public reception. The facility houses a $17,000 building, $4,500 lot, and $10,000 in apparatus including a chemical wagon hose wagon hook and ladder truck and steamer. Detailed crews and assignments are listed for the new unit under Captain Terrell and Chief G C Courtney, with John Buss as captain and several ladder and hose crews named.
In Caracas on April 28 a government bulletin reports no new bubonic plague cases at La Guaira for four days. A citizens committee offers 5 cents per rat head, while a relief train carries provisions to La Guaira. Red Line steamer Philadelphia arrived at San Juan with passengers quarantined, amid reports of alarm in Venezuela. Curacao imposes quarantine on arrivals from Venezuelan ports. A tail end windstorm near Tailahaanse Florida causes damage to tobacco barns and crops, with downed wires hindering communications.
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