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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1908
Page
12
A garbled early 20th century court transcript describes a near beer case with testimonies about alcohol procurement. Witnesses discuss patrols and misdeeds while police, detectives, and league members attend. jurors and attorneys are named among the scattered, unclear details of proceedings.
The extra session opened led by Governor Hoke, with both houses called to meet at 10 o clock. The penitentiary committee prepared a report, clerks were indexed, and the Senate adjourned to Thursday morning awaiting further action. Attendance was good in both houses, with 162 of 184 in the lower chamber and most absences excused for personal or family reasons.
Special congressman Thomas W Hart ita visited the city en route west where he will take an active part in the Bryan campaign. He announced the selection of Sudin Branch and Lois Brooks by the presidents democratic speakers committee to stump New York state in support of the Nebraskan candidate. They will depart in a few days.
Superb stones, superbly set, are always to be seen in our cases. Diamonds of peculiar beauty as to quality, shape and color are here and in the latest mountings.
The prison commission informed Governor Smith that it lacks power to shut down illegal camps run by Conly and Pinson and by Howler and Co. It also names Turner and Worth counties officials urged to show cause why such camps should not be broken up, noting decades of prior failed attempts and seeking legislative remedy.
September 16 report states R L Groover faces a second charge in the death of Mrs Hooks, allegedly poisoned by medicine sent to her while ill in Chattanooga. Hooks sues for $10,000, claiming alienation of affection. Groover’s defense team includes Lumpkin, Wright, Weight, and Bellah. Judge Wright presiding pro tem after disqualification, jury charged on whiskey sales and concealed weapons as factors in murders.
A description of the New York and New Orleans Limited timetable notes departures from Atlanta at 11 01 a m and progressions to Washington Baltimore Philadelphia with arrival in New York at 12 30 noon. The trip duration is 24 hours and 29 minutes under Southern Railway service.
General Manager Frank Weldon of the Atlanta Fall Association announced Ranch 101 will again appear at the state fair opening October 6. The event adds to Paves Gilla circuit plans and promises a lively, Western themed lineup with concessions awarded and improvements planned to attract crowds.
Aldine Chambers president of the Loung Méns Democratic League writes from Atlanta September 16 1908 denying insinuations that a recent rally aided Governor Brown or opposed Governor Smith. She defends party harmony, asserts the meeting supported national nominees, and condemns criticisms from The Macon Telegraph and others.
In Cordele Georgia on September 16 the city council discussed a proposed tax of one hundred dollars on all near beer sales. A petition from business leaders and citizens urged higher licensing for all beer selling establishments. The council deferred action after a request from a civic group.
Busk and Starick promote Fall Suit and Overcoat selections from makers of Fine Clothes and Fourth National Bank Blog.
Aan Ga September 18 Special JJ L Lasseter a young man well known in this ritg and fellon was fatally injured last night when he fell from a moving freight car being entiched on the Feast Line bridge over Flt river to the Elouna distance of 0 ect. The fireman saw the rash of Lasseters Iantering and he went to the edge of the crestte. It is a miracle he was not instantly killed and he has a chance to pull through.
Lieutenant R M Camper, assistant adjutant general, acts in his absence as adjutant general. Campbell, attached to the department, has won friends during his stay. Colonel Robinson has a seven month absence for a trip home to Volontown, Pa, with Lieut Campbell signing orders under Brigadier General Ramsas D Pot.
report from Honolulu states no word since the Aeon departed for Australia. The ship TZ Days Overdue and concerns rise as 9 trip loohumt o cleared, risking grave fears for its safety. Insurance quoted at 55 percent amid lack of latest updates.
Ambiguous text notes hotel management changes and lease relaunches in Uls city with references to Monkrie and Pert Tila, mentioning the Stuart house and Spuile em 3. Mayphht stores operator from Lolqukt Ge.
The Pope welcomed a delegation of pilgrims from Venice led by ardhu Gavahatt and spoke fondly of his time there. He said, I will always sigh for dear Venice, expressing his affectionate memories during the audience.
A fragmented report notes a reception in August or September with about 100 guests including officials from Western Australia. The event, tied to hospitality and naming, appears to reference a departure or visit postponed to September 16. Details are garbled and names unclear.
DeKalb county indicts L B Norton Finke Philips and others for fraudulent conduct in Lithonia elections. Charges include misrepresentation and failing to publicly publish vote counts. Witnesses numbered in the hundreds. case centers on alleged improper management by Lithonia precinct managers during the primary election.
Fragmented OCR notes recount concerns over a sali copaty tally for SA Morris in a district election. It mentions votes and certificates, noting a count of 146 votes in a single precinct and that Blots allegedly received more than the recorded votes, with references to select electors and names such as Nari Lote and Pui.
The Georgia Baptist college opened in Morganton on Monday with speeches by local leaders. Visitors from Mercer University and several western North Carolina counties attended, and the event highlighted free services and community support.
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