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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1908
Page
5
Letters from 1908 discuss Governor Smith and political equality, warning that social equality would provoke violence by Black citizens and that endorsing such views harms the Georgia gubernatorial race. The Albany Herald condemns using the Brooks county circular to attack Joseph M. Brown and notes Governor Smith’s supposed approval of disenfranchisement efforts.
The Herald requests Governor Smith to state whether he authorized his campaign committee chairman’s claim that the governor “heartily approves” the Brooks county social equality circular. A repudiation would vindicate the Herald editorial. silence may prompt further comment.
A lengthy report recalls the Crumpacker amendment and a census directive to show male citizens by state. Mississippi Representative Williams denounces Republican deceit and mocks the party as a vaudeville stock company while warning against measures reducing representation and reviving Reconstruction era tactics.
Local notes show Colonel Pound of Atlanta in wholesale business and residents planning boy cadets at Sunny Side Institute with Captain Say. Aldermen authorize a five member committee to attend the Confederate Veterans reunion in Birmingham on June 10 38 and invite the group to meet in Atlanta in 1909 with an appropriation of 123 dollars for committee expenses.
Hazel Lurline DeLorme, infant daughter of J. E. and Mrs DeLorme, died at 189 Leisy Street. Funeral plans to be announced. body to be sent to Greensboro, NC for interment. Charles R. Glover, 4 years, died at his parents’ home 845 Oakland City. Survived by parents, two brothers, five sisters. Funeral arrangements to be announced. A. J. Drake, 1 year, died at South Boulevard home. body moved to Harry Poole Undertaking. funeral held later. Mrs. R. T. Simpson of Montgomery died at local hospital. remains to Florence tomorrow. age 68. Henrietta McElroy of Lawrenceville, Ga died at Goodwin district home. husband E. F. McElroy and three sons and one daughter survive. interment Saturday at Trinity conducted by Rev. C. L. Telley. member of the Methodist church.
T. H. Rennie of Pell City Alabama was elected president of the Cotton Manufacturers Association for the ensuing year. Lewis W. Parker of Greenville South Carolina is vice president C. B. Bryant of Charlotte North Carolina is secretary and treasurer. A new board includes Al Blyther Augustine W. Smith B Z Amory and Jon Rankin with roles listed.
Hood's Sarsaparilla claims to purify and enrich the blood, remove pimples boils and eruptions, and boost energy for hot summer days. The ad promotes chocolate coated tablets sold by druggists and via mail order. Potentially misprinted vendor names appear at the end.
Governor Hoke Smith addressed Athens and Clarke county in an afternoon speech at Mose warehouse before a large audience. He spoke for about two hours covering campaign issues and his administration, after an arrival reception at the Commercial hotel and introduction by Judge Andrew Cobb.
May 22 Cincinnati Ohio Mayor Joyner of Atlanta, a fan of official Hite, was struck by a foul ball at the Cincinnati Philadelphia game. He used his head to stop the ball for the catcher, a remarkable incident in the crowd.
Hon E T Williams will address Madison county voters at the courthouse in Danielsville on Saturday at 4 o'clock local time. A large crowd of farmers and business men from nearby areas is expected to attend. He will also speak at Comer at 5 o'clock.
A proposed legislative ticket is endorsed by a large number of Atlanta's leading residents, signaling broad local support for the slate. The move reflects organized civic effort and aims at securing seats in the upcoming election.
Charles W. Bernhard, A. W. Farlinger, and Walter McElreath are proposed as a slate for the legislature. Bernhard represents laboring classes, Farlinger mercantile and financial interests, and McElreath the legal profession. The ticket advocates prohibition, purity and progress and is described as a leading group likely to be elected. Many voters.
South Bend Indiana May 22 Jamen Brimmingstall a 40 year old man arrested at Dowagiac Michigan twenty seven miles from South Bend on six murder charges. Police say he confessed to two killings and prosecutors expect admissions for the rest. Authorities cite an attempted seventh victim, his wife who escaped to report him. Brimmingstall allegedly killed a Kansas man at sixteen and a Missouri railroad worker years ago, plus two men in a Missouri tent. He reportedly gave no names and faces possible further questioning.
Senator Foraker of Ohio writes that the Browneville incident will be a major factor in the national campaign. He cites a letter to Richard D. White and comments on postponing a Senate vote on restoring Twenty-fifth Infantry, arguing the measure aims to push murderers back into the army. He predicts passage next December and notes negro voters can show their influence now.
Pittsburg reports Woman's Christian Temperance Union members, escorted by special police, chased a Japanese man and a girl from downtown cafes to Fifth avenue offices. The girl was arrested after an escape across fire escapes. the foreigner fled but was captured. Two couples were later arrested in another Fifth avenue building while theater crowds watched. Several other young women were taken from cafes and locked up at central station.
Nashville May 22. General Luke E Wright of Tennessee former governor of the Philippines spoke to the State Bar Association on Japan He said he would cover a subject selected by Secretary Taft but chose another after differing on the Philippine question Secretary Taft will address the lawyers tomorrow morning and will depart for Cleveland tonight He was made an honorary member of the Tennessee Bar Association today.
May 22 report from Melbourne says a prime minister headed committee will arrange the arrival reception for Admiral Sperry and his officers. The program is incomplete, with landings in Sydney, state and civic welcomes, a Centennal park reception, and proposed interstate delegations to showcase a broad military display. Only one third of crews ashore after day one. entertainment planned for party members. Massing Journalist Arrived in New York on May 22 reports Alexia Smirnoff, a liberal Petersburg journalist, arrived to study American economics and comments on exile and Russian prisons as he declines discussion of the Russian situation.
The article outlines general practice to destroy horses positively known to have Miecase and to quarantine only those merely suspected of infection, detailing the approach used to prevent spread among livestock.
In official county tallies for Montgomery Alabama Johnson leads Bryan by 17 votes. Cunningham surpasses Bryan for delegates at large and Wiley outpaces Hall for Congress by nearly a thousand votes. George W. Jones elected county railroad district attorney and becomes county committee chairman as part of a return to better sentiment. A stray quote about a stranger’s appearance appears in the fragment.
Governor B. B. Comer spoke to students at Booker T. Washington School in Montgomery today after an inspection tour in the afternoon. He was hosted by Macou county citizens at noon and praised the school’s financial operation, calling it the finest system in the region.
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