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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1908

Page

6

Come Homes Edmonds Call to South's Sons Abroad

Boston May 9 A powerful summary of southern advantages was delivered by Richard Edmonds of Baltimore before the Southern Society. He argued the South leads in ore coal water power and petroleum with Birmingham’s steel growth and vast ore reserves. He urged Southerners abroad to return home to build a diversified cotton mill economy and a vast industrial base.

Edmonds South Boston Richard Haamonds Baaltimore Europe Southern Cotton Mills Edmunds Tts Coal United State Nowie Atlantic Paetic Lakes Gulf Raimonds

Amtrual Wonders From The Kansas City Journal Folklore Fragment

Disjointed text presents eccentric questions about natural oddities and a mountain with a head. The fragment references Africa Kenya and humorous impossibilities as a riddle style note.

Kansas City Journal Kenya

Report Held Up by Georgia Comptroller and Actuary Review

Rome Company claims errors in the comptroller general report on insurance matters. A second examination by a different actuary will verify statements and resolve discrepancies. The Insurance Commissioner will not release details as the review proceeds, while protests and sworn statements are reviewed by authorities. A new independent examination is planned to ensure impartiality. The report concerns State Mutual Care Insurance of Rome and related findings.

Rome Company Porter State Mutual Care Insurance Company of Rome Tor Office Insurance Commissioner of Georgia Shh Wolfe Wright Insurance Herald Munatiofe Actuart Wotte Compa.y Cohmany Beahen Bis Wolfes Wolfe Tie Insurance Commissioner

Locker clubs and Uncle Sam ruling on special tax

Treasury settles issue on whether incorporated Georgia locker clubs incur special tax with changes in membership. Unincorporated clubs face added tax when new members join. decision states changes at once do not trigger multiple taxes. Further report urged for assessment of any special taxes due per the ruling.

Dokn Corcigan Washington Treasury Department Internal Revenue Bucker Atlanta Ray Chun Ig Incorporated Shahis Georgia United States Keran

Death of a child Lester Smith in Jackson May 3

The Jackson Argus reports the death of Lester Smith a bright four year old boy from Mr and Mrs R Smith of Jackson after ten days illness. Despite medical care and family devotion he died Tuesday night. Lester, precocious and affectionate, was a loyal Methodist Sunday school member and was honored with a funeral at his home followed by services at the church led by Pastor Hey Wiggins and Reverend Fram Dempsey. The family finds comfort in biblical promises as they mourn this loss.

Ros. Smith Jackson Jackson Argus Ilineay Litte Lester Mrr R & Smith Methodist Sunday School Peator Hey

ATLANTA Is Name Shared by Seventeen U S Cities

The postal directory shows seventeen Atlant as across the United States with varied states and counties named Atlanta. A few sites include Arkansas Idaho Indiana Kansas Kentucky Mississippi Missouri New York Ohio Texas Wisconsin Georgia and more. One Atlanta in Texas is a money order point. most others are thriving cities with bright futures. An old gypsy’s claim of luck and a note on hotel registers adds local color to the tale.

Pennsylvania Lake Superior Alabama Europe Great Britain Germany Russia Lie South West Virginia Virginia United Srams Britain France United States Kenunks Alshama West Xorda Kentucky Tennessee Detas Indian Territory Kentae Exmponds Aruen Sotlen Nuouh We Texan Florida Mitrus North Carolina Texas North Mainz Georgia Bulloch United States Postal Directory Atlante Columbia County Arkansas San Joaquin Atlanta Elmore Idaho Logan County Elimpie Wea Logan United States Army Grant Park Hamilton County Indiana Cowley Kansas Mecon County Missouri Phelns Nebraske Steuben County New York Pickawa Ohio Cass County Rask County Wisconsin Allenta Pulien Tha Atlentan Androw Onos Mora

Judge Freeman's Letter to Anti-Saloon Trustees

A 1908 Newnan Ga letter from Alvand Freeman to Anti-Saloon League trustees discusses Governor Smith's stance and platform shifts. Freeman argues over votes, legislative aims, and the league's duty to back the candidate aligned with prohibition. He urges trustees to vote for the opponent aligned with the law.

Jeb Richards Atlanta Trustees The Anti-Saloon League Alvand Freeman Newnan Ant Saloon League Jeague Smith Eperch McFinn Seavera Wright Acme Iin McRae Brown Browns Tong Mvadt Sriter Garth Giaething Ste Jerge Probfettion Wiermoat Crevantin Funov Bibb County Frere Prohibitionista

Dilapidated old box on city bridge prompts cleanup plea

Citizens complain of a dilapidated old box wedged at the Forsyth street bridge end near the underpass. It sits open with sand, weeds, and tatters, viewed as an eyesore in a respectable city, with calls for removal and municipal action.

Forsyth Street macoTupany Canitary Department Percape

Southern Baptist Convention Opens In Hot Springs May 14

In Hot Springs Arkansas the Southern Baptist convention meets May 14 for a four session gathering. Preparations are under way to host many delegates and visitors. Rev Henry W Battle DD of North Carolina will preach the annual sermon. Joshua Levering of Baltimore is expected to preside over the discussions of the convention’s key boards including Sunday school, home mission, and foreign missions.

Hot Springs Ark Southern Baptist Convention Vishtara Henry W Battle DD North Carolina Triasi Board of Foreign Missions Iion Joshua Levering Baltimore

Shapely Figure Promoted by Atlanta Agent at 241 Peachtree

A shapely figure is produced by Gossara Cor nell Kirkcaldiers Atlanta agent at 241 Peachtree Street. The prompt text suggests a local business or promotional claim tied to a street address in Atlanta.

Gossara Cornell Kirkcaldiers Atlanta Peachtree Street

Peach Growers Meet May 13 In Atlanta

Georgia Peach Growers Association to meet May 3 in Atlanta to discuss the coming crop. Officials expect a large sweet season and will address railroad car allocations and marketing plans. Officers for the ensuing year will be elected at the session.

Gus Georgia Atlanta Georgia Peach Growers’ Association New Kimball Railroad Commission of Georgia Railronda

Inter Society Debate at Emery College on Prohibition

A May 10 debate at Emory College Oxford Ga between the Few and the Gamma literary societies drew wide interest. E V Heath Edgar G Kenyon and Paul M Mimro spoke for the Few, while C B R Fox D I Gibson and 8 E Jentans argued for Gamma. Judges were Professors Hanner Johnson and Shingler. A follow up debate is planned for Emory versus Wofford next Monday.

van Arguen Emery Emory College Oxford Register Soi Gamma Phi Gamma Hall E V Heath Gira Ga Edgar G Kenyon Almay, Ga Paul M Mimro Buena Vista Ga C BR Fox Alapachee Gibson Moultrie Ga E Jentans Shiloh J FP Hanner H Johnson G P Shingler Emory and Wofford

Ameer of Afghanistan Replies to Indian Demands

After a long delay the ameer explains difficulties in contending frontier tribes and states he has issued stringent orders to recall incursions. He says officials are instructed to prevent further crossings and restore frontier control. Some government bonds have declined, but no bonds have fallen far.

Ameer Sinla India Afghanistan Franer

Moses Speaks at Waycross in Support of Brown

Ex congressman Moses addressed a large crowd at Phoenix Park on May 10 in support of Joseph M Brown. He urged endorsing Brown, defended Governor Smith’s education and tax positions, criticized Smith’s prohibition record, and invoked Michael Hoke Smith’s name amid broader disfranchisement debate.

Waycross Moses Phoenix Park Joseph M Brown Brown Governor Smith Cleveland Plan Denier Laura

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