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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1908

Page

4

Schedule over S A and N goes into effect today

The Savannah and Northern railway starts passenger service from Garfield to Statesboro with 30 miles completed to Garfield and 40 miles to Lovville. Trains depart Garfield at 6 30 am and reach Statesboro 7 30 am with connections to Savannah and other lines. Construction toward Chattanooga is planned but delayed, with work to resume soon.

Staleayore Garfield Statesboro Savannah Northern Railway Norrow Garflela

Tribute to Gen Stewart and Confederate Veterans Order

An official Confederate Veterans notice from New Orleans on August 31 confirms the death of Lieutenant General Alexander Stewart at Silet, Mississippi. The message praises his leadership, discipline, and simplicity of character, noting soldiers’ affection and his stature as a Southern soldier and gentleman.

Confederate Veterans New Orleana Aletamer F Stewart Confedorata Neder William A. Evens

Weather Returns to Fair Condition in Oh Ohio

A quirky local weather note describes fair conditions returning, with playful banter about oysters and months containing the letter R. It hints at seasonal myths and a light, humorous tone reflecting newspaper whimsy of the era.

Weather Forecast Hinting at Early Fall Transition

A garbled weather note describes warm late August with highs around 82. Forecasters expect continued fair conditions and no strong heat ahead. Oldest residents predict cooler air soon as patterns shift toward early autumn.

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St Julian and Blue At The $7 At Nicholas Street

The act St Julian and Blue performed daily this week at Nicholas Street, offering flying trapeze stunts and headstand acts that impressed audiences. Early show drew applause as their sensational trapeze routine showcased agile balance and crowd-pleasing tricks.

ST. Julian and Blue Nicholas Gerrara St. Julian Blue Wit St. Julian & Blue

Holder Denies Business Ties In Georgia Convict Controversy

Letters from John N Holder and Lena Deadwyler dispute a Georgia paper's claim about partnerships with Van Deadwyler or Deadwyler land ownership. They deny any financial ties or ownership, defend their independence, and address statements about Colonel Smith and convict lease history in Jefferson and Jackson counties.

Teena claims eczema cure for Texans and finuth detailed

Advertisement from Park Chemical Co claims Teena cures eczema for thousands in Texas. Describes Pure white squid product grown in Texas that penetrates pores, purifies roots, stops itching, relieves pain, and leaves skin white and normal. Promotes mail order purchase with prepaid express delivery.

Texas Finuth Teena Mall Gaat Express Charmes Park Chemicei Coy Mission Teta

Five-Room Cottages in Inman Park Priced at 2500

Small homes on Lake Avenue and W Ashland Avenue in Inman Park, Nos 4 to 90 and 1 to 13, recently built 17 modern five-room cottages with hot and cold water, boiler, sink, tub, and washstand. Parks near new churches and Edgewood Avenue school with streetcar service. Cash offer of 100 and $25 weekly balance.

Lake Avenue Ashland Avenue Atlanta Inman Park Edgewood Avenue

James Holder responds to convicts issue and editor claims

James Holder denies any personal communication with legislators about convict matters. He defends his integrity as editor of The Jackson Herald, claims innocence of graft, explains his public roles in Jefferson and Jackson county, and asserts he was unfairly targeted by The Georgian while praising his penitentiary committee chairmanship.

General Assembly Genrate Sistanve Asnerahiy Dyzembly Rommo John NX Frank Frank Holder Holley James M. Smith Berry Holder Joan Holder Jake Moore Narmer Moore Hamby Lang Transactiona Bartow County Henry Holder Georgia Adam Garden of Eden Holder Jetterson Jackson County City Jefferson Jackson Herald Sing J Iti Tras Herald McBihanhoa Euch Jefferson Banking Company Jefferson Cotton Mills Barra Ledvication Iso TI Ada Tearea Jyunte Georgian John Thiy House Mpitt Becausa Ing Jetter Hoke Smith State of Georgia Atlouis John N. Holder Atlania Brock Waren Wierda Losauna Gaya Sind Thleon Commission Eure Hore Smith Committee On Penitentiary Nissottey Prison Commission Janna Senate House James Mr. Smith W. R. Jones Meriwether Hduge Gaa Hare

Georgia Governor Hoke Smith Letter on Convict Abuse

A 1808 Georgia executive letter from Governor Hoke Smith addresses allegations of convict labor abuses. It describes hearings, resignations, and reforms, including prohibiting wardens from pay from lessees and closing misused convict camps. The governor defends himself and urges accountability and transparency.

Three Men Die In 125 Foot Fall At NYC Dockside Scaffold

New York August 31 Three carpenters working on a temporary scaffold suspended on wire cables under the dome of the old custom house on Well street now slated for National City bank remodeling were hurled into a skylight 80 feet below when a supporting cable parted. Andrew O Malley 27 was dead on pickup Cahne Clark 30 died minutes later James Graham 39 suffered skull fractures and internal injuries taken to a hospital. O Malley’s body tore through the skylight and fell 126 feet to the ground floor, while Graham and Clark struck the skylight frame and were caught there.

New York Custom House Well Street National City Bank Andrew O'Malley Cahne Clark James Graham Ekull Interna O'Malley Graham Clark

Secretaries Drown After Overwork On Lake Outing

Charles A Lawson confidential secretary to J T Harahan president of Central Times railroad jumped from the steamer City of Benton Hasbes weighted with a body and drowned. The drowning occurred Saturday and his identity was learned today. Family says Lawson drove himself from overwork and high fever before he went for a lake outing.

Harshan Dincane Chicago Charles A-Lawson J. T. Harahan Central Tisneis Benton Hasbes Lawson

Duties Now Weigh Heavily Upon the Attorney General

The piece argues that the attorney general bears a growing load from numerous duties added by recent legislation. It notes the expansion includes advising multiple state offices, representing the state in major courts, serving on boards, and enforcing the pure food law. It cites comparative funding in neighboring states and warns that without more help the office will be overwhelmed.

Senate State Board of Health Prison Commission Pension Atute Bank Examiner State School Book Commission State Board of Education State Geological Board Hoe Ia Beathes Daily Mail Hartman North Carolina Alabama Georgia Hattis

Labor Pledges Aiding Bryan Labor Support

New York August paper reports Central Federated Union indorsing Elevator Constructors and Millwrights Union resolution to back William Jennings Bryan and the Democratic Party, pledging to defeat the Republican Party and urging labor platform insertions. Also notes city taxes due and a tragic unloaded pistol accident in Asheville where Palmer was killed by a misfired shot.

New York Central Federated Union American Federation of Labor Elevator Constructors and Millwrights Republican Party William Jennings Bryan Democratic Party Mirlwrights

Killer Shotgun Death Shocks Madison County

Commerce Ga August 31 Jesswe Childs shot and killed Joe Gunter at Childs home near Ila in Madison County. Childs and his wife had been separated for months and he had filed for divorce. Gunter accused of causing the estrangement. Childs then fired a double barrel shotgun, killing Gunter in the yard instantly. The body lay where he fell at noon today.

Commerce Jesswe Childs Joe Gunter Ila Madison County Chide Gunter Tidahe Wify Childs Gunter Ware Childs Wilfe Childe

Woman in Case Tells Her Story at Atlantic City

Atlantic City reports that Mrs Williams denies saying any such statements and claims Roberta Roberts was shot while resisting a robber. Roberta remains in serious condition with police unsure of the motive as rumors surround Mr Roberts and the high official involved.

Atlantic City Ber Europe Ofr Roberts Haitimare Robeta Wre Wittlame Maryland Roberta N. J Gharlexk R Roberts Mabery

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