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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1908

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Revolutionary tensions flare in Central America report

Passengers arriving from Guatemala say Honduras plans to confront Guatemala with General Domin go Vasquez amid alleged plotted revolution. Guatemala’s government reportedly imprisoned Honduran finance minister Bustillos, as armed movements and exiled wealthy families fuel fear. Executions of prominent Guatemalan elites are described as cruel, driving families to seek Cabrera's downfall.

Panama Honduras Guatemala Domingo Vasquez Senor Bustillos Cabrera Wi Bustillos Guatemala City Nicaragua Anduras Castaneda Blanco Herrers Trigueras Edna

Day of Routine in House Ends With Civil Appropriation Debate

Washington May 1 The House spent today's session reviewing the sundry civil appropriation bill under suspension of the rules. The fight over removing the ban on secret personnel operatives in protective work failed as the provision was kept. Democrats opposed via filibuster but the clause stayed. The House also approved printing and distribution of 100000 copies of an Agriculture Department cattle disease report. At 1:14 P M the House recessed until tomorrow at 11:30.

Washington Appropriations Committee

Embasy Building Fund Additions in Diplomatic Bill

Senate Appropriations Committee boosts diplomatic bill by 463 842 dollars, pushing total to 3 967 985. Includes 400 000 for American embassy site in Paris, 8 267 for Tokyo secretary’s residence, and 10 000 for joint High Commission expenses.

Paris Washington Senate Committee On Appropriations Parks Tokio Japan Joint High Commission Canada

Hetty Green Has Never Used a Telephone

New York May 1. Hetty Green, despite being the busiest financier in the country, has never used a telephone. In a downtown trust company she asked an attendant to relay a message and then thanked the staff, explaining the reason for her request.

New York Hetty Green

Savannah Men Confer With Auto Cup Donor

New York May 1 Savannah Georgia business leaders Harvey Granger and A W Solomon of the Savannah Automobile Club met with Vanderbilt Cup officials W K Vanderput and J D Thompson to press for Savannah as the race site. A quick decision would trigger construction of a 50 mile loop costing about 40000 and Governor Smith pledged 1000 state troops for protection. Thompson said a prompt decision was unlikely and Savannah remained in contention. If held north the race could occur in October, while a Georgia race would be set for November.

New York Harvey Granger A. W. Solomon Savannah Savannah Automobile Club W. K. Vanderput Dom J. D. Thompson Smith Messrs Vanderbilt Thompson Granger Solomon Jett Georgia

Victory in Denver fight claimed by Bailey forces

In Waco Texas on May one the heated Texas Democratic contest ends with both Bailey forces and Cone Johnsons faction claiming victory as Democrats prepare to vote tomorrow on the delegation to the national convention.

Denver Bailey Forces Waco Tex Texan Joseph W. Bailey Cone John Son Tylor

Anarchist Berlyn Disrupts Socialist May Day Meeting

New York May 1 Alexander Berlyn the anarchist captured a May Day mass meeting of socialists in Union Square. Police warned that a fiery speech would trigger arrests. The crowd numbered under 3 000 with many protesters leaving as Berkman spoke. He addressed about ten minutes before the meeting ended.

New York Alexander Berlin Union Square Berkman Attel Agcallet Socialis Caders Adpoyray

Anti-Saloon League Georgia Decides Not to Endorse Governor Candidate

The Executive Committee of the Georgia Anti-Saloon League, after a spirited meeting, failed to endorse any governor candidate. Trustees debated whether to declare for or against, urging supporters to back prohibition while avoiding a partisan stance. Some trustees favored endorsing Hoke Smith, others urged neutrality, with final action deferred to trustees.

Anti-Saloon League The Anti- Saloon League of Georgia League Friends of Prohibition J. W. Mitara Georgia Anti-Saloon Lasgue Georgia Anti-Saloon League Legislatura Seorsia Dr. Milard Brand Jhow Hoke Smith F. T R. F. Eakes HK. J. Guinn J. L. v. Hillier E. C. Cartledge Millard Joseph M Brown

Bryan The Man To Lead Party

Missouri Representative David DeArmond urged unity for William Jennings Bryan as the Democratic standard bearer at the Denver convention. He praised Bryan as selfless and aligned with followers, while New Jersey's Representative Hughes backed Bryan, arguing he would win more votes in key states than any other Democrat.

Washington, D. C David DeArmond Missouri District of Columbia Democratic Association W. J. Bryan Denver Wr. DeArmond Hughes New Jersey Bryan Mr.Bryan New York Democratic Party

Safe Seat for Churchill in Dundee May Vote

Winston Churchill arrives in Dundee to contest the vacancy caused by Ed mud Robertson’s elevation to the peerage. He faces a strong unionist challenger Sir George Baxter and a Labour candidate C H Stuart amid a mixed local and Irish vote dynamic influenced by Asquith’s government home rule policy.

Dundee Winston Spencer ‘Churchill Board of Trade Nanthwest Manchester Edmud Robertson Churchill George Baxter C. H. Stuart E. Scrymgeour United Irish League Courthill Asquith Ireland

Way Down East Closes Run at Aldwych in Britain

The American play Way Down East at the Aldwych of April 23 with an American cast closed its run tonight. The piece did not appeal to British audiences and failed to attract strong reception.

Yondon Mey

Davis Delivers Two Hour Senate Speech on Trust Suppression

Washington May 1 Senator Jeff Davis spoke about two hours urging the judiciary committee’s discharge from consideration of his bill to suppress trusts pools and combinations in trade. The day focused on Elkins’ resolution delaying the Hepburn act’s commodity clause until 1910 amid heavy debate and amendments.

Senate Elkins Washington Jeff Davis Florida Commierce Elkina Messrs. Culberson Nelson Jenator Davis Jet Davis Arkansas John D. Rockefeller Standard of Company J. Pierpont Morgan

Big Easter Egg Hunt at Piedmont Park Today

Thousands of children will converge on Piedmont Park at 3 o clock for a large Easter egg hunt with more than six hundred prizes on display at the grand stand. The event includes free admission for children under 12 to hunt within the track area and later outside the paddock. Wedemeyer’s Band will play free of charge and two hundred balloons will rise as part of the celebration. The hunt aims to be a gala spectacle for Atlanta youth with a turnout expected to be high.

Piedmont Park Wedemeyer Atlanta

Atlanta Boy Weds Girl He Saved From Drowning

St Louis May 1 The wedding of A Braxton Suttles son of General Alibert Suttles to Miss Margaret McGrath was held at St Briget s church The groom recalled rescuing a drowning woman years earlier on a Shore near Atlanta. the couple met again later in St Louis and married in a ceremony attended by friends The bride is daughter of the late Thomas McGrath and resides with her mother at Bacon street

St. Louis A. Braxton Suttles Alibert Suttles Atlanta Crewe Courake Suttles Sthia St. Louis Father Dooley Bacon Street Miss McGrath Thomas McGrath

Death rumors swirl over Grover Cleveland health status

Reports from May 1 claim ex president Grover Cleveland, ill at a Lakewood hotel for weeks, may be near death from stomach cancer. Doctors declined public diagnosis while confidence in recovery persisted, with official denial of fatal illness remaining unclear. Separately in Torreon, Wells Fargo reports a $63,000 Mexican currency loss from a through safe on a City of Mexico train, with two arrests and suspects claiming ignorance of the combination. Cleveland was described as making progress, contrary to dire rumors.

New York Grover Cleveland Lakewood Equitable Life Assurance Society Cleveland Jseph D. Bryant Mr. Cleveland Lakewood Hotel Laredo Tex Wells-Fargo Express Company Torreon Mexico City of Mexico Chihuahua City of Veing Yeen

Governor Hoke Smith Address in Atlanta Audience

Governor Hoke Smith spoke to 1,209 to 1,609 voters at the Atlanta Buggy Company auditorium on Means Street. He answered questions in turn, addressing immigration, free passes to immigration agents, lobbying, and other topics, while interruptions from Brown were noted.

Alestiona Audiente Cook Hoke Smith Tom Watson Germany Jorgé Hines Piedmont Little Joe

Weather forecast for Georgia area turns warmer this weekend

Light to fresh winds shift toward warmer conditions Saturday and Sunday. Temperatures rise with a mean near normal levels. Rainfall in the past 24 hours is uncertain in the fragment, with missing values for rainfall, monthly deficiencies, and yearly excess not provided.

Georgia

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