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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1908

Page

5

Campaign Speakers Mobilize Across Counties In Georgia

The piece details extensive political campaign activity with numerous speakers scheduled across Elbert, Franklin, and surrounding counties. It notes large crowds expected, daily press coverage, and a key primary date approaching with registrations and rallies dominating the week’s events.

Elberton Wilbert Bowman Ebert Royston Elbert County Lees Benepapera Smith Taesinton Wow Lambdin Alina Robert Lerner Hluckshear Clas Smith Textington Ga Woa Covington—Arlington Ldinen Tot Shekelford Goshen Howard Thompson Steveland Chee Jo Hines Douglas Thomas W Milner Warrenton Wright Homer Masawile Mighty Tod Rupatell Columins Mighty Seatern Wright -Athete Wildiam Mayaville

Indictments Rise From NC Post Office Robberies

Indictments accuse Georg in North Carolina and Lawrence de Ga of federal thefts tied to post office robberies. Brown testified as a witness in Raleigh, with defendants joining a Georgia burglary gang after escape. The case notes a trio of Atlanta accomplices arrested years ago and linked to ongoing federal prosecutions. Detective details remain unclear as authorities seek truth behind the gang’s escape route.

Georg North Carolina Lawrences de Ga Brown United States Carte Raleish NC Monty Witner Renn Chile Johnron Tarl Ryan Babcuck @ Co Ity Georgia Afteen Sears Jackson Atlanta Sontine Fedral Bing Yosterfiers Sterlif Brown Cape

Atlanta Campaign Rally Roundup Near West End

Crowds gathered in West End and downtown Atlanta for political rallies urging support for James L. Mayson in the Seventh Ward, Sheriff John W Nelms, state Senate hopeful McCord, and federal building views. Speakers praised incumbents, criticized opponents, and mobilized voters across multiple wards.

Caldwells Lee Gordon Streets West End James L. Mayson Seventh Ward Congressional Tace & B Carver Mayson Atlanta Congress Fulton Aig Iinto Vic John B Gordon Longrens Wayson Lis George Gerion Frank Second Ward Dr Nelms Tate Frank Haralson RR Shropshire Carl Guess Tabney W EB Cernes Shropshire Nelms

Judge Lumpkin Addresses Georgia Bar on May Meeting

The Georgian Bar Association held a May 29 session in Indian Springs with Judge Joseph Henry Lumpkin delivering a history of English law. The gathering adopted key law reform recommendations on attachments and garnishment while debating whether judges should wear gowns, which drew lively, humorous and thoughtful speeches. Officers were elected: President Hansell Merrill, First Vice President B F Abbott, Secretary O A Park, Treasurer D Harrison, and Executive Committee chair Sam Bibles.

Indian Springs Georgian Bar Association Joseph Henry Lumpkin Georgia Supreme Court Law Reforms Committee Bar Association Georgia Bar Association Executive Committee Eugene RR. Black Atlanta Colonel B . Abbott Andrew J Cobb Ish Banke Georgia J| Hansell Merrill Thomasville B F Abbott A Park Macon D Harrison Sam Bibles Union Point

Railroads urged to return to old mileage method

Savannah May 29 Chairman Max Krauss of the Georgia division Travelers Protective Association asked the Southeastern Passenger Association to restore the former practice allowing conductors to pull mileage from mileage books when transporting passengers. He cites delays and hardship since a new rule in April required book holders to show books to ticket agents and obtain tickets, with agents extracting mileage. The Myers Millinery Co and others filed in U S court for Joseph Auerbach Co to be placed in receivership, with H J Hans named receiver.

Savannah Aim Max Krauss Railroad Committee Georgia Travelers Protective Association Southeastern Passenger Association Krauss Myers Millinery Company M Rich & Broa Company Samuel Auerbach Atlanta United States Joseph Auerbach Joseph Auerbach & Co van Feachtree Street H J Hans

Polygamy Debate Shapes Missionary Guidance at Assembly

The assembly tackled polygamy rules for missionaries amid heathen conditions. It urged care to condemn polygamy while allowing on the ground discretion, and warned against undermining church principles. The Texas dispute involving Beaumont pastor was sustained, with protests recorded.

Texas Comerta Hilger D E Harrison A .& Curry East Teves Synod of Savannaha W W Moore Bilest

Jones Withdraws from Payne Jones & Jones Firm

RF Jones withdraws from Payne, Jones & Jones and becomes Payne & Jones, practicing alone from 431 Equitable Building. A Mercer 1898 graduate and 1899 Georgia Law alumnus, he has practiced in this city since graduation, and remains allied with many local friends.

Payne, Jones & Jones Equitable RF Jones Payne & Jones Mercer University of Georla

Drowned Man Buried After Tucapau Millpond Tragedy

Belarti Spartanburg resident and his friend Dr D Leonard drowned in Tucapau millpond. The man was buried at Clinton yesterday after a funeral service conducted by Rev William P Jacobs.

CA B .Jennings Belarti Spartanburg Tucapau Millpond D. Leonard Tucada Sant Clinton William P Jacobs

Insurance Men in Convention at Southern States Life

The business session of the Anniversary Club of Southern States Life Insurance Company met yesterday morning in the Candler Building. The assembly room was elaborately decorated for the occasion and representatives of the company appeared in ceremonial attire as the club, an agent organization, gathered to discuss progress and plans.

Southern States Life Insurance Company Candler Ire Insurance Company Mom Jackson Huw Harvie Jordan Tie Insurance Press Howard Goldert Vandpoint Jackson Sucreas Chatten Bayne Ry Jones Anniversary Club of The

Insurance Club Elects Top Producers and Plans Seminar

The article lists eighteen agents qualified as members with top producers elected to office. Wimer L. Moore presides as company president and officers are installed. A banquet at Pisgahmont Driving Club followed with toasts from prominent figures and speeches on insurance topics and political issues.

Econd RH Jones Atlanta Joe Atkisson George T Pierce Sparta Loore

Prescription for Manhood Restore Found in Detroit Letter

A self help letter offers a medical tonic claimed to cure nervous debility and weak manhood. It promises quick, private at home restoration using a physician’s prescription and a sealed envelope copy sent free from Detroit.

Ren A E Robinson Big Detroit Mich

Mortuary notices and obituaries from local area

In brief notices the community recalls LW Hoge of 256 Crew Street buried after a Wednesday death at home. Ruth Webb infant daughter of Mr and Mrs CC Webb dies near Kirkwood. funeral at 3 PM with interment in Belvester cemetery. Willie Perkins infant son of Mr and Mrs WF Perkins buried at Casey Cemetery after services at Harry Foll’s chapel. John Walton of Harlem Ga dies after appendix operation in Augusta hospital. Ruth V McDonald 14 months dies at Plum Street home. funeral Sunday at 3 PM from home. interment Westview de Mars. J A Mare dies at 22 Capital Avenue. funeral at Church of the Immaculate Conception Sunday at 3:40 PM. interment West View. John M Jones 78, Sweetwater Bank president and Confederate veteran, dies after stroke. renowned for wealth and prominence in lower East Tennessee.

T M. Hoge LW Hoge Crew Street Central Avenue Oakland Cemeter Ruth Webb C C Webb Kirkwood Belvester Willie W of Perkins Courtland Street Mursay Harry Fooles Casey Doe John Walton Harlem John Walton RK JI Walton Augusta Ruth McDonald Ruth V McDonald Wee Jonn JT McDonald Plum Street Ono Westylew Mars J A Mare Capital Avenue Church of the Immaculate Conception Westview Jones Seveetwater Tenn Sweetwater Jenn John M Jones Hank of

May 29 Clashes and Campaigns Stir Bartow County

Voter turnout nears 4000 in Bartow with over 3000 expected for the June 4 primary amid hot contests. In nearby counties 1800 register in Humbled County with 1100 in Bruzenalt. Congressman Charles G Edwards spoke at Swainsboro while a Cartersville drugstore sign offered a $100 wager on Brown vs Barlow, the second stake left unclaimed.

Cartersville Bartow Counly Cay Selton Lester Im Bruzenalt Samuel Ulte Smith Swainsboro Mayey Charles G Lawards W Te Kemp Senate Edwards Brown Harry Barlow Joan Home Smith

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