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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1908
Page
11
A brisk, opinionated recap of post campaign mood and leadership. References to Roosevelt, cabinet, prosperity, and the public’s appetite for relief, with calls to bury animosities, calm the band wagons, and shift focus to national issues like roads and peace.
The nation voted to keep the Republican Party in power with Taft, driven by business confidence in sustained prosperity. The piece notes the election’s basis in economic fears of Bryan’s push and promises Republicans must now restore industry and employment, with special attention to Southern interests and the cotton economy as delegates head to New Orleans.
Journal column lauds President Ben Jones of the Macon Fair Association as the driving force and sole guarantor of prize funding for the Macon state fair. It credits his personal time energy and money and calls him “a whole team” in making the event a splendid success.
International interest centers on New Orleans on November 11 and 12 as cotton farmers and industry representatives convene. The Farmers' Union gathering aims to save the south $150,000,000 on the bottom crop amid market expectations. Leaders promise a large attendance as campaign tensions ease and demand for cotton is expected to rise.
An Electrical World article highlights Georgia streams as vast untapped hydro electric potential. Small, remote falls could power small factories, creating jobs and steady returns. Local capital and prudent, honest development are needed to unlock wealth without overhyping bonds or stocks.
A garbled column mixes songs and sketches from Georgia including a boastful note on a dance night, sunlit fiddling, and a mock editorial about defeated presidential candidates. It mentions Rosy Jovy, the Glad Girls, an old log cabin fire, and a playful drill of local humor and verse from various writers.
In Statesboro Georgia November 3 special news reports Joe Woods a young white man held in Bulloch county jail for nearly a year on murder charges in the Wink Mikell death has a new six month postponement. Judge Rawlings dismissed witnesses and the trial was moved to the April term. Woods allegedly shot Mikell after a dispute over whiskey with the defendant claiming the killing was an accident. Woods was previously tried in April and sentenced to life with mercy recommended. a new trial was granted.
Report from Camp Nemo Samburg Tennessee notes Hon Rice A Pierce attorney for alleged night riders will file habeas corpus for all men under stress here today. In Alexandria Louisiana a fatal shooting tied to political strife occurred during the night. John Mimaine died in hospital and Jos Lyons remains jailed. suspects are described as negroes.
Wrightsville Georgia dated October 29 1908 condemns night riders and mob rule in the South argues for Law and Order League led by ex Governor Northen to uphold justice. The writer blames lawyers for loopholes and praises vigilant citizens protecting the states honor and safety.
West Point Ga November special report states Dock Yates, a Lanett mill operative, climbed a tree for possum hunting near the city and fell, breaking his back and dying. A wind storm is noted as a possible factor. a child survived.
Twenty six men were arrested for night riding in Craighead County and are held for the grand jury in bonds of 800. A special court session opens on November to try the cases. Group Superior Court LaGrange opens with Judge Freeman on the bench amid a heavy docket. Claude N Bennett of Washington DC to lecture at Palmer Institute Oxford on the Panemal seam.
Supreme court deliberations on the near beer case continued yesterday morning with a likely early ruling. Three Bibb county convicts escaped Monday afternoon. J Phillips, J L Conken, and C J Wright seek $60 rewards each. Judge Brand appointed for Booth and others v Neal Bank. case tied to state as preferred creditor with $200,000 claim and prior lien. Intervenors’ counsel listed, proceedings noted in superior court months earlier.
New York November 4 The trial of Charles W Morse and Alfred H Curtis in the United States circuit court on conspiracy to violate national banking laws nears completion. Lawyers finished final arguments and closing statements began as Judge weighed upcoming verdict.
A letter from W C Jones thanks Atlanta fire department and police for their prompt response to a South Forsyth Street fire Monday. He credits Officer McGill for alarms, Cher Cummings department, Captain Beaver and crews for crowd control and saving property. Eight or nine carriages burned. several animals injured. Jones expresses pride and special appreciation for both services.
Alabama plans a statewide campaign to produce high quality tobacco. Commissioner J A Wilkinson has hosted experts W Hinson and W D Schrader to develop the field, with tests at Brewton Marion and Dallas counties. Government seed aid aims to boost marketable tobacco and secure buyers.
The fourmast schooner Endicott, sailing from Charleston to Baltimore, found the body of Captain Marvin Batley of Manasquan after he was washed overboard near Cape Hatteras on October 31. He was rescued but died ashore from exhaustion and shock. Coroner’s jury in Rome Ga reports Charles Silas died at the East Rome depot after being run over by a train. verdict says death by being struck, with unclear causation.
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