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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1908
Page
1
A Northern church clash is reported as Methodists vow strong opposition to liquor, signaling ongoing religious tensions within a community. The item notes church stance and the audience it targets, reflecting local temperance sentiment.
Baltimore May 7. Bishop Goodwell of Boston leads a quadrennial Methodist conference session urging anti jug action and amending paragraph 248 of church discipline to strike out amusements. The audience reacted with applause as the bishop decried liquor and urged unity on moral reform. A resolution backing the Littlefield interstate liquor shipment bill was adopted, urging swift passage by Congress before adjournment.
William Montgomer3, cashier of Allegheny National Bank in Pittsburg, Pa, was arrested on charges of embezzling $429000. He was arraigned before U.S. Commissioner Lindsay and held on $80000 bond. The defalcation spanned several years, uncovered after bank examinations and linked to internal shifts aimed at spotting irregularities. Officials say he aided friends in financial distress and did not profit personally.
Taft supporters won the drive at the Kentucky Republican state convention in Louisville. Delegates at large were chosen to back the secretary of war for the Chicago convention, with Louttreville Lane among the nominees. United States Senator elect Wr Jam Bradley spoke urging party harmony but failed to win a Taft nomination, finishing behind Brediey and Bulitt as the convention resolved into internal factional votes.
In Columbus Georgia on May 7 funeral notices report Sheppard W Helton, a popular young man, drowned in the Chattahoochee River north of the city when a bark canoe overturned. His companion Homer Greats was rescued.
The Farmers Union News accuses Hooper Alexander of taking credit for reduced Georgia passenger fares while acting as its paid attorney. The editorial argues the Farmers Union secured the rates, not Alexander, and questions his presence at the railroad commission hearing. The piece pledges to expose any politician leveraging union support for votes.
Aldermen urge County Commissioners to provide short term convicts to resume street work stalled by labor shortages. City chains gangs shrink to about four groups of 15, forcing delays after rain damage. A council committee may be formed to negotiate convicts, with Monday action planned. A damaged old locket story ends the excerpt.
The Peter Rickmers, a four masted ship with about a hundred aboard, rode a fierce Long Island storm off shore. Rescue attempts by the Bandy Hook life saving crew and the Mohawk cutter failed as night fell, with experts predicting the vessel will founder before daylight unless a miracle occurs.
Speaker Joseph G Cannon, age 77, receives congratulations from friends in Washington DC on his birthday. He attended House duties with usual activity, noting the weight of sands has not hindered him, and quipped, By Jove, I had not thought anything about it.
Berlin May 7 the reichstag adjourned until October 20 after a hurried two hour session during which twenty supplementary appropriation and other bills were adopted. Socialists left the chamber at the end in line with their customs. The president proposed cheers for Emperor William.
Edward Foren nan, a Butte, Montana lawyer, was arrested in New York for attempting to extort 40000 to 49000 from F Augunt Heinze. Detectives say Brennan claimed Heinze had violated Montana copper laws and threatened to sue if payment was not made. Three notes totaling 40000 were produced in a Broadway office meeting, and Brennan was held for 48 hours with bail set at 5000.
President Roosevelt and Mrs Roosevelt, joined by John Burroughs, arrived at Pine Knot near North Garden Virginia after a May 7 drive from Washington. Assistant Secretary Mayhew and a Secret Service guard accompanied them as they set up headquarters at North Garden. University of Virginia students greeted the party with a cheering banner and a quick student yell.
Health department declares war on the mosquito menaces Atlanta faces a costly campaign with no funding. Officials J P Kennedy and Dr Claude Smith urge immediate provision of oiling funds to treat stagn ant water and curb yellow fever vectors as sewers flush and backyards are watched.
Georgia forecast with Friday and Saturday conditions southerly and southwest winds. Light to no rainfall expected. Station director Marbory notes minimal precipitation and steady temperatures through the period.
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