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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1908
Page
10
An advertisement touts Cascarets as a non griping laxative suitable for use at night. It claims immediate help when needed and contrasts it with harsh physic remedies that upset the stomach and bowels, warning against waiting for severe constipation.
Governor Smith refused to interfere as two white and two colored Sparta murder suspects faced hanging. Lylesman, Cooper, and others received gallows dates. Lyles to be hanged May 26 and Cooper Friday Way 16, with details of prior rewards for captured criminals and extant incentives amidst a broader alert on law enforcement.
A garbled text fragment mentions Bates and a family mystery near Lowe. The readable parts hint at a low detail tale about a home, some flies, and weathered events. No clear names, dates, or places are reliably extractable from the damaged OCR segment.
Washington D May 11 Special Representative The Hell of Georgia was suddenly stricken in the house late this afternoon with an acute attack of indigestion. Suffering from sharp pain and cramps in his stomach he was barely able to order the bit the minority committee room. Here he was given medical attention by Rep Foster of Alitnola a former practicing physician. In short while he recovered sufficiently to take the car for home.
The Hart County Singing Convention met for two days at Viola in Shoal Creek district. President J Brown led the event with J Culien Wright as secretary. A record crowd from Hart, Franklin, Elbert counties and South Carolina attended. Julian McCorry gave an eloquent music speech, followed by a large dinner. The convention adjourned Sunday at 3 30 to meet October second Saturday at Redwine.
In Anniston Alabama a municipal primary defeated the Anti Saloon League ticket. Dr L Wilke beat John Bilis for mover by 325 votes. W L McCans defeated P Cooper for city council president by 197 votes. Only one of five reelection candidates was reelected. Elected councilmen included C Wa Wrenshall J F Walker D H Raimondson Joseph Bras W O Waid Lo Wisven T Yancey Kutie Forney Thrasher and WW H tractice. The erection Ras belly contested.
May 11 Montgomery Alabama. A group of black residents urged Sheriff Hood to turn Jim Kennedy over for trial after a house fire killed four Campbell children and critically injured Kennedy's wife and infant. Kennedy allegedly set the blaze to revenge his wife, but authorities say evidence points to Kennedy. The coroner backs a strong case against him.
Washington notes the house dedicated today to miscellaneous business with final steps on a ban of horse race wagering at Benning after senate amendments. It also passed a bill adding captain rank to command Philippine Scouts, amended homestead laws to 320 acres, and approved swamp land drainage, while a large reclamation land bill failed. The house adjourned tomorrow at noon.
The Georgia Hussars won a competitive drill at the Jadlt Club in Savannah over the Richmond Hussars from Augusta. Commanders Captain JC Dempsey and Lieutenant Thomas Stafford led the detachment as the last Richmond Hussars team was withdrawn. The Georgia Hussars plan to depart Thursday for Charleston to meet the Charleston troop.
Fulton County Brown Club claims 8000 bona fide names with 6684 listed and 874 new members, asserting union labor backlash against Joseph Hills directory. McNelis v State appeal seeks withdrawal of entire case from the State Supreme Court, with further action pending in Court of Appeals and U S Court proceedings.
Chief Henry Jennings thanks the Atlanta Police Force for their tireless service during a Friday morning fire. He notes the hard work of the water men and relief crews, praising the calm, careful efforts that prevented injuries and reflected credit on the department.
Mrs John H Goldsmith wife of the Atlanta city comptroller died yesterday morning after several weeks illness. She resided forty years in Atlanta and was a member of First Baptist church. She was twice married, first to Dr Pinsan pioneer of Atlanta, later to Mr Goldsmith. Survived by daughter Turner Goldsmith, one sister Mrs R A Simmes and one brother F A Sheldon. City council passed a resolution expressing sincere sorrow and sympathy to Mr Goldsmith. Funeral arrangements not yet announced. interment at Oakland Cemetery.
Secretary L P Hillyer of the Georgia Bankers Association announced United States Treasurer Charles H. Tokat will address the Georgia bankers convention in Brunswick on June 12. The talk will cover the Financial Outlook and is expected to draw many bankers and interested readers.
Southeastern Passenger Association leaders return from New York where a conference with steamship agents discussed waterway transport. Railroads plan a through rate to the Chicago Republican convention in June and the Denver Democratic convention, with an official Georgia train to carry delegates, sparks bidding among competing lines.
A laborer on the LHatcher plantation near Columbus reported a shoe seen floating in the Chattahoochee river on May 11. A second foot surfaced from the water, uncovering a decomposed body hidden under logs. The man’s race could not be determined.
A large party from Atlantana departs this afternoon to attend the Southern Baptist convention and Woman's Missionary Union in Hot Springs next Tuesday. The travelers include A D Adair, D B Gray, John E White, E L Connally, Walker Dunson, J F Love, M W M Weleon, E A Brown, and R Mropshire, among others.
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce directs a bid program at the 1908 directors meeting inviting five major conventions to Atlanta in 1909. They include the Southern Baptist Convention American Cotton Manufacturers Association Photographers Association of America and United Confederate Veterans with plans to host key gatherings in the armory auditorium. The Baptist Ministers Association and Confederate veterans also push for meetings in coming years.
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