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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1908

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Thaw Ordered Back To Asylum By New York Court

In Poughkeepsie Justice Morschauser denied Harry K. Thaw’s habeas corpus bid for release from the Matteawan asylum. He remains under observation and custody to ensure public safety, with a possible transfer to another state hospital if consent is secured. Thaw plans to challenge the decision, while officials weigh asylum options and Thaw’s guardianship and property matters continue.

Mattenwartz Asylum Thaw Pullit Chanley

R A Broyles Leads Brown Smith Rally in McGahee’s Store

A political rally in the First Ward drew about 1,000 people to McGahee's store at 175 Perera Street where Governor Acke Smith spoke Saturday night. R A Broyles and J F Rogers addressed the crowd, praising Joe Brown and critiquing Hoke Smith while denouncing a new state party rule seen as minority suppression. The audience remained orderly and enthusiastic with strong applause and local clergy in attendance.

Joe Brown Orpheum R. A. Broyles McGahee's Perera Street Acke Smith Hoke Smith R.A. Broyles J. F. Rogers Covington E. F. Childress Childress Hallelnia Wick Broyles Western and Atlantic Railroad Mnis State Democratic Executive Committee Xovernor Denver Georgia Hoe Atate Committee

Governor Smith Slams Campaign Speech In Atlanta Rally

Governor Smith, in a fourth ward speech at 488 Decatur Street, avoided named attacks on Georgia Railway and Electria. spoke to about 1,000 listeners, praising nonviolent crowd order, while Joe Brown supporters urged disruption. Police removed one interrupter as Smith recounted his Atlanta years and urged voters to stand by him for June 4.

Smith Fourth Ward Atlanta The Georgia Railway ‘and Electria Company Harry M. Atkinson Fta Fred L. Seeley Betjeman Joseph M. Brown Decature Street J. A. Thomason North Pryor Auburn Thomason Joe Brown Flo W. §. Wier Organized Labor Mr. Wier Rowties Atelanta

Prohibition Campaign Nears End in North Carolina

Raleigh May 25 Special Today the last of the prohibition campaign in North Carolina was busy at the headquarters of the state anti-saloon league. Chairman Oates opened January 16 and speakers were in the field. Judge Pritchard and Governor Glenn Watling spoke. The state was visited by 2,000 speakers across all 1,480 precincts with 2,600 sermons. over 5,000,000 pages of literature and 128,000 cartoons were distributed. Telegraphed forecasts show prohibition majorities of 12,000 to 20,000, while the Aquor side offers no figures. Hundreds of speeches occurred today and tonight as prohibitionists claim gains from counter speeches and statewide progress in the past two weeks.

Raleigh N. C North” Carolina State Anti-Saloon League Oates Pritchard Glenn Watling Glenn Prohibition Oales Aquor North Carolina Mountsin

Baltimore General Conference Backs Local Option Prohibition

Baltimore May 25 The general conference of the Methodist church endorses the Anti-Saloon League and local option as steps toward prohibition though minority members protested. The vote favored the majority view, with 19 of over 750 delegates opposing. Bishop elections and church revisions also noted amid a stormy session. Laymen’s General Association formed with John H. Peyton likely to lead Chattanooga chapter.

Baltimore General Conference Methodist Precopal Church Anti-Salosa League Anti-Silcon League William Quayless S J. James’ Church Chicago W. Smith Pittsburgh Christian Advocate General Associata John“H.ePttyn Chattanooga Tenn Wif

Park bid for burned district in Atlanta by Dr Longino

Councilman Longino will ask Atlanta to purchase the burned district bounded by Mitchell Forsyth Nelson streets and Madison avenue to convert into a park with a public building. The plan aims to create a resting place in a busy area and may require a bond issue. the property is owned by Samuel M. Inman and would require negotiating with a single owner.

Mitchell, Forsyth, Nelson Streets Madison Avenue T. D. Longino Seventh Ward Ety Council Twitch Longino Samuel M. Inman Mir Inman Atlanta

Anna Gould and Helie de Sagan to Wed in Paris

Paris dispatch reports Mme Anna Gould’s marriage to Prince Helie de Sagan will proceed with civil and Protestant ceremonies under a separation of property regime. Banns to be published. couple to reside in France. Custody dispute over Castellane children looming. opposition from George Gould and possible suit by Count Bon de Castellane discussed.

Paris M. Cachard Mme Anna Gould Mme, Gould Prince Helie de Sagan Hoboken N. J America Gould France Aelling Malatoff Chateau Marais Bont de Castellane Isimsele Primwe de Sagan Mme. Gould George Parla Bent

Divorce Granted Mrs Vanderbilt in New York Court

Mrs Elsie French Vanderbilt was granted an interlocutory decree of divorce from Alfred Gwynn Vanderbilt by Justice O Gorman in New York Supreme Court. Referee McClure reported misconduct by Vanderbilt, leading to an absolute divorce and custody awarded to Mrs Vanderbilt of their son William H Vanderbilt. No alimony was provided.

New York Elsie French Vanderbilt Alfred ¢Ewyrin Vanderbilt Justice O'Gorman Supreme Court David McClure

Robbers Try for $43 000 in Broad Daylight Heist

In New York three men attempted to rob three bank messengers carrying 44,148 dollars from a Clinton and Houston street branch to the main building on Canal street. Pepper spray, a blackjack, and a knife fueled the struggle before a bold waitress alarmed a patrolman, aiding the messengers. One robber was arrested as the others fled. two suspects, Giovanni Riccobonno and his brothers, were detained for further inquiry.

New York Jefferson Bank Clinton Houston Canal Street Samuel Edelman Joseph Veleor Abraham Jern Hielmen Eva Savornicka Waltreas

Massee Resigns Raleigh Pastorate for Chattanooga Post

Rev. Jasper C. Massee, longtime pastor of the Raleigh Baptist Tabernacle, resigns after five years to take the pastorate of the First Baptist Church in Chattanooga starting July 1. He received calls from Atlanta and Athens as Raleigh church membership reached the five year milestone.

Raleigh SN. C Jasper C. Massee Raleigh Baptist Tabernacle First Baptist Chattanooga Atlanta Athens

Men Accept Terms After Chip Building Strike

London reports a general ballot followed by a resumed work. May dates indicate May 33 and May 39. About a quarter of 2 million workers were indirectly involved in this strike and opposed wage reductions.

London

Practical Martial Law As Necessary

Dallas, May 25 Fourteen known dead and hundreds homeless after the Trinity River flood swamped the city. Waterworks out of service, power lost, and streets patrolled by troops and volunteers to prevent fires. Ten men fell from a railroad trestle into the swollen river. seven rescued, three drowned whose bodies not recovered. Sheriff Ledbetter used the Nelile Maurine to save two hundred people.

Dallas Texas Trinity River Hood Dalles Texas and Pacific Railroad Ledbetter Dallas County

Weather Summary for Georgia Showers and Temps

Weather report for Georgia notes showers Tuesday and Wednesday with cool southward wind. Shows low temperatures around 20 and highs near 78. Includes normal temperatures, rainfall in 24 hours, and monthly and yearly rainfall totals.

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