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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1908

Page

12

Georgia Rail Laws and Governor Smith Debate

The letter column critiques Governor Smith for favoring a law to bar foreign owned railroads from Georgia, arguing enforcement would force sales and prosperity would vanish. It contrasts Smith with Joseph M Brown, praising Brown as a reformer in the gubernatorial race and urging Georgians to vote for Brown on June 4.

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Beautiful China Fine and Artiste Wares for Sale

Beautiful China line offers dinner tea and dessert ware aimed at discriminating buyers. Genuine pleasure in owning fine and artiste kinds now available.

Haas Assails Dr Bernard in Private Letter Exchange

In a morning letter Haas attacks Dr Bernard over previous public remarks and defense against misinterpretation. He accuses Bernard of inconsistent hypocrisy, cites personal loyalties to anti-prohibitionist figures, and rejects being seen as part of a hostile campaign.

H. Hass Weises Bernard Faved Dr Bernard Mike Smith Joe Jacobs Auanta Loke Smoith Q. Bernards Joe Jacob

Program completed for Cotton Seed Men meeting

The Cotton Seed Crushers Association of Georgia reports its annual meeting set for Atlantic Beach June 8 and 9 with 210 members expected. Jacksonville officials will organize the event, with welcomes by Mayor Sebring and remarks by President Harper and Secretary Wallace.

Harper Cotton i Seed Crushers Association of Georgia Atlantic Beach H H .Wechardson Board of Trade of Jacksonville Pla Thia South Honry Howle Bureau of Animal Industry Washington, D D. A. P Coles Atlanta JL. Benton Monticello Ate Rice Smith Richmond

Negro Knights of Pythias charter suit heads to state Supreme Court

A long trial in Judge Pendleton's court centered on whether the negro Knights of Pythias may obtain a charter. The jury ruled against the negro order, restraining them from chartering in Georgia, a decision viewed as pivotal in clashes between rival fraternal bodies.

Renalt Trial Negro Order Margain Wbite Order White Knights of Pythias Negro Knights of Pythias Washington Fia White Knights of Pithins Pendleton Mi Supreme Court Courtesa MNS Hey Plain Iffy Association Rigats Nime Uiat Mamenue Fata Hamilton Douglas Rasy Ot Macon Pyiniae Bell Pettigrew

Democratic committee fills vacancy in Ter Tell county

The Democratic executive committee of Ter Tell county filled the vacancy caused by Captain William Oxford's death by selecting George W Bass of the twelfth district. Judge M C Edwards was elected chairman. The committee appointed managers to hold the primary next week, with each suburban candidate receiving representation.

Bicycle accident leaves arm broken in Dawaon

Special Ww r Alexander assistant postmaster reports a misfortune when riding a bicycle near Dawaon Georgia on May 37. The fork broke causing a fall on the pavement and breaking his left arm with other bruises.

Dawaon Wwr Alexander

New Alabama law sparks Central of Georgia tax case

The Central of Georgia Railway fights Georgia taxes on 15000 shares of Western Railway of Alabama stock. Alabama's new law taxes stock within the state by market value excess over property value. The suit seeks to bar Georgia from taxing the stock for 1906, now before Judge Newman in federal court. Previous year taxes remain unaffected.

Central of Georgia Railway Company Btate of Georgia Western Railway Alabama Central of Georgia United States Newman

Joint Debate at Pelham Divides Time Between Cox and Hardwick

In Pelham on May 27 Special Congressman Hardwick spoke for Governor Hoke Smith with Coronel Eugene Cox of Camilla taking turns in the interest of Joseph M Brown. A large crowd from Meigs and Camilla attended, with strong Smith support and loud applause for both speakers. Also, a tenant house belonging to Judge M Beowards in Dawson caught fire early yesterday morning causing substantial loss though insured.

Palleies Atlante Friends of Hon Joseph Brown Jehu Po Russ Maven Georgia Wall Judge Ross Brown Fulton Medemeyers Band Ross George Bell Hall Ie Court House Gainesville Bell Orpheum Joe Brown Cary Wall Georgia Joseph Ml Brown H Cox Liften Culynes C Moses Heke Smith Sandersville Cedartown Thief Points Boke Smith John T West Lambdin John Clay Smith Samuel L Olive Robert J Berner Covington Shackelford Howard Thompson K Fines Copeland Thomas W Diner Weight D Kilpatrick Wailiam Wier Smith Hardwik Comilla Pelham Quitman Hiram Lake Park Valdosta Gibson Milledgeville Milien John ¢ West Harlem Linjevinton Woow Iusmbdin Darien Folkston St Dlaus Strou Cleveland Hines Douglas Aiwae Seaborn Wright Avanta William Spier Lithonia Dawson Ga Judge M . Beowards Sisq Insurance

Blalock Heads Odd Fellows Grand Lodge Session

Valdosta man J H Dozier presided as Grand Master, with a grand parade and 200 new members added before sessions opened. Officers named include J T Blalock as Grand Master, J H Dexter as Past Grand Master, and A H Dozier as Homesentative. The next session will be held in Thomasville after an invitation accepted by the body.

Grand Lodge Husgate Georgia Lodge Dozier Order T J Blalock Valdonta J H Dexter Athens al P Davis R WN Roberta Monroe J & Tyson Savannah T A Cheatham Marcon Grand Sovereign Lodge Odd Fellows Burtin Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows Thomacville

Fire Damage at County Court House Mets 85 000 Insurance Covered

Incendiaries attempted arson at the Marin county court house in Houston Texas on May 27. A large bladder filled with oil was placed in a waste room and a fire started. Damage totals 85 000, with records and documents damaged by water. Advertisement notes use of a nervousness remedy.

Court House Houston Incendianes Marinn County BP Water

First Meeting Held by Voluntary Union of Atlanta

On Sunday afternoon at Central Presbyterian the Voluntary Union of Atlanta held its first meeting. Volunteers for foreign fields were present along with many young people drawn to mission work. A weekly meeting is planned each Tuesday at 5:30 pm at Central Presbyterian Church. All volunteers for foreign tasks and those interested in mission work are invited. Queen Wilhelmina to Decorate Hil.

Central Presbyterian Voluntary Union of Atlanta Central Presbyterian Church E. B Atlanta Jess” Shoes Tt Eiseman

DUGOS M CLESKEY JOINS ROBINSON AGENCY

L Dugas McCleskey son of Colonel L J MoCleskey has left the W S Chapin Insurance business in the Equitable building and joined FC Robinson & Co the local agency with offices in the English American building He is an Atlanta boy with many friends in the city observing his career shift.

L Dugas McCleskey L. J MoCleskey W. 5

Twiggs Remarks at Brunswick Endorse Joe Brown

Judge Twiggs of Savannah spoke at the Grand in Brunswick to about 860 people in support of Joe Brown. He denounced the governor as a political acrobat and demagogue, while applause followed his mention of President Atkinson of the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic.

H. M. Atkinson Brunswick Oa D Twiggs Savannah Joe Brown Twiges Atkinson Atlanta Birmingham Atlantic

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