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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1908
Page
10
A series of local straw polls across Georgia report Brown and Smith votes from factories, lodges, towns, and shops. Entries note Brown tally leaders in several places with Smith strong in others, totals vary by poll location and date through May.
The Atlanta city board of health led by President Dr. Barnard Wolf orders no “near ice cream” sales in the city. Wording requires hygienic, clean production, covered delivery wagons, and ice cream with at least 20 percent butterfat and no foreign matter, with factories to have tile or cement floors and inspections enforcing fines up to 200 dollars.
In Muscogee County fourteen divorces were granted yesterday. Missouri Higdon and Philip Higdon each won a first verdict in their divorce actions, the wife appealing for a new trial before a jury granted both parties divorces with permission to remarry. J. J. Parker sought a divorce from Anna Parker. the jury granted her divorce but denied the husband remarriage.
County convicts will lay chert on Crew Street from Fair to Richardson early. Councilman Huddleston and Alderman Quillian asked county commissioners to proceed to repair five blocks badly rutted by wagon traffic hauling dirt from the auditorium armory. Once finished in the second ward, the pavement will be among the city's best.
Dr J P Kennedy reports early mosquito presence after summer rain and stagnant water. City health officer seeks 85 000 to fund a crusade against the pest as arrivals are seen near Whitehall and Windsor streets. Officials note public health and comfort motives and plan broader citywide notices.
Henry W Grady appeals to Fulton county voters as a nonpartisan conservative business man. He cites goals for Atlanta including full factory employment and fair wages, opposes excessive legislation and corporate agitation, and pledges to act for Fulton’s interests in the legislature without factional obligations. He stresses Atlanta pride, personal credibility, and readiness to support or oppose governors based on what helps Atlanta and Fulton county.
Governor Smith cannot attend the conference of governors and prominent citizens at the White House May 12 to 14. He names Asa G. Candler of Atlanta G Barrett of Union City and P A Stovall of Savannah to attend in his stead. Smith cites his ongoing campaign and regrets his absence.
About fifteen or twenty coal dealers attended a railroad commission hearing led by Chairman McLendon to press charges that freight weights in carloads were inflated. Southern Railway representative defended charges of collusion as unfounded. Officials expect statements from the Southern Weighing and Inspection Bureau and anticipate possible action to involve the Interstate Commerce Commission.
Promote appetite restoration by taking Horsford's Acid Phosphate to boost strength and vitality. The product is advertised as especially helpful when appetite is poor and energy low.
The aldermanic board convenes in the city hall council chamber at 3 pm to approve routine matters. Afterward, Tax Committee Chairman F A Quililan will lead a 3:90 pm session to finalize the tax ordinance with invited attendees expected to be present.
Watt Heaches Panama solon aboard with Secretary of War Taft and party docked at Cristobal at 8 30 this morning. The secretary was greeted by officials representing the Republic of Panama and the canal commission.
The Reynoldetown petition to bar Sunday near beer sales prompted a board resolution declaring the county’s opinion against selling near beer on Sundays. General Anderson criticized intoxication risks but noted some drinkers spike their mugs. The board also discussed grand jury expenses, reindexing deeds, and an inquiry into the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic railroad work on Bellwood Avenue and Ashby Street.
President Jake Wells of the Association of Southern Theater Managers announces a May 20 meeting at the Hotel Patten in Chattanooga Tennessee. About 268 membership applications are being mailed across southern states including Oklahoma Kansas and Kentucky. Attendees will discuss party rate schemes with the Southeastern Passenger Association and the winter bookings season plus theater business in detail with representatives from Atlanta and other cities.
One of the largest political organizations ever perfected here was the Brown Club, formed Monday night at the courthouse in Hawkinaville. Farmers came from nearly every precinct in Pulaski with a delegation from Cochran Finleyton and Cary Weg present. Judge W L Grieg elected president and Colmel D Re Pearce secretary as about five to six hundred voters joined the club.
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