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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1908
Page
1
Georgia lawmakers discuss party unity as supporters of Governor Smith and Governor Brown weigh loyalty to the state nominee. The Macon platform urged party cohesion while warning against divisive pledges and urging voters to back the state nominee in the forthcoming October election.
John H Perkins of Memphis, reported killed in the Clarkedale wreck, arrived home alive with injuries. He had been listed among the victims yesterday, but survived with cuts and burns and greeted his family in Memphis on September 1.
New York Republicans nominated Governor Hughes for a second term at a crowded convention. Hughes led with 827 votes of 1009, defeating Wadsworth and Kostens, as party leaders moved to unify behind his renomination. The ticket, including White for lieutenant governor and Roenig, Malle, Gaus, Williams, Dunne, Haght, and others, was ratified with a platform endorsing national Republican candidates and Hughes administration. The convention adjourned after the ticket was set and the platform approved.
The Eleventh Amendment limits federal reach in a South Carolina case challenging the state dispensary. The U.S. circuit court upholds that the dispensary constitutionally falls outside state immunity, ruling no suit against the state and affirming a trusteeship view of the dispensary commission. A stay of mandate for forty days to seek appeal was granted.
Newspaper dispatch reports harmony returning to the New York Democratic state convention as leaders seek to unify after factional tensions. Indications point to Governor candidate Stuyvesant Chanler and Lieutenant Governor Francis Burton Harrison, with Patrick McCarran’s delegates in Brooklyn districts seen as potentially settled. The plan aims to welcome the presidential nominee with a united front and a smooth convention proceeding.
Alexandria report describes a handsome young widow fined one dollar after horsewhipping Baptist preacher Re Wroen in Pineville. Warren stood in the main street as the incident occurred, his wife nearby, while Mrs Sthwartzender allegedly used a large whip on the minister. The court proceeding followed with no further indictment of sermon content.
Dekalb County grand jury probes the Lithonia district election tied to Sampson Morris Hooper Alexander contest. About 187 witnesses have testified, with 146 affidavits of votes for Morris. official tallies shown Candler 280 Alexander 229 Morris 108. Ballot box held by the court, recount possible if warranted.
A car of black powder exploded at Windsor station drawing a crowd of curious onlookers mostly Black. Mesouri Kansas and Texas Night Conductor Hershberger sparked the blast by lighting a match to “show you how to scare Negroes” triggering a catastrophic blast that killed seven and left thirty injured, four of them not expected to live. The wreck hurled the powder car, shattered depot windows, and stopped clocks for miles.
Report from Henderson Boyd logging line details injuries to Will Jackson and RT Williams. Williams crushed and Powel scalded, others feared dead. Rescue crews expect days to clear the track as victims receive treatment. some listed as alive despite severe injuries.
Senate approves a bill by a 25 to 1 vote while the House debates and refers the measure to a committee. The package includes a provision allowing limited leasing of certain projects for up to one year with conditions. The vote tally shows strong support in both chambers and potential amendments loom as talks continue toward final passage.
The storm that swept the West Indies damaged Tuyks Island then aimed at the Florida coast. Forecaster Marrett says it will pass to sea and the southern Atlantic coast is safe. Wednesday and Thursday bring fresh east winds with temperatures around 68 to 72 degrees and little rainfall except 0.80 inches since the month’s start.
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