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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1908
Page
5
After two days of filibuster and counter motions the Senate adjourned with a pared agenda and a debt note of 32000 dollars unresolved. Debates centered on conference committee reports and tax measures while leaders sought adjournment until Saturday morning amid continuedCalls for further action on bills and funding.
William Randolph Hearst of New York will address the Atlanta Federation of Trades at the beleration on North Tur sith street tonight. The speech is in acceptance of the invitation extended last Sunday by the Atlanta Typographical Union to printers and organized labor men. The address will begin promptly at Bodlak with a large attendance expected from Atlanta labor groups.
Agnes Scott College announces dormitories open for the reception of students on Wednesday September 16 at 10 a m. Classification committees for office and academy may be assisted at the college on Monday and Tuesday from 9 a m to 2 p m. The college invites students and staff to attend the early opening events.
The senate considered the conference committees report after two recesses. An agreement was reached to take up the conference report, and it was read and debated. A motion by Senator Peacock to adjourn was defeated, then a similar motion by Senator Hayes was adopted after some time.
In Bowden County Cuthbert Bills and Henry Bills were found dead on a road near Hicks Mill after a cotton run from Shellman. A pistol, linked to two Black men, prompted arrests and competing murder robber theories. Johnson claimed prior ownership and Thomas fled the county. Shin gle was discharged. The motive centered on cash carried after depositing $200 in a bank and an uncertain getaway. The case remains unsolved with dog tracks faded and a wide public interest in the rash killings. The second item covers a tense Senate session with rulings on the previous question and adjournment debates, Governor Pace’s accidentally delayed bills, and parliamentary maneuvering. The rowdy exchanges featured Knight and Flynt, with party lines mirrored in the vote on the chair’s ruling.
J W White watchman at the Kimball house died from an attack of acute indigestion yesterday evening. He was 53, leaves a wife and several children. Interment planned in Greenville Ga. Services to be held at Salvation Arm Hall 226 Whitehall Forest Friday and Saturday with musical program and holiness meetings.
The new skirts display graceful sheath adaptations, Americanized and artistically modern with correct lines and practical wear. Elegant voile and accordion-pleated silk drops range from 12.50 to 25, Duchess satin versions from 15 to 20, plus flared Duchess satin and chiffon velvet designs with trims or folds. Prices vary by fabric and trim.
In a heated session Senator Felder pressed discipline as Senator Knight and Celder clashed amid a contested moon seat claim. President Toynt used the gavel to halt disorder, then Knight spoke for ten minutes while Felder subsided and ruling silence was deemed necessary.
An audience enjoyed a mixed bill featuring Nancy Patch as a shoemakers wife, Reba and Ralph Bichnall in dance, and Wise Rice with satirical attire parodies. The Bijou, Lyric, and Orpheum circuits plan new acts and matinees, with chatter about tickets, previews, and a strong week ahead.
Notices report the deaths of Lucy Stephens and family in Atlanta area with numerous survivors and planned funerals. Other obituaries include Mrs Tate of Longley Avenue and Langston a railway worker with planned services in Westview and Maywille. A real estate agent Wells is also described as found dead, with causes noted as indigestion and accidental injuries.
A $2,000,000 blaze at the Cosmosdale Cement Company plant in Cosmosdale seven to ten miles southwest of Louisville destroyed the facility. Discovered around 10 near the coal bin, flames spread to surrounding buildings before far reaching firefighting units could contain it. The plant was partly insured and damage is estimated at $2,000,000.
Growers divided then unified as amendments to the exchange plan were adopted. Delegates backed subdividing the state, enabling slappers to pick commissions, with shipments directed through the exchange. A request went to Congress to support alcohol manufacture experiments. The Georgia canning plan was advanced with California association talks. A sermon by Professor Aaron S Watkins is scheduled tomorrow at 3:30 PM.
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