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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1908

Page

3

Maddox Campaign Rally and Ward Meetings Announced

The article lists daily hours for volunteers at Thompson and Ivey to enroll voters from the third ward club. It details a long one hundred member working committee with names, ward meetings, rallies, and campaign plans across multiple wards, including Maddox events at Lytse theater and Pryor Street headquarters. It notes visits to workshops, mass meetings, marching club activities, and a push toward December 2 election day for Bob Maddox.

AW. Hodnett A J. Shropanine Gatanederson Bessemer W. D. Beattie B.S Burnett A. Burgess Hi. Bean A Campbell T. N. Glover W. H. Coppedge RC. Cochran O. F. Camp Clack Wiliam Cawnern Chapman A. J. Stimmons G. H. Ratling W. F. Singleton Co. C.ith J. W. Starr J. K. Shippey H. Shippey J. F. Sennermann C. FR. Schroltzesien M. BE. Tucker C. E. Turner J. C. Thomason R. C. Faylor al Winfield W.E. Williams BT. Potter C. W. Powell Beph Roberts W.R. Roberts A. C. Rewiins O. R. Randall J.T. Rogers Swinney L. Liocum Bernard Butter RS. Donehoo Everett Parr Ford Field J. Ac Sale J. L. Geary Lewis Gregg Maddox Young Mens Marching Cup Coremlight Cable Ait Lyric Theater Cluo Ceble Hall Eighth Ward Maddox Club Peters Buidling Executive Atlanta Bob Maddox Seventh Ward Madiox Caldwells Second Ward Maddox Pryor Street

Negro man kills wife and flees after murder

Sam Jones, described as a negro man, killed his wife Mary Jones at a home near 177 West Mitchell Street yesterday at 9 am. She lay in a pool of blood with a throat wound. Jones escaped and is at large. A razor and case were found at the scene. an inquest will be held today by Coroner Thompson.

Sam Jones Mary Jones West Mitchell Street Magnum Street Thompson Jones

Alfred Jones Weds Eunice Wilder in Quiet Ceremony

Yesterday afternoon at Dr Jaman W Lee's residence Alfred Jones married Eunice Wilder. Guests present included Mr and Mrs JE Oxford W C Westmoreland Miles Selma Westmoreland and J Percy Bennett. The couple departed for New Orleans and other locations soon after.

Alfred Jones Eunice Wilder Jaman W. Lee Exmice Wilder Phoee JE Oxford W. C. Westmoreland Miles Selma Wesmoreland J. Percy Bennett

James Fanning Runs for Mayor in Atlanta Socialist Bid

James C Fanning a Carpenters and Joiners member in Atlanta is nominated by a local socialist group to run for mayor. A campaign committee and meetings are planned with headquarters near the city center. The platform calls for worker control, abolition of wage labor profits, public works for relief, an eight hour day, free education, and other labor reforms in Atlanta. Fanning, a Spanish American War veteran, is known among local workers and resides at 13 Kirkwood Avenue.

Richard Socialist Party James C. Fanning Carpenters and Joiners Colon Atlanta Wee Maurice Korshet Ainmsn H. Mills Bimte K. Katzom Ousinewa Nend James C.” Fanning Organized Labor Kirkwood Avenue United States Army Iet Fitzhugh Lee Georgia

Death of Mrs Van Bibber a longtime city resident

Mrs. Van Bibber died yesterday at 3 40 p m at the home of Mrs J K Thrower 1 Park avenue She had lived in the city over thirty years and was a member of Woodward Avenue Baptist Church She is survived by her daughter Mrs J K Thrower a sister Mrs Laura Linden of Anniston Ala two brothers J T Leak and T F Leak of Baton Rouge La and a son W H Van Bibber of Washington D C Funeral arrangements will be announced She was grandmother of Knox Thrower a signal officer at police headquarters

Beem Beran J. Vam Bibber J. K.thower Park Avenue J. K. Thrower Laura Linden Anniston Ala J.T. Leak Tt. F. Leak Baton Rouge W. H

Williams Baxter wedding at Four Oaks in Haddoor Ga

A wedding of Mim Annie Evelyn Williams and Edwara Kesney Baxter was solemnized yesterday evening at Six at the Four Oaks home of the bride’s parents Judge and Mrs J T Williams. The ceremony featured Mendelssohn as the wedding march, with Mrs F M Mavino on piano and Miss Flissian Matthews on violin. Ushers Walter Williams and Ban Candler led, with masters Carl and Barron Williams as ring bearers. Rev John Irving officiated. Afterward, guests shared a buffet dining party. The bride is the eldest daughter of age of Mr and Mrs J T Williams.

Haddoor Speciely Annie Evelyn Williams Edwara Kesney Baxter Four Oaks Judge Aid Brs John Thomas Isms Mendelssohn Akififat Mra. FM Mavino John Hrvin Montt J.T. Willams Alten

Democratic National Committee Campaign Expenditures Listed

A report from Albany dated November 22 outlines how funds were spent by the Democratic National Committee in 1908. It details allocations to departments, committees, and services including publicity, organization, and telecommunication costs, noting over 74 000 contributors and an arrival of Samuel Bell Thomas with the treasurer’s report for filing.

Pfron D. King Dem National Committee Democratic National Committer Club Organization of States Finghee Oatoma Bank Fund Sart Expresa Albany Samuel Bell ‘Rhomas New York Ridder

Mortuary Notices and Local Deaths in Georgia

A collection of obituaries and funeral notices from nearby Georgia towns including Miss Emma Payne’s burial in Drunseport Alabama, Mrs Liseie Alexander of Luckle Street, and William H. Zimmerman near Griffin. The reports also note deaths of Mrs Gordon of Prawer Street, Otis A Gowman of Lee Street, and L. Burton of Jasper with funeral plans and bereavement details. Also referenced is a shooting incident at a nearby church leading to injuries and a manhunt for suspects.

Four Casem Again at Mott

A warrant was sworn out for G. F. Mott charging attempted assault on Mrs. Fancie Moore of 3 West North avenues near her residence Saturday night. The city docket lists four counts of disorderly conduct against Mott with $00 bond required. he will answer charges in the afternoon session of the recorder's court.

Mott Dedgen G. FE. Mott Perann Fancie Moore North Svenus Moti Mach He Recordes

Richmond County Jail Inmate Dies After Disturbance

Thed tm Richmond County jail in Augusta Georgia reports the death of T. W. Jenkins, arrested at Planters Hotel for causing a disturbance. He died in custody, believed to be delirium tremens, after a second transition to violence during the evening. Jenkins appeared well dressed and calm prior to the incident.

Richmond County Augusta Ga T. W. Jenkins Ragiaterea Ochin Fis Plantera Secon Volent Jenkins Gresad

Persian Shah Defies People and Defers Parliament

Teheran November 22 The Shah of Persia declares the people shall eat and have a constitution yet defers to the people’s will. He summons the ecclesiastical body to announce his resolve to protect rights and frustrate evildoers while ministers press for restoration of the constitution amid financial crisis and unpaid arrears.

Teheran Persia Ara Crisia

Money Commission to Hear Subcommittee Reports in Washington

The monetary commission of both houses meets in Washington to hear subcommittee reports from Narragansett Pier and plan its future course. Expected that little work will be done during the coming session, with hearings and testimony prepared for members’ use. Subcommittees will report on investigations in London Paris and Berlin and discuss American banking administration and possible immediate legal changes. Next summer may continue the inquiry if the extra session is short.

Washington Washington, D. C Monetary Commission Congress Senate Narragansett Pier Menbers Con- Brean Benators Aldrich Hale Knox Daniel Vreeland, Overstreet Burton Padgett Europe Commission Narragansett Ite London Paris Berlin United States uJi Bsotech

Knights of Pything invite William Jennings Bryan

The Knights of Pything invite William Jennings Bryan to address the grand lodge of western Canada. Details mention a banquet pension and related arrangements as part of the invitation.

Winnt Man Grand Rogme, Knights Pything William Jennings Bryan Grand Lodge of Cans Ban

China shaken by reports of palace regency crisis

Reports describe factions around a regent guiding policy with Yuan Shikai and Chang Chih Tung as key advisers. Dissension among princes prompted an imperial edict demanding obedience while criticism cooled. Prince Ching may quit his post as head of the foreign board after mourning.

Yuan Shi Kai Chang-Chi-Tung Prince Ching Thia Foreign Board

Memorial arch dedication on San Juan Hill honors 1898 war dead

On November 22 at San Juan Hill Guna the dedication and unveiling of a memorial arch honored American Cuban and Spanish soldiers who fell in 1898. Elaborate services featured Colonel Yeatman leading troops and rural guards, with speeches by American consul Ross E Holliday and Governor Ratna Sangatay and Mrs Katherine Tingley. A hundred decorated carriages took part in the parade.

Antiago Guna San Juan Hill Yeatman Ross E. Holliday Ratna Sangatay Katherine Tingley The Theosophists

Drunk Cases Jump to Twenty Five in City Police Docket

The city police docket shows a surge in drunkenness arrests from the day watch to the evening watch with twenty five cases. Eleven are negroes and fourteen are white, while the evening watch accounts for nineteen arrests. Disorderly conduct cases rise in step with drunkenness.

Day Watch Evening Watch

Rich Men Easy Marks for Mining Promoter

William Abbot Foster was arrested on vagabondage charges in New York after allegedly defrauding wealthy financial magnates. Police say over nine years he extorted at least 60,000 from figures including John D. Rockefeller, J Pierpont Morgan, Andrew Carnegie, and Charles M Schwab, promising profitable mining ventures in letters seeking large loans.

Foster New York Wiliam Abbot Foster We Mendicancy Department Charity Organization Society Clarendon Hotel Royal Quite John JD. Rockefeller J. Pierpont Morgan Andrew Carnegie Charles M. Schwab Foater John D. Rockefeller Aeka Mr. Rockefeller

No Cholera Declared Over In Manila By Worcester

Manila reports Commissioner Worcester states cholera epidemic ended over three weeks ago and Atlantic battleship Meet crew may land. Telegram exchanges involve Governor General Smith and Secretary of War Wright about lifting shore restrictions and Manila sanitation critiques.

Worcester Manila Manta KtIt Smith Wright Washington Dean C. Worcester Manapal Bpérry

Rights of the People on Atlanta Primary Claims

A statement from K Orr defending voter rights in Atlanta amid debate over repudiating Woodward’s nomination. Blackburn’s views cited. article argues a primary does not bind all voters to support the nominee and that citizens may repudiates if the nominee’s conduct is grave. It notes the campaign and White primary history, stressing individual voter choice and civic purity.

K. Orr Atlanta Woodward B. M. Blackburn Blackburn Mina Alladia Atlants Thie Samme Wisite Blackbern Kyetty Bieta Anes Democratic Party Maling Avery Onerafore Maddox

26 Pound Chestnut Fed Turkey Sent to Roosevelt

Westerly Rhode Island November 22 The 26 pound chestnut fed turkey from Horace Voss went to the execution block today and will be shipped to Washington tomorrow for Thanksgiving at the White House The annual gift honors President Roosevelt with the tradition begun by President Grant and renewed each year by the Voss flock

Roosevelt Westerly, BT Rhode Island Horace Voss White House Washington Grant

International marriages travesty on name of wedlock

Washington reports a sermon by Rev. Dr. Same H. Woodrow of the First Congregational Church urging that modern international marriages degrade wedlock. He cites Joseph and Asenath as a noble union, contrasting it with alleged illicit unions, condemning such marriages as unholy and worldly.

Washington Same H. Woodrow First Congregational Church

Prominent Road Races of 1995 Distances and Winners

A survey of major American and foreign road races in 1995 lists events like Savannah Stock Car Race and Lowell Stock Car Race with distances from 49 to 56 miles. Winners include Strang Cearino and Locomobile Robertaon among others, with averages ranging roughly from 6.4 to 7.0 miles per hour.

Vamond Stach Cedring Henautt Bevan Savannah Stocck Teotta Strang Sali Apperson Lytle Acme Newastetter Cearino Dvérege Lowell Atock Botta Hee Heviter Knox Vanderpily Locomobile Ves Robertaon Dantta Fyere Raaaien de Daferteh Targa Florio Fiat Qrand Prux—Dietance Wiltach Niles

Jeane Henson Dies After Perry County Shooting

Elma Alabama November 22 A report reaches Here tonight that Jesse Henson who was shot near his home in eastern Perry county by a negro Griffin Allen last Thursday morning died this afternoon from the wound The negro has not been arrested a large reward will be offered for his arrest Sack From the Orient Sen Francisco Cal November 22 Passengers returning from the Orient on the Mongolia include Mr and Mrs Francis F Lemis Willan A Newcomb and Jonas O Loughlin Mr Lemis Newcomb are members of the American commission to the Japanese exposition postponed until 1617 Mrs O Loughlin is secretary

Jeane Henson Dieselma Ala Jesse Henson Perry County Griffin Allen Sen. Francisco Cal Mongolia Francis F. Lemis Willan A. Newcomb Jona ¢. O'Loughlin Oomia Mr. Newcomb Mrr. O'Laughlin

Also Mentioned on This Page

Frane E. Blos James Fanning van BI Atlanta Boys’ Club Will Fy Netego Boys of Ladies’ Auxiliary Robert Maddox Bryan Emma Payne Drunseport Greenberg, Bund & Bloomfield A. Hall Church of Christ Alexander Liseie Alexander G. M. Alexander IQ Luckle Atraet Mabiette William H. Zummerman William Hf Immerman Griffin Central of Georgia ETM Patternon & Son Cunera Me. Zimmerman Jacksonville Fla Ang A. H. Zimmerman W. Gordon Mra Gordon BT Prawer Atréet Harry Pools Goiim Charles and Ming Daity Gorton Wit Hugh Long Otis A. Mowman Ota A. Boman Air Mo J. F. Gowman Lee Treat Ba'cock Infantviaw L. C. Burton Jasper Jamper Alm Mr. Burtan Wan Buford Moody Tipronvs James Marshall Baward Samberg Nekero Sherif John Hall Richard Burcas Hall Burcas Fythiems Beyan China J. K. Orr Maddox Central Campaign Joseph Qohine Dickerson Gall Bell
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