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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1908
Page
10
Governor elect Joe Brown visited the Georgia state fair in Macon to greet crowds and mingle with attendees. He and Mrs Brown toured agricultural exhibits while receiving a warm reception from fair officials and local residents.
An afternoon meeting of a special council committee is set for 3 oclock in the council chamber to discuss fixing the tariff for public drays and wagons in the city. Councilman Hereien Ma leads the inquiry and invites all interested citizens to attend. Previously a resolution was introduced for a rates investigation, prompting the general committee's appointment and the proposal of an ordinance to regulate charges similar to existing backfire fees.
Colonel HE Robinson retires from the adjutant general’s department after over forty years of service. He will be succeeded by Lieutenant Colonel Jones of the Ninth Infantry as senior aide and adjutant. Campbell serves as acting adjutant general while orders are finalized.
Prominent Georgia and Carolina fruit growers meet in Augusta on November 4 to organize an association aimed at distributing crops shipped from Augusta for maximum advantage. J A Berckmags of Augusta elected president. Delegates from various sections named to organize ranches in their districts. Another meeting set for Sparta next week.
A preliminary trial held in Decatur on November 4 dealt with the murder of Mr. Argo and T L Peek and the wounding of CS Eliott in Lithonia on October 18. Justices D P Phillips A Shelverton and H C Reagan presided as Solicitor General William Schley Howard led the state. Genies Mitchell widow Genie? Mitchell and John T Jackson were bound over as accessories after the fact. Everhart bound for murder. Sam Brown bound for harboring the dead murderer. Six other accused were tried for complicity but freed for lack of evidence.
Sherman Texas reports a major blaze in the business district destroying property valued at about 200000 dollars. An elevator accident in the Commerce Bank building near Macon on November 4 led to a 10 to 12 foot fall, injuring an elevator boy and two women who escaped serious harm as the car wrecked and weights fell.
The day after a nationwide political uproar cooler and fair weather prevailed. A fatal fight occurred in Denielgyine Hill when Clifford Graham shot and instantly killed Cheries Griffith during an apparent dispute between two married men, with Colonel John Ree and others present as witnesses.
A writer foresees a cool night and fair day ahead and expects a Friday 3 PM baseball game to draw a crowd. The event features Big Show nine actors with Count Castro in a staged program for St Joseph’s infirmary nurses charity.
A long-felt want is filled as Bleeping Cars establish service via the B. & A. to Thomasville, reserving space at 70 Peach.
WH Patterson of Orange Texas filed a habeas corpus in federal court before Judge Boarman seeking release from a turpentine camp where a six month state sentence for selling Aquor Without license was imposed. Patterson alleges brutal treatment by guards and at least one death from whipping. He argues convict leasing by parish authorities is virtual slavery and submits affidavits from former prisoners with the petition.
Attorneys for the Sesheard Air Tan railroad challenge a Miller fireman damages award of 26000 in a Georgia case. Meanwhile Governor clemency extends to twelve convicts, six life sentences, with terms reduced or pardoned including murder and infant endangerment cases across multiple counties.
In Justice J B Ridley's court Mrs Rosa Monnish faced a misdemeanor charge as the prosecution failed to appear. Walter L Wendel withdrew his promised fee and the case was dismissed for want of prosecution amid court confusion. Alonzo Fields appeared for the defense.
The Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad plans a through train to Savannah for the Thanksgiving auto race, via Cordele and the Seaboard, with electric lighting and Pullman cars. It will depart Atlanta Union Depot at 2:00 p.m. and reach Savannah Thanksgiving morning, with a return trip from Savannah Thanksgiving night at 9:00 p.m., possibly becoming permanent by the next schedule change.
The Tenth Congressional District Medical Society met at Aurelia Auguste on November 4. Dr R L Miller of Tennille was elected president, succeeding De 7 D Coteman of Augie. Dr BR Maner of Warrenton was elected vice president. A resolution named Augusta 4 the permanent meeting place. A banquet followed with Augusta four? and the convention adjourned. Banks issued stock details for Jackson banking.
Mra Mettle M McCall files for total divorce from David D McCall citing cruelty including name calling threats and desertion on October 31. Co respondent May Pelham of New York City named. petitioner reports annual earnings from 5,090 to 7,000 as a member of the Allaire Hat Company arm in New York and property valued around 50.
In Moblia near Selma and 18 miles from Selma Howell Bros and Mr Southerland operate gin businesses. Notices warn ginners not to process further cotton until prices rise to 12 1 2 cents. The handwritten sign invites operators to hold ginning and cites potential outcome of the letter.
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