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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1908

Page

2

Holland Pressure on Venezuela Over Trade Decree

The Hague reports Venezuela demands revision of Cas tro May decree that curtailed Curaçao trade. The measure required transshipment through Forte Catede and Willemstad, provoking diplomatic exchanges as Holland seeks a peaceful settlement before November. Dutch foreign affairs officials concede Venezuelan grievances. a resolution seems possible via continued talks.

Hague Hollands Venezuela Holland Castro Curacoas Maraidibo Forte Catede Willemstad Joukkieco Vanwinder Dimitsa Woode Reus Duca Guaca Coperal West Indies

May Compromise On Rates For Rail Passenger Service

Railroads and Khansay propose a 21 2 cent fare hike as the state rail commission weighs adjustments. Judge Van sets hearings while Crengat Tari urges balancing fees and supported by industry. The discussion centers on passenger rates and future fare policy.

Khansay Ce Commission Tera Ryade

One Pittsburg Bank Reopens After Mistaken Closing

Washington Trust official confirms Cosmpolitan National Bank closure was a mistake and the Cosmo pol itan bank will reopen Tuesday. Examiners and the Comptroller ordered the sign removed after a memo noted the error. Officials say reserves meet requirements and business should resume as usual unless irreparable damage occurred.

Washington Institution Washington Say Age & Trust Slate Amgat Tuitier George Wo Garon Trust Company Stetemen Cosmopolitan National Bank Casmopolitan Thal Berkey Flim

Still Cloaked In Mystery In Atlantic City Shooting

Authorities hint at new information in the serious shooting of Cheries B Roberts 3? of Baumars on the boardwalk ten days ago as Mayor Stey says the suspect will be identified soon. Roberts remains hospitalized in fair condition. A broken trolley wire near Whitehall and Hunter blocked streetcar service for about fifteen minutes while repairs were rushed.

Atlantic City Cheries B Roberts Baumars Stey Roberts Hoberts Whitehall Hunter Trafan

Atlanta Merchants Invite Out-of-Town Buyers in Extensive Offer

A Sunday advertisement from the Auanty Merchante and Manufacturers Association of Atlanta lists rail and freight incentives for visiting merchants. The plan offers up to 30 round-trip railway tickets refunded on $1000 in purchases, with a register and a published roster of member firms. The notice names dozens of Atlanta wholesalers, manufacturers, and suppliers across many lines, inviting out-of-town merchants to visit and buy supplies, with transportation costs covered by the association.

Auanty Merchante Alantation Atlanta Association Ag 4 Railroad Mary Kuta Baltimore Harrys T Moore Shanta Merchants and Manufacturers Association Nait He Merchan's Invys Publicat Om Lidt Turket Alynts Manuf Tarers Lounion Ball Cer Pry

French aviator Delagrange sets new world aeroplane record

Paris September 6 Leon Delagrange president of the Aviation Club of France established a new world record with his aeroplane at Issy for both duration and distance. He stayed aloft 25 minutes 64 4-5 seconds, circled fifteen and a half times, and covered about 24 747 meters. He beat Henri Farman’s previous longest flight by 9 minutes 34 1-5 seconds and exceeded Wilbur Wright’s distance by roughly ¾ mile. Officially accepted, the flight ended when the motor exhausted, the craft landing lightly in calm air.

Delagrance Paris Leon Delagrange Aviation Club of France Ise Henri Farman Wilbur Wright

Farmers Union Delegates Return From Convention

The Georgia delegation of the Farmers Union returned last night by special Pullman coach via the Seaboard. The party included eleven lady delegates, many successful in the barn era Linen News contest for eleven congressional districts. L F Barron, ex-secretary, attended to the ladies' wants. they received a warm welcome at Fort Worth and praised the trip.

Georgia Seaboard LF B Barrett F L Barron Georgia Farmers Union Ft Worth Wiss Hive Risor Ont Matton Mires Gusae Wallams of Wantington Wes Wyrlis

Deterioration of Cotton Crop Reported in New Orleans

The James Demeciah report notes Aug crop deterioration with lucidity as pests in Louisiana and Arkansas cause losses. Despite some sectors reporting good accounts, worm infestations, shortages of labor, and market pressures threaten yields. Weather this month is expected to influence production significantly.

New Orleans James Demeciah Louistenaeters Campin Atkancas

Wesleyan College Notes on New Chinese Students and Campus Upgrades

Wesleyan welcomes three Chinese students arriving from a summer German program at Cornell. They are joined by two Hilie sisters training at a Summit, Wisconsin private school. President Guerry focuses on campus improvements as walls brighten and dorms reopen for the fall term.

Wesleyan bin Fall Manon Misa Borone Wesleyan Hae Tha Cornell Uhnerelty Hilie Pidters Summit Wiss Soomadie Braduate Slaters Premaea Fitch Wiile Sace Mra Mmilsdes Guerry Alend

Adel Sighted for New Douglas Augusta and Gulf Extension

Adel officials push for an extension of the Douglas Augusta and Gulf railroad to Adel with a committee returning from Douglas reporting perfected arrangements and a contract to start work within two to three weeks. The two mile line would link Sparka to Adel and connect Augusta to the gulf via the South Georgia and West Coast railroad, a major boon for the town.

Adel Douglas Augusta and Gulf Railroad Douglas Colon J . Jackson Parrish G P Leggett Yeateray Sparka South Georgia and West Coast Railroad Augusta Gulf

Glasgow Reds Riot at Cathedral in September Turmoil

Riotous crowds of socialists invaded Glasgow’s cathedral area amid unrest. Police contained violence with a strong force as rioters clashed, injuring several and dispersing the crowd. Authorities warned of potential further demonstrations and street clashes.

Tiger attack at city park ends with officer shooting tiger dog

An incident at Dek tt Gtint park involved a distressed dog attempting to enter a tiger enclosure. The dog was killed by Officer Ceker after charging the cage and threatening the big cats. a second dog was shot near the lake as frightened bystanders fled.

Ceker Meliv Herann

Lance Arrested On Charge Of Insulting Young Lady

Jas A Lane and an unnamed associate were arrested by patrol officers Barfield and Williams after Lane allegedly insulted a young female railway office employee at the local depot near 7 PM and proposed she drink whiskey with him. Lane posted $1000 for appearance. police found a small amount of liquor.

Lance Lucal Ede Noval Barfield Willams Lane Rat Road

Death of a Little Girl in Thomson Visit

Wiltz Marguerite Holaenbeck, age four, died during a visit to relatives in Thomson, Georgia. She was the daughter of Mrs M B Holsenbeck and lived at 48 Carnegie Place. Described as bright and cheerful, she left home just before her death with many friends in the neighborhood expressing deep sorrow. Survived by mother, two sisters Miss Marton and Grace Holaerherk, and brothers Marshal and Gaotrel Holsentech, with condolences from Mary Sha caves.

Wiltz Marguerite Holaenbeck Thomson Ga Willie Marguerite M B Holsenbeck Maguerite Carnegie Place Marguerite Mary Sha ‘Caves Marton Grace Holaerherk Marshal Gaotrel Holsentech

Wall Street Doubt and Hope in Business Outlook

Market observers reported varied sentiment as speculative activity cooled and earnings lagged. Uncertainty over copper, silver, and rail earnings tempered optimism about a broader business upswing while bond markets and foreign exchange showed strength and expected gold inflows.

New York Amorican Smelting and Refining Board of Standard Oil Tso Stock Exchange Tat & Money Niirky i Mrices Ot Philadelphia Ag Afen Ik

Thought to Be Work of Roll Weevil in County Cotton

A northern Ua county farmer brought to town several cotton bolls showing boll weevil damage. Observers saw signs of the pest, though some doubt the weevil caused all deaths. The cotton crop is already short and at risk if the weevil spreads.

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Gompers Plans Drive Against Cannon in Congress Race

Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor will enter Virginia's eighteenth district to oppose Joseph Cannon in his nineteenth bid for Congress. Gompers will speak at the Labor Day celebration in Danville and has previously signaled a bid to defeat Cannon, who won reelection with the largest margin in eighteen campaigns except for four years ago.

Danville Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Vinge Joseph Cannon National House of Representatives Congress Gompers Outekerta Excepton Cour

Shepard Out For Bryan in Tariff Debate

Nebraskan Newark report notes Shep ard well known as a teetind democrat in tariff agitation. He cannot see how Americans who revere Greer Cleveland can support William J. Bryan's presidency. He critiques a Cleveland article published after his death and doubts its alignment with the administration.

Cleveland Shepard Wieveland Beyai

Negroes Escape From Cedartown Jail

In Cedartown Georgia on September 6 a jail breakout occurred after a guard and two inmates left a cell door open allowing prisoners to flee. The escape involved prisoners Surrell, Surrells, and Riley who had been convicted of manslaughter or other felonies and were serving long terms. chaos ensued as the pair escaped through an open door while warders distracted.

Kouregroes Cedartaws Cedartown Walco

Mortuary notices and obituaries from a Georgia town

Ray E Hopkins and Ray F Hopkins die of diphtheria at home and at Soldiers Home. George Stowers, 9 years old, and a veteran at 40 years, die at home and are buried at Westview cemetery. Mina Kelly Ventrecio, 20, dies after two weeks illness, leaving multiple siblings and parents. Lois and Paul Kelly, sisters, and Grady and Burchis Kelly brothers noted in notices. Interments set for Westview cemetery and services planned in local churches.

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Fire destroys Rogers residence in Macon on Cherry Street

Special fire nearly wiped out the Rogers boarding house at Spring and Cherry tonight. The building, target of prior robberies, was set ablaze after thefts occurred Saturday from Mrs Knobloch. The fire department saved nearby property.

Reddence Macon Maron Rogers Carner Spring Cherry Streets

Cotton Seed Exhibit at State Fair

W H McKenzie of Montezuma chairs the Gotten Seed Crushers Association as it plans an exhibit of cotton seed products at the Atlanta State Fair October 24. The display will show seed from field to refined oil and meal, with soap, cooking oil, and animal feed trials, featuring experiments in cotton seed based food and soap production.

W H McKenzie Montezuma Atlanta Lou Ransom Interstate Association Louisville Frank Weldon The Fair Association Tom Purpose Fielding Wallace Augusta W. M

Campaign Book For Democrats Debates Independence Platform

The Democratic campaign book, prepared with national approval, outlines arguments for electing the party and provides 200 pages of material on platforms, contrasts with Republicans, and notes plans on taxation, banking, imperialism, and independence for the Philippines. It highlights Taft proposals and calls for immediate independence once a stable government, urging workers to study the contrasts between parties.

Chicaga Drinomatic Party Ollere Julio Merino Republiiae Calumas Stazan Demarvit Aepub Iota Aemurai Party Lankis TU UN Penner Anda Acuyewan Peopien Platorm Isi Taft Tshes Taft Phiippine

Killed in pistol duel near Rosackville and Russellville

Jim Hazel, 25, son of John T Hazel, was killed in a pistol duel with Herman Hall, former city marshal, at the attack in Rosackville Russellville on September 6. Several shots were fired. Hazel was hit three times, Hall was unharmed and jailed.

Jim Kascil Herman Hall Rosackville Russellville Ala Jim Hazel John T . Hazel Ezzell Hall

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