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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1908
Page
6
Judge George Hillyer of Atlanta and Filer BE Gallaway of LaGrange, named to the railroad commission by Governor Smith, have announced their candidacies for reelection ahead of the June 4 primary. They have not issued formal statements but are entered in the race.
State executive committee conditions aim to get names on the June primary ticket. Commissioners debate which candidates run for five-year versus short terms. Commissioner Callaway assigns the five-year term to Hillyer and the short term to the judge, shaping the race.
Senator Culberson of Texas objected to reports that railroads with presidential approval and the Interstate Commerce Commission planned a general rate rise. He cited publications claiming the president endorsed the increase as offset for wage reductions, while opponents argued the Hepburn act aims to lower rates, not raise them, and questioned the president’s alleged involvement.
Alexandria May 7 The saw mill of the Llama Lumber Company fifteen miles north of here on the Iron Mountain railroad was destroyed by fire today. Practically all lumber saved. Loss will amount to about 80060 dollars.
White City presents a busy week with Wede Meyer’s band giving two concerts each day. The pool and skating rink attract many patrons including learners as expert instructors offer free lessons in both venues.
New York May 7 Following a meeting of the leading pig iron interests at United States Steel offices a statement was issued denying any agreement to maintain pig iron prices The note says there is no price fixing and producers in various regions quote according to cost of manufacture Prices are well below last year’s highs and ore producers expect no reduction in ore prices to below last year level
The Portland cement plant in Rockmart Georgia has reopened after months of closure. It will soon operate at full capacity employing about 500 men and producing around 1,200 barrels of cement daily. The $1 million facility is a major regional industry.
The semi annual City Federation of Women's Clubs session in the Woman's Club House drew one of its largest crowds. Mrs. Samuel D Jones presided as reports from forty two organizations highlighted civic beauty and sanitation drives. Committees were named for ward actions and tuberculosis prevention, with resolutions for district nursing and dispensaries, and a push for district beauty gardens and child welfare work.
The weather section notes fair skies and warming temperatures. Temperature has fallen in Ohio and the lower Mississippi valleys, with milder readings reported in Mississippi Alabama and western Georgia.
The article notes Hetty Green, famed financier, recently moved to a $3300 a month suite at the Plaza, inspiring New York chatter about simple living and its appeal. It contrasts wealth with the idea of bare happiness as a lifestyle trend. The piece also mentions a cold snap with temperatures near 54 degrees.
A public debate on the Cherokees circuit judge race took place in Spring Place Georgia on May 7 attracting about 260 voters. Candidates A W Fire and Colonel R J Melamy debated key issues before the audience.
The Georgia Congress of Mothers meets in Athens with Mrs. Robert Zahner of Atlanta delivering the annual address. Addresses of welcome, school improvement talk, and remarks by Atlanta members mark the session, with several Athens and Atlanta figures names recorded among speakers. The session is to adjourn tomorrow. Cane Decided Against Jame: Jury verdict for Haven & Clements against D W James for 50 000 principal and 2 000 interest in a 1904 cotton futures dispute.
In Texarkana Arkansas on May 7 a negro named John Williams was hanged by a mob after a preliminary trial for assault with intent to murder and rob. Williams, charged with assaulting a white man here about four months earlier, had been captured in Pensacola Florida. In Tampa Florida Private George Roberts and Private Joseph Henry of the One Hundred Eleventh Company, Coast Artillery, were brought in for breaking into the post office and post exchange at Fort Dade and stealing cash and other items before fleeing a government boat and being arrested near Bradenton.
Oklahoma observes a legal holiday as Governor Haskell's proclamation prompts meetings and resolutions across the state calling on Congress to enact direct popular election of United States senators. The movement was widely followed today.
Chatsworth Ga May 7 Special John Harper condemned for killing Sheriff Keith of this county was sentenced at Spring Place to be hanged May 29 His lawyer filed bills of exceptions that may delay the execution He denied urging his son to kill the man who would hang him
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