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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1908

Page

4

Saint Paul club women bar risky plays in theaters

In Saint PaulMinn the clubwomen movement joined a drive against highrisk dramatic productions and tencent shows aimed at schoolgirls. They seek moral reform in theaters vaudeville and penny parlors and report gains in suppressing improper literature and cigarettes among youth. The Saint Paul Women’s Club led by Mrs Rosell R Dor aims to curb indecency and raise standards while praising reforms already achieved.

United States Saint Paul Minnesota Parlay New York Ely Thay Woheels Sdool Roasell R. Dorr Clube Wittt Saint Paw

White City Opens Tonight For the Summer Months

Atlanta readers learn White City will open at 7 pm with lights and live music from Wedemeyer’s band. The transformed park features a lake skating rink with swimming pool, new carousal, vaudeville theater, improved walkways, a colonnade shelter, enhanced rides, and double-track streetcar access to Grant Park.

Waste City Wedemeyer Ramain Grasa Atlanta Moe Wedemeyers Grant Park War Jine

Sunday Laws Enforced in Macon Ga

Macon faces a day of tense enforcement as Sunday laws curbed all drinks and stores. Police avoided raids, grand jury actions loomed, and milk bread and near beer sales halted across the town. Eagles memorial service honored late members at Grand Opera House with Hon. Roland Ellison speaking. Brown Club planned to rally voters for Bibbe campaign and future village efforts. Joe Holmes, framed in a fatal shooting, awaits trial in Superior Court.

Brown House Macon Edgar Néérer Grand Jury Snembers Dena Focal Order of Eagles Grand Opera House Roland Ellfa Musate Gana Reb Magnenberg Harry Weiss al J. Ryals Brown Club Jesse B. Hart Superior Court Room Molmen Joe Holmes Joseph Wimberly

Grocers to Ask for Amendment at City Council

At the city council meeting a petition signed by numerous grocers will seek repeal or modification of an ordinance banning display of groceries on store facades. The petition argues the law was misapplied to exclude retail grocers while other sellers are not limited. Attorney E F Childress represents the grocers as signers include Wella Willis J S Childress Cochran Grocery Co F E Minet J Me Dodson H P Kirkpatrick W M Poole L A Dechale Co A R Humphries W A Fincher Atlanta Grocery Co S Johnston S Gershon A Tevint and H W Jones among others.

Coumcilman Kes Souellman Key E. F. Childress Wis Marin Wella, & Willis Childress W. M. Shepperson Cochran Grocery, Company Fe.minet J. Me Dodson H. P. Kirkpatrick W. M. Poole Culberson L. A. Dechale Johnnston Gershon A. Tevint H.W. Jones

Trestle Fire Sets Mine Abandoned. Savannah May 3

A fire swept the Trestle area near Savannah on May 3. Officials report 5600 voters registered, with 458 white and 868 colored receiving certificates. Pensacola races loom hot with two likely new legislators. no arrests tied to the blaze as investigators search for suspects. Chatham county Dem primary looms June 4 with forty five offices, candidates range one to five per post.

Chatham County

Higher Prices in Stock Market Amid Bond Sale Drew Rail Road Hope

New York May 3 The mixed movement in the securities market last week reflected optimism from the Pennsylvania bond sale and belief railroads could secure capital for construction and improvement. Financiers noted large financing needs and the Journal of Commerce estimated hundreds of millions in bonds and notes maturing or subscriptions due this year, with railroads able to regain investment demand amid a recovering money market and currency flows. The market showed volatility with early gains, a buoyant tone, then a reactionary pullback, while copper and iron markets faced instability and farmers benefited from good crop prospects aiding business sentiment.

New York Audi A Pennsylvania Journal of Commerce Europe

Pushmobile Races Draw Savannah Crowds at Night

More than five thousand spectators watched Pushmobile races in Savannah on May 2. Fifty nine cars entered with a $35 challenge cup winner, while prizes exceeding $200 were offered in last minute adds. A patrolman was injured while protecting the crowd as three machines struck the home stretch, leaving him with scratches and bruises but no serious harm. The events will continue every two weeks though safety and order remain concerns.

Savannah Les

Stolen Confederate Relic Promptly Reported in Macon

In Macon Georgia on May 3 Mrs Margaret H Jefferson of Colorado Springs writes that a silver button presented to Varina Anne Davis by Macon Confederate veterans was stolen from her sister The letter says B L Davie Kelly had no right to sell it and is not related to them Twenty eight alleged tiger operators in Savannah face arraignment Tuesday on four counts each but will be tried on one likely unlawful liquor charge Fines from prior hearings remain unpaid while higher court action looms

Macon Margaret H. Jefferson Davis Hayes Colorado Springs Colo Varina Anne Davis Galveston Texas B. L. Davie-Kelly Savannah

Rocks in Way of Uncle Joe

Washington May 3 Special. There are breakers ahead for Speaker Cannon as autocratic tactics and opposition from tariff reform advocates threaten his reelection bid and a run for speaker. The labor movement and newspaper publishers criticize his block on reform bills while the Appalachian forest reserve project faces opposition and procedural disputes in Congress.

Jobn Corrigan, Jr Washington Spemkar Cannon Mele American Newspaper Publishers’ Association Capitol House Senate Democrate Friends of the Protective Tarif Gisclonares Mnide Devate Friends of the Ullrols Congress Judiciary Committee Cannon

Weather Outlook and Sunday Strolls in Atlanta

Partly cloudy weather with fresh light winds on Monday and Tuesday. A brief showery forecast for Atlanta yesterday did not deter walkers who enjoyed the sunny afternoon. The piece notes changing weather and humors about storms while mentioning an empirelike afternoon atmosphere.

Atlanta

Three Deserters Surrender in Laredo

Three American sailors from a torpedo boat destroyer who deserted at Acapulco and reached Laredo surrendered to immigration authorities across the river. They were handed to Fort McIntosh militia officers and expressed a desire to rejoin their ship, to await Navy Department orders.

Laredo Texas Fiotila Acapulco Mexico

Congressional discord over president's anti trust push

The Farmers Union doubts the speaker's stance on parcel post and currency measures. President Roosevelt's anti trust and injunction messages spark debate as Congress lags, with Democratic Leader Williams pressing for the president's favored bills amid a stalled agenda and Republican friction over policy and the four battleship programs.

Farmers’ Union Farmers Roosevelt Congress Wiliams House Cannon

Pierce evades police pursuit in fatal Decatur Street shooting

Atlanta detectives chase Jack Pierce after he killed Jim Huff on Decatur Street near North Boulevard Saturday night. Pierce seen 15 miles from Atlanta near Tilburn and Tucker carrying clothes. family claims shooting justified. tensions with Huff linked to Huff’s marriage. detectives pursue leads toward Lawrenceville.

Jack Pierce Jim Hut Decatur Street North Boulevard Tim Pierce Seaboarg Air Line Tilburn Tucker Atlanta J. L. Whitley Piedmont Hotel King of Hum Huff Hum Lockhart Starnes Lawrenceville Plerca

Eagles Honor Dead Members at Memorial Exercises

A large gathering of Eggies attended the Orpheum theater memorial rites at 3 pm. W. H. Harris presided and Hon. James T. Key delivered the principal speech amid eloquent remarks by Rev. E Dean Eilenwood. Musical numbers included songs by Miss Gussie Winn and Miss Sophie Morgenstein, with solos and readings by Mary Anchors and others as the Atlanta Fraternal Order of Eagles noted the losses among its ranks.

Eggies Orpheum Theater W.H. Harris James T. Key E. Déan Eilenwood Gussie Winn My Redeemer

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