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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1908
Page
16
A cluttered report captures straw ballot results from Canton and multiple Georgia towns. Voters favored Brown in some locales while Smith led or trended noncommittal in others, with figures from Denton Mill and Franklin cited. Local poll editors note turnout and party leanings amid primary talk.
The Atlanta Theological Seminary held closing exercises at Central Congregational Church on Thursday evening. Rev Progin Cooper of New Forketty, secretary of the American Biblical Association, addressed graduates. President Lyman Hood awarded the bachelor degrees and conferred honors upon the graduates in a formal ceremony.
Peking reports a formal Chinese reply to Japan over the Tsinmintun railroad project. The note requests Japan to halt the line’s construction and to resolve the issue to avoid parallel routes that threaten Japanese and Chinese interests. London sources say Britain urges suppression of merchants supporting anti Japanese activities in Canton as Beijing advised.
Mrs Sallie DuBose Arnold of Washington Georgia died yesterday morning at a private sanitarium after years of declining health. At forty nine she belonged to a prominent, well connected family with relatives in Washington and Atlanta. She was married twice, leaving four children from her first marriage and a second husband who predeceased her. The body will be sent to Washington this afternoon for funeral and interment.
Foreign board asks French Minister to China for aid in suppressing thousands of rebels who seized Ladhu pass on the Tonking border. Rebels are armed with French arms and trained by Frenchmen, per telegram from the Annan province governor.
A small cyclone swept through Hartwell and surrounding Hart County yesterday, damaging Oet houses, barns, a dining room, and other structures. W J Dyar, a prominent local farmer, reported losses but no injuries among residents.
Governor Smith was greeted at Walton County courthouse by a large crowd of Walton residents estimated between 1000 and 1590. Colonel W O Dean introduced him, with about 189 enthusiastic supporters forming the reception committee. He arrived via Georgia Railroad at 1:30, walked to the Ellis house amid cheers, as students from the Fifth District Agricultural College attended in a body.
The official program for the Grand Lodge gathering in Savannah May 20 to 22 was completed with a record-breaking delegation expected. Events include formal openings at DeSoto Hotel area, public exercises at the theater, addresses by Mayor George W Tiedeman and Grand Chancellor Bailey, a parade, drills, and a voyage to Thunderbolt for a dinner and vaudeville at the Casino.
Fire at Swift Cotton Mills in Elberton Georgia causes extensive damage estimated over 20000 dollars. Dyeing department destroyed leaving main operations intact. top is insured and mill to resume after cooling. Local fire crews battled the blaze overnight with partial business disruption.
The National Conference of Charities and Corrections sections met in Richmond Virginia on May 8 with strong attendance. Kate Halliday Claghorn, statistician for the tenement house department, opened the statistics section. Frederick L. Hoffman spoke on state aid to the aged, followed by a general discussion and remarks from Mrs Ulmar of Chicago on public health.
The forecast promised fair to warmer weather with a near sixties temperature. A NW wind blew as people toured the Ave all day while a newly married man went home to dinner and found his wife missing for hours before returning, her clothes wet and hair in disarray. The pair exchanged no comment as the mystery lingered. Horsford’s Acid Phosphatedo provides a suggested refreshing drink.
May 8 Nashville report says an 18 year old Black person was fatally harmed by a mob of about 300 unmasked men who broke a jail and carried the individual to a bridge where shots were fired. A 38 year old Black person was arrested in Pulaski for an unrelated attempted criminal incident. Claudie Allen, the one year old daughter of I P Allen, was mentioned in connection with the incident.
George Lyons of Durham NC captured the tie in the southern handicap at the Interstate Shoot at the Feir Grounds Birmingham Alabama on Friday morning by hitting 18 of 20 targets at 19 yards against John Livingston of Springville Alabama. The sweepstakes were shot off today and the event ends this afternoon. Memphis is seen as a strong competitor for next year’s handicap with a decision at the annual association meeting in Newark City in December.
Citizens Bank of Rutherford Tennessee shutters after cashier J W Sharp admits a large shortage. Sharp is jailed on embezzlement charges as bank president Wright McDaniel says deposits total 84000 and all depositors will be paid in full. Investigation cites Sharp’s cotton futures loss as the responsible amount.
May 8 The Reformat notes Delagoa Bay in Portuguese East Africa may be leased to the Transvaal following a Pretoria conference. The move would ease Portugal’s colonial budget, though the paper views the outcome with skepticism.
New Orleans May 8 A schedule of the debts of the cotton firm of Guanon and Co filed in the United States district court here today shows the firm owing 867658434 with assets amounting to 311438754 The firm was adjudged bankrupt by an order of the federal court several weeks ago
The South Georgia Conference Home Mission Society opened its annual session at Central Methodist church in Fitzgerald. Mary Harris Armour described Georgia’s road to prohibition and praised some while condemning others. Reports showed South Georgia led the conference in tithes and membership with a 11000 offering during the week of prayer to Vashti home. 35000 total contributed by the conference. A Pro fessor Bishop address and Mrs Knowles discuss rescue work highlighted the evening. Mrs Cooper Wynn’s singing drew praise from attendees.
San Antonio parish members of the Protestant Episcopal diocese of Texas faced illness after a luncheon served by Christchurch ladies. Ten council members were affected, including Judge Simpkins of the University of Texas, with five hospitalized. All patients recovered and the council adjourned late Thursday.
In Lima on May 8 arrests of oppositionists continued as rail lines toward Oroya, 138 miles from Lima, are set to reopen this afternoon. Rumors name Durand, insurgent leader, captured at Huanuco, while bands are reported near Canta. Transport construction ships to Minacho carry artillery onboard.
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