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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1908
Page
1
A brief notice notes that future deals arose from a Baltcon change affecting a gambling institution. The item outlines organizational adjustments and the involved parties without sensational detail.
The report by Commissioner of Corporations Herbert Knox Smith on cotton futures details classification methods and grade delivery ranges in New York and New Orleans. It notes NYS certified stock, certificate grading, lack of bale-identity, and risks from perished staples, with critiques of transparency and standards.
The obituary notes the death of CEN S D LEE in Vicksburg after a period of illness. Details on his life, affiliations, and survivors are limited in the fragments provided.
General W A Cabell will lead the United Confederate Veterans until a Lee successor is chosen at Birmingham. General S D Lee dies at Vicksburg National Military Park after addressing Iowa and Wisconsin regiments. Funeral arrangements set for Columbus Mississippi with Major General Robert Lowry directing. Roosevelt sends condolences. Lee ranked as senior lieutenant general among survivors.
Washington May 24 The heated debate over the Aldrich Vreeland currency bill signals likely adjournment sine die by tomorrow or Saturday. Senate leaders hope to vote on the conference report after brief consideration as Democrats resist filibuster while Republicans show divided support. House actions proceed with several bills passed before recess amid extreme heat and business as usual.
Austin Texas May 28 Railroad commission figures for nine months ending March 31 1968 compare with 1907 show a total revenue loss of about 10 million. Gross earnings from Townsites fall 10.38 percent while Pemex stock gains 4.30 percent. Commissioner Storey notes increased tonnage was expected.
A committee will hear the final action on the bone issue Monday. The meeting timing and location were not provided in the readable text.
The council finance committee will finalize a report on the proposed bond issue next Monday at 1 am and allow a Monday evening vote. Three features are under consideration: Longino’s charter amendment for a $1,000,000 school sewer water street bonds, Grant’s $500,000 charter change, and a chamber of commerce plan for $4,400,000. The eight member committee is split, with five present and three absent, and no further statements planned before Monday’s meeting.
In Baton Rouge the anti-future bill debate opened with W B Thompson of the New Orleans Cotton Exchange addressing the joint agriculture committees. He warned the bill would abolish one of the two great cotton exchanges and force southern traders to seek contracts in New York or Liverpool, surrendering farmers to external interests.
At Wheeling May 28 the Democratic state convention chose four delegates at large for the Denver national convention. George I Neal of Cabell C W Qsenton of Mayette L A Heymann of Ohio Clyde S. Johnson of Pleasant County. Resolutions urged delegates to support William J Bryan for the presidency as long as his name is before the convention.
In Colorado Springs on May 28, Democrats discuss sending two women delegates to the national convention in Denver. A strong undercurrent in El Paso County favors Mrs. Margaret Howell Jefferson Davis Hayes, the city’s resident and Jefferson Davis’s only living daughter, for the honor despite efforts to back Mrs.uth Bryan Leavitt.
Washington May 28 The rumor that General Luke E Wright of Tennessee may replace Secretary of War after retirement gains currency Strong assertions from Tennessee representatives in both houses suggest Wright has shifting party ties and strong backing for Philippine policy support His visit to Washington two weeks ago and proximity to the President fuel speculation about a possible nomination with officials delaying comment as Wright has not yet indicated his own decision.
A Bijou crowd of 1500 to 1800 voters and Indies backs Little Joe Brown for governor with Judge Ross and General West leading. Ross defends Brown amid sharp attacks on Hoke Smith, praising prosperity and people rule while condemning political slavery.
The General Education Board announced gifts aggregating more than 750000 to colleges and schools. Largest grant 125000 to William Jewell College Liberty Missouri, with 100000 to Davidson College and 12000 to Spellman Seminary Atlanta. Hampton Tuskegee each received 10000, plus 80000 for southern farmers cooperative work and 20000 for southern state university high school agents. Also added to board membership were Harvard President Charles W Eliot and Andrew Carnegie.
Colonel A. Oxford, commander of Camp Hardee, announced in Birmingham this afternoon that memorial services will be held as soon as the funeral date for Commander Stephen D. Lee is officially proclaimed. Prominent members of Confederate veterans organizations will attend services in Birmingham and other cities.
County Democratic leaders and Tax Collector Andy Stewart warn up to several thousand Fulton County voters may be unable to cast ballots in the June 4 Democratic primary due to long ballots and crowded precincts. They urge extra ballot clerks and extended hours in Cook’s district and other wards to protect suffrage amid heavy registration.
Partly cloudy Friday and Saturday with showers in the money rain district. Light variable winds. Temperatures range from low to high with mean and normal values noted. Rainfall measured in 24 hours, with deficiency figures since month start and year start.
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