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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1908
Page
1
A Vermont report records Republican losses and notes the death of an old soldier who died by drowning, with the incident sparing a witness who saved a life.
A boat carrying Tr Whie his wife Charley Wanman and two men struck a snag near Bolton, sending two men overboard. One passenger, Wallace, disappeared as the craft overturned. A search led by local authorities and aided by nearby boats found no sign by nightfall, with renewed efforts planned. The event follows suspicions around the boat owners and local establishments as authorities investigate.
Judge Thomas Ro Bacon, a boyhood friend of Samuel Clemens, died at 49. He was connected with Mark Twain’s era, grew up in Hannibal, and knew many locals who inspired Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn.
Vermont results show a small Republican plurality for Lieutenant Governor George A Prouty over Democrat James L Burke by about 28,000 votes with Burke narrowly carrying the state for governor in a year marked by a reduced Republican margin and notable third party activity Independence League gains limited. Other states report tight races for governor and lieutenant governor as parties fight the presidential year turnout.
LaGrange man Elliott, a veterinary surgeon, shot and seriously wounded George Rivers in Rivers’s house where Elliott was boarding. Rivers followed Elliott to the street, was carried back inside, and Elliott surrendered to Sheriff O H Florence. The motive remains unknown as Elliott is jailed.
A massive blaze destroyed the Atlanta Trunk Factory and adjacent lumber yard, causing about $50,000 in losses. Firefighters battled the flames for hours as warehouses and a dry kiln burned, trapping equipment and halting rail traffic. Police detained two men, Pete Moore and Howard Hrooka, amid investigations into possible arson and labor tensions.
Generals Wright and Bell reviewed cavalry forces at Fort Leavenworth witnessing a large, brisk cavalry movement. The event marked Wright s first notable introduction to the army since succeeding William H Taft as leader.
Ragged report details a large theft of 53135 from the Hasina department with a suspect named Rodriguez and a long running stock scam. The case involves stamp shortages and sealed packages traced to Liatos and a Philadelphia posting, with local officials including General Hernandez implicated. A separate note mentions tax issues surrounding the Young Men’s Christian Association building and a potential levy prompted by boxer Thomas. The matter proceeds to Judge Fetton for resolution.
Estimates say about three thousand spectators watched the blaze on Peters street viaduct around 1930. Flames fed by twenty piles of lumber rose high and glow lit the street. Three women were knocked down by a hose recoil. all were helped home. Iyebman, president of the Atlanta trunk factory, put losses near 850000, largely insured.
Seven summer visitors of ten drowned when a 35 foot sloop capsized in Penobscot Bay near Deer Isle Maine. The open craft carried Captain Samuel Haskell and party including Miss Kellogg and Miss Evans. Bodies recovered later. rescue efforts continued as seas remained rough.
Albany report details the state commission of prisons debate over Henry Thaw’s confinement in Duchess County Jail at Poughkeepsie. The sheriff argues Thaw’s presence demeans discipline, calls for hospital placement or separate confinement, and notes his access to a corridor, food from a hotel, and flowers, provoking unrest among other inmates. Page two continues the county board discussion.
A chaotic Senate scene unfolds as talk stalls and members push for adjournment. The skiddoo bill looms, with risks of mass shifts, with Holder bill and tax feature pared down. Governor Smith faces fresh resolutions as March 81, 1907 approaches.
The forecast calls for generally fair weather in Georgia with mild temperatures through Wednesday and Thursday. Light variable winds expected, with little to no rainfall and normal seasonal temperatures.
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