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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1908
Page
5
An unclear transcript fragment references a man named Rustin and a tragedy tied to mental health, mentioning individuals such as Abbie Rice and Mrs Aurora Rastin. It notes a petition, potential lawsuits, and a court-like process, with various named people and places scattered in a chaotic OCR-derived text.
The Bing venue drew a mixed crowd as Meradens Mate played to an audience that grew restless with awkward pacing. Critics praised a standout couple of dwarfs and the production’s high moments but noted uneven acting and slow travel of the traveling troupe, with advance ticket sales signaling strong interest in future shows.
The Mountain Baptist Association concluded a two day session at Pome de Leon Avenue Baptist Church marking the most successful meetings yet. Reports on state missions temperance and colleges highlighted by Rev J Thompson the new pastor of Jackson Hill Baptist. Educational board members from Georgia Brit tonvention presented on orphanages and relief work. A closing sermon featured a lawn reception. The afternoon focused on missions including foreign relief and young peoples work with discussions and reports continuing into the evening.
The Atlanta presbytery held its annual session in Atlanta with Rev Dr J P Gordon of Cuvalgon as moderator and Rev JH Verndon for LaGrange. Dr Patton preached an open sermon to a large congregation on justification by faith, drawing attendance from prominent Presbyterian leaders.
A committee led by Hey FJ G Caikar of Lithonia Georgia plans to canvass the nation and report to the next meeting of the association. The group composes equal numbers of representatives, aiming to represent both the city and the country.
Contempt proceedings against President Samu Gompers Secretary Crank Morrison and John Muteiii of the American Federation of Labor were postponed for two weeks in the District of Columbia Supreme Court. Judge Gould granted time to marshal witnesses and arguments for both sides as the court ordered publication of union names. The defense argues the delay is costly and unnecessary while the prosecution seeks full opportunity to prove alleged violations of the court order.
The House moved to approve the conference report on the work of the conference committee after a brisk vote. The Senate narrowly opposed the report with a 19 to 18 tally, President Flynt casting the deciding vote in the affirmative to break the tie. Members listed include Brantley Brock Camp Critttenden Gordy Guittin Hawes Basen Howard Stapleton Taylor Walden Weaver Whaley and Flint in favor with Akin Born Cowart among those voting no.
A murky session unfolds as a long list of names votes Not Voting and voting AseBraa appear amid talk of a special message from Governor Smith. The house and senate adjourn, then a group of sixteen to eighteen members plans to block central work provisions, while a resolution requests a mass meeting to express regret for the lack of a beneficent presence.
A two story house at 38 West Fifteenth Street burned last night. Mr and Mrs Holder and daughter Miss Mary Holder escaped unharmed after being awakened by flames. Fire origin suspected as spontaneous combustion. Fire department controlled the blaze by 12 30 am. Loss estimated at 3000 with insurance coverage.
Water reports from yesterday's primary election indicate Wesley L Jones appears as Republican nominee for senator replacing Levi Ankeny who remains at home. Second-choice votes will decide if Albert E Meade is renominated, or if Henry McBride or S G Cosgrove leads the ticket.
Wright brothers showcase the famed flying machine before a crowd in 1905, completing six laps with a measured ascent and descent. The model, weighing nearly a thousand pounds, sets a new endurance record while observers including Lieutenant Lahm and Secretary Metcalf applaud the era’s aviation feats.
In New York a regualrity label was granted to the Swisher faction as the sole regular and authorized representatives of the reguli Republican organization. The decision was cleared at a convention chaired by Congressman Toeph Gains, with Eyes and Seberr noted as auditor and secretary of state.
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