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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1908
Page
6
In Baxley Georgia on September 0 a black man faces imminent execution. He had been moved to nearby Macon for trial on multiple counts but delays persist as authorities prepare the hanging.
A fragmentary report notes Patt Welarren and Hila Betegaten to be seated at the New York State convention. An informal talk by William J. Jefferson, Brooklyn chair, hints that McCarren delegates from Kings County may be seated in Rochester next week amid strong party tensions and calls for a permanent state chairman one day, with Judge Morgan J. Obrien among those mentioned for key roles.
The Piedmont Cement and Slate Company held its annual stockholders meeting at Davitts Station about five miles from the city. A special Seaboard train from Atlanta brought around two hundred visitors for a Georgia barbecue and program. New stockholders were elected including Copeland, McDonough Ga, McGhee Rome Ga, Smith Thomaston Ga, Dr Barge Kewnan Ga, McDowell Griffin Ga, Stier, and others as officers and managers.
Ernest Roberts, longtime crime-ring figure and well known church worker at St John's church, was drowned at the Isle of Hope late tonight while bathing near the river. His cries for help went unanswered as music for dancers played from a nearby pavilion. His wife and children were in their home a few feet from the river banks.
A postponed public meeting for the Georgia Firemen benefit plan was held with welcome by Matus Wilson. Georgia State Firemen’s Association plans a law modeled on North Carolina to tax insurance premiums to fund injured or sick firefighters. Chief Wilkinson Fitzgerald chairs the drafting committee with five chiefs, including Burn, McArthur, and Black, to present legislation to the 15 member legislative council.
Washington September 19 President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor reports to the executive council that Speaker Cannon is likely to be defeated for reelection. He cites opposition from labor and reform elements and notes his visit to Danville, home of Cannon, as influencing views. He indicates further official details will come in a later committee report.
The body of Rev Father Angelo Phlarig lien, founder of the Italian colony at Daphne, was found several miles from his home. Believed caught in Tuesday night storm, he died of fatigue while seated on a log. He was 70, a native of stay, and a noted educator throughout the east.
A worker at Harrison and Nickerson sawmill near Lexro's Arm Cnt or Giksoh Ga sustained an arm wound described as just below the shoulder after an accidental fall toward the mill saw. The incident narrowly avoided a more fatal outcome, with the man left unharmed beyond the arm injury.
The annual cotton top line for 1907 08 notes a shift of cotton milling southward and higher consumption despite unfavorable season. Georgia leads the rise, with Virginia, Oklahoma, and other states showing varied changes in 1905 1907 crops. Hester cites 269000 idle spindles still under erection likely to enter in 1908 09.
An unsteady report describes a physical altercation involving a senator and a republican reader in Virginia. The incident allegedly occurred near an apartment under medical supervision, raising questions about injuries and accountability.
A fragmented local notice describes APD activity at Wisdom Street and a three hour street presence yesterday. It notes Mr Preeman tied to Western Alabama railway, plus church figures Rowlett and the minister taking a pastorate, with a Sunday pulpit appearance and brief remarks on fire.
The Grand Theatre wowed audiences with a lavish Land of Nod dream sequence, witty acts, and standout performances. Dorothy Webb as Bonnie dazzled, Fanny Rice headlines At the French Ball with a coherent tale, stylish sets, and strong music, promising more tonight and Saturday.
Gainesville September 1 1908 stockholders of the State Banking Company elected Thomas E Atkins of Maysville president to fill the unexpired term to January 1 1909 He succeeds the late C C Sanders and Dr J W Bailey resigned Directors filled by R S Sanders and John H Hosch Atkins is also president of the Atkins National Bank of Maysville and secretary treasurer of the Maysville Oil Mills The State Banking Company founded in 1889 has capital stock of 50000 and a large surplus.
Democratic presidential nominee Jonny Kern will tour the South in October delivering one or two speeches in Maryland and Winston Salem during the state fair period. Senator Gore of Oklahoma and George Freed Williams of Massachusetts will stump the region, while Col. Moses Wetmore announces a 1500 newspaper fund drive to finance the campaign.
Mortuary notices report the death of eight year old Burnham of Augusta Avenue after illness. Will Linton and family mourn wife Mrs Will Linton formerly from Carrollton. funeral held at Presbyterian church. Rosalie Stimell aged seven months died at 49 Am Avenue. services at Harry G Pooles chapel. Spencer, related to Ford Spemer, died at a private gallium. funeral to Sayre Pa. survive sister Carrie Spencer.
Columbia September returns show Banks L Caughman reelected as railroad commissioner over Cansier by a small majority of 797 out of 100214 votes. United States senator Smith 69318 Evans 39685. superintendent Swearingen 61288, Melnchamp 48291. Caughman 65409, Cansier Noted as only rail commissioner reelect in history. other state contests settled two weeks earlier.
Mobile Alabama September 10 city seeks bond payment from United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company of Baltimore after delay in paying $10,000 bond tied to former City Clerk RB Owen. Owen faced charges of misaccounting $29,900. city will pursue enforcement upon completion of formalities and claims recognition by the bonding firm.
Both college and academy will open next Wednesday September 16 at 10 am. Dormitories open for student reception on Tuesday September 15. Classification committees of college and academy may be consulted at the college Monday and Tuesday next week from 10 am to 1 pm.
The Colorado state convention yesterday adopted a platform endorsing Bryan and Kern. It calls for regulation of interstate railways under federal law, a state bank guarantee fund, prohibition against cross ownership of stock by corporations, including foreign firms, and direct popular election of U S senators, charging Guggenheim with betraying his seat.
Portemouth on September 19 witnessed the launch of Saint Vincent the biggest and heaviest battleship yet built for the British navy. The sea was calm and a large crowd watched as the warship slid into the water. She was christened by the Countess Beauchamp and is the eighth Dreadnought type launched in this country. Cost reported around 59.5 million.
The Devil's Auction returns in a new dress with transformed ballet and vaudeville acts. Bijou features music and costumes as twenty girls work in quick changes. Trane-Aantics and New York Town revive with fresh music and scenery. The Candy Kid opens at the Lyric as a modern melodrama style musical comedy with a wood story and hero.
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