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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1908
Page
1
Pittsburgh rally announces that Allegheny National Bank cashier Montgomery is charged with misappropriating 884000. Treasury officials suspend bank operations, seek liquidation, and receive $250000 in aid. Officials report possible $2 million shortage with $750000 offset in securities. Montgomery blames others, hearings set.
A storm damaged French steamer Bries Huel with a broken rudder and fuel shortage, leaving her adrift off the Atlantic. Tug M B Luckenbach towed Bries Huel from Dunkirk, with 150 miles to go, until they abandoned near Bermuda where Bries Huel arrived on April 27.
Eugene Francois Marie Henri ninth duke of Harcourt dies in Paris. Born 1864, he held aristocratic title and was linked to European affairs. Reports mention Caribbean ports and a decision by customs authorities not to clear vessels from a port for the Island of Curaçao amid regional notes.
Clinton B Amorous of Atlanta Ga and Professor Thomas D Bergen of Boston were canoeing in Fall Creek near Cascadilla when the craft overturned. Amorous, who could swim only a few strokes, helped Bergen to the canoe then reached shore. Bergen, chilled by the cold water, sank and drowned despite efforts by two fishermen and medical staff. Two eyewitnesses, Miss Lorena J French and Miss Georgina E Halsey, reported the tragedy.
King Manuel resolves to wed the daughter of a lady in waiting, challenging alliances with European royalty. Queen Amelie and the Duke of Orante seek a Briton-born princess, but Manuel insists on the young woman, threatening a prolonged separation if refused.
Protesters clashed briefly as streetcar service improved in Cleveland. Officials reported no major violence while Municipal Traction Company crews operated with added security. Discussions between the railway union, company leaders, and state arbitrators continued to pursue a settlement.
The interior minister warns that despite improved conditions in America the flow of Hungarians seeking work abroad continues. Immigrants who left for the United States since January will not be allowed to return to Hungary with reentry privileges.
A bill was introduced in the chamber of deputies proposing a $300,000 gift to Senator Ru Harboss, former president of the senate, for services defending Brazil at the last peace conference in The Hague.
San Francisco May 17 The Atlantic fleet sails at 1 AM for Puget Sound with planned stops and repairs before reassembling by July 3 The fleet then heads to Honolulu and Aukland Rear Admiral Sperry hoists blue flag on command of the Atlantic fleet as cruisers head to Santa Barbara and the South Dakota returns from official entertainment Knights of Columbus banquet honors petty officers and Sperry lauds enlisted men as the navy’s bulwark and American gentlemen ready for duty
In Poughkeepsie on May 17 Harry Thaw rested after three days in court, insisting his nerves caused questioning on the stand. He said he aimed to be careful, noted fatigue from the session, and blamed stenographer changes for confusion. His mother Mrs Thaw arrived briefly, and Thaw asked Dr Pilgrim to comfort her before she returned to New York.
Bet officers say Selther is not the money thief. Frank Zas tera, a farm hand, was detained after the Shepherd household was shot. Police searched the barn and cellar for stolen money but found nothing. They continued to hunt John Huron with bloodhounds as crowds gathered at the Shepherd farm.
Quartermaster Holloway James Holloway drowned while swimming in the Delaware River near the naval station at League Island Philadelphia. Holloway, an expert swimmer, disappeared after deviation from the buoy about 60 yards away. Companions searched the area but could not locate the body amid cramps faced by the climactic incident.
Seventh District Congressman Gordon Lee endorses Joseph M Brown for governor saying Brown is upright capable and a personal friend. He asserts Brown will lead a clean honest administration and safeguard Georgia business interests if elected. Lee vows full support based on twenty five years acquaintance.
The Neal bank represented by Anderson Felder Rountree & Wile won a jury verdict for 1800 in Judge Reids court arising from bankruptcy proceedings of the Royal Box and Paper Company. The bank claimed a 4500 loan endorsed by Major H Shearer, with machinery transfers and garnishment actions involving T J Avery and Wellhouse, Avery, and W C Shearer. The trial followed disputed chain of sales and evasive testimony before the garnishee verdict reduced to 1500.
Elks reunion chief Atwell predicts about 40 000 Elks and over 100 000 visitors will flood Dallas during July reunion week. Delegates from Texas and many states, led by New York and New England contingents, will attend with hundreds of accompanying guests, making the event Dallas most lucrative gathering yet.
Tokyo May 7 The general election held Friday in Lokio and the provinces has not been fully compiled due to communication difficulties. Predicted substantial constitutionalist majority, government expects a Diet majority. Premier Marquis Baronji reportedly wished to resign but was persuaded to stay. elder statesmen reportedly object to financial policy.
In Montgomery May 17 Alabama voters face a Democratic presidential primary with John Johnson and William J Bryan on the ticket as contenders. Bryan backers predict a large majority while Johnson supporters cite Johnson’s late entry as evidence of Bryan’s overestimation. The decision will affect the Alabama delegation to Denver, with Supreme Court justice nominees also up for two seats among six candidates.
Washington May 17 nineteen men passed and eleven failed of the thirty who presented themselves for the April examination for the grade of consul and appointments to the Student Interpreter corps. Names include Samuel MacClintock Kentucky and Henry A Damm Tennessee among those who passed the consul grade and Eston M Gale Michigan and Harold O Henry Rhode Island among those who passed as Student Interpreters.
Publishers from Virginia to Texas gather in Charlotte for the Southern Newspaper Publishers Association convention. The two day program includes addresses by prominent figures such as George Harvey of Harper's Weekly, a banquet at the Selwyn Hotel, a city car tour, a smoker at the Southern Manufacturers Club, and a county view by automobile.
Clark is defeated when opponent Jennings uses a stick against him in a shocking incident at a Jacksonville hotel setting. Details of the confrontation remain limited but the event centers on a violent on-site clash involving local figures.
Florida congressman Frank Clark clashed with ex governor W Jennings in the lobby of the Hotel Aragon in Jacksonville. Clark alleged graft and Jennings struck with a cane, breaking it. bystanders intervened and no further blows occurred.
In Montgomery Alabama the death rate among African Americans is projected to reach about 1,000 by year end, up from a normal 600, while white deaths remain around 300 annually. This disparity highlights rising fatalities within the Black community.
Weather forecast for multiple states with mixed conditions. Georgia shows showers Monday and Tuesday fair with light variable winds. Virginia partly cloudy Monday and Tuesday with light variable winds. South and South Carolina showers Monday and Tuesday, then fair with light variable winds. East Pounds scattered showers Monday and Tuesday fair with light variable winds. West Florida partly cloudy Monday and Tuesday with light southerly winds. Tennessee Kentucky and West Virginia scattered showers Monday and Tuesday. Alabama Mississippi and Louisiana occasional thunderstorms interior then coast with southerly winds. East Texas fair Monday with showers northeast Tuesday to the coast. West Texas fair Monday with possible thunderstorms and cooler in the north Tuesday is fair with a southeasterly wind.
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