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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1908
Page
6
An old advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a pure medicine that restores appetite builds strength expels humors and tones the stomach. It notes no ad changes were needed for the Pure Food and Drugs Law and promotes liquid or Barsatabs 100 Doses for one dollar with a call to buy today.
Fire at the Cortes Cigar Company's large factory, known as Lighbourn, in Key West Florida destroyed the plant and a large stock of cigars and tobacco. Burglars were chased after a sentry lamp was thrown at the watchman, causing the blaze. Police made three arrests. A search party found stolen goods about four miles away. Temporary quarters will be secured.
Night riders dynamited and wrecked an engine belonging to W E Wall of Fredonia Montgomery county last night. A letter addressed to Wall was found near the wreckage. Wall, an independent tobacco grower, has suffered at the hands of his enemies and moved after a fire damaged his storehouse and barn. An envelope found near the scene may implicate a neighbor in the act.
Fort Gaines Georgia May special chief of police Williams reports the arrest of Hubert Robinson on murder charges in the death of his wife Lizzie Robinson. Police say a confession implicated others and place the crime on April 29 when Robinson killed her and dumped the body into the Chattahoochee River through a window as it roared. Relatives noted her absence while the husband claimed she visited relatives in a nearby town. The case surfaced today through detective work by Chief Vulcans Windy.
An article argues against the Episcopal church open pulpit canon allowing invited clergy from evangelical bodies and Unitarian ministers. It warns the move undermines church identity, weakens moral influence, and risks alienating faithful members as bishops face backlash and calls for accountability.
Taft supporters dominate Kentucky Republican Convention machinery as delegates at large to the national convention are elected. The May 6 Louisville session adjourned to 10am tomorrow for credentials report amid contests from about half the state's counties. An earlier outburst praised a falsely reported pardon of Caleb Powers and James Howard.
The Texas Supreme Court upholds preexisting contracts between express companies and railroads allowing free transportation for express employees in-state. The court rules the anti free pass law is not retroactive and did not intend to void existing agreements, though it offered no guarantee these contracts could be renewed after expiration.
The Committee of Interstate and Foreign Commerce today reported favorably a bill authorizing the construction of four revenue cutters at a cost not exceeding 925000 dollars. One vessel is to serve in the waters of Key West.
Columbus May 6 In a highly factional Ohio Democratic gathering Judson Harmon of Cincinnati was nominated for governor with Bryan support. Campbell endorsed for U.S. senator, delegates to the national convention named, and Johnson fought to block Harmon though ultimately chosen as a top national delegate nominee. The convention focused on state issues including initiative and tax on franchises.
Washington May 6. At 11:20 p m the house Republican caucus voted 115 to 21 to treat commercial paper as an asset for issuing extra circulation in emergencies. The move aligns with the Vreeland bill but removes his name from the measure. A five member drafting committee was appointed to shape a new currency bill and report to an adjourned conference next Monday evening.
Quitman county held its primary yesterday and nominated T. W. Oliver for the legislature along with candidates for other county offices. The slate includes J. B. Dozier for clerk, L. G. Brannon for sheriff, W. B. Cadenhead for treasurer, J. T. Gibson for tax collector, A. H. Teel for assessor, S. J. Bryan for coroner, and Bob Moore among others.
New York May 6. A four cornered fight broke out among cobras at the Bronx zoo after two Ceylon specimens were placed in a glass cage with two Sumatra snakes. One Sumatra cobra was severely bitten on the jaw. An operation to scrape the injured cobra jaw will be necessary today. The Ceylon cobras are recent arrivals and the older snakes showed no interest in visitors.
A patient recounts extreme tobacco and whiskey use driving near paralysis. After hospital treatment and a home program, he stops cigarettes and whiskey, noting odor aversion and nausea around smoke. He began at four, was thirty five at treatment, and credits Mrs. Flora L. L. Bouchillun with the cure.
A flood of letters from leading physicians in America praises Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a reliable tonic and stimulant. Doctors from Chicago Oswego Worcester Minneapolis and more affirm its purity effectiveness and medical utility while offering orders and shipping details for home use.
Returns from Democratic primaries show Governor Johnson supporters winning overwhelmingly across Minnesota. Delegates to county conventions will nominate delegates to the state convention while Bryan supporters appear defeated.
A Louisville meeting of leaders discussed inviting Booker T. Washington to address the International Sunday School convention next month. The plan outlined a white viewpoint from former Governor Northen of Georgia and a Black viewpoint from Washington, with Washington to take no further part in the meeting. Alabama men argued there was no ground for protest but preferred excluding colored men.
New Orleans May 6. R D S anith a well known financier of Alabama died during the orgai in New Orleans in the seventieth year of his age. Mer. Smith had left his home for Birmingham to regain health on the gulf coast and was brought to New Orleans when his condition became critical. His death followed a lingering illness after a severe isle in Memphis three years ago. Sac Suth had mining interests in the south and was president of a fireproof manufacturing company in North Birmingham.
An old advertisement touts home treatment for drug addictions alcoholism fetishes and tobacco use with prices for whiskey wine beer and tobacco products. It promises free sample treatment and confidential correspondence from Charles James or James Sanatorium at 11 voglar Avenue Memphis Tenn.
Nashville and Berrien county buzz over governor ship. A Hoke Smith rally drew about 75 at the county courthouse with speeches by Senator J. B. Knight and Wm. R. Smith. About eighty names enrolled in the Hoke Smith club.joe Brown followers met in the opera house. 109 voters attended. Speeches by W D L Bule R A Hendersons and C A Christian. Joe Brown club lists 140 names. Great enthusiasm at both events.
A traveling man, C. F. Brown, known in Georgia Alabama and Mississippi, was found in his Magnolia hotel room in Atmore with his throat cut from ear to ear. He died several hours later at Pineapple Alabama home. Also reported is the death of Mrs. Rice, wife of Allen P. Rice, at her Commerce Georgia home after prolonged ill health. Interment for Mrs. Rice will occur tomorrow.
A two year-old son of Mr and Mrs H Graham in Rome Ua fell from a banister on the front porch while climbing. His foot slipped and he struck the ground breaking a nip. Carried indoors unconscious, medical aid was summoned and his condition remained serious at 2 o clock last night.
Henry Daniel, aged about 31, wanted for breaking jail at Albany and Atlante, was arrested last night by Officers Black and Palmer and jailed. He bore a loaded revolver and extra ammunition. a search found no contraband. Daniel confessed to a theft at King Hardware years ago, sentenced to five years, serving most of it before escape. Also noted, the Cornerstone of the Fort Birect Tabernacle, a negro church, will be laid Sunday with Rev. J. Ae Dasis delivering the sermon.
San Francisco welcomed a naval fleet ending a 14000 mile cruise with three weeks of target practice. The parade featured immaculate white ships and a navy secretary flag atop Yorktown as California officials and hundreds of townspeople celebrated. The city’s streets were emptied for the salute and a 50 foot welcome sign shone above Telegraph Hill as sunny skies broke through the dawn clouds.
Martha Jane Baget the one day old daughter of Mr and Mrs JF Bageett died yesterday at a private sanitarium. The body was taken to the home of Mr W H Grogan in Cornell, Ga. Funeral services will be held at South Bend church at 11 o clock today and interment will follow at South Hen cemetery.
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