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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1908

Page

10

Denatured Alcohol From Peach By Products Considered

Officials in Georgia and Washington explore denatured alcohol as a potential by product of peach crops. The Georgia Peach Users Association supports investigations into using decayed and worm-infested peach waste to produce a high grade denatured alcohol, with state experts expected to grant permits after experiments. An Atlanta peach growers convention will focus on this issue and plan extensive tests.

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Sensational peonage case unfolds in Albany Georgia

The United States Commissioner in Albany faces a high profile peonage case involving multiple defendants and charges. Assistant U.S. Attorney Akesman leads the government’s case with several witnesses set to testify as the trial proceeds. Secret Service agents and federal investigators describe tense investigations and arrests that have drew broad attention.

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Marietta Courier Sold to Bagwell of Lawrenceville

The Marietta Courier was sold August 31 to Jona Bagwell of Lawrenceville Ga who purchased the paper from stock owners led by Hon N X Morris. The new owner says the paper will continue as in the past though details are unclear due to the sale.

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Battleship Florida Plan Endorsed by Roosevelt

The text notes President Roosevelt approved a plan for ten battleships including the Florida and mentions authorization at the last session of Congress. It references Commander W. Sima and Lieutenant Commander Albee Le Key and discusses their views.

Mascington Roosevelt Florida W . Sima

Chests of Silver Wedding Silver Designs Feature

An advertisement highlights numerous patterns of wedding silver chests noted for quality and beauty. It invites readers to discuss options and emphasizes elegant, varied designs.

W W Wilson Enters Race for Pension Commissioner

Gwinnett County representative Hen Wilken announces candidacy for state pension commissioner. Legislature previously gave governor appointment power. bill now proposes elective office. Wilson confirms bid and outlines intent to serve voters.

Political bid by local veteran details service and office

The speaker introduces a campaign for an elective pension commissioner post, outlining lifelong service in Gwinnett County born February 16 1845 near Lawrenceville and a Civil War battery veteran. He recalls teaching, serving as justice of the peace and notary for over thirty years, and four years in the legislature, urging voters to judge his record and responsibility.

School Commissioners Gwinnett County Phere Tafora I D &Nth Georgia Battalion Artillery Lees Lawrence Ile Ga

Chinese Constitution in Vine years

In Pekin an edict announced that China would convert to a foreign system of government and grant a constitution in nine years under the emperor. The edict promised a constitution within a decade, outlining annual stages leading to the change.

Pekin China

Railroads Eye Smoke Abatement Plan For City Center

City officials and representatives from major railroads including Western and Atlantic and others met to test a plan to hire inspectors for locomotives entering and leaving Forsyth Street to curb smoke. The proposal aims to reduce nuisance by ensuring fires are kept in check as trains pass through the business district.

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Twice Wed in 24 Hours Shock Perry Wedding Tale

In Perry a double wedding unfolds within a day as William Henry Greene and Miss Harris wed first at a residence and then, after a late postponement, marry again at the Perry hotel. The bride, under eighteen, was urged to a second ceremony by her father, witnessed by a crowd gathered near the couple’s home. The elder Harris daughter, a Perry High graduate, is described as pretty and popular.

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Georgia Law Bans Corporate Campaign Contributions

Georgia officials discuss a new general assembly law prohibiting corporate campaign contributions to ensure no company or its officers donate to political campaigns. The sweeping provision applies to all corporations chartered in the state, including railroads and utilities, with penalties up to four years and fines up to four thousand dollars.

Pale Fund Wasis Georgia

Judge urges stockade punishment for liquor violators

Judge Hreaten proposes punishing liquor violators without fines, pushing all offenders to the stockade to serve sentences. Recorder Pro Tem Preston spoke after several alleged violators in the encade cases. fines ranged from 10.75 to 5.75 for white and Black defendants.

Hreaten Tha Preston Rec Des Court

Finkenauer Promoted by the Fairbanks Company

Eugene Finkenauer, long with the Fairbanks Company, is promoted to assistant to Atlanta manager Herbert Sackett. He will move from Macon to Atlanta at once. Finkenauer, noted as the first manufacturer in Georgia of cottolene, is well known statewide and beloved by many friends who will hear of his well deserved rise.

Eugene Finkenauer Fairbanks Company Aesistant Atlanta Herbert Sackett Macon Finkenauer Georgia

In Memory of Mrs Hatcher at Second Baptist Sunday School

A committee from the Second Baptist Sunday school led by Willam Hurd Hilger drew up resolutions on the death of Mrs Mary E Hatcher. They praised her work in the Sunday school and noted her passing as a loss to the church. The resolutions were adopted and a copy sent to the deceased’s family.

Second Baptist Sunday School Wil-lam Hurd Hilger Omiss Ruble Roach Biss Natalie Taylor Mary E Hatcher Hatcher

Attorney Talmadge Moves to Montgomery County

Eugene Talmadge, law graduate of 1907 from the University of Georgia, has moved his practice from Atlanta to Mount Vernon, the county seat of Montgomery County. His background includes admission to the bar after high standing in the 1907 class and work with Dorsey Brewster Howell Hyman. The move is seen as an acquisition for Montgomery County, a prosperous South Georgia county.

Eugene Talmadge University of Georgia Dorsey Brewster Howell & Hyman Alte Mount Vernon Montgomer Talmadge Atlanta Montgomery County South Georgia

Children savor fat and happy meals with K K K Flour biscuits

The passage notes children enjoying meals made with K K K Flour biscuits, describing them as fat and happy during mealtime.

Fire at Baxley Destroys Office Building

A disastrous August 31 fire in Baxley South Georgia gutted the store house of W Maoris and J T Johnson, one of the city’s largest buildings, damaging Parker and Hillman, Moore, Newton, and Tilman firms, with loss feared at 15000 and no papers saved. John Carter’s nearby wooden store also burned. Insurance was limited for Morris Johnson and Tilman.

South Georgia Baxley Store House of & W Maoris & J T Johnson Parker & Himstn Moore Lawyers H . Newton & Co Madr G \ Tilman Bartow Fia Tilman Morris & Johnson and John Carter Johnsons

Veterans clash with the city over near beer licenses

In police court five veterans faced city officials over state veterans licenses used for near beer saloons. Attorneys argued the license preempts local bans, while city counsel claimed police power can regulate such businesses. A test case loomed as fines were set and appeals prepared.

Sandersville Stirred Up By Local Legislature Battle

Enthusiasm runs high in Sandersville and Washington County over a General Assembly action allowing residents to vote in October on whether city court judges should be governor appointed or elected. The split is deep with Judge Jorden and Solicitor Hyman seen as appointees of the current administration, while Hardwick backs measures to curb Governor elect Browns authority. The local bar factions pledge a lively fight as voters weigh the matter. In other news, detectives probe a jewelry theft at the Von Ts Meyer summer home during dinner, seeking the stolen pieces.

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Hat Trends Open Fall Season With New Derby Styles

Style note proclaims the hat as a man's first seasonal accessory. With September 1 straw hats fade, retailers showcase new fall hats in soft felts and derbies in fresh shapes and shades.

Piedmont Hotel Property Auction in Gainesville Hall County

Sheriff sale notices a levy on the Piedmont hotel property in Gainesville Hall County Georgia. The parcel on Main Street with Maple and Myrtle streets is described as part of the Piedmont hotel property and will be sold under a fi fa issued by the Justice Court of Hall County to satisfy a judgment and costs, with funds to pay debts and secure the creditor.

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War on Disorderly Houses Targets Men as Clients

In a crackdown described as a sensation, Judge Ow McSmith presided over cases in which two women and two men pleaded guilty to aiding disorderly houses. Each man was fined $259. The judge warned women to supply names of visiting men, promising swift action once proof could convict. Officers reportedly hold several names, suggesting forthcoming disclosures.

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Compress plant closure at Wouree announced

An August 31 notice states Gulf Compress Company will give up the large corn compress at Wouree and that the plant will be removed by Standard Warehouse and Compress Company. Gulf officials offered no comment on recent court decisions affecting their firms.

Wouree Momroe Gulf Compress Company Gulf States

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