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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1908
Page
1
In a spirited campaign push VW and IN EVERY WARD voice strong confidence that he will sweep the city in the upcoming election season. Supporters cite broad backing across neighborhoods and key endorsements as momentum builds toward election day.
Last night in Atlanta Maddox campaign rallies drew broad turnout as ward clubs sharpen organization. Volunteers organized sixth and fourth wards at the Aragon hotel pledging large turnout and a strong citywide majority with estimates of victory between 2000 and 4000 votes.
A large crowd packed the courthouse square and overflowed onto two outside steps as supporters of James G. Woodward heard multiple speakers led by Walter R. Brown. The event announced a second rally at Chil dress hall on Peters Street with Col onel J. D. Kilpatrick and J. Clay Smith set to speak.
In a federal suit to dissolve the Standard Oil trust, John D Rockefeller disclosed that his railroad investments are largely in bonds, naming Delaware, Lackawanna Western, New York Central, Pennsylvania, Western Maryland, Missouri Pacific, Texas Pacific, and Toronto Southern. Archbold, Standard Oil VP, testified on early company history and stock exchanges, noting Rockefeller’s limited stock ownership outside bonds.
In Tiptonville near Reelfoot Lake a mob surrounds Tiptonville jail after three Black men MARSHALL STINEBECK EDWARD STINEBECK JIM STINEBECK are captured for murder and the fatal wounding of Deputy Sheriff Richard Burross and Deputy Hall. Police had arrested them after a religious meeting disturbance, but a large posse trapped them in the Old River Bed canebrake. Local lawyer J G Burrett urged restraint as a lynching threat loomed in broad daylight.
Report from Milford, Georgia, says E B Taylor shot pastor Rev Morris five times as villagers returned from services. Morris was slightly wounded in the leg, Taylor faces warrants for assault on Morris and Mrs Taylor as Newton and Baker county evacuate the scene amid panic watches.
In Gallipolis Chic November 24 Dr GS Mills a home physician at the Columbus Chic insane asylum killed himself. He left a note reading What’s the west. Local authorities report the self inflicted death and note found at the scene.
In Savannah the International Light Car and Grand Prize races proceed with fifteen final entrants for the light car event at 11 am and the Grand Prize 402.08 mile road race starting Thanksgiving morning at 2 pm. Drivers from France, Germany, Italy and the United States were briefed on rules at the Hotel De Soto. The course features a ten mile rectangle and four turns, with 600 troops, flagmen, and safety measures in place. De Palma of Italy posted the fastest lap time among practice runs, while two entrants, Aristocrat and Gregoire, were absent.
Weather report notes Geerala-Partiz cloudy conditions for Wednesday and Thursday with possible local showers, light to fresh east winds, and temperatures ranging from low to high. Includes mean, normal temperatures, 24 hour rainfall in inches, and monthly rainfall deficits or excess from multiple stations.
Mrs Mamie Heyman 45 wife of Emile Heyman near beer dealer at Fort and Decatur Streets shot herself through the head at her residence 322 Whitehall Street around midnight. Coroner summoned for inquest. no eye witnesses. two sons Harry and Oscar present. Grady Hospital ambulance failed to reach scene before death.
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