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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1908

Page

9

Nunnally Attacks Smith Over Prohibition Watchwords

Dr G A Nunnally, former candidate for Georgia governor, accuses Governor Hoke Smith of vacillation on prohibition and railroad policy. He charges Smith shifts positions for opportunity and inducement, cites past stances from 1868 to 1907, and argues Smith cannot be trusted with statewide prohibition. The letter questions Smith’s principles and loyalty, urging voters to consider the record.

G A Nunnally Hoker Smith Smith Dr Sunnally Georgia Hokesmith Fulton Supreme Court of the State Fulton County Epemk United States Georgie Atlanta Piedmont Hotel Levamter Jon Brown

League delegates chosen for Denver Democratic Convention

The Young Men's Democratic League of Fulton County elected Al Aine Chamber Shelby Smith and Lamar Hitware as delegates to the national Democratic Convention in Denver. A committee for entertainment for Governor John Johnson of Wisconsin may be formed, with Johnson possibly speaking in Atlanta as the league considers inviting him.

Young Mens Demoperatic League Fulton County al Aine Chamber Shelby Smith Lamar Hit Ware League Danvar Wan John Johnson Wismeanta Cama Bn Atlanta Johnson Richmond

Rome Army TV It 13 Reports Duke of Abruzzi Returns

An aged duke of Abruzzi recently returned from America where he reached a marriage agreement with Senator Stephen D. Ling (Liking) of West Virginia for his daughter Katherine El sins. Negotiations continue to decide if the marriage will take place in Rome or the United States.

Rome America Sephen D. Liking West Virginia Katherine Elsins United States

Near Beer Lunch Sales Begin As Ordinance Takes Effect

The city moves to enforce a near beer law with a July 1 tax and stamp provision. Free lunches are banned. minors cannot be served. Venders seek lunch licenses, while some use Confederate veterans licenses to skirt rules. Authorities monitor firms and potential loopholes as first near beer sales approach.

Bear Ordingnae H T Hayes Campbell Beer Sig Samuels West Mitchell Street Gallegher Wall Street Theo Cassirer North Broad Street J. Bigier Decatur Street Hayes Court of Appeals

PAYS HIGH TRIBUTE TO CANDIDATE H MCord WCORD PAYS TRIBUTE

A Fullon County voter recounts Mr H McCord as a State Senate candidate. The letter praises his aid to laborers and the unemployed, noting he acts without ostentation and often helps those “down and out” without seeking credit. The writer seeks to publicly honor a man who does not advertise his kindness.

Fullon County Mt Mal Festa H . McCord McCord

Walton farmer Kicked by Mule Faces Possible Fatal Injuries

Monpot Ga May 8 Special report states prominent Walton farmer WoL Jobneen was kicked in the head by a mule near his home east of Monroe Tuesday noon. Dr A P Haxamond was summoned and treated the injured man who may not recover.

Monpot Ga Rollen Monroe Walton A P Gan Johnson

Pythians Gather for Savannah Grand Lodge Convention

About 2000 Pythians and Pythian sisters converged on Savannah for the thirty ninth annual convention. Grand Chancellor Bailey presided as the grand lodge opened at the De Soto hotel with a welcome from Savannah officials. The event featured a major parade, drill competitions, and reports showing growth in subordinate lodges. Judge John P Ross of Macon is expected unopposed for Branch chancellor, with the election set for tomorrow morning.

Savannah Pythian Knights Georgia David J Ballev DeSoto Georgia Brigade George W Tiedeman Mabel Patrick Columbus Atlanta Uniform Bank Macon Order Python Savanah HE Dreenan Pythians J Ferrin Cann Down Brunswick S B Vaughn Augusta

Farmers Union Urges Plowing Cotton Across South

The Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America directed local unions in the cotton belt in early May to plow up part of their planted cotton. Members were to report back on actions taken, with a plan to plant corn or peas for home use. Reports from Rome, Cedartown, Monroe, Teanup, and Covington describe widespread efforts to reduce cotton acreage to raise prices, amid poor stands and heavy rains.

Union City Mayrgrenad Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America Farmers Union Baret Farmers’ Union Farmers Educacional and Cooperative Lalor Amerion Mey Auch Patriotien Eeson Wach CS Barrett PRSOE Farmers’ Educational and Cooperative Union of America Wee Tearse & Barrett Althogh Barrett Ip Constitution Berrett South Barrett Rome Farmersi Farmera Union Cedartown Monroe North Carolina Beason and Sf Farmers' Union Teaup Ga Jesup Rmh Oullya- Hon Covington

Charter filings seek business incorporations for local grocers

RW White and Semeel E Finley filed for a charter for Southern Wood Preserving Company. Charles H Melie and Charias F Meckel led a petition for the Charien HO Meckel Company to operate groceries. Capital stock $2000. Attorneys Kobts and Austin.

RW White Semeel E Finley Southern Wood Preserving Company Charles H Melie Charias F Meckel Charien HO Meckel Company Mente Tue Capital Mock Kobts & Austin

Helen Maloney Free to Marry Clarkson After Osborne Ruling

New York May 20 Miss Helen Maloney daughter of Martin Maloney of Philadelphia was never legally married to Arthur H Osborne, a Referee Cohalan ruled. The court affirmed the report and annulled the Osborne marriage making her Clarkson union legal. The sealed papers include the referee’s testimony, and the case drew wide attention.

New York Helen Maloney Martin Maloney Philadelphia Arthur H Osborne Cohalan Supreme Court Osborne Maloney Samuel Clarkson Clarkson Testamon Miss Maloney Clarkon

Athens and Return One Dollar

Sunday service advertised for travel from Union Station 76 a.m. via Seaboard. Fare listed as one dollar for round trip, implying regular schedule from Athens area.

Athens Seaboard Union

100 Acres for Playground Land Proposal in Cincinnati

Marvin E Ingalls, politician and railroad magnate, offers 100 acres for a city playground in Cincinnati’s Ritz Crash bottoma West End. He guarantees to raise 80,000 dollars and the land would be leased with a purchase option as an addition to the park system. The offer follows plans to use land once favored by notable ball players for early training.

Welvilis Ingalls Cincinnati

Woman Dies of Heart Failure in Lanett Home

In Wee Point Georgia on May 20 special report says Miss Bary Ann Orrick a 60 year old white woman collapsed while preparing dinner Tuesday and died of heart failure at her Lanett home. She will be buried this afternoon at Lanett cemetery.

Wee Point Bary Ann Orrick Lanett Lanett Cemetery

Fire destroys Union Farm kennels injuring two brothers

News from Union Springs Alabama dated May 20 reports a devastating fire at the Union Farm kennels in Suspension. Several fine dogs and horses perished and other property was destroyed. Tonopaugh, a renowned field trial winner, was saved. Kennels were owned by C. J. Tway. his brother H H Tway suffered severe burns.

Union Springs Ala Union Farm Keanela Suspension Tonopaugh C. J. ‘Tway H H Tway

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